Happy 80th birthday to the ever-sophisticated and endlessly dynamic Bryan Ferry (born 9/26/45). As the voice and visionary behind Roxy Music, Ferry has carved out a singular place in music
30 years ago today (9/25/95), AC/DC released their 13th album, Ballbreaker. The album marked the return of drummer Phil Rudd, who last played with the band on 1983’s Flick of
50 years ago today (9/24/75), Rush released their third album, Caress of Steel. One of their most misunderstood albums, The complex songs and lack of hits signified a commercial and
Happy 76th birthday to Bruce Springsteen, born 9/23/49. If ever there were someone who truly “needs no introduction,” it’s The Boss and yes, he aging better than any rocker in
40 years ago today (9/22/85), the very first Farm Aid benefit concert was held before 80,000 fans at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois—just months after the landmark Live Aid shows.
30 years ago today (9/19/95), The Flaming Lips released their seventh studio album Clouds Taste MetallicThe album captures the band in a transitional state: still rooted in noisy, psychedelic, guitar-driven
55 years ago today (9/18/70), Black Sabbath released Paranoid, in the UK, their second studio album. Paranoid features some of the band’s best-known signature songs, including the title track, ‘Iron
Happy 75th birthday to Fee Waybill (born 9/17/1950), frontman, songwriter, and creative force behind The Tubes—and one of rock’s original shock performers. Known for their wild stage productions, elaborate props,
100 years ago today, the great B.B. King was born (9/16/25) near Itta Bena, Mississippi. The big man needs no introduction as he was one of the most influential blues
30 years ago today (9/12/95), Vic Chesnutt, backed by Widespread Panic, released the collaborative album Nine High a Pallet. Chesnutt’s brutally honest lyrics and cracked voice, backed by Panic’s muscular musicianship,
