ON THIS DAY : American singer Aaliyah killed in a plane crash, aged 22
August 25, 2001 was a tragic day in the American music industry. Fans were in shock and awe with the loss of American singer, Aaliyah. With hits such as "Are Yo... Read More...
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On This Day : Lou Reed’s last performance with The Velvet Underground
On this day in 1970, legendary singer and alternative pioneer Lou Reed performed for the last time with his iconic band The Velvet Underground. The final gig at... Read More...
ON THIS DAY : ‘Crazy’ recored by Patsy Cline
“Cold-hearted orb that rules the night, Removes the colors from our sight. Red is grey and yellow white, but we decide which is right. And which is an illusion”... Read More...
On This Day : Dire Straits ‘Money for Nothing’ peaks at No. 4
On this day in 1985, rootsy-rockers Dire Straits' track Money for Nothing peaked at number 4 on the UK singles chart. The song is remembered for it's controvers... Read More...
On This Day : Guns N’ Roses and Metallica concert ended in a riot
On 17th July, 1992 two of America's biggest rock bands, Metallica and Guns N' Roses, set out on an iconic co-headlining stadium tour. Halfway through the promis... Read More...
On This Day : Pink Floyd debut released 50 years ago today
Pink Floyd’s ‘The Piper at the Gates of Dawn’ came out on 5th August 1967 in the UK. Before this crucial debut, most of the band’s fans were those who frequente... Read More...
On This Day : Donna Summer’s ‘I Feel Love’ Was At No.1 On UK Singles Chart
Over the course of time a plethora of songs have been released. Some resonating with the sound of a particular genre, some with a particular style and some with... Read More...
On This Day : Guns N’Roses ‘Appetite For Destruction’ turns 30
It was 1987 when one of the milestones of hard rock music, ‘Appetite For Destruction’ was released, making Guns N’Roses one of the most known bands of the histo... Read More...
ON THIS DAY : It was 59 years ago today … Celebrating the first (almost) Beatles recording session
Just when you thought all the Beatles related anniversary shenanigans were over, along comes another one. Not as high profile as the “fifty years of ‘Sgt Pepper... Read More...