50 years ago today (5/24/74), David Bowie released his eighth studio LP, Diamond Dogs. Regarded as one of Bowie’s bonafide classics, the album contains an iconic cover and was, at
35 years ago today (5/23/89), Ramones released their eleventh studio album Brain Drain. The album is notable for marking the return of Dee Dee Ramone as a key songwriter before
65 years ago today (5/22/59), saxophonist Ornette Coleman recorded his landmark jazz LP The Shape of Jazz To Come over the course of one day. This was Coleman’s third album, released on
80 years ago today (5/20/44), one of the premier rock vocalists of all time, Joe Cocker, was born on 5/20/44. Known for his gritty voice, Cocker began his singing career in
Happy 75th birthday to the renowned, inventive drummer Bill Bruford, who was born on 5/17/49. Bruford was the original drummer for Yes from 1968–1972. Bruford was the touring drummer for Genesis
40 years ago today (5/15/84), Stevie Ray Vaughan released his second album, Couldn’t Stand The Weather, and his second with his band Double Trouble. Selling 1,000,000 copies within five weeks
40 years ago today (5/14/84), Violent Femmes released their second album Hallowed Ground. Mixing a blend of folk, punk, and blues influences, the album was a departure from their more
30 years ago today (5/10/94), Sunny Day Real Estate released their debut album Diary. Led by Jeremy Enigk and two future members of Foo Fighters (William Goldsmith and Nate Mendel),
Happy 75th Birthday today to the Piano Man Billy Joel, who was born on 5/9/49. A lot has happened in the last year for New York’s favorite, as he released
35 years ago today (5/8/89), Phish released their official debut studio LP Junta. Originally released on cassette only, the album was self-released by the band in May 1989 without the
