/r/Music_Anniversary
On August 2nd, 1957, Musician and actor Mojo Nixon was born in Danville, VA. Nixon is known for "Elvis is Everywhere", "Don Henley Must Die", Stuffing Martha's Muffin" and "Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child". Mojo passed away February 7th, 2024.
Mark as read: Add to a list
Mark as read: Add to a list
On August 2nd, 1962, Aretha Franklin makes her television debut, singing "Don't Cry Baby" and "Try A Little Tenderness" on American Bandstand.
Mark as read: Add to a list
On August 6th in 1984 Iron Maiden released the single „2 Minutes To Midnight“ b/w „Rainbow‘s Gold“. It was the first single from their forthcoming „Powerslave“ album.
Mark as read: Add to a list
On August 7th, 1976, Elton John and Kiki Dee were at #1 on the US singles chart with "Don't Go Breaking My Heart".
Mark as read: Add to a list
On August 3rd, 1979, The Talking Heads released 'Fear of Music', their 3rd studio album. It spawned the singles "Life During Wartime", "I Zimbra", and "Cities".
Mark as read: Add to a list
On August 4th, 1967, Pink Floyd released 'The Piper At the Gates of Dawn', their debut album. Most of the songs were penned by Syd Barrett. 'The Piper At the Gates of Dawn' has been recognized as one of the seminal psychedelic rock albums of the 1960s.
Mark as read: Add to a list
On August 5th, 1966, The Beatles released 'Revolver' in the UK, their 7th UK album; and arguably their greatest and most innovative release. The album cover, designed by Klaus Voormann, combined Aubrey Beardsley-inspired line drawing with photo collage. The album charted #1 nearly world-wide.
Mark as read: Add to a list
On August 6th, 1988, Guns N' Roses debut album, 'Appetite For Destruction' reached #1 in the US. The album's success was boosted by significant airplay with the singles "Welcome to the Jungle", "Paradise City", and "Sweet Child o' Mine".
Mark as read: Add to a list