by Britt Ryan | Aug 17, 2020 | Today in Music History
Though she was not among the “half a million strong” who made it to Woodstock — the iconic “Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music” that opened down at Yasgur’s farm on this day in 1969 — Joni Mitchell wrote the defining song about the legendary festival....
by Britt Ryan | Aug 14, 2020 | Today in Music History
Banjo wizard Steve Martin, seen here in this 1975 Johnny Carson clip, was in born Waco, Texas, on this day in 1945. Here he is performing “The Crow” from his 2009 Grammy-winning Best Bluegrass Album. Oh yeah, he’s also a famous comedian and movie star. Also born...
by Britt Ryan | Aug 13, 2020 | Today in Music History
Bluesman Jimmy McCracklin had a hit with a catchy tune called “The Walk” back in ’57 and with the rockin’-bluesy “Just Got to Know” in ’62. Born on this day in 1921 in St. Louis, Missouri (or Helena, Arkansas), he died in San Pablo, Calif., in 2012. Also born today:...
by Britt Ryan | Aug 12, 2020 | Today in Music History
Woodstock 2, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the real Woodstock, kicked off at Winston Farm, west of Saugerties, New York, on this day in 1994. Here, Dolores O’Riordan and the Cranberries serenade the massive crowd estimated at more than half a million music...
by Britt Ryan | Aug 11, 2020 | Today in Music History
Co-creator of “the Philadelphia Sound” with longtime collaborator Leon Huff, and co-writer of such classics grroves as the “Love Train,” “Back Stabbers” and “For the Love of Money” by the O’Jays and the Grammy-winning “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul, Kenny Gamble...
