by Britt Ryan | Nov 7, 2020 | Today in Music History
What a musical coincidence! Two incredible artists sharing a birthday is no big deal, happens all the time. Today it’s jazz trumpeter Al Hirt (born in New Orleans; 1922-1999) and ethereal poet/songstress Joni Mitchell (born in Alberta, Canada; 77 today). But here’s...
by Britt Ryan | Nov 6, 2020 | Today in Music History
Today is the day, in 1967, that Bob Dylan recorded “All Along The Watchtower” at Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. 12 lines. 130 words. It is a song that provides a fascinating glimpse into why, in 2016, the poet songsmith was awarded the Nobel Prize...
by Britt Ryan | Nov 5, 2020 | Today in Music History
Some say his 1951 #1 hit “Rocket 88” was the first rock and roll song. Izear Luster “Ike” Turner Jr. — born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, on this day in 1931 — was a bright talent with a dark side, best known for meeting Anna Mae Bullock, renaming her Tina Turner and...
by Britt Ryan | Nov 4, 2020 | Today in Music History
Four Grammys. Four Billboard #1 blues albums. He toured with the Beatles, backed Bo Diddley and Howlin’ Wolf, and had a song covered by The Blues Brothers. Even had a Top 40 single 40 years ago. Born in Lubbock, Texas, on this day in 1940, Delbert McClinton is still...
by Britt Ryan | Nov 3, 2020 | Today in Music History
Juilliard-trained bassist Henry Grimes, born in Philadelphia on this day in 1935, is known for one of the most intriguing comebacks in jazz history. After performing with such legends as Sonny Rollins, Benny Goodman, Monk and Mingus, he disappeared to California in...
