by Britt Ryan | Aug 20, 2020 | Today in Music History
When Robert Anthony Plant was performing this version of “Communication Breakdown” back in 1969, he would never have imagined that he would one day be dubbed a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for “services to music” — some 60 years...
by Britt Ryan | Aug 18, 2020 | Today in Music History
Jimi Hendrix’s electric reimagining of “The Star-Spangled Banner” rubbed some people the wrong way, but when he went on Dick Cavett shortly after performing the national anthem to close out the Woodstock music festival (51 years ago today), he told the talk show host,...
by Britt Ryan | Aug 17, 2020 | Today in Music History
It’s a “Kind of Blue” day today. That’s because it was 61 years ago on this day that Miles Davis released what some consider to be the greatest jazz album ever made. It definitely ranks #1 on this list and this one. Some might say, “So What” — so did...
by Britt Ryan | Aug 17, 2020 | Today in Music History
Day 2 of Woodstock (51 years ago today) featured just a few musical acts you may have heard of — the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Sly and the Family Stone, Santana and The Who, who took the stage at around 5 a.m. and ripped through a...
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...
