For nearly four decades, Adam Clayton has held down bass duties for U2, undeniably one of the biggest rock bands on the planet. Having built a career that includes countless awards and performances on the globe’s biggest stages, Clayton’s unique and simple style has been a landmark of U2’s groundbreaking career. Born in 1960 in […]
October 3rd, 1901 The first record company, The Victor Talking Machine Company, is incorporated, later merging with the Radio Corporation of America to become RCA-Victor. Releases none Recording 1945:Stan Kenton, “Painted Rhythm” 1963:The Beatles, “Little Child,” “I Wanna Be Your Man” 1968:The Beatles, “Savoy Truffle” Charts 1964:The Supremes’ “Baby Love” enters the charts 1964:The LP […]
September 30th, 1987 Roy Orbison engineers his comeback with the taping of the star-studded, acclaimed HBO special Roy Orbison and Friends, A Black and White Night at Los Angeles’ Coconut Grove. It features Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, and J.D. Souther, and is indeed filmed in black and white! Releases 1977:Ringo Starr, […]
September 27th, 1964 The Beach Boys make their national television debut on CBS’ Ed Sullivan Show, performing their recent hit “I Get Around.” Releases none Recording 1938:Artie Shaw, “Nightmare” 1962:Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, “I’ll Have To Let Him Go” Charts 1947:Johnny Ace’s “My Song” hits #1 R&B 1952:Patti Page’s “I Went To Your Wedding” […]
September 26th, 1969 Legendary promoter Bill Graham opens the Fillmore West, a West Coast version of his popular New York “rock ballroom,” in San Francisco. Releases 1964:The Kinks, “You Really Got Me” 1967:Elvis Presley, “Big Boss Man” 1974:John Lennon, Walls And Bridges Recording 1957:The Monotones, “Book Of Love” 1967:The Beatles, “The Fool On The Hill” […]
September 16th, 1970 Jimi Hendrix takes the stage at a Eric Burdon and War concert at London club Ronnie Scott’s, marking the last time the guitarist will ever play in public. Releases 1972:John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Some Time In New York City Recording 1960:Johnny Burnette, “You’re Sixteen” 1968:The Beatles, “I Will” 1974:Bob Dylan, “Meet […]
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Today, Insomniac announced more than 30 additional artists, from old-school legends to fresh new faces, for this year’s 20(th) anniversary celebration of Nocturnal Wonderland. Spanning three days for the very first time, attendees can fully immerse themselves in North America’s longest running dance music festival where they will see performances from more than 100 amazing […]
The Zappa Family Trust has partnered with Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) for a long-term, global licensing agreement for Frank Zappa’s entire recorded catalog, as well as rights management participation across the rest of the visionary cultural icon’s creative canon. The partnership spans Frank Zappa’s vast music and film Vault for new product releases, trademark licensing, […]