Fender – Adam Clayton Jazz Bass

Fender – Adam Clayton Jazz Bass

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 […]

1901 – The First Record Company

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 […]

1987 – Roy Orbison Engineers His Comeback

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, […]