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April 24th 1986 The newly-formed Apple Records decides not to sign a young talent named David Bowie. Releases 1957: Ricky Nelson, “I’m Walkin’” 1958: Dion and the Belmonts, “I Wonder Why” 1959: The Drifters, “There Goes My Baby” 1970: Ringo Starr, Sentimental Journey 1972: John Lennon, “Woman Is The N***er Of The World” 1974: David […]
We Butter The Bread With Butter return with their new release! A supersonic boom, they’ll crack your speakers, and you’ll bang your head instantly. The release “Wieder Geil!” is WBTBWB fourth album, which proves that they’re know what metal is about! So what did you expect to read now? We Butter The Bread With Butter […]
Nashville, TN – November 25, 2014—Gibson Brands, Inc. in collaboration with Bob Dylan will be releasing two new special SJ-200 guitars: the limited edition Bob Dylan Autographed SJ-200 Collector’s Edition and The Bob Dylan SJ-200 Player’s Edition, it was announced today by Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO, Gibson Brands. “After years of design and development […]
FM – HEROES and VILLAINS FM is back at it again! With Frontiers Records’ release of “Heroes and Villains” hitting the UK and Europe on April 20th and April 21st in North America, this marks the 9th studio album release for the acclaimed British rock band since the band’s beginning in 1984. Their 30-plus year […]
CLASSICS 2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 10, 2015) – Fans of one of Country Music’s most distinctive song stylists have new reason to exclaim with delight as veteran performer John Conlee returns to the radio with the emotional single “Walkin’ Behind The Star,” released on his own RCR (Rose Colored Records) label. The song was […]
People, Hell and Angels There are two names that are synonymous with rock ‘n roll, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Kramer. Saturday evening Fender held an intimate listening party for the release of the new album “People, Hell and Angels. The album is a set of 12 unreleased Studio recordings By Jimi Hendrix co produced […]
March 18th, 1965 EMI announces its intention to halt production of 78 rpm records. Releases 1967: The Five Americans, “Western Union” 1968: The Beatles, “Lady Madonna” Recording 1960: The Everly Brothers, “Cathy’s Clown” Charts 1950: Teresa Brewer’s “Music! Music! Music!” hits #1 1967: The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” hits #1 1972: Neil Young’s “Heart Of Gold” […]
March 17th, 1957 Elvis Presley purchases Memphis’ Graceland mansion, featuring 23 rooms and 10,000 square feet of space on 13.8 acres, for $102,500. Releases 1962: The Shirelles, “Soldier Boy” 1969: Cream, “Badge” 1977: Elvis Presley, Welcome To My World Recording 1955: Sarah Vaughan, “Whatever Lola Wants” 1967: The Beatles, “She’s Leaving Home” 1967: Bobby Vee, […]
April 6th, 1971 The Rolling Stones unveil their new custom record label, Rolling Stones Records, which also features the group’s new logo, the infamous tongue-and-lips “pop art” drawing created by London graphic artist John Pasche. Recording 1925: Eddie Cantor, “If You Knew Susie” 1963: Bobby Darin, “18 Yellow Roses” 1963: The Kingsmen, “Louie Louie” 1965: […]
April 3rd, 1964 Bob Dylan has his first chart hit as “The Times They Are A-Changin’” enters the UK charts. One year later to the day, the single “Subterranean Homesick Blues” is his first to dent the US Top 40. Releases 1965: Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, “Wooly Bully” Recording 1952: Harry Belafonte: “A-Roving,” […]