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Number 1 today in 1986, "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood. The first single released from his fourth solo LP, Back in the High Life, The female vocals on the song were performed by Chaka Khan. This song was written by Steve's friend Will Jennings. In an interview he said the following: "I was born in East Texas and my mother and father's families were from Arkansas and the generations before were from the Deep South. My father's father was a Methodist preacher, a circuit rider,

Unless you completely fell off the grid today, you probably already know that the legendary Dolly Parton passed away today at the age of 80. I like many other content creators and news organizations reported this earlier today. Now just because she passed away, I'm not going to suggest I was a big fan of her music, however I was a big fan of what she stood for and how she helped others. Being in the radio industry and owning a DJ company, I respect talent and she was talent.

Sad day in music: Frank Beard passed away. Frank was the drummer for the legendary ZZ Top. An interesting fact about Frank was that he was the only ZZ Top member without a beard, and his last name was Beard. RIP Frank! I figured I would post the video of my favorite ZZ Top song, I love the guitar in this song La Grange. What's your favorite ZZ Top song?

1960- Pete Best Pete Best auditioned to become The Silver Beatles' drummer and was asked to travel to Hamburg in Germany for the bands next set of dates. Before leaving for Hamburg, The Silver Beatles changed their name to simply, "The Beatles". 1964- Beatles The Beatles first film A Hard Day's Night opened in 500 American cinemas to rave reviews. Captured at the height of Beatlemania, the film blurred fiction with reality, with the band members playing themselves. A massiv

1956 - Elvis Presley Elvis Presley's double-sided hit 'Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog' was released. 'Don't Be Cruel' was the first song that Elvis Presley's song publishers, Hill & Range, brought to him to record. Written by Otis Blackwell, who was more than happy to give up 50% of the royalties and a co-writing credit to Presley to ensure that the "hottest new singer around covered it". But unfortunately, he had already sold the song for only $25 ($289 in 2024), as he stated in

1954 - Johnny Cash Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto at St Ann's Catholic Church in Memphis. Cash had plans of becoming a Memphis appliance salesman, he instead formed a band with Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant, and was signed to Sun Records a year later. 1954 - Elvis Presley Elvis Presley appeared at the Eagles Nest in Memphis Tennessee, (the first of 12 shows at the venue in this year). The advertisement in the local paper read; ‘See and hear Elvis singing That’s All Ri

Music shapes culture and memories, and every day holds stories of artists, albums, and performances that have left a lasting mark. Today, we explore some of the most significant events in music history that happened on this day. From legendary artist birthdays to groundbreaking album releases and unforgettable concerts, these moments continue to inspire music lovers worldwide. Let’s dive into the rich tapestry of music history and discover fascinating anecdotes that bring the