this day in music

55 years ago today, one of the most important musical variety series of the ‘60s made its debut on ABC, and while it concluded its run less than two years later, its importance to pop culture of the era remains...

47 years ago today, after making a valiant effort to soldier onward in the wake of Jim Morrison’s death, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, and Robby Krieger performed their last concert as The Doors. The show in question took place at...

37 years ago today, the one truly great rock festival in Homer Simpson’s lifetime came to a conclusion...and since this is a reference which only hardcore Simpsons fans are likely to appreciate, we’ll go ahead and clarify that, yes, we’re...

19 years ago today, Slipknot walked away with more wins at the Kerrang! Awards than any other artist, making it a highly worthwhile occasion to commemorate. Held in London, the annual Kerrang! Awards – which, for those who aren’t into...

54 years ago today, Davy Jones & The Lower 3rd issued the single that would prove to be their final release under that particular name, owing to the arrival of another Davy Jones on the music scene. Written by David...

52 years ago today, Fleetwood Mac made their grand debut at a UK music festival, one with a line-up that’ll make any music fan look back on and drool. Oh, and if the name of the event doesn’t ring a...

In today’s world, package tours are a staple of the concert industry, with promoters putting several artists together in the hopes that their combined fanbases will result in sell-out shows. Sometimes, however, you’ll get a bill that’s pleasant enough at...

55 years ago this week – possibly even on this very day, depending on which rock ‘n’ roll reference tome you peruse – Rod Stewart made his television debut. Or maybe he just recorded it on this date and then...

52 years ago today, the seventh Newport Folk Festival took place, bringing together a collection of folk, country, and blues artists to sing and play their hearts out. If you’re wondering why we didn’t refer to it as the seventh...