This Week in Music – June 5th
I know this album rubs some hardcore fans the wrong way, but it was on this day in 2003 that Metallica released their album St. Anger this week in music.
If you are a fan of a good guitar solo, this album may not be for you.
I’m picking up good vibrations! You know why?
Because former Funky Bunch alumni Mark Wahlberg turns 48 today!
June 6th
Often regarded as one of the best Rock N Roll songs ever composed, (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones was released in the US on this back in 1965.
Thrash Metal legend Tom Araya of Slayer turns 58 today.
June 7th
Back on this day in 1993, Prince decided to change his name to an unpronounceable symbol, known as the “Love Symbol”
He also began releasing albums at a much quicker rate, his motives behind this were to remove himself from contractual obligations from his record label.
While we are on the topic, Happy Birthday to Prince who would have turned 61 today.
Another legend gone way too soon.
This Week in Music – June 8th
The song “The Little Old Lady from Pasadena” was released by the surf pop duo, Jan and Dean on this date in 1964.
How many of you thought this song was performed by the Beach Boys?
Come on, be honest…
It was on this date that we were all blessed with the birth of Kanye ‘the greatest” West.
He was born on this date in 1977. For the ones who are too lazy to do the math, that would make him 42.
June 9th
It was on this day in 1993 where the US Postal Service released its Legends of American Music stamp collection.
The set featured Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Otis Redding, Dinah Washington, Bill Haley and Clyde McPhatter.
A big Happy Birthday goes out to Johnny Depp who turns 56 today. Why is Johnny Depp being brought up you ask?
He isn’t a musician you say? Johnny has always been an avid music fan and in 2015, formed a super group with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry called Hollywood Vampires, to honor those who died in the 1970’s due to excess drugs and drinking.
June 10th
Janis Joplin had her stage debut at the Avalon ballroom in San Fran on this date in 1966.
As we all know, the world didn’t get to know her for too much longer as she tragically died of a drug overdose 4 short years later at the age of 27.
Somewhere over the rainbow, the great Judy Garland is celebrating what would be her 97th birthday.
Sadly, we lost her at the age of 47 due to a drug overdose.
This Week in Music – June 11th
On this date in 2002, the world was introduced to American Idol. This was the beginning of an era for music and its fans.
Do you remember the original judges? Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell of course! This original run lasted an amazing 15 seasons. Who won the inaugural first season? Kelly Clarkson of course!
Happy Birthday to Faith Evans!
This R&B singer who was married to Biggie Smalls turns 46 today.
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