The Who’s American TV Debut Really Blew Up, Especially Keith Moon’s Drums
Nobody watching that episode of the show was going to forget an introduction like that.
How Pink Floyd Got A Man On Fire Onto An Album Cover
Pink Floyd's album Wish You Were Here is a landmark both musically and visually, thanks to its fiery, one of a kind cover.
Guitarist Cordell Jackson Was Rocking Out Before There Was Rock Music
Today in 1923, the birthday of Cordell Jackson, a guitarist who rocked out exactly the way she wanted to for over half a century.
Quiet Riot’s Biggest Hit Came From A Recording Session They Tried To Tank
Today in 1983, Quiet Riot released its massive hit single "Cum On Feel The Noize," though they kind of tried to tank the recording session at the time.
Leonard Nimoy Once Drove The Bangles Around In A Music Video
Today in 1984, the release of The Bangles' debut album, All Over The Place. For one of the videos to promote that album, these 80s icons got a little help from an icon from the 60s.
Don Calhoun, The Fan Who Hit The Chicago Bulls’ “Million Dollar Shot”
Lots of teams have fans try really difficult challenges to win big prizes. Nearly all of them come up short, but today in 1993, a guy in Chicago stepped onto the Bulls' home court for a million dollar shot… and made it.
Chas Newby, Beatle Bassist For Two Weeks
Today in 1960, Chas Newby of Liverpool got a temp job that would he could dine out on for the rest of his life: for two weeks, he played bass for the Beatles.
Pink Floyd’s Inflatable Pig Once Got Loose Over London
Today in 1976, Pink Floyd was trying to take a photo of an inflatable pig flying over a power plant for one of its iconic album covers… only the situation literally got out of hand.
The Black Dog That Helped Inspire Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog”
Today in 1971, the release of the fourth Led Zeppelin album. The opening track, "Black Dog," still gets played and shared today, and it got its name from a very unusual visitor to the studio.
The Grateful Dead Once Jammed With Live Crickets
Today in 1975, a famous concert by the Grateful Dead at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall. And if you look closely at the credits, you’ll see a peculiar listing that reads “Mickey Hart - percussion and crickets.”