MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

This day in 1974: The Ozark Music Festival was held over three days on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri. One of the largest music festivals ever held, some estimates have put the crowd…

This day in 1953: Truck driver Elvis Presley made his first ever recording when he paid $3.98 at the Memphis recording service singing two songs, 'My Happiness' and 'That's When Your Heartaches Begin'. The so-called vanity…

This day in 1972: A bomb exploded under The Rolling Stones' equipment van in Montreal, believed to be the work of French separatists. Angry fans rioted throwing bottles and rocks after 3,000 tickets for the…

This day in 1966: Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton formed Cream. The three piece group only lasted two years, leaving behind some classic recordings including ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Badge,’ ‘Strange Brew,’ and ‘White Room.’ By…

Born on this day in 1946 - Singer Linda Ronstadt (73) who had the 1975 No.1 single 'You're No Good', and the 1989 No.2 single with Aaron Neville, 'Don't Know Much' plus over 15 other US…

Born on this day in 1943: Singer and keyboardist Christine McVie from Chicken Shack, and then Fleetwood Mac, who scored the US No.1 single 'Dreams' taken from their worldwide No.1 album Rumours which spent 31 weeks on…

In 1992 - A range of eight 'ties', designed by Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead went on sale in the US. President Bill Clinton bought a set. The collection grossed millions in the US by the end…

In 1976 - One Hit Wonders Starland Vocal Band started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Afternoon Delight', it was also their only hit in the UK making No.18 on…

In 1962 - Bob Dylan recorded 'Blowin' In the Wind' at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City during an afternoon session. Dylan originally wrote and performed a two-verse version of the song, as in its…

This day in 1966: Former Animals bassist Chas Chandler goes to see Jimi Hendrix play at Cafe Wha? in New York’s Greenwich Village.  At the time Hendrix was performing under the name "Jimmy James". In September, Chandler…