MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 1972 - Stevie Wonder released his 15th studio album Talking Book. The album's first track, 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life', hit No.1 on the Billboard charts, and earned Wonder…

On this day in 1975 - After releasing the single and album Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen had the rare honor of simultaneous covers on both Time and Newsweek magazines in the US. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxuThNgl3YA[/embed]

Born on this day in 1936 - English musician Bill Wyman, who was the bass guitarist with The Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1993. Wyman was part of the band's first stable lineup and performed…

On this day in 1976 - Chicago started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'If You Leave Me Now'. It was the group's 18th Top 40 and first US…

Born on this day in 1945 - American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Leslie West. He was the co-founder, guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Mountain, who had the 1970 US No.21 single 'Mississippi…

Born on this day in 1957 - American guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger and record producer Steve Lukather, who with Toto had the 1983 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Africa'. Lukather has recorded guitar tracks…

On this day in 1972 - Creedence Clearwater Revival split up following the failure of their most recent album, 'Mardi Gras'. After limited success as a solo act and some legal hassles with Fantasy Records,…

On this day in 2007 - The Tom Petty documentary film, Running Down A Dream, made it's debut at the New York Film Festival. The 4-hour documentary chronicled the history of the band, from its…

Born on this day in 1946 - English musician Justin Hayward, songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist with English rock band The Moody Blues. They had the 1965 UK No.1 & US No.10 single 'Go Now'…

Born on this day in 1947 - American rock vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Sammy Hagar. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s with the hard rock band Montrose before launching a successful solo career,…