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ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for July 20

BORN

CARLOS SANTANA
CHRIS CORNELL of Soundgarden/Temple Of The Dog/Audioslave
JOHN LODGE of The Moody Blues
STONE GOSSARD of Pearl Jam/Temple Of The Dog/Brad

THIS HAPPENED

In 1968, Cream started a four-week run at #1 on the US album chart with Wheels Of Fire.

In 1965, Bob Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone” was released.

Posted in Advanced Music History Tagged : Carlos Santana | Chris Cornell | John Lodge | Stone Gossard

Hear At Home with Perfume Genius

Published 5 years ago by Andy Chanley

Hear At Home with Perfume Genius

For this Hear At Home episode, the Independent 88.5 FM’s music director, Andy Chanley chats it up with Michael Alden Hadreas, otherwise known by his stage name as Perfume Genius. Hadreas tells us about how music has helped enriched his life. Hadreas and Chanley discuss Perfume Genius’ latest album, Set My Heart On Fire Immediately.

Posted in Hear at Home Tagged : Perfume Genius

ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for July 18

Published 5 years ago

BORN

IAN STEWART of The Rolling Stones
JACK IRONS of Pearl Jam/Red Hot Chili Peppers
MARTHA REEVES of The Vandellas
NIGEL TWIST of The Alarm

THIS HAPPENED

In 1953, Truck driver Elvis Presley made his first ever recording when he paid $3.98 to record two songs, “My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin,” as a gift for his mother. The songs surfaced 37 years later as part of an RCA compilation called Elvis—The Great Performances.

In 1964, The Rolling Stones appeared on the US chart for the first time when their cover of Buddy Holly’s “Not Fade Away” peaked at #48.

Posted in Advanced Music History Tagged : Ian Stewart | Jack Irons | Martha Reeves | Nigel Twist

Hear At Home with Andy Williams of Doves

Published 5 years ago by Nic Harcourt

Hear At Home with Andy Williams of Doves

The Independent 88.5 FM’s morning host, Nic Harcourt talks with Andy Williams, Drummer for England, indie-rock band, Doves for this Hear At Home episode. Williams talks about how he is dealing with the pandemic and how he spends his time during the quarantine. Williams tells Harcourt the bad luck story of how Dove’s studio burned down in their early years.

Posted in Hear at Home Tagged : Andy Williams | Doves

ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for July 17

Published 5 years ago

BORN

SPENCER DAVIS

THIS HAPPENED

In 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California.

In 1959, Billie Holiday died at the age of 44 in a New York City hospital from cirrhosis of the liver after years of alcohol abuse—while under arrest for heroin possession, with police officers stationed at the door to her room.

Posted in Advanced Music History Tagged : Spencer Davis | Disneyland | Billie Holiday

ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for July 16

Published 5 years ago

BORN

ED KOWALCZYK of Live
FATBOY SLIM (born Norman Cook)
STEWART COPELAND of The Police

THIS HAPPENED

In 1962, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in the US.

In 1966, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker announced they were forming Cream.

Posted in Advanced Music History Tagged : Ed Kowalczyk | Fatboy Slim | Stewart Copeland

Hear At Home with Bear Rinehart from NEEDTOBREATHE

Published 5 years ago by Marc "Mookie" Kaczor

Hear At Home with Bear Rinehart from NEEDTOBREATHE

The Independent 88.5 FM’s program director, Mookie - or Marc if you prefer - speaks with Bear Rinehart from NEEDTOBREATHE for our Hear At Home series. Rinehart talks about the process and turnaround for the new upcoming NEEDTOBREATHE album. Rinehart also explains his early music/ church relationship.

Posted in Hear at Home Tagged : Bear Rinehart | NEEDTOBREATHE