Mar. 27, 1987: U2 filmed “Where The Streets Have No Name” on an L.A. rooftop, drawing huge crowds and shutting down traffic. Inspired by the Beatles' 1969 rooftop concert in London, the LAPD pulled the plug on the shoot — but not before 4 takes were done. Rock rebellion? Carefully planned 😉

Mar. 27, 1982: “Pac-Man Fever” hits the Top 10 👾 Inspired by arcade addiction, Buckner & Garcia scored a no. 9 hit—still the only video game song to crack the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. At the height of Pac-Man mania, even a joystick jam could top the charts. 🎶🕹️

Mar. 27, 1979: Eric Clapton married Pattie Boyd — George Harrison’s ex and the inspiration for “Layla.” Harrison attended the wedding, but the marriage ended in 1988 after struggles with Eric's infidelity and alcoholism. One of rock’s most famous love triangles 🎸

Mar. 27, 1969: Mariah Carey was born 🎤 By the end of the ‘90s: • 14 no. 1 hits • 46 million albums sold (U.S.) • Best-selling female artist of the decade She also became the 1st artist ever to have her first 5 singles go no. 1 🤯. A voice. A legacy. A legend.

He is so dumb, so stupid, so willfully ignorant, so clueless, so arrogant, so narcissistic, so immature, and so full of sh*t that you can read this description to anyone on the planet and they’ll automatically know who you mean.

Mar. 26, 1983: Duran Duran peaked at no. 3 with “Hungry Like The Wolf” 🐺 Before TikTok, going viral meant flying all the way to Sri Lanka, filming a jungle adventure, and getting a video played non-stop on MTV 📺 No shortcuts — just big hair, big budgets, and bigger vibes.

Mar. 26, 1948: Steven Tyler of Aerosmith was born in NYC. 🎤 From Big Apple roots to rock icon, he’s fronted Aerosmith for 6 decades. Even after retiring from touring in 2024, they returned with new music in 2025. The Demon of Screamin' is still living those “Nine Lives.” 🔥

Mar. 26, 1944: Detroit gave the world a superstar: Diana Ross 👑 Lead singer of The Supremes (12 no. 1 hits!), solo superstar, and award-winning actress (Lady Sings the Blues). A major influence on Michael Jackson, Madonna & Beyoncé — her legacy is unmatched. Happy birthday, Diana! 🎉

Mar. 25, 1972: Deep Purple releases Machine Head in the U.S. 🔥 Recorded in a hotel after the Montreux Casino burned down (!!), inspiring “Smoke On The Water.” The album was a UK smash right away—but in the U.S., it didn’t fully ignite until that legendary riff hit radio in ’73. 🎸

Mar. 25, 1947: Reginald Dwight—better known as Elton John—was born. 300M+ records sold, 50+ Top 40 hits, 7 straight no. 1 albums, and an Oscar-winning career with Bernie Taupin. Happy 79th today to the Rocket Man! 🚀

Mar. 25, 1942: Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis. The Queen of Soul gave us Respect, Chain of Fools, and Natural Woman—defining the sound of the late ’60s and beyond. In 1987, she became the first woman in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Still a symbol of strength, civil rights & empowerment. 🎶

Mar. 24, 1984: 5 teens from totally different cliques met in Saturday detention—and nothing was the same after. “The Breakfast Club” (1985) starring Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall & Emilio Estevez became a Gen-X classic — reminding us we’re more alike than we think.

Mar. 24, 1972: The Godfather premieres in theatres 🎬 Music tie-in? The character Johnny Fontane—believed to be based on Frank Sinatra—uses his “connections” to revive his career. It also sparks the iconic “Godfather of…” title…including James Brown, the Godfather of Soul 👑🎤

Mar. 24, 1958: Elvis Presley joins the U.S. Army 🇺🇸 From Hollywood to basic training, he serves in Germany, earns marksman honours, and rises to Sergeant. Discharged in 1960—then returns to become an even bigger legend. 👑

Mar. 23, 1990: Pretty Woman premiered 💋 Starring Julia Roberts & Richard Gere, it became a massive hit—and its soundtrack was just as big. It Must Have Been Love by Roxette hit no. 1, helping push the album to triple platinum 🎶

Mar. 23, 1985: Billy Joel married Christie Brinkley—his real-life “Uptown Girl.” They met on the video set, married in NYC, and had a daughter Alexa Ray Joel. An iconic ‘80s couple that eventually split after 9 years—fame and touring taking its toll.

Mar. 23, 1983: ZZ Top release Eliminator 🚗🔥 With “Legs,” “Sharp Dressed Man” & “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” plus iconic hot rod videos, they became unlikely MTV stars and introduced their blues-rock swagger to a whole new generation.

Mar. 23, 1944: Ric Ocasek of The Cars was born. He famously fudged his birth year—but not his legacy. Passed in 2019, just a year after The Cars’ Rock Hall reunion performance. New wave cool, forever. 🎸

Mar. 22, 1980: Pink Floyd hit no. 1 with “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” 🧱 A rare single success, boosted by producer Bob Ezrin—who expanded the track and added the iconic children’s choir. The result: a protest anthem that turned into a global smash. 🎤 “We don’t need no education…”

Mar. 22, 1956: Carl Perkins was badly injured in a car crash en route to The Perry Como Show. He suffered serious injuries and was unconscious for a day—but during his recovery, “Blue Suede Shoes” hit no. 2. A huge moment…that almost slipped away.

Mar. 22, 1948: Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber was born in London 🇬🇧 From child composer to Broadway giant (Phantom, Cats, Evita), he became one of theatre’s most decorated creators—knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. With dozens of awards, it’s safe to say…he’s theatre royalty.

Mar. 21, 1994: Bruce Springsteen won an Oscar for “Streets of Philadelphia.” 🏆 Originally meant as a rock track, the haunting demo version stuck—and helped shine a spotlight on AIDS awareness through the film Philadelphia. ❤️🎬

Mar. 21, 1985: Rick Hansen launched his “Man In Motion” tour in Vancouver ♿ Over 2 years, Hansen crossed 34 countries, pushing up to 50 miles a day and raising $26M+ for spinal cord research. His journey inspired “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion)” 🇨🇦💪

Mar. 21, 1952: The first rock concert (Moondog Coronation Ball) hit Cleveland—and ended in chaos. 25,000 fans showed up at a 10,000-seat venue. Crowd surge + ticket mix-up = shutdown after ONE song. Messy? Yes. Historic? Absolutely. 🎸

Mar. 20, 2020: We said goodbye to country legend Kenny Rogers. 120+ hits, 100 million records sold, and a voice that defined generations. Fun fact: I was singing “The Gambler” at age 4…and apparently crushing it. 😄♠️ His music? Still an ace you can always keep. ❤️

Mar. 20, 1990: Gloria Estefan was nearly paralyzed in a tour bus crash on a snowy highway in Pennsylvania. She came back stronger—turning recovery into music on Into the Light and “Coming Out Of The Dark.” One of pop’s most powerful comeback stories. 💫

Mar. 20, 1976: Shock rocker Alice Cooper married dancer Sheryl Goddard, whom he met on his Welcome To My Nightmare tour. At the time, she was just 19—and 50 years later, they’re still together. 🤯❤️ Rock ’n’ roll love that lasts. ❤️

Mar. 20, 1969: John Lennon marries Yoko Ono in Gibraltar 💍 They head to Amsterdam for the honeymoon and invite the press—who expect controversy, but get a peaceful “Bed-In” protest instead ✌️ Their wedding adventure lives on in The Ballad of John and Yoko.

Mar. 19, 2010: Rock biopic The Runaways premiered. Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star as Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, telling the story of the pioneering 1970s all-female band. Real-life bassist Jackie Fox didn’t participate, so the movie replaced her with a fictional character named “Robin.”

Mar. 19, 1975: The film version of The Who’s rock opera Tommy premiered in the U.S. Starring Ann-Margret and Oliver Reed, with cameos by Jack Nicholson, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton and Elton John (who kept the giant platform boots!). It tells the story of the legendary “pinball wizard.”

Mar. 19, 1957: Elvis Presley bought Graceland for $102,500 (about $1.2M today). The 23-room Memphis mansion became one of music’s most famous homes. 📸 This photo is from my visit during Elvis Week in 2006 outside the iconic gates.

Mar. 19, 1955: Bruce Willis was born in what was then West Germany. You know Die Hard… but did you know he had a Top 5 hit in ’87? He covered “Respect Yourself”—with The Pointer Sisters backing vocals. Sending love on his 71st (following his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis and health journey).

Mar. 18, 2017: Rock ’n’ Roll pioneer Chuck Berry died at 90. With classics like Maybellene, Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B. Goode, Berry helped shape the sound and attitude of rock music. A Rock Hall original, his influence echoes from The Beatles to The Beach Boys to Keith Richards.

Mar. 18, 1972: Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold” hit no. 1 in the U.S. Recorded during the Nashville sessions for Harvest, it features James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and pedal steel legend Ben Keith. After recording “Old Man,” they cut two takes — and one became Young’s only U.S. chart-topper.

Mar. 18, 1934: Country artist Charley Pride was born in Sledge, MS. Charley became one of the first Black superstars in country music. His debut single in 1967 was released without photos to avoid bias. Pride joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1993. A true pioneer who changed the genre forever.

Mar. 17, 1958: “Tequila” by The Champs hit no. 1 in the U.S. It was only recorded as a B-side for their debut single “Train to Nowhere.” But DJs flipped the record and played “Tequila” instead—turning it into one of the most famous instrumentals ever. Good call! 🎷

Mar. 17, 1958: Johnny Mathis released the first “Greatest Hits” album. It stayed on the Billboard 200 for over 9 years, a record later broken by Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. The greatest hits compilation format soon became a blockbuster for artists from Elvis to the Eagles.

Mar. 17, 1944: John Sebastian of Lovin’ Spoonful was born in New York City. The band scored ‘60s hits like “Do You Believe In Magic?”, “Daydream,” and “Summer in the City.” Sebastian later had a 1976 no. 1 hit with “Welcome Back.” Today he turns 82. 🎂

Trump begging like a dog to all European countries and Canada to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz. Collective response: 😂🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽😂

Mar. 16, 1979: Supertramp released their breakthrough album Breakfast in America. Songwriters Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson often wrote separately, but Hodgson’s title track — written as a teen dreaming of living in America — helped turn the band into global stars.

Mar. 16, 1968: Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” hit no. 1 — the first posthumous chart-topper. Otis had died in a plane crash a few months earlier at age 26. The song’s famous whistling ending was meant to be temporary until he finished the lyrics.

Mar. 16, 1954: Nancy Wilson of Heart was born in San Francisco. 🎸 The guitarist, songwriter, and singer helped power one of rock’s biggest female-fronted bands alongside sister Ann. Nancy also sang lead on Heart’s first U.S. no. 1 hit, “These Dreams,” in 1986. Happy Birthday, Nancy!

Mar. 15, 2006: Two pianos belonging to Fats Domino were recovered from the ruins of his New Orleans home after Hurricane Katrina. After years of restoration — and help from fan Paul McCartney — the white grand became a museum symbol of the city’s musical legacy and resilience.

Mar. 15, 1969: John Lennon and Yoko Ono were stuck in Southampton thanks to passport problems while trying to get married in Europe. Five days later they wed in Gibraltar—and the misadventure inspired the lyrics to The Ballad of John and Yoko.

Mar. 15, 1955: Dee Snider of Twisted Sister was born in Queens, NY. He joined the band in 1976 and wrote every song on their 1984 breakthrough Stay Hungry, featuring “I Wanna Rock” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” He also famously defended rock against censorship at the 1985 PMRC Senate hearings.

Mar. 14, 1998: Producer Rick Rubin took out a Billboard ad after Johnny Cash’s album Unchained won a Grammy. It featured the famous 1969 Jim Marshall photo of Johnny flipping the bird with the caption thanking Nashville radio “for your support.” Cash was a winner — even without their airplay.

Mar. 14, 1950: Radio personality Rick Dees was born in Jacksonville, FL. While working as a DJ in Memphis, he recorded the novelty hit “Disco Duck,” which went to no. 1 in 1976. He later created Rick Dees Weekly Top 40, now the longest-running hit music countdown in the world. 📻🦆

Mar. 14, 1933: Legendary producer Quincy Jones was born in Chicago. Across a 70-year career he earned 28 Grammys, produced Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad, and led the charity hit “We Are the World.” Quincy Jones died in 2024 at 91 — leaving an unmatched legacy.

Mar. 13, 1999: Cher’s “Believe” hit no. 1 in the U.S. The dance hit used Auto-Tune as a creative effect, giving her vocals that futuristic sound. The song became a huge comeback at age 52 and helped launch the Auto-Tune era in pop music.