@simplemindsmusic.bsky.social released their seventh and best-selling studio album 'Once Upon a Time' 40 years ago today.

Happy birthday Béla Lugosi - October 20, 1882 – August 16, 1956.

U2 released their debut studio album 'Boy' 45 years ago today on October 20, 1980. The Dubliners ranged from 18-20 years old.

Happy 75th, Tom. ❤️

On this day in 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd members Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines died in a plane crash in Mississippi. Gaines' sister Cassie, a backup singer with the group, was also killed along with two pilots and the band's manager. Other members of the group were badly injured.

The late, great Tommy Talton's swan song 'Seven Levels' will be released Nov. 7. Check out Bandcamp or Strolling Bones Records for pre-order.

Check out what I heard (and saw) at ShoalsFest in Florence, AL.

Sunday morning coming down.

The world joined us and said, “No Kings.”

The Jackson 5 made their national TV debut, performing "I Want You Back" on the ABC variety show Hollywood Palace on this day in 1969.

@crowdedhouse.com released their fourth studio album 'Together Alone' on this day in 1993.

Another stomper off ‘The River’ from The Boss. Happy 45.

TOMORROW WE RIDE. 🇺🇸

@brucespringsteen.net released his fifth studio album ‘The River’ 45 years ago today.

‘Shabooh Shoobah,’ the third studio album by INXS, was released on this day in 1982.

Happiest of birthdays to Rob “Elvis” Newhouse of The Elvis Brothers and Charming Axe!

Still on a high from that MJ Lenderman set at #ShoalsFest.

INXS released their fifth studio album ‘Listen Like Thieves’ 40 years ago today.

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day to the original Americans.

Happiest of birthdays to the 4-handed drummer, a man among men, and the coolest dude on the planet, Brad Elvis!

Marc Maron, the comedian, actor and former podcaster, discussed his decision to bring “WTF” to a close after 16 years and interviewing its final guest, Barack Obama. “It’s hard to find a way through, in terms of hope,” Maron told us in an interview. “So, I went to the hope guy.” nyti.ms/4n3ieOG

Henry Padovani, original guitarist for The Police, was born in Bastia (Corsica), France in 1952.

INXS released their self-titled debut album 45 years ago today.

#CoverLover alert!

Reposting as I’m on my way to the old neighborhood of Isbell and Hood for ShoalsFest!

It’s #ShoalsFest weekend! Let’s go!

Adam Ant released his debut solo album ‘Friend or Foe’ on this day in 1982.

Love the @mymorningjacket.bsky.social video for "Off The Record," in which whispers of gossip on the playground turn into a citywide ordeal involving law enforcement. We never know what started the rumor. Reminds me of my favorite music video, “Just” by @radiohead.wastehq.social (watch in comments).

Really enjoying the 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of 'Z' by @mymorningjacket.bsky.social. No one else sounds quite like MMJ.

Check out the new power-poppy “In A Movie” from Athens, GA’s own Sloan Brothers. #newmusicfriday

John Prine was born in Maywood, Illinois on this day in 1946.

Ennio Morricone was born in Rome on this day in 1928.

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The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein

Gonna need those by Saturday.

The Convicted FElon has finally united the people on one thing. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

Celebrating Matthew Sweet’s 61st birthday today enjoying his collaboration with Susanna Hoffs on the two volumes of 'Under the Covers.' Both excellent albums, but check out their cover of the Neil Young classic.

EVH traveled to the future 5 years ago today.

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@remhq.bsky.social released their eighth studio album 'Automatic for the People' on this day in 1992.

The Police released their sophomore effort 'Reggatta de Blanc' on this day in 1979.

Happy 74th birthday to Bob Geldof who was born in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland on this day in 1951.

Led Zeppelin released 'Led Zeppelin III' 55 years ago today.

@brokensocialscene.bsky.social released their third studio album 20 years ago today.

Big Star drummer Jody Stephens was born in Memphis on this day in 1952.

@mymorningjacket.bsky.social released their fourth studio album 'Z' 20 years ago today.

@lcdsoundsystem.bsky.social 15 years ago today!

On this day in 1982, The Smiths gave their first public performance supporting Blue Rondo à la Turk during a student music and fashion show at Manchester's Ritz. Morrissey, vocals; Johnny Marr, guitar; Dale Hibbert, bass Simon Wolstencroft, drums.