Happy 66th to John Flansburgh of @tmbg.bsky.social who was born in Lincoln, Massachusetts on this day in 1960.

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Pre-Heated recalls the most impressive opening bands from my concert memories. Today, it's a flip-flop with The Elvis Brothers.

Pete Seeger was born in Manhattan, New York City on this day in 1919.

Check out what I heard at last night's Florence + the Machine and CMAT show in Atlanta.

Song/Vibe of the Day: “High Hopes” by @brucespringsteen.net

New Order released their second studio album ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’ on this day in 1983.

Support local music! #bandcampfriday

Song of the Day: “Unfer Rocks” by K Michelle Dubois. #ATL

On this day in 1977 The Police released their first single “Fall Out” on Illegal Records with British singer/bassist Gordon Sumner, American drummer Stewart Copeland, and Corsican guitarist Henri Padovani (pre-Andy Summers).

60 YEARS AGO TODAY: Besides the Apple rooftop performance in 1969, May 1, 1966 was The Beatles’ final scheduled live show at the New Musical Express Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London.

🎸 “Imitation Of Life” turns 25!

Happy 45th to Justin Vernon of @boniverwi.bsky.social who was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on this day in 1981.

Happy 45th to Tom Smith of Editors, who was born in Northampton, England on this day in 1981.

The Clique ROCK THE VOTE! 🇺🇸

More goodness from the most eclectic thing @remhq.bsky.social ever released. Here’s their cover from heroes the Velvet Underground. Happy 39th.

‘Dead Letter Office,’ a collection of B-sides, outtakes, and covers, was released by @remhq.bsky.social on this day in 1987.

Song of the Day: “Dawned on Me” by Wilco.

B-52's released their third studio album 'Whammy!' on this day in 1983, Kate Pierson's 35th birthday!

The Replacements released their fifth studio album, 'Pleased to Meet Me', on this day in 1987.

Song of the Day (for lawn mowing): “Full Speed Straight Ahead” by The Elvis Brothers.

X released their debut studio album 'Los Angeles' on this day in 1980.

Blur released their third studio album 'Parklife' on this day in 1994.

The Sugarcubes released their debut studio album ‘Life’s Too Good’ on this day in 1988.

Single Malt Listener looks back on the singles that shaped my early musical tastes. Today, it’s Amii Stewart.

New Music Friday: “Heresy” by Nine Inch Noize.

Tom Petty released his debut solo album 'Full Moon Fever' on this day in 1989.

Loving the new single from @thestrokes.bsky.social

Steve, Bob & Rich (who would become The Rainmakers two years later) released 'Balls' on this day in 1984.

Happy 50th to 'Black and Blue' and 55th to 'Sticky Fingers' by The Rolling Stones.

Roy Orbison was the only artist to open for both The Beatles and Elvis Presley. Elvis called Orbison "the greatest singer in the world." Happy 90th Roy. 🕶

Wilco released their fourth studio album ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ 25 years ago today.

Happy 30th to 'Telephono,' the debut album from @spoontheband.bsky.social, released on this day in 1996.

Ramones released their debut studio album 50 years ago today.

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Single Malt Listener looks back on the singles that shaped my early musical tastes. Today, it’s Manfred Mann's Earth Band.

New Release: "Ride Lonesome" by Beck.

The Cure released their ninth studio album ‘Wish’ on this day in 1992, Robert’s 33rd birthday.

We lost Prince 10 years ago today.

Happy 67th to Robert Smith, founder and lead singer of @thecure.com, who was born in Blackpool, England on this day in 1959.

Cover Lover (sorta): “Hand in Glove” by Sandie Shaw w/The Smiths.

Cover Lover: “So Lonely” (Police cover) by Steel Pulse.

@simplemindsmusic.bsky.social released their debut studio album 'Life In A Day' on this day in 1979.

Single Malt Listener looks back on the singles that shaped my early musical tastes. Today, it’s Dickie Goodman, who was born on this day in 1934!

@drivebytruckers.bsky.social released their sixth studio album 'A Blessing and a Curse' 20 years ago yesterday!

On this day in 1980, @thespecials.bsky.social became the first ska band to perform on Saturday Night Live (video NOT from SNL).

@davidbowiereal.bsky.social released his sixth studio album ‘Aladdin Sane’ on this day in 1973.

@pixiesofficial.bsky.social released their fifth studio album 'Indie Cindy,' the band's first new music since 1991's 'Trompe le Monde,' on this day in 2014.