@shearwaterband.bsky.social released ‘Jet Plane and Oxbow’ 10 years ago today.

Rob Hirst, founder, songwriter, and power drummer of Midnight Oil has passed. ❤️

'Crowdies in the House' is my latest over on Substack. Come join the music.

Excellent stuff from ASAP Rocky on SNL.

This song replaying in my head when watching the news. 🤬

Facts.

They Might Be Giants released their third studio album ‘Flood’ on this day in 1990.

David Jones issued his first recording under the name "David Bowie” 60 years ago today. The single is called "Can't Help Thinking About Me" and is credited to David Bowie and the Lower Third.

Birthday wishes to Paul Kelly, born in Adelaide, Australia on this day in 1955. Check out my interview with the man himself.

Pretenders released their third studio album ‘Learning to Crawl’ on this day in 1984.

Vampire Weekend released their second LP 'Contra' on this day in 2010.

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RIP, Bob Weir.

My personal take on a decade without David.

Song of the Day: “CPR” by Wet Leg.

Happy Birthday, Tommy! Miss you, brother. 🤟 "I thought it would be adaptable to the coronavirus quarantine situation if I rewrote the verses. Isn't it funny, staying away from each other for a while is bringing us all closer together than we've ever been!"

HBD, DB. ❤️

David Bowie released his twenty-fifth and final studio album 'Blackstar' 10 years ago today on his 69th birthday.

Song of the Day: “I Want You (Fever)” by Momma.

Second Song of the Day: “President of What?” by Death Cab for Cutie.

Song of the Day: “On Division St” by Nation of Language.

Song of the Day: “Wreck” by Neko Case.

"America is an oil company with an army." —George Carlin

Sex Pistols played the first show of their only U.S. tour at the Great Southeast Music Hall in Atlanta, Georgia on this day in 1978.

The first edition of the legendary British music magazine ‘Melody Maker’ was published 100 years ago today.

Song of the Day: “Spy of Love” by INXS.

Happy New Year! Sharing memories of days gone by...

Song of the Day: “I’ll Be Waving As You Drive Away” by Hayden Pedigo.

Happy 83rd to Andy Summers, guitarist for The Police, who was born on this day in 1942 in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England.

Mr. Blue Sky himself, Electric Light Orchestra's Jeff Lynne, was born in Shard End, Birmingham, England on this day in 1947.

Happy 79th to the Queen of Punk, Patti Smith, who was born in Chicago, Illinois on this day in 1946. "The people have the power to redeem the work of fools."

HAPPY MONKEES DAY! Michael Nesmith was born in Houston, Texas on this day in 1942, and Davy Jones was born three years later in Manchester, England on this day in 1945!

Bo Diddley was born in McComb, Mississippi on this day in 1928.

Happy birthday to the ever youthful bassist for the Rainmakers Rich Ruth!

Song of the Day: "I've Got The Sun In My Heart" by Tommy Talton.

Come on over to Substack for my musical year in review!

The great Tommy Talton left us two years ago today. Miss you, brother.

Happy 75th to the late Alex Chilton, born in Memphis on this day in 1950.

Song of the Day: “Do It Yourself” by Drive-By Truckers (thanks, Santa).

Led Zeppelin's first U.S. show was at the Auditorium Arena in Denver on this day in 1968. They were the opening act for Spirit and Vanilla Fudge. youtu.be/lrwOUEW1u9o?...

The Beatles' 'Magical Mystery Tour' film debuted on BBC-TV on this day in 1967.

Second Song of the Day: "2000 Miles" by Sharon Van Etten.