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Jan. 16, 1996: Jamaican police mistook Jimmy Buffett’s seaplane for a drug-smuggling aircraft and opened fire as it landed.
On board were U2's Bono, his family, and Island Records boss Chris Blackwell.
Bono later called it “absolutely terrifying.” Buffett made a song out of it, Jamaica Mistaica!
On board were U2's Bono, his family, and Island Records boss Chris Blackwell.
Bono later called it “absolutely terrifying.” Buffett made a song out of it, Jamaica Mistaica!
January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Jan. 16, 1996: Jamaican police mistook Jimmy Buffett’s seaplane for a drug-smuggling aircraft and opened fire as it landed.
On board were U2's Bono, his family, and Island Records boss Chris Blackwell.
Bono later called it “absolutely terrifying.” Buffett made a song out of it, Jamaica Mistaica!
On board were U2's Bono, his family, and Island Records boss Chris Blackwell.
Bono later called it “absolutely terrifying.” Buffett made a song out of it, Jamaica Mistaica!
Jan. 16, 1992: Eric Clapton recorded Unplugged for MTV — and nothing about it was small.
With unforgettable versions of “Tears in Heaven” and “Layla,” the album won six Grammys in 1993, including Record of the Year, and went on to sell 26 million copies, becoming the best-selling live album ever.
With unforgettable versions of “Tears in Heaven” and “Layla,” the album won six Grammys in 1993, including Record of the Year, and went on to sell 26 million copies, becoming the best-selling live album ever.
January 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Jan. 16, 1992: Eric Clapton recorded Unplugged for MTV — and nothing about it was small.
With unforgettable versions of “Tears in Heaven” and “Layla,” the album won six Grammys in 1993, including Record of the Year, and went on to sell 26 million copies, becoming the best-selling live album ever.
With unforgettable versions of “Tears in Heaven” and “Layla,” the album won six Grammys in 1993, including Record of the Year, and went on to sell 26 million copies, becoming the best-selling live album ever.
Jan. 16, 1964: The Whisky A-Go-Go opened on LA’s Sunset Strip.
A launchpad for rock legends — and still a home for rising artists more than 60 years later. 🎸
A launchpad for rock legends — and still a home for rising artists more than 60 years later. 🎸
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Jan. 16, 1964: The Whisky A-Go-Go opened on LA’s Sunset Strip.
A launchpad for rock legends — and still a home for rising artists more than 60 years later. 🎸
A launchpad for rock legends — and still a home for rising artists more than 60 years later. 🎸
Jan. 15, 1994: The world lost Harry Nilsson, 32 years ago. Just 52.
If you think you don’t know him, you do: “Everybody’s Talkin’,” “Coconut,” “Without You.”
Admired by Lennon, McCartney, and Bowie — a true songwriter’s songwriter.
Thank you for the music, Harry.
If you think you don’t know him, you do: “Everybody’s Talkin’,” “Coconut,” “Without You.”
Admired by Lennon, McCartney, and Bowie — a true songwriter’s songwriter.
Thank you for the music, Harry.
January 15, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Jan. 15, 1994: The world lost Harry Nilsson, 32 years ago. Just 52.
If you think you don’t know him, you do: “Everybody’s Talkin’,” “Coconut,” “Without You.”
Admired by Lennon, McCartney, and Bowie — a true songwriter’s songwriter.
Thank you for the music, Harry.
If you think you don’t know him, you do: “Everybody’s Talkin’,” “Coconut,” “Without You.”
Admired by Lennon, McCartney, and Bowie — a true songwriter’s songwriter.
Thank you for the music, Harry.
Jan. 15, 1981: Stevie Wonder led a massive rally in Washington, D.C. to have Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday recognized as a national holiday.
Progress was won.
And ever since, smaller men with louder mouths have been trying to sandblast it away — not because it failed, but because it worked.
Progress was won.
And ever since, smaller men with louder mouths have been trying to sandblast it away — not because it failed, but because it worked.
January 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Jan. 15, 1981: Stevie Wonder led a massive rally in Washington, D.C. to have Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday recognized as a national holiday.
Progress was won.
And ever since, smaller men with louder mouths have been trying to sandblast it away — not because it failed, but because it worked.
Progress was won.
And ever since, smaller men with louder mouths have been trying to sandblast it away — not because it failed, but because it worked.
Jan. 15, 1967: Mick Jagger was told to sing “let’s spend some time together” on The Ed Sullivan Show instead of “the night.”
He did it — with a very public eye-roll. 🙄
A week later in the UK, the Stones refused to censor themselves again.
Lyrics unchanged from then on.
He did it — with a very public eye-roll. 🙄
A week later in the UK, the Stones refused to censor themselves again.
Lyrics unchanged from then on.
January 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Jan. 15, 1967: Mick Jagger was told to sing “let’s spend some time together” on The Ed Sullivan Show instead of “the night.”
He did it — with a very public eye-roll. 🙄
A week later in the UK, the Stones refused to censor themselves again.
Lyrics unchanged from then on.
He did it — with a very public eye-roll. 🙄
A week later in the UK, the Stones refused to censor themselves again.
Lyrics unchanged from then on.
Jan. 14, 1984: Madonna made her first American Bandstand appearance.
After performing “Holiday,” Dick Clark asked about her ambitions.
Her reply: “To rule the world.”
No notes.
After performing “Holiday,” Dick Clark asked about her ambitions.
Her reply: “To rule the world.”
No notes.
January 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Jan. 14, 1984: Madonna made her first American Bandstand appearance.
After performing “Holiday,” Dick Clark asked about her ambitions.
Her reply: “To rule the world.”
No notes.
After performing “Holiday,” Dick Clark asked about her ambitions.
Her reply: “To rule the world.”
No notes.
Jan. 14, 1973: Elvis Presley took a concert worldwide.
Aloha From Hawaii was the first solo artist concert broadcast globally by satellite.
It aired live overnight in parts of Asia-Pacific, cost a record $2.5M, and became NBC’s top-rated show of the year.
The King went global.
Aloha From Hawaii was the first solo artist concert broadcast globally by satellite.
It aired live overnight in parts of Asia-Pacific, cost a record $2.5M, and became NBC’s top-rated show of the year.
The King went global.
January 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Jan. 14, 1973: Elvis Presley took a concert worldwide.
Aloha From Hawaii was the first solo artist concert broadcast globally by satellite.
It aired live overnight in parts of Asia-Pacific, cost a record $2.5M, and became NBC’s top-rated show of the year.
The King went global.
Aloha From Hawaii was the first solo artist concert broadcast globally by satellite.
It aired live overnight in parts of Asia-Pacific, cost a record $2.5M, and became NBC’s top-rated show of the year.
The King went global.
Jan. 14, 1967: 25,000+ people packed Golden Gate Park for A Gathering of the Tribes for a Human Be-In. 🌼
A sunny day, a banned substance, and a whole lot of big ideas.
Part response to California’s LSD ban, part counter-culture summit, the event helped ignite the Summer of Love.
A sunny day, a banned substance, and a whole lot of big ideas.
Part response to California’s LSD ban, part counter-culture summit, the event helped ignite the Summer of Love.
January 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Jan. 14, 1967: 25,000+ people packed Golden Gate Park for A Gathering of the Tribes for a Human Be-In. 🌼
A sunny day, a banned substance, and a whole lot of big ideas.
Part response to California’s LSD ban, part counter-culture summit, the event helped ignite the Summer of Love.
A sunny day, a banned substance, and a whole lot of big ideas.
Part response to California’s LSD ban, part counter-culture summit, the event helped ignite the Summer of Love.
Jan. 13, 1984: The BBC bans “Relax” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood for sexual content.
After debuting at no. 77, a BBC Radio 1 on-air refusal turned the song into a full-blown scandal—and it went straight to no. 1 a week later.
Proof that controversy + pop music = rocket fuel.
After debuting at no. 77, a BBC Radio 1 on-air refusal turned the song into a full-blown scandal—and it went straight to no. 1 a week later.
Proof that controversy + pop music = rocket fuel.
January 13, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Jan. 13, 1984: The BBC bans “Relax” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood for sexual content.
After debuting at no. 77, a BBC Radio 1 on-air refusal turned the song into a full-blown scandal—and it went straight to no. 1 a week later.
Proof that controversy + pop music = rocket fuel.
After debuting at no. 77, a BBC Radio 1 on-air refusal turned the song into a full-blown scandal—and it went straight to no. 1 a week later.
Proof that controversy + pop music = rocket fuel.
Jan. 13, 1968: Johnny Cash turned 2 prison shows at Folsom into At Folsom Prison — the live album that revived his career.
After years of playing prisons (and label resistance), the record hit no. 1 on the country chart and led to his own TV show.
One bold recording. One massive comeback.
After years of playing prisons (and label resistance), the record hit no. 1 on the country chart and led to his own TV show.
One bold recording. One massive comeback.
January 13, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Jan. 13, 1968: Johnny Cash turned 2 prison shows at Folsom into At Folsom Prison — the live album that revived his career.
After years of playing prisons (and label resistance), the record hit no. 1 on the country chart and led to his own TV show.
One bold recording. One massive comeback.
After years of playing prisons (and label resistance), the record hit no. 1 on the country chart and led to his own TV show.
One bold recording. One massive comeback.
Jan. 13, 1950: Jinx Dawson was born — on Friday the 13th, naturally.
As frontwoman of Coven, she helped usher occult rock (and the devil horns gesture) into the mainstream.
Their only hit? One Tin Soldier (The Legend of Billy Jack) — recorded for "Billy Jack" after Linda Ronstadt passed.
As frontwoman of Coven, she helped usher occult rock (and the devil horns gesture) into the mainstream.
Their only hit? One Tin Soldier (The Legend of Billy Jack) — recorded for "Billy Jack" after Linda Ronstadt passed.
January 13, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Jan. 13, 1950: Jinx Dawson was born — on Friday the 13th, naturally.
As frontwoman of Coven, she helped usher occult rock (and the devil horns gesture) into the mainstream.
Their only hit? One Tin Soldier (The Legend of Billy Jack) — recorded for "Billy Jack" after Linda Ronstadt passed.
As frontwoman of Coven, she helped usher occult rock (and the devil horns gesture) into the mainstream.
Their only hit? One Tin Soldier (The Legend of Billy Jack) — recorded for "Billy Jack" after Linda Ronstadt passed.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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January 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Jan. 12, 2023: Lisa Marie Presley died at 54.
Born in Memphis in 1968, she was the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, later becoming the sole heir to Graceland.
Her final public appearance was at the Golden Globes, watching Austin Butler win for portraying her father in Elvis.
Born in Memphis in 1968, she was the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, later becoming the sole heir to Graceland.
Her final public appearance was at the Golden Globes, watching Austin Butler win for portraying her father in Elvis.
January 12, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Jan. 12, 2023: Lisa Marie Presley died at 54.
Born in Memphis in 1968, she was the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, later becoming the sole heir to Graceland.
Her final public appearance was at the Golden Globes, watching Austin Butler win for portraying her father in Elvis.
Born in Memphis in 1968, she was the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, later becoming the sole heir to Graceland.
Her final public appearance was at the Golden Globes, watching Austin Butler win for portraying her father in Elvis.
Jan. 12, 2003: Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees died suddenly at 53.
With brothers Robin and Barry, he helped define pop music across the ’60s and ’70s through flawless harmonies and classics like “Jive Talkin’” and “Night Fever.”
After Maurice’s passing, the Bee Gees name was retired in his honour.
With brothers Robin and Barry, he helped define pop music across the ’60s and ’70s through flawless harmonies and classics like “Jive Talkin’” and “Night Fever.”
After Maurice’s passing, the Bee Gees name was retired in his honour.
January 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Jan. 12, 2003: Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees died suddenly at 53.
With brothers Robin and Barry, he helped define pop music across the ’60s and ’70s through flawless harmonies and classics like “Jive Talkin’” and “Night Fever.”
After Maurice’s passing, the Bee Gees name was retired in his honour.
With brothers Robin and Barry, he helped define pop music across the ’60s and ’70s through flawless harmonies and classics like “Jive Talkin’” and “Night Fever.”
After Maurice’s passing, the Bee Gees name was retired in his honour.
Jan. 12, 1969: Led Zeppelin’s debut album dropped in the U.S.—and rock music tilted on its axis.
Instead of conquering Britain first, Zeppelin targeted America, touring relentlessly and even opening for Vanilla Fudge under a misspelled name, Len Zefflin.
Lightning in a bottle! ⚡
Instead of conquering Britain first, Zeppelin targeted America, touring relentlessly and even opening for Vanilla Fudge under a misspelled name, Len Zefflin.
Lightning in a bottle! ⚡
January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Jan. 12, 1969: Led Zeppelin’s debut album dropped in the U.S.—and rock music tilted on its axis.
Instead of conquering Britain first, Zeppelin targeted America, touring relentlessly and even opening for Vanilla Fudge under a misspelled name, Len Zefflin.
Lightning in a bottle! ⚡
Instead of conquering Britain first, Zeppelin targeted America, touring relentlessly and even opening for Vanilla Fudge under a misspelled name, Len Zefflin.
Lightning in a bottle! ⚡
Jan. 12, 1959: Berry Gordy Jr. borrowed $800, rented a modest Detroit house, and created a musical empire.
That house became Hitsville U.S.A. — home of Motown Records and a sound you can hear the second it starts.
Happy 67th birthday, Motown. 🎂🎶
That house became Hitsville U.S.A. — home of Motown Records and a sound you can hear the second it starts.
Happy 67th birthday, Motown. 🎂🎶
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Jan. 12, 1959: Berry Gordy Jr. borrowed $800, rented a modest Detroit house, and created a musical empire.
That house became Hitsville U.S.A. — home of Motown Records and a sound you can hear the second it starts.
Happy 67th birthday, Motown. 🎂🎶
That house became Hitsville U.S.A. — home of Motown Records and a sound you can hear the second it starts.
Happy 67th birthday, Motown. 🎂🎶
Jan. 11, 1985: Day 1 of the first Rock in Rio featured Queen, Iron Maiden and Whitesnake.
The 10-day festival drew more than 1.4 million fans to Rio de Janeiro and helped launch Rock in Rio as one of the world’s largest and most influential music festivals.
The 10-day festival drew more than 1.4 million fans to Rio de Janeiro and helped launch Rock in Rio as one of the world’s largest and most influential music festivals.
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Jan. 11, 1985: Day 1 of the first Rock in Rio featured Queen, Iron Maiden and Whitesnake.
The 10-day festival drew more than 1.4 million fans to Rio de Janeiro and helped launch Rock in Rio as one of the world’s largest and most influential music festivals.
The 10-day festival drew more than 1.4 million fans to Rio de Janeiro and helped launch Rock in Rio as one of the world’s largest and most influential music festivals.
Jan. 11, 1964: Billboard debuted its first Hot Country Albums chart, with Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash at no. 1 — a key moment in country music chart history.
The inaugural chart also featured future legends like Buck Owens and George Jones.
The inaugural chart also featured future legends like Buck Owens and George Jones.
January 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Jan. 11, 1964: Billboard debuted its first Hot Country Albums chart, with Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash at no. 1 — a key moment in country music chart history.
The inaugural chart also featured future legends like Buck Owens and George Jones.
The inaugural chart also featured future legends like Buck Owens and George Jones.
Jan. 11, 1942: Clarence Clemons was born in Virginia.
“The Big Man” became the thunderous sax voice of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, defining songs like Born to Run and Jungleland.
He later brought that same fire to everyone from the Grateful Dead to Lady Gaga’s The Edge of Glory. 🎷
“The Big Man” became the thunderous sax voice of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, defining songs like Born to Run and Jungleland.
He later brought that same fire to everyone from the Grateful Dead to Lady Gaga’s The Edge of Glory. 🎷
January 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Jan. 11, 1942: Clarence Clemons was born in Virginia.
“The Big Man” became the thunderous sax voice of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, defining songs like Born to Run and Jungleland.
He later brought that same fire to everyone from the Grateful Dead to Lady Gaga’s The Edge of Glory. 🎷
“The Big Man” became the thunderous sax voice of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, defining songs like Born to Run and Jungleland.
He later brought that same fire to everyone from the Grateful Dead to Lady Gaga’s The Edge of Glory. 🎷
Jan. 10, 2016: David Bowie died at age 69.
Released just two days earlier, Blackstar revealed itself as a powerful, intentional farewell — an artist confronting mortality on his own terms.
As producer Tony Visconti wrote: “He was an extraordinary man… For now, it is appropriate to cry.”
Released just two days earlier, Blackstar revealed itself as a powerful, intentional farewell — an artist confronting mortality on his own terms.
As producer Tony Visconti wrote: “He was an extraordinary man… For now, it is appropriate to cry.”
January 10, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Jan. 10, 2016: David Bowie died at age 69.
Released just two days earlier, Blackstar revealed itself as a powerful, intentional farewell — an artist confronting mortality on his own terms.
As producer Tony Visconti wrote: “He was an extraordinary man… For now, it is appropriate to cry.”
Released just two days earlier, Blackstar revealed itself as a powerful, intentional farewell — an artist confronting mortality on his own terms.
As producer Tony Visconti wrote: “He was an extraordinary man… For now, it is appropriate to cry.”
Jan. 10, 1953: Pat Benatar was born in Brooklyn, NY.
From bank clerk by day to club singer by night, a Halloween open mic night in 1977 sparked it all. 🎤🦇
Then came Neil Giraldo, a creative partnership for the ages, and an unstoppable ’80s run.
A true rock icon — then and now.
From bank clerk by day to club singer by night, a Halloween open mic night in 1977 sparked it all. 🎤🦇
Then came Neil Giraldo, a creative partnership for the ages, and an unstoppable ’80s run.
A true rock icon — then and now.
January 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Jan. 10, 1953: Pat Benatar was born in Brooklyn, NY.
From bank clerk by day to club singer by night, a Halloween open mic night in 1977 sparked it all. 🎤🦇
Then came Neil Giraldo, a creative partnership for the ages, and an unstoppable ’80s run.
A true rock icon — then and now.
From bank clerk by day to club singer by night, a Halloween open mic night in 1977 sparked it all. 🎤🦇
Then came Neil Giraldo, a creative partnership for the ages, and an unstoppable ’80s run.
A true rock icon — then and now.
Jan. 10, 1945: Rod Stewart was born in London.
From odd jobs to blues rock with the Jeff Beck Group, fame with Faces, and massive solo success with Every Picture Tells a Story, Rod defined the sound of the ’70s.
Reinventions, Grammys, and new music later, that voice remains unmistakable.
From odd jobs to blues rock with the Jeff Beck Group, fame with Faces, and massive solo success with Every Picture Tells a Story, Rod defined the sound of the ’70s.
Reinventions, Grammys, and new music later, that voice remains unmistakable.
January 10, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Jan. 10, 1945: Rod Stewart was born in London.
From odd jobs to blues rock with the Jeff Beck Group, fame with Faces, and massive solo success with Every Picture Tells a Story, Rod defined the sound of the ’70s.
Reinventions, Grammys, and new music later, that voice remains unmistakable.
From odd jobs to blues rock with the Jeff Beck Group, fame with Faces, and massive solo success with Every Picture Tells a Story, Rod defined the sound of the ’70s.
Reinventions, Grammys, and new music later, that voice remains unmistakable.
Jan. 10, 1943: Jim Croce was born in Philadelphia, PA.
A former special-education teacher and gifted storyteller, Croce broke through in 1972 with You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.
He was killed in a plane crash on September 20, 1973 — just one day before “I Got a Name” was released.
A former special-education teacher and gifted storyteller, Croce broke through in 1972 with You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.
He was killed in a plane crash on September 20, 1973 — just one day before “I Got a Name” was released.
January 10, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Jan. 10, 1943: Jim Croce was born in Philadelphia, PA.
A former special-education teacher and gifted storyteller, Croce broke through in 1972 with You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.
He was killed in a plane crash on September 20, 1973 — just one day before “I Got a Name” was released.
A former special-education teacher and gifted storyteller, Croce broke through in 1972 with You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.
He was killed in a plane crash on September 20, 1973 — just one day before “I Got a Name” was released.