Vanessa Hughes
@raisedbyhippies.bsky.social
In his teens, Kurt Cobain got arrested for spray-painting “God is gay” in Aberdeen, a conservative logging town. Shifting between homes & battling constant upheaval, he vented his angst through acts like this. That restless drive for truth & provocation would later shape Nirvana's ethos.
#nirvana
#nirvana
April 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
In his teens, Kurt Cobain got arrested for spray-painting “God is gay” in Aberdeen, a conservative logging town. Shifting between homes & battling constant upheaval, he vented his angst through acts like this. That restless drive for truth & provocation would later shape Nirvana's ethos.
#nirvana
#nirvana
Hendrix didn’t just play with fire on March 31, 1967—he unleashed it. One stray spark could’ve lit the Astoria like a tinderbox, but in that wild moment, he blew open the notion of what a rock show could be, leaving everyone both awed and slightly terrified.
#jimihendrix #musichistory
#jimihendrix #musichistory
March 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Hendrix didn’t just play with fire on March 31, 1967—he unleashed it. One stray spark could’ve lit the Astoria like a tinderbox, but in that wild moment, he blew open the notion of what a rock show could be, leaving everyone both awed and slightly terrified.
#jimihendrix #musichistory
#jimihendrix #musichistory
On March 27, 1979, Eric Clapton married Pattie Boyd in Tucson, closing a long, tangled chapter that began when Boyd was still with George Harrison. Though the union didn’t last, the songs tied to their triangle still echo through music history.
#ericclapton #musichistory
#ericclapton #musichistory
March 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
On March 27, 1979, Eric Clapton married Pattie Boyd in Tucson, closing a long, tangled chapter that began when Boyd was still with George Harrison. Though the union didn’t last, the songs tied to their triangle still echo through music history.
#ericclapton #musichistory
#ericclapton #musichistory
The morning of March 19, 1982, ended in heartbreak for everyone on Ozzy’s tour. Randy Rhoads, only 25, hopped on a small plane for a little joyride—and never came back. Here was the guy rewriting heavy metal’s playbook, gone in an instant.
#randyrhoads #musichistory
#randyrhoads #musichistory
March 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The morning of March 19, 1982, ended in heartbreak for everyone on Ozzy’s tour. Randy Rhoads, only 25, hopped on a small plane for a little joyride—and never came back. Here was the guy rewriting heavy metal’s playbook, gone in an instant.
#randyrhoads #musichistory
#randyrhoads #musichistory
On March 12, 1969, Paul McCartney quietly married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office. Fans swarmed outside, but Paul and Linda kept it personal—a hint that the Beatles’ tight bond was fraying and that Paul longed for a simpler life.
#paulmccartney
#paulmccartney
March 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
On March 12, 1969, Paul McCartney quietly married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office. Fans swarmed outside, but Paul and Linda kept it personal—a hint that the Beatles’ tight bond was fraying and that Paul longed for a simpler life.
#paulmccartney
#paulmccartney
March 11, 1972, Neil Young scored his first No. 1 single with “Heart of Gold.” He’d been bouncing between rock & folk, but this track hit right as listeners craved something calmer. Ironically, its huge success only made him swerve harder toward his edgier impulses.
#neilyoung #musichistory
#neilyoung #musichistory
March 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
March 11, 1972, Neil Young scored his first No. 1 single with “Heart of Gold.” He’d been bouncing between rock & folk, but this track hit right as listeners craved something calmer. Ironically, its huge success only made him swerve harder toward his edgier impulses.
#neilyoung #musichistory
#neilyoung #musichistory
It’s Led Zeppelin Week! In 1975, Robert Plant and his family were in a serious car accident while vacationing in Greece. Plant broke his ankle and suffered other injuries—so severe that he recorded parts of the album "Presence" from a wheelchair, demonstrating his sheer tenacity.
#LedZeppelin
#LedZeppelin
March 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It’s Led Zeppelin Week! In 1975, Robert Plant and his family were in a serious car accident while vacationing in Greece. Plant broke his ankle and suffered other injuries—so severe that he recorded parts of the album "Presence" from a wheelchair, demonstrating his sheer tenacity.
#LedZeppelin
#LedZeppelin
It’s Led Zeppelin Week! Drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham was famed for his offstage shenanigans—one legend says he roared a motorcycle through a hotel’s halls, startling guests and staff alike. His wild escapades helped shape Zeppelin’s rebellious, larger-than-life reputation.
#ledzeppelin
#ledzeppelin
March 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It’s Led Zeppelin Week! Drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham was famed for his offstage shenanigans—one legend says he roared a motorcycle through a hotel’s halls, startling guests and staff alike. His wild escapades helped shape Zeppelin’s rebellious, larger-than-life reputation.
#ledzeppelin
#ledzeppelin
It’s Led Zeppelin Week! Did you know that in 1973, they shattered The Beatles’ attendance record at Tampa Stadium, drawing over 56,000 fans? Though a thunderstorm ended the show early, it remains a legendary night—proving Zeppelin's unmatched rock ’n’ roll dominance.
#ledzeppelin #musichistory
#ledzeppelin #musichistory
March 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It’s Led Zeppelin Week! Did you know that in 1973, they shattered The Beatles’ attendance record at Tampa Stadium, drawing over 56,000 fans? Though a thunderstorm ended the show early, it remains a legendary night—proving Zeppelin's unmatched rock ’n’ roll dominance.
#ledzeppelin #musichistory
#ledzeppelin #musichistory
On March 3, 1960, Elvis landed at McGuire Air Force Base, fresh from Army duty in Germany. Reporters & fans swarmed, greeting a once “rebellious” star now bolstered by military respectability. The King was back, ready to reclaim center stage with a polished, all-American shine.
#elvis #musichistory
#elvis #musichistory
March 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
On March 3, 1960, Elvis landed at McGuire Air Force Base, fresh from Army duty in Germany. Reporters & fans swarmed, greeting a once “rebellious” star now bolstered by military respectability. The King was back, ready to reclaim center stage with a polished, all-American shine.
#elvis #musichistory
#elvis #musichistory
Feb 28, 1942, Brian Jones was born. He co-founded the Stones, championing blues authenticity & adding a dash of the exotic. Despite tensions and a tragic finale, his forward-looking spirit shaped their music’s adventurous core—one that still resonates today.
#brainjones #musichistory #rollingstones
#brainjones #musichistory #rollingstones
February 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Feb 28, 1942, Brian Jones was born. He co-founded the Stones, championing blues authenticity & adding a dash of the exotic. Despite tensions and a tragic finale, his forward-looking spirit shaped their music’s adventurous core—one that still resonates today.
#brainjones #musichistory #rollingstones
#brainjones #musichistory #rollingstones
Feb 27, 1977, Keith Richards got busted for heroin in Toronto. Facing serious jail time, he lawyered up & cut a deal—rehab plus a charity show. That moment nearly ended the Stones, but they rallied & Richards emerged more determined than ever to keep the rock ’n’ roll dream alive.
#therollingstones
#therollingstones
February 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Feb 27, 1977, Keith Richards got busted for heroin in Toronto. Facing serious jail time, he lawyered up & cut a deal—rehab plus a charity show. That moment nearly ended the Stones, but they rallied & Richards emerged more determined than ever to keep the rock ’n’ roll dream alive.
#therollingstones
#therollingstones
Kingsland, Arkansas, Feb 26, 1932: Johnny Cash is born into a world of cotton fields & gospel tunes. Even then, he was wired for raw honesty. Over time, that rural boy evolved into the Man in Black, telling tough, human stories on stage—& never losing sight of the roots that shaped him.
#johnnycash
#johnnycash
February 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Kingsland, Arkansas, Feb 26, 1932: Johnny Cash is born into a world of cotton fields & gospel tunes. Even then, he was wired for raw honesty. Over time, that rural boy evolved into the Man in Black, telling tough, human stories on stage—& never losing sight of the roots that shaped him.
#johnnycash
#johnnycash
Feb 25, 1964, in Miami Beach, Cassius Clay shocked the boxing world by toppling Sonny Liston, then loudly declared himself “the greatest.” Days later, he became Muhammad Ali. The Beatles, in town for their own rising stardom, dropped by for a playful photo op.
#thebeatles #todayinmusichistory
#thebeatles #todayinmusichistory
February 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Feb 25, 1964, in Miami Beach, Cassius Clay shocked the boxing world by toppling Sonny Liston, then loudly declared himself “the greatest.” Days later, he became Muhammad Ali. The Beatles, in town for their own rising stardom, dropped by for a playful photo op.
#thebeatles #todayinmusichistory
#thebeatles #todayinmusichistory
Feb 24, 1969, Johnny Cash stepped into San Quentin, a year after his breakthrough prison show. That day sealed his reputation as the “Man in Black” who brought humanity into locked halls, proving music could bridge even the toughest divides.
#johnnycash
#johnnycash
February 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Feb 24, 1969, Johnny Cash stepped into San Quentin, a year after his breakthrough prison show. That day sealed his reputation as the “Man in Black” who brought humanity into locked halls, proving music could bridge even the toughest divides.
#johnnycash
#johnnycash
Nov 20, 1979, Tom Petty took a daring step in his career by filing for bankruptcy to escape an unfavorable recording contract and gain greater control over his music.
#tompetty #todayinmusichistory
#tompetty #todayinmusichistory
November 20, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Nov 20, 1979, Tom Petty took a daring step in his career by filing for bankruptcy to escape an unfavorable recording contract and gain greater control over his music.
#tompetty #todayinmusichistory
#tompetty #todayinmusichistory
Nov 19, 1968, Motown's 1st TV special aired on NBC, marking a significant moment in music & television history. Featuring The Supremes & The Temptations, the show showcased their talents in a vibrant style that epitomized the era's cultural zeitgeist.
#motown #thesupremes #thetemptations
#motown #thesupremes #thetemptations
November 19, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Nov 19, 1968, Motown's 1st TV special aired on NBC, marking a significant moment in music & television history. Featuring The Supremes & The Temptations, the show showcased their talents in a vibrant style that epitomized the era's cultural zeitgeist.
#motown #thesupremes #thetemptations
#motown #thesupremes #thetemptations
Lee "Scratch" Perry was a Jamaican music legend — famous for his wild and innovative studio tricks. In the '70s, he pioneered dub music by remixing reggae tracks with cool studio effects, creating new sounds. His unique style left a massive impact on the music world.
#leescratchperry #dub #reggae
#leescratchperry #dub #reggae
November 18, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Lee "Scratch" Perry was a Jamaican music legend — famous for his wild and innovative studio tricks. In the '70s, he pioneered dub music by remixing reggae tracks with cool studio effects, creating new sounds. His unique style left a massive impact on the music world.
#leescratchperry #dub #reggae
#leescratchperry #dub #reggae
On November 18, 1972, Danny Whitten, the gifted guitarist and songwriter for the band Crazy Horse, tragically passed away at the age of 29. His untimely death was a significant loss to the music world and deeply affected his friend and collaborator, Neil Young.
#crazyhorse #neilyoung
#crazyhorse #neilyoung
November 18, 2024 at 2:44 PM
On November 18, 1972, Danny Whitten, the gifted guitarist and songwriter for the band Crazy Horse, tragically passed away at the age of 29. His untimely death was a significant loss to the music world and deeply affected his friend and collaborator, Neil Young.
#crazyhorse #neilyoung
#crazyhorse #neilyoung
The Story Of Gordon Lightfoot And The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald ✌️
#gordonlightfoot #wreckoftheedumundfitzgerald #musichistory
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#gordonlightfoot #wreckoftheedumundfitzgerald #musichistory
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November 13, 2024 at 9:06 PM
The Story Of Gordon Lightfoot And The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald ✌️
#gordonlightfoot #wreckoftheedumundfitzgerald #musichistory
youtube.com/shorts/s_DHF...
#gordonlightfoot #wreckoftheedumundfitzgerald #musichistory
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November 12, 2024 at 10:48 PM