The history of rock ‘n’ roll is full of stories of dissolution and disaster, of drug-fueled tragedy and excess. Stories of pure, selfless generosity are so
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s Trilogy emerged from a period of recapitulation, like the classical music that informed so much of their work. They’d explored long-form composition
In retrospect, there was a great deal for the Red Hot Chili Peppers to celebrate with their eighth studio album. Released on July 9, 2002,
Paul McCartney had grand plans for his first proper tour with Wings. They’d begin the 26-stop Wings Over Europe dates on July 9, 1972, in Chateauvallon,
On July 9, 1977, a little more than a month before his 23rd birthday, Elvis Costello did what many young, aspiring musicians are told not to do:
Britt Daniel knew something was amiss as Austin-based Spoon was preparing to record the follow-up to 2005’s Gimme Fiction. “We were about to start recording
Harry Nilsson’s long-awaited breakthrough with the gold-selling Top 5 smash Nilsson Schmilsson had his record label hoping for a sequel. Based on the title, it
The third time was the charm for Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly’s “Alone” in 1987 — thanks to Heart. The power ballad made its debut on Taking
George Harrison’s second concert recording arrived on July 13, 1992, with a career-spanning group of songs. Good thing, because Live in Japan would represent his
Billy Squier spent the early ’80s on a hot streak, releasing two multi-platinum Top 5 albums (1981’s Don’t Say No and 1982’s Emotions in Motion)