admin On this day July 7, 1986, David Lee Roth released his debut solo album Eat ‘Em and Smile, marking his first full length project after parting ways with Van Halen. Backed by a powerhouse band featuring Steve Vai on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass, and
On this day July 7, 1986, Doug E Fresh released his debut album Oh My God, a bold and energetic entry into the golden age of hip hop. Known as the original human beatbox, Doug E Fresh brought vocal percussion to the forefront, combining his
On this day July 6, 1987, Elton John released Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, a powerful live album that captured one of the most unique performances of his career. Recorded in December 1986 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, the concert featured Elton
On this day July 6, 1983, Class premiered in theaters and introduced audiences to a new generation of young actors through a story that mixed romantic drama with prep school tension. Directed by Lewis John Carlino, the film starred Rob Lowe as a wealthy boarding
On this day July 6, 1981, Pat Benatar released her third studio album Precious Time, a high energy mix of rock grit and emotional edge that pushed her to the top of the charts. The album debuted strong and climbed to number one on the
On this day July 6, 1988, Short Circuit 2 premiered in theaters and brought back Johnny Five for another round of misadventure, this time in the big city. Directed by Kenneth Johnson, the sequel followed the lovable robot as he explored New York City and
On this day July 6, 1988, an explosion on the Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea claimed the lives of 167 oil workers in what remains the world’s deadliest offshore oil disaster. Operated by Occidental Petroleum, the rig was located about 120 miles
On this day July 6, 1988, License to Drive premiered in theaters and delivered a wild teen comedy led by Corey Haim and Corey Feldman at the peak of their popularity. Directed by Greg Meeman in his film directing debut, the movie followed Les Anderson,
On this day July 6, 1984, Public Image Ltd released their fourth studio album This Is What You Want… This Is What You Get, marking a shift toward a more structured, accessible sound while still carrying their post punk roots. With John Lydon as the
On this day July 6, 1987, Echo and the Bunnymen released their self titled fifth album, a record that aimed to bring their moody post punk sound to a wider audience. Known for their atmospheric style and introspective lyrics, the band leaned into a more