On this day May 15, 1987, Jane’s Addiction released their self titled debut album, a raw and energetic live recording that introduced the band’s explosive sound to a wider audience. Captured during a performance at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, the album fused elements
On this day May 15, 1985, Raspberry Beret by Prince was climbing the charts on its way to becoming the number one song in America. Released as the lead single from his album Around the World in a Day, the track officially held the top
On this day May 15, 1982, Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder became the number one song in America, beginning a seven week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 that lasted through July 2. The song was a powerful
On this day May 15, 1981, The Moody Blues released their tenth studio album Long Distance Voyager, marking a powerful return to the top of the charts for the legendary progressive rock band. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and
On this day May 15, 1981, British band Squeeze released their fourth studio album East Side Story, a critically acclaimed record that showcased the group’s expanding sound and songwriting maturity. The album reached number 44 on the Billboard 200 in the United States and marked
On this day May 15, 1983, The Creatures released their debut album Feast, marking a bold and experimental new direction for Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie outside of their work with Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reached number 17 in Canada and showcased a
On this day May 15, 1983, British new wave band The Fixx released their second studio album Reach the Beach, which became their breakout success in the United States. The album climbed to number eight on the Billboard 200 and established the group as a
On this day May 15, 1984, blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan released his second studio album Couldn’t Stand the Weather, continuing to build on the critical and commercial success of his debut. The album reached number 31 on the Billboard 200 and further established Vaughan
On this day May 15, 1984, Motown released Farewell My Summer Love, a compilation album of previously unreleased Michael Jackson recordings from 1973 that were remixed and issued during the peak of his solo success in the 1980s. The album reached number 46 on the
On this day May 14, 1988, Anything for You by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine became the number one song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 through May 27. The heartfelt ballad marked a major milestone in Gloria Estefan’s career, showcasing her vocal