On this day August 12 1980, One Trick Pony by Paul Simon was released in the United States. This was Simon’s fifth solo album and served as a companion to the film of the same name in which he also starred. The album blended elements
On this day August 12 1981, Never Too Much by Luther Vandross was released in the United States. This debut solo album marked the beginning of an extraordinary career for one of the most recognizable voices in rhythm and blues. With smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics,
On this day August 12 1985, Old Ways by Neil Young was released in the United States. As his fourteenth studio album, it marked a return to country influenced songwriting and arrangements that echoed his earlier acoustic work. The album was a personal statement wrapped
On this day August 12 1985, Sacred Heart was released as the third studio album from Dio. Fronted by the legendary Ronnie James Dio, the band continued its powerful run of heavy metal excellence with a record that combined epic storytelling, soaring vocals, and driving
On this day August 12 1988, Public Enemy delivered a powerful and historic live performance at Rikers Island prison in New York City. In front of 250 inmates and around 100 journalists, the group brought their politically charged sound and raw energy directly into one
On this day August 11 1984, Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr. reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. Released as part of the soundtrack album for the film, the song took on a life of its own and became one of the biggest
On this day August 11 1986, Now Thats What I Call Music 7 was released in the United Kingdom. The seventh volume in the popular compilation series brought together a wide mix of chart hits that defined the sound of the summer. With tracks from
On this day August 11 1989, the Moscow Music Peace Festival was held at Luzhniki Stadium in the Soviet Union. The groundbreaking concert brought together major American rock acts and a Soviet audience during a time when the Cold War was beginning to thaw. The
On this day August 10 1981, the groundbreaking live album Friday Night in San Francisco was released, showcasing the extraordinary talents of Paco de Lucía, Al Di Meola, and John McLaughlin. Recorded live at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on December 5 1980, the
On this day August 10 1983, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan released the double album Stompin at the Savoy Live Album . The project included a dynamic live performance recorded at the Savoy Theatre in New York City along with four brand new studio tracks. It