1930’s
1935 – “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis was born in Ferriday in eastern Louisiana. The American pianist is often described as the first wild man of rock n’ roll, and with the success of Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On and Great Balls of Fire he was considered a pioneer of rock and roll and rockabilly.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1484 29/09/2020
The latest album American Head by The Flaming Lips is up there with The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. The concept LP features a guest appearance from Kacey Musgraves. A blend of thoughtfulness and psychedelics. |
 No.1120 29/09/2019
The 4th Alice in Chains album Black Gives Way to Blue is 10 years old today! The band’s first LP following the passing (2002) of original lead singer Layne Staley. The title track is a fitting tribute to Staley, and the LP was a welcome return of AiC. aliceinchains.com |
 No.754 29/09/2018
The Mercury Rev album Deserter’s Songs is 20 years old today! I love this album. I remember seeing them perform many songs from the LP in a tent at the Reading Festival all those years ago. Spellbinding, mesmerising and so much more. mercuryrev.com |
 No.389 29/09/2017
The 5th Billy Joel album, The Stranger is 40 years old today. Includes Just the Way You Are, Only the Good Die Young & Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, a classic! billyjoel.com |
 No.17 29/09/2016
It’s four years since The Civil Wars, a Nashville based partnership of John Paul White and Joy Williams, publically imploded. Now solo, White’s new album, released August 2016, Beulah is a sad and gloomy affair, yet spellbinding! johnpaulwhite.com |
 No.16 29/09/2016
The 1977 debut album Marquee Moon by New York’s Television is often cited as a defining album in the alternative rock genre. The band regularly performed at the legendary CBGB club in Lower Manhattan, with the 10 minute title track being one of the highlights. |