The Greek composer Vangelis (Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou) was born on this day 1943.
The Jame’s Addiction front man Perry Farrell was born on this day 1959.

Previous Albums Of The Day
![]() The new album From Liberty Street by Sam Blasucci and Clay Finch, known as Mapache, is a stunning album for anyone who loves Gram Parsons or Townes Van Zandt. From cowboy campfire tunes to Mexican boleros…This LP blew me away! |
![]() The 2nd Quicksilver Messenger Service album Happy Trails is 50 years old today! Mostly recorded at the legendary Fillmore East and Fillmore West, side A is entirely based around Bo Diddley Who Do You Love? An intriguing release, from an intriguing period of time. |
![]() The debut eponymous Suede album is 25 years old today! Despite the endless comparison to The Smiths, the LP claimed 1993 Mercury Music Prize. Includes So Young, Animal Nitrate, The Drowners and Metal Mickey. Adored this album back in the day! Share your views… |
![]() The British new wave band Sigue Sigue Sputnik, named after a Soviet street gang, was a flash in the pan. Their futuristic cyberpunk image and repetitive sounding pop was ridiculed by the music press. The debut album, Flaunt It is a space-age mash up, culminating in a cyber-headache…I love it! “Studio-line from Loreal, fixing gel strong hold be bold…” |