The American singer-songwriter Stephen Stills was born in Dallas, Texas on this day 1945. Stills is best known for his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
The English bassist John Paul Jones was born (John Richard Baldwin) on this day 1946 in Sidcup, Kent. Jones is best known as the bassist and keyboardist for the rock band Led Zeppelin. In 2009 Jones joined Josh Homme and Dave Grohl in the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures.
The legendary Sun Studio at 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee is opened by Sam Phillips on this day 1950. Artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis all recorded at the studio.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1564 03/01/2021
The new album We Will Always Love You by the Australian electronic duo The Avalanches features a plethora of guest appearances including Leon Bridges, Neneh Cherry, Perry Farrell, Mick Jones, Johnny Marr, and Tricky. A quality LP, from a quality act. |
 No.1216 03/01/2020
The 1970 debut Syd Barrett album The Madcap Laughs is 50 years old today! Recorded after Barrett left Pink Floyd in 1968, the LP was well received with moderate success. Later in 1970 Barrett played his only solo show at Kensington Olympia. |
 No.850 03/01/2019
The American singer-songwriter and musician Damon McMahon, aka Amen Dunes, released Freedom in 2018 an album of intense beauty. Recorded at the legendary studios, Electric Lady Studios in NYC and at Sunset Sound in LA. Sadly, he his mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the beginning of recording. An artist growing with every recording. |
 No.478 03/01/2018
The 1973 Paul McCartney and Wings album Band On the Run includes Jet and of course Band On the Run. Also love Let Me Roll It and Bluebird. Perhaps the finest LP from any of the Fab Four post Beatles? Discuss… |