The flamboyant Little Richard was born (Richard Wayne Penniman) in Macon, Georgia on this day 1932. Richard was the third of twelve children, and is often quoted of laying the foundation for rock and roll.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1535 05/12/2020
The 11th full-length (and I mean full length) studio release by The Smashing Pumpkins, CYR, has recently been released. A sprawling synth-rock LP with original members Jimmy Chamberlain and James Iha joining Corgan. I kinda liked it… |
 No.1187 05/12/2019
The 2nd and last album by The Stone Roses Second Coming is 25 years old today! There was huge anticipation for the Manchester band’s 2nd release, although received mixed reviews. Includes the singles Love Spreads, Ten Storey Love Song, and Begging You. |
 No.821 05/12/2018
The 2nd album from the Bristol punk rock band IDLES, Joy as an Act of Resistance, is sure to be on the best of 2018 lists, having been called an ‘instant classic’. Ged Babey, for Louder Than War called it “One of the most inspiring albums I have heard for a long, long time.” Powerful stuff! |
 No.456 05/12/2017
The 1984 debut eponymous album by Run DMC helped begin a new breed of hip hop. The reportage and sparse beats were recorded at Greene Street Recording in New York City. Includes the original It’s Like That. |