American rhythm-and-blues singer Johnny Ace was born (John Marshall Alexander, Jr.) in Memphis, Tennessee on this day 1929. Ace died of gunshot wounds at just age 25, and the incident is often called rock’s first tragedy.
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 No.1374 09/06/2020
The 1971 Eugene McDaniels album Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse has become much sought after by rare vinyl collectors, and has been sampled by numerous hip hop producers. A protest album, dealing with racial struggles across many genres. Fascinating LP. |
 No.1007 09/06/2019
The Earth, Wind and Fire album I Am is 40 years old today! In 1979 EWaF embraced the popular disco culture and created I Am, which included the disco classic Boogie Wonderland. The ballad After The Love Has Gone was also a hit. Infectious! |
 No.642 09/06/2018
The Rolling Stones 1978 album Some Girls is 40 years old today! The LP was seen as a return to form, and the first to feature Ronnie Wood. The LP proved in the time of punk, traditional rock and blues had a place. Includes the brilliant Miss You and When the Whip Comes Down. How do you rate? |
 No.277 09/06/2017
Del Amitri’s Change Everything is 25 years old today. Includes Always The Last To Know and love As Soon As The Tide Comes In. Classic pop-rock! |