The prolific experimental musician Frank Zappa was born in Baltimore, Maryland on this day 1940. Zappa released over 60 albums with his band the Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist. Zappa died of prostate cancer a few weeks before his 53rd birthday.
In a bizarre moment on this day 1970, Elvis Presley flew to Washington DC and met with President Richard Nixon at the White House. At the meeting Presley requesting a badge from the federal Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, offering a Colt 45 pistol in return. Unbelievably, Elvis did receive his honorary narcotics badge.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1551 21/12/2020
The 4th LP from Kevin Parker’s project Tame Impala, The Slow Rush, was released earlier this year. The end of year ‘best of’ contender was less guitar, and more electronic pop than previous releases. Perhaps a little lengthy, but quality no less. |
 No.1203 21/12/2019
The Thelonious Monk album Thelonious Alone in San Francisco was recorded in Fugazi Hall, San Francisco, California during two days in October 1959. A collection from Monk’s archives, a few new tracks and covers performed beautifully alone at the piano. |
 No.837 21/12/2018
The 1972 Lou Reed album Transformer is regarded an influential landmark of the glam rock genre. The former Velvet Underground founder’s 2nd LP includes the singles Walk on the Wild Side, Satellite of Love and Vicious. Produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson. A classic! |
 No.465 21/12/2017
The 1984 debut eponymous album by The Smiths gave the indie scene a dramatic new sound, with lyrics on many a taboo subject. Includes This Charming Man, Hand in Glove and What Difference Does It Make? |