The American guitarist Fred Lincoln ‘Link’ Wray was born in Dunn, North Carolina on this day 1929. Wray, born a Shawnee Native American will be mostly remembered for the track Rumble.
The lead singer of Foreigner, Lou Gramm was born on this day 1950.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1336 02/05/2020
The brilliantly titled Bachelor No.2 (Or, The Last Remains of the Dodo) by Aimee Mann celebrates the 20th anniversary today! Initially sold through her website, as at release had no record company. 4 songs featured in the movie Magnolia so garnered acclaim…and sales. |
 No.969 02/05/2019
The 21-year-old Texan Khalid is back with a new album called Free Spirit. I’m not an expert in modern pop, but I like his sound. I predict Khalid will release something very, very special in years to come. One to check out, and one to watch! |
 No.604 02/05/2018
The self-titled debut album by American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge is 30 years old today! The Kansas native earned her shot at the big time by tirelessly touring the small venue circuit. Her debut was an accomplished, a passionate LP, and perhaps her finest moment. |
 No.239 02/05/2017
Andromeda Heights by Prefab Sprout is 20 years old today. Full of elegant and tender melodies. Love Steal Your Thunder and Weightless. |