Today’s history brings us a massive release from the Fab Four, the climax of a legendary 90s rock rivalry, and the birthday of a Mexican music superstar.

Notable Births

• 1966: Shirley Manson, the fierce Scottish lead singer of the alternative rock band Garbage, was born in Edinburgh.
• 1969: Adrian Young, the drummer for the highly influential ska-punk band No Doubt, was born in Long Beach, California.
• 1971: Thalía, the “Queen of Latin Pop” and one of the most successful and influential Mexican artists worldwide, was born in Mexico City.

🎵 Major Events & Releases

• 1968: The Beatles released “Hey Jude” backed with “Revolution” as a single in the United States. Written by Paul McCartney to comfort John Lennon’s son Julian during his parents’ divorce, it became the band’s biggest-selling single in the US.
• 1970: The legendary Isle of Wight Festival kicked off in the UK. The five-day event famously drew an estimated 600,000 people—more than Woodstock—to see acts like The Who, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance.
• 1987: Sonny Bono, the former singing partner and husband of Cher, officially announced his campaign to run for mayor of Palm Springs, California. He eventually won the election.
• 1995: The highly publicized “Battle of Britpop” reached its peak in the UK charts. Blur’s single “Country House” ultimately beat out Oasis’s “Roll With It” for the number one spot, selling 274,000 copies to Oasis’s 216,000.
• 2003: Rolling Stone magazine officially named Jimi Hendrix the greatest guitarist of all time in a special issue featuring their top 100 list.

Bio-Musik Feature: Austin’s Live Music Pioneers

Continuing our dive into the Texas music archives, today we highlight a venue that serves as the beating heart of the Red River Cultural District.

• The Mohawk: Nestled on the corner of 10th and Red River, The Mohawk is an absolute staple for the Austin alternative, punk, and indie scenes. Built with reclaimed materials and featuring a uniquely tiered outdoor stage, it captures the gritty, fiercely independent spirit of the Live Music Capital of the World. Whether hosting massive touring indie darlings or serving as the launching pad for local garage rock acts, The Mohawk is an essential compass point on any verified Austin live music calendar, providing the perfect raw atmosphere for discovering Sonidos Frescos.