Notable Births

• 1653: Composer Johann Pachelbel was born.
• 1854: Composer Engelbert Humperdinck was born.
• 1933: Conway Twitty was born.
• 1946: Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees was born.
• 1957: Gloria Estefan was born in Havana, Cuba.
• 1997: Jungkook of BTS was born.

🎵 Major Events & Releases

• 1956: Elvis Presley shared his success with his family by purchasing his mother a pink Cadillac.
• 1967: The Beatles met at Paul McCartney’s house in London to decide upon their next course of action following the death of manager Brian Epstein. They decided to postpone their planned trip to India and to begin the already-delayed production of the Magical Mystery Tour movie.
• 1977: Rush released their fifth album, A Farewell to Kings.
• 1977: New York rockers Blondie signed their first big label contract with Chrysalis Records.
• 1979: U2 released their first record U2-3 in Ireland.
• 1984: Tina Turner scored her first U.S. hit as a solo artist when “What’s Love Got to Do with It” reached the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100.
• 1989: Mötley Crüe released their best-selling record, Dr. Feelgood.
• 1995: In Cleveland, OH, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum ribbon cutting ceremony took place.

Bio-Musik Feature: Austin’s Live Music Pioneers

Continuing the focus on the venues that sustain the Texas music ecosystem, today we highlight an iconic destination that has evolved alongside Austin’s vibrant alternative scene.

• Emo’s Austin: Emo’s has long been synonymous with the gritty, alternative edge of the Live Music Capital of the World. Originally establishing its legendary punk rock legacy downtown on Red River, Emo’s later relocated to a spacious, modern facility on East Riverside Drive. Today, it remains an essential stop on the MusicWayATX calendar, hosting a powerful mix of alternative, metal, EDM, and Latin rock acts. With an unmatched sound system and a deep-rooted history, Emo’s continues to serve as a pivotal stage for both touring powerhouses and high-energy Sonidos Frescos.