Today’s history marks a massive day for American opera, a gold record milestone for the Fab Four, and the official opening of a rock and roll institution.

Notable Births

• 1661: Composer George Bohm was born.
• 1862: Composer Alphons Diepenbrock was born.
• 1917: Composer Laurindo Almeida was born.
• 1946: Keyboardist, songwriter, and legendary session musician Billy Preston was born.
• 1957: Steve Porcaro, the keyboardist and founding member of Toto, was born.

🎵 Major Events & Releases

• 1924: The Rudolf Friml operetta “Rose Marie” premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.
• 1935: George Gershwin completed the orchestral score for the groundbreaking opera Porgy and Bess.
• 1965: The Beatles received a gold record for the massive hit song “Help!”.
• 1965: The Rolling Stones appeared on the British TV show Ready Steady Go! where Mick Jagger and Andrew Loog Oldham performed a parody of Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe”.
• 1978: George Harrison married Olivia Trinidad Arias, who previously worked as a secretary at his Dark Horse record company.
• 1981: Prince released the infectious single “Controversy”.
• 1995: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum officially opened its doors in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bio-Musik Feature: Austin’s Live Music Pioneers

Continuing the focus on the venues that sustain the Texas music ecosystem, today we highlight a legendary dive bar that has launched countless local legends.

• Hole in the Wall: Anchoring the Drag just across from the University of Texas since 1974, Hole in the Wall is an absolute Austin institution. It is famously unpretentious, serving as a chaotic, vital incubator for the city’s garage rock, country, and alternative scenes. From nurturing icons like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Fastball in their early days to providing a launchpad for the latest wave of Sonidos Frescos, this gritty venue is a fundamental pillar of Austin’s independent music spirit and an essential stop for anyone wanting to experience the raw edge of the Live Music Capital of the World.