Notable Births
- 1947: Bob Weir, the co-founder, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter for the Grateful Dead, was born in San Francisco, California.
- 1962: Flea, the energetic bass player and founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, was born in Melbourne, Australia.
- 1969: Roy Hargrove, the highly acclaimed jazz trumpeter who won Grammy Awards for his albums Habana and Directions in Music, was born.
- 1977: John Mayer, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist behind hits like “Your Body is a Wonderland”, was born.
🎵 Major Events & Releases
- 1954: Two weeks after his appearance at the Grand Ole Opry, Elvis Presley performed on the Louisiana Hayride country music radio program, broadcasting live from Shreveport. After an enthusiastic reception, he was booked to perform weekly for a year at $18 per show.
- 1968: The Jimi Hendrix Experience released Electric Ladyland. The highly successful double album topped the Billboard charts and featured their iconic hit “All Along the Watchtower”.
- 1969: Leonard Chess, the influential co-founder of Chess Records who was responsible for early recordings by Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry, passed away at the age of 52.
- 1972: Creedence Clearwater Revival formally announced their dissolution in a public press release. They had released seven highly successful albums in only four years before breaking up.
Bio-Musik Feature: Austin’s Live Music Pioneers
Continuing the focus on the venues that sustain the Texas music ecosystem, today we head to the Red River Cultural District to spotlight a vibrant, inclusive cornerstone.
- Cheer Up Charlies: Located at 900 Red River Street, Cheer Up Charlies is a beloved, lesbian-owned queer bar and live music venue. Known for its deeply welcoming community atmosphere, this lively spot features a unique outdoor amphitheater-style stage carved directly into a natural limestone wall. Whether they are pouring their signature organic juice cocktails and kombucha on tap, or hosting wildly eclectic dance parties, drag shows, and indie music showcases, it is an essential hub on the MusicWayATX calendar. It is the perfect, brightly-lit space to celebrate community and catch unforgettable Sonidos Frescos under their massive parachute canopy.
