Notable Births

• 1814: Adolphe Sax, the Belgian instrument maker and musician who famously invented the saxophone, was born.
• 1948: Glenn Frey, the incredibly successful singer, songwriter, guitarist, and founding member of the Eagles, was born in Detroit, Michigan.
• 1964: Greg Graffin, the frontman, primary songwriter, and driving intellectual force behind the influential punk rock band Bad Religion (who also holds a PhD in zoology), was born in Madison, Wisconsin.
• 1966: Paul Gilbert, the American guitar virtuoso best known for his work with the hard rock band Mr. Big and Racer X, was born in Carbondale, Illinois.

🎵 Major Events & Releases

• 1970: Aerosmith performed their first-ever live concert at the Nipmuc Regional High School gymnasium in Mendon, Massachusetts.
• 1975: The Sex Pistols played their very first live gig at St. Martin’s College of Art in London, permanently altering the trajectory of punk rock.
• 1990: Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” made history by becoming the first rap single to hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• 1990: Madonna released the single “Justify My Love.” Co-written by Lenny Kravitz, the song became a massive hit, but its steamy, provocative music video famously sparked a huge cultural controversy and was banned by MTV.
• 1993: Pearl Jam’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Vs., shattered US records for the highest album sales in a single week.
• 1993: Meat Loaf scored his first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with his massive, dramatic comeback anthem, “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)”.

Bio-Musik Feature: Austin’s Live Music Pioneers

Continuing the focus on the venues that sustain the Texas music ecosystem, today we head right onto Congress Avenue to spotlight a majestic, century-old palace that elevates every performance.

• The Paramount Theatre: Located at 713 Congress Avenue, The Paramount is a breathtaking, historic seated theater that has anchored downtown Austin since it opened its doors in 1915. Originally a vaudeville house, its gorgeous neoclassical architecture, ornate ceilings, and perfect acoustics create a deeply refined listening environment. While it hosts prestigious film premieres and comedy, it is also a premier stop for legendary singer-songwriters, intimate acoustic sets, and massive global Latin tours that require a grand, theatrical presentation. It stands on the MusicWayATX calendar as the ultimate room to dress up, sit back, and experience pristine Sonidos Frescos in a truly historic setting.