Today’s history marks the release of two defining alternative rock anthems, the birth of an iconic poet-songwriter, and the amicable end of one of the greatest American college rock bands.

Notable Births

• 1934: Leonard Cohen, the legendary singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist behind masterpieces like “Hallelujah,” was born in Westmount, Quebec.
• 1947: Don Felder, longtime lead guitarist and songwriter for the Eagles, was born in Gainesville, Florida.
• 1954: Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor, the influential drummer who helped define the ferocious sound of Motörhead, was born in Hasland, England.
• 1967: Faith Hill, one of the best-selling country music artists of all time, was born in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
• 1968: Trugoy the Dove (David Jude Jolicoeur), rapper and founding member of the trailblazing hip-hop trio De La Soul, was born in New York City.
• 1972: Liam Gallagher, the charismatic co-founder and frontman of the defining Britpop band Oasis, was born in Manchester, England.

🎵 Major Events & Releases

• 1968: The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their legendary, electrifying cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” in the United States.
• 1974: Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) released their stuttering hard-rock anthem “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” which would quickly become a massive international hit.
• 1992: Radiohead released their debut single, “Creep,” through Parlophone Records. While initially overlooked, it was reissued the following year and became a defining global alt-rock anthem.
• 1993: Nirvana released their highly anticipated, raw, and uncompromising third and final studio album, In Utero.
• 2001: America: A Tribute to Heroes was broadcast simultaneously across 35 networks, featuring performances by top music artists to raise $150 million for victims of the September 11 attacks.
• 2011: College rock pioneers and alt-rock legends R.E.M. officially announced they were calling it quits as a band, amicably ending a massively influential 31-year run.

Bio-Musik Feature: Austin’s Live Music Pioneers

Continuing our focus on the venues that sustain the Texas music ecosystem, today we head to South Austin to spotlight an award-winning brewpub that keeps the spirit of the classic Texas dancehall alive.

• The ABGB (Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.): Located at 1305 W Oltorf Street, The ABGB perfectly merges Austin’s booming craft beer culture with its deep-rooted live music heritage. Boasting a warehouse-sized indoor hall and a sprawling oak-shaded patio, this South Austin institution intentionally designed its space around the stage and a spacious dance floor. Winning multiple Great American Beer Festival awards hasn’t distracted them from their musical mission—hosting everything from honky-tonk two-step nights and local indie rock showcases to high-energy Latin alternative sets. It is a vibrant, community-focused cornerstone on the MusicWayATX calendar where you can grab a slice of pizza, a world-class pilsner, and discover the next wave of Sonidos Frescos.