Today’s history marks the release of the most famous crosswalk photo in music history, the arrival of a young Bob Dylan in New York, and the birth of one of America’s greatest composers.
Notable Births
- 1898: George Gershwin, the legendary composer and pianist behind masterpieces like “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Swanee,” was born in Brooklyn, New York.
- 1953: Dolores Keane, the acclaimed Irish folk singer and founding member of the traditional band De Dannan, was born in County Galway, Ireland.
- 1955: Carlene Carter, the country-rock singer, songwriter, and daughter of country music royalty June Carter Cash, was born in Madison, Tennessee.
🎵 Major Events & Releases
- 1937: Bessie Smith, widely celebrated as the “Empress of the Blues,” tragically died in a car crash in Mississippi.
- 1957: The groundbreaking musical West Side Story, featuring music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway.
- 1961: A nineteen-year-old Bob Dylan made his New York City singing debut at Gerde’s Folk City in Greenwich Village, opening for the Greenbriar Boys.
- 1968: Rolling Stones founding member Brian Jones was fined $150 after being found guilty of marijuana possession.
- 1969: The Beatles released their legendary eleventh studio album, Abbey Road, in the UK, featuring one of the most famous and parodied album covers of all time.
- 1970: Tamla-Motown Records officially announced that the Jackson 5 had sold an incredible 10 million singles worldwide in just nine months.
- 1974: John Lennon released his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges.
- 1975: The cult classic musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened in theaters.
- 1984: Prince officially released his iconic, career-defining anthem “Purple Rain” as a single.
- 2012: Country legend George Strait announced he was retiring from touring at the end of his upcoming Cowboy Rides Away Tour.
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 a relaxed, community-focused haven that perfectly pairs caffeine, craft beer, and acoustic jams.
- Radio Coffee & Beer: Located at 4204 Manchaca Road, Radio Coffee & Beer is a prime example of modern Austin’s hybrid venue culture. While it functions as a bustling coffee shop and craft beer bar by day, its sprawling, oak-shaded front yard transforms into a vital, intimate live music space by night. Famous for its long-running “Bluegrass Mondays,” Radio consistently hosts some of the finest acoustic, folk, and indie acts in the city. It serves as an essential, laid-back hub on the MusicWayATX calendar where locals gather under the string lights to discover unamplified Sonidos Frescos in a truly unpretentious South Austin atmosphere.
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