Notable Births

• 1825: Composer Johann Strauss was born.
• 1838: Composer Georges Bizet, best known for his opera “Carmen,” was born.
• 1944: Jon Anderson, the co-founder and frontman of the progressive rock band Yes, was born in Accrington, England.
• 1961: Chad Smith, the American drummer best known as a member of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota.
• 1984: American singer Katheryn Hudson, better known professionally as Katy Perry, was born in Santa Barbara, California.

🎵 Major Events & Releases

• 1964: The Rolling Stones made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
• 1968: In London, Led Zeppelin was billed as Led Zeppelin for the first time, having previously used the name New Yardbirds.
• 1968: The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their seminal double album Electric Ladyland.
• 1986: Bon Jovi topped the US Billboard 200 with their third studio album, Slippery When Wet, which featured hits like “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name”.
• 2010: Taylor Swift released her third album, Speak Now.

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 East Side to spotlight a fiercely eclectic dive with global soul.

• Sahara Lounge: Located at 1413 Webberville Road, the Sahara Lounge is a deeply eclectic, community-driven gem in East Austin. Known for its distinct African-inspired aesthetic, dirt parking lot, and famously relaxed backyard patio, this indie club provides a wonderfully unpretentious atmosphere. Hosting a wildly diverse lineup that spans Afrobeat, reggae, funk, Brazilian psych, and indie rock—including their legendary “Africa Night” Saturdays—it is an indispensable anchor on the MusicWayATX calendar. It’s the perfect laid-back oasis to grab a drink and catch deeply rooted, global Sonidos Frescos.