Today in Music History 10/31

Notable Births

1952: Bernard Edwards, the masterful bassist, producer, and co-founder of the pioneering disco and R&B band Chic, was born in Greenville, North Carolina.
1961: Larry Mullen Jr., the founding member and driving rhythmic force on the drums for U2, was born in Dublin, Ireland.
1963: Johnny Marr, the highly influential British guitarist and co-songwriter who defined the jangly indie-pop sound of The Smiths, was born in Manchester, England.
1966: Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), the rapper, guitarist, and founding member of the legendary hip-hop trio Beastie Boys, was born in Manhattan, New York.

🎵 Major Events & Releases

1962: Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s novelty smash “Monster Mash” ruled the airwaves, firmly establishing itself as the most popular Halloween song of all time.
1969: Led Zeppelin released their monumentally heavy second studio album, Led Zeppelin II, in the United Kingdom.
1998: KISS kicked off their highly anticipated Psycho-Circus tour with a massive Halloween extravaganza in Los Angeles, featuring The Smashing Pumpkins as their opening act.
2000: The legendary Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast released their critically acclaimed fourth studio album, Stankonia, featuring the massive global hit “Ms. Jackson”.

Bio-Musik Feature: Austin’s Live Music Pioneers

Continuing the focus on the venues that sustain the Texas music ecosystem, today we head deep south to a sprawling outdoor sanctuary that has become a major destination for hip-hop, soul, and eclectic grooves.

The Far Out Lounge & Stage: Located at 8504 S Congress Avenue, The Far Out Lounge has transformed an old South Austin dive into an expansive, tree-shaded backyard wonderland. Praised for its incredibly relaxed, community-driven atmosphere and fantastic food trucks, it has heavily expanded its booking to host major underground hip-hop acts, neo-soul singers, and vibrant funk ensembles. With plenty of room to dance, it is an essential, high-energy anchor on the MusicWayATX calendar where fans can catch infectious Sonidos Frescos under the massive pecan trees.