Today in Music History 8/29

Today’s history highlights the birth of the King of Pop, a monumental farewell for the Fab Four, and a massive debut for a defining Britpop band. Notable Births 1920: Influential jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker was born in Kansas City, Kansas. 1924: Blues and jazz singer Dinah Washington was born. 1942: Sterling Morrison, guitarist and founding…

Today in Music History

Today’s history highlights a bizarre payment method for an American rock band in the Soviet Union, an unbelievable ticket sales record, and a legendary music catalog acquisition. Notable Births 1810: Composer Samuel Sebastian Wesley was born. 1892: Composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji was born. 🎵 Major Events & Releases (On-This-Day) 1956: Bob Rickman, a DJ from…