Today’s history highlights massive classic rock and metal birthdays, the US debut of a piano-pop legend, and the release of an album that redefined modern R&B. Notable Births 1918: Iconic American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts. 1949: Gene Simmons, the fire-breathing, blood-spitting bassist and co-founder of the legendary rock band…
Today’s history highlights a monumental milestone for a Motown prodigy, the birth of an electronic music pioneer, and the beginning of a rock masterpiece. Notable Births 1905: Blues musician Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, a major influence on early rock and roll, was born in Forest, Mississippi. 1938: David Freiberg, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist for Quicksilver Messenger…
Vol. 43 | Week of Friday, August 21, 2026 Your weekly guide to the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin Music News & Notes What’s buzzing in the ATX music scene this week: Neon Rodeo Takes Over ACL Live: Tonight, ACL Live is hosting the ultimate cosmic country and queer rodeo party. If you’ve…
Today’s history brings us the birth of a punk rock icon, massive sales milestones for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and a Broadway debut for a legendary vocalist. Notable Births 1893: Composer Marie-Juliette Olga Lili Boulanger was born. 1904: William “Count” Basie, the legendary American band leader and jazz composer, was born. 1938: Kenny…
Today’s history highlights a monumental jazz release, legendary festival closings, and a well-deserved star for a Latin rock icon. Notable Births 1686: Italian baroque composer Nicola Antonio Porpora was born. 1953: Kevin Rowland, frontman and co-founder of the pop rock band Dexys Midnight Runners, was born in Wednesfield, England. 1958: Belinda Carlisle, the co-founder and…
Today’s history highlights groundbreaking country music milestones, major stage debuts for iconic rock bands, and the birth of a clarinet pioneer. Notable Births 1655 : Johann Christoph Denner, inventor of the clarinet, was born. 1879 : Composer John Ireland was born. 1930 : Don Ho, Hawaii’s best-known musician and singer (“Tiny Bubbles”), was born. 1948…
Here is the List of Artists from Latinoamerica that will participate in SXSW 2025 Artists around the world look for a spot to showcase their talent with the dream to make it big, sign a record deal and tour all over the globe… SXSW outfit was based on that expectation,however in recent years the path…
