On This Day Archive

  • Vying with Gene Krupa for the title of “greatest jazz drummer of all time” (Art Blakey acolytes may beg to differ), Buddy Rich brilliantly married technique, timing, speed and power –...

    On this day: my drum Buddy

    Posted on September 30, 2012 | No Comments
    Vying with Gene Krupa for the title of “greatest jazz drummer of all time” (Art Blakey acolytes may beg to differ), Buddy Rich brilliantly married technique, timing, speed and power –...

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  • “My name is Jerry Lee Lewis, I come from Louisiana, gonna do you a little boogie on this here piano…” The Killer was born today in 1935.

    On this day: This is the Killer speaking…

    Posted on September 29, 2012 | No Comments
    “My name is Jerry Lee Lewis, I come from Louisiana, gonna do you a little boogie on this here piano…” The Killer was born today in 1935.

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  • Cool, Copacetic, Truculent, Troubled, Surly, Sussed,  Iconic, Innovative, Frustrating, Flinty. Miles Davis – who died today in 1991 – was all of those things….. and utterly unique.

    On this day: Miles ahead

    Posted on September 28, 2012 | No Comments
    Cool, Copacetic, Truculent, Troubled, Surly, Sussed,  Iconic, Innovative, Frustrating, Flinty. Miles Davis – who died today in 1991 – was all of those things….. and utterly unique.

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  • Lacking the profile of contemporaries Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, Robyn Hitchcock has quietly amassed a varied repertoire of self-penned songs since his first appearance in 1976. And having passed...

    On this day: Hitchcock classic

    Posted on September 27, 2012 | No Comments
    Lacking the profile of contemporaries Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, Robyn Hitchcock has quietly amassed a varied repertoire of self-penned songs since his first appearance in 1976. And having passed...

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  • Say “The Wolves” to most people (especially those of a footballing persuasion) and stock responses would doubtless include old gold, Peter Knowles, fighting in subways, Steve Bull etc. Translate that into Spanish however and talk...

    On this day: Hail Cesar!

    Posted on September 26, 2012 | No Comments
    Say “The Wolves” to most people (especially those of a footballing persuasion) and stock responses would doubtless include old gold, Peter Knowles, fighting in subways, Steve Bull etc. Translate that into Spanish however and talk...

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  • Folk alchemists Bellowhead unleashed the beast that is “Burlesque” today in 2006.

    On this day: Empire Burlesque

    Posted on September 25, 2012 | No Comments
    Folk alchemists Bellowhead unleashed the beast that is “Burlesque” today in 2006.

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  • Recalled by fiddler Nic Jones as “a very individual, highly creative and expressive singer” and now hailed for his uncompromising style and stance, Peter Bellamy died today in 1991.

    On this day: Closing Bell

    Posted on September 24, 2012 | No Comments
    Recalled by fiddler Nic Jones as “a very individual, highly creative and expressive singer” and now hailed for his uncompromising style and stance, Peter Bellamy died today in 1991.

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  • Despite seeing artists as disparate as Bob Dylan, The Chieftains and the Angelic Upstarts cover his songs, Eric Bogle remains firmly in the “obscure” category to all but observant folkies....

    On this day: EB was here

    Posted on September 23, 2012 | No Comments
    Despite seeing artists as disparate as Bob Dylan, The Chieftains and the Angelic Upstarts cover his songs, Eric Bogle remains firmly in the “obscure” category to all but observant folkies....

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  • In the spotlight today is Nigeria’s unofficial Minister of Enjoyment (although touring with over 20 musicians, Minister of Employment could be an equally valid nickname). The premier exponent of Juju –...

    On this day: Juju Warrior

    Posted on September 22, 2012 | No Comments
    In the spotlight today is Nigeria’s unofficial Minister of Enjoyment (although touring with over 20 musicians, Minister of Employment could be an equally valid nickname). The premier exponent of Juju –...

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  • What is it about Texas that inspires songwriters ? From Willie Nelson to Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark to Dale Watson, that Lone Star state of mind shines through...

    On this day: Houston dynamo

    Posted on September 21, 2012 | No Comments
    What is it about Texas that inspires songwriters ? From Willie Nelson to Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark to Dale Watson, that Lone Star state of mind shines through...

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