Eleven years ago, Chris Squire, the bass guitarist and co‑founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Yes, died. He was the only member to appear on each of their 21 studio albums, released from 1969 to 2014. #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/cprcYnffK_o?si=OmB1ExZxN_r8I4i3

Twenty‑two years ago, Beastie Boys topped the Billboard albums chart for the fourth time with “To The 5 Boroughs”. #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/6iuGp9gUeNk?si=GYjo7rZoiPOiqz3k

Thirty‑nine years ago, Whitney Houston became the first woman to debut at #1 on the Billboard albums chart with “Whitney”. #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/wa3tfVjGCQ8?si=Zmju3ZmZRMynmL9H

Ten years ago, the Yellow Cloud guitar owned by Prince and said to be one of his favorites was bought at auction for $137,500. #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/XByBHqlMOAY?si=v27kc5EkJ5SP-Z7d

Eighteen years ago, Merle Haggard played Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, John Anderson, and Cher in the audience. #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/y2PmMiXkifQ?si=JXrLDRTAHVS7Uexz

Ten years ago, Grammy and CMA‑winning artist Dr. Ralph Stanley, known for distinctive singing and banjo playing, died. He and the brother Carter popularized bluegrass. Stanley won new fans when the music was in the film ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/2xmRWj7gJEU?si=BWNE5YPl1oH1CD09

Fifty‑three years ago, George Harrison started a five‑week run at the top of the Billboard albums chart with “Living in the Material World.” #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/WMof20FwaOs?si=gUBPiKdzxU-cdFBa

Five years ago, Jimmy Buffett played a private show at Nashville’s Exit/In. Kenny Chesney was a surprise guest on "Margaritaville" and "Back Where I Come From," written by Buffett band member Mac McAnally. #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/Nz-3utxRqYk?is=fd6qZBsw2v8xgy45

Ten years ago in my music history, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard debuted at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with "Django and Jimmie." #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/LFaJL5X7cu8?is=2u3ZIhEwpt-dhyVy

Six years ago, Bob Dylan released his latest album Rough and Rowdy Ways. It marked his seventh consecutive decade of charting top 40 albums, making him the only artist to date to accomplish this feat. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/aIF0gkqvaQ0
https://youtu.be/aIF0gkqvaQ0?si=H5FawGESS77h0GEP