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Look what turns 25 today ... The Black Crowes release their 6th on May 7, 2001. Produced by the legendary Don Was, it's another gritty, soulful Black Crowes album with a tinge of psychedelia. It's the last album before the band's self imposed hiatus and, while it received mixed reviews at the time, it remains one of The Black Crowes most ambitious albums. BTW ... their exclusion from the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame this year is classic example of why the RRHOF is…
Trouble At The Henhouse
The Hip's 5th turns 30 today ... their first album released in Canada and the USA at the same time. The album's lead single -- "Ahead By A Century" -- became one of the most beloved in Canuk history. It features some of the best Gord Downie lyrics -- childhood and innocence that still resonates today. The album was huge in Canada and swept the Juno Awards in '97. #thetragicallyhip #troubleatthehenhouse #90smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky…
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones
May 6, 1965 ~ Keef woke up in his hotel room with the guitar riff and lyric "Can't get no satisfaction" in his head.
https://robinbannks.com/2026/05/06/i-cant-get-no-satisfaction-by-the-rolling-stones/
Poco
It's Poco's 2nd album and first with Timothy B. Schmidt who replaced Randy Meisner. May 6, 1970. The album's a landmark in country rock -- shorter songs on side 1 and a longer, experimental suite on the other. Side 1's "You Better Think Twice" was written by Jimmy Messina and became one of the band's (and his) most recognizable signature songs. Side 2's closing suite "Nobody's Fool/El Tonto de Nadi, Regresa" is genuine prog-country. Rusty Young's organ sounding…
The Highwaymen
It's the middle of the 80's and country music's old guard is starting to feel a little left behind. The legends are being pushed out of radio by the "new" country artists ... for better or for worse. Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash combine to form an "outlaw supergroup" and release their first album on May 6 1985. All four had admired each other's work and getting them together in the same studio was no small feat. Each…
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
January 13, 1968 ~ Backed by June, Carl Perkins and The Tennessee Three, Johnny Cash performs at Folsom Prison before 2000 inmates. The live album is released May 6, 1968. It's #164 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." The Man In Black plays two shows for inmates at Folsom Prison in California. Unlike his previous prison concerts, they are recorded and packaged into his acclaimed live album At Folsom Prison. Cash had been…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/05/06/johnny-cash-at-folsom-prison-2/
The First Lady of Country Music
Tammy Wynette. b. May 5, 1942Still today, one of the most influential vocalists in Country Music. She created and trademarked the "tear in her voice" delivery that nailed the heartbreak and endurance of the working-class American woman. Her signature "Stand By Your Man" remains both famous and controversial in country music history. The George Jones/Tammy Wynette partnership and marriage was chaotic and stormy but produced some of the…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/05/05/the-first-lady-of-country-music/
The waiting is the hardest part …
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers release Hard Promises on May 5, 1981. This is the album that TP got into it with his record label over. MCA wanted to list the album under their "superstar pricing" which was $1 more than normal. TP said, "No" thinking his fans shouldn't pay more just so the label can make more money. He held his ground. The delay went on for months, the label threatened to sue, the music public rallied behind Petty and…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/05/05/the-waiting-is-the-hardest-part/
It's Keith's fav AC/DC album ...
Mama, don’t take my Kodachrome away …
May 5, 1973 ~ Rhymin' Simon releases his third solo album. This is the one that saw him dabbling in gospel, R&B, and Dixieland Jazz -- clearly his decision to record at the famed Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama was a good one. Working with The Swampers -- the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section -- gave the album some soul. You can put it on today and it sounds fresh -- a masterclass in simple songwriting married to classic melodies.…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/05/05/mama-dont-take-my-kodachrome-away/
