On this day, March 18, 1941 – Singer and songwriter, and a major figure in the development of soul music, Wilson Pickett, was born in Prattville, Alabama.
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On This Day, March 9, 1961 - Supremes released their debut single "I Want a Guy," on the Tamla record label. The doo-wop ballad failed to chart, which forced Berry Gordy to find other options for the group.
On this day, March 5th, 1965 - The Yardbirds release "For Your Love," in the UK, on the Columbia record label.
Added my blue drop in the red ocean today. (Grateful that my state still offers early voting.) I hope it's counted.
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On this day, January 30, 1969 – The Beatles stage their famous rooftop concert on the roof of Apple Records in London. Sadly, it is The Beatles’ last public performance.
On this day, January 29, 1936 – Bassist, one of the greatest and most influential bass players in modern music history, James Jamerson, is born in Edisto Island, South Carolina.
On this day, January 22, 1931 - Singer and songwriter, and considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Sam Cooke, is born in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
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On this day, January 19, 2012 - The documentary Searching for Sugar Man premieres at the Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Malik Bendjelloul, the film traces the seemingly unbelievable-but-true musical career of Sixto Rodríguez.
On this day, January 16, 1957 - The Cavern Club opens (originally as a jazz club) on Mathew Street, in Liverpool, England. It later becomes a centre of the Rock and Roll scene in the late '50s and early '60s.
The Bay Area’s favorite music festival returns to Oakland’s Mosswood Park July 18th & 19th, 2026.
