July 10

 

Folk legend Arlo Guthrie celebrates his 78th birthday today, carrying on the musical legacy of his father Woody Guthrie with songs like "Alice's Restaurant."…

 

The jazz world lost a pioneer on this day in 1941 when Jelly Roll Morton passed away in Los Angeles, leaving behind his groundbreaking contributions to early jazz and ragtime…

 

Music history mourned the loss of legendary producer John Hammond on this date in 1987 at age 76. Hammond discovered and championed artists from Billie Holiday to Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen…

 

In a dark chapter of rock history, session drummer Jim Gordon was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison today in 1984 for the tragic murder of his mother, ending the career of the man who co-wrote "Layla."…

 

Today in 1985, Playboy Magazine published pre-fame nude photographs of Madonna, creating a media storm as the pop star's career was reaching new heights…

 

Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant received royal recognition on this day in 2009 when Prince Charles officially bestowed him with the title of C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire)…

 

Harry Nilsson released his follow-up album 'Son of Schmilsson' today in 1972, continuing his streak of critically acclaimed and commercially successful recordings.