July 13

 

The Byrds' jangly guitar pioneer Roger McGuinn was born on this day in 1942, the musician who helped create the folk-rock sound that influenced countless artists…

 

Music history changed forever today in 1897 when Guglielmo Marconi received his patent for the radio, the invention that would eventually bring music into homes around the world…

 

The greatest charity concert in rock history took place on this day in 1985 as Live Aid simultaneously rocked Philadelphia and London, raising millions for African famine relief and showcasing legendary performances…

 

Rock lost a glam pioneer today in 2004 when Arthur 'Killer' Kane of The New York Dolls died from leukemia at 55, just as the influential band was experiencing a revival…

 

Classical music mourned an innovator on this day in 1951 when Arnold Schoenberg passed away at 76, the composer who revolutionized music with his twelve-tone technique ironically dying on Friday the 13th despite his lifelong fear of the number 13…

 

Southern rock reached its peak today in 1971 with the release of The Allman Brothers Band's 'At Fillmore East,' capturing the band's legendary live performances and showcasing Duane Allman's guitar mastery.