August 3

 

Psychedelic rock lost one of its most visionary voices today in 2006 when Arthur Lee of Love died in Memphis at 61 from acute myeloid leukemia, silencing the creative force behind classics like "Forever Changes."…

 

The last of the great crooners, Tony Bennett, was born on this day in 1926, the timeless vocalist who would bridge generations with his interpretations of the Great American Songbook until his death in 2023…

 

Comedy's controversial conscience was silenced today in 1966 when Lenny Bruce died of an overdose, ending the life of the groundbreaking comedian whose battles with censorship paved the way for artistic freedom…

 

We remember Ian Bairnson on his birthday today in 1953, the Scottish guitarist who provided the melodic foundation for both Pilot's "Magic" and many of The Alan Parsons Project's progressive compositions before his death in 2023…

 

Metallica's thunderous frontman James Hetfield celebrates his 62nd birthday today, the rhythm guitarist and vocalist whose aggressive style helped define thrash metal and bring it to mainstream audiences…

 

Soul music reached new artistic heights today in 1973 with the release of Stevie Wonder's 'Innervisions,' the masterpiece featuring "Higher Ground" and "Living for the City" that showcased his evolved social consciousness…

 

Hard rock's highway was paved today in 1979 when AC/DC released 'Highway to Hell,' Bon Scott's final studio album with the band that became their breakthrough to international stardom.