June 18

 

Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney turns 83 today. The iconic bassist and songwriter continues to be one of music's most enduring figures, from his Fab Four days through Wings and his solo career spanning over six decades…

  

Today in 1993, A&M Records co-founders Jerry Moss and Herb Alpert shocked the music industry by announcing they were stepping down from the company they had established more than 30 years prior…

 

Carl Radle was born on this day in 1942. The accomplished bassist became a cornerstone of Derek and the Dominos and remained a key collaborator in Eric Clapton's musical journey until his untimely death…

 

Alison Moyet turns 64 today. After finding fame as half of the synth-pop duo Yazoo, she built an impressive solo career showcasing her rich, soulful vocals across multiple genres…

 
 

Bruce Springsteen's legendary E Street Band suffered a devastating loss on this day in 2011 with the death of saxophonist Clarence Clemons. "The Big Man" had been the Boss's musical partner and stage presence for over four decades.