July 2

 

Music consumption changed forever on this day in 1979 when Sony unveiled the Walkman, the world's first portable cassette player. The revolutionary device transformed how people experienced music, making personal soundtracks a reality for millions…

 

Beatles history was honored on this day in 2001 when Liverpool's Speke Airport was officially renamed John Lennon Airport. The tribute to the city's most famous musical son included his drawing and the motto "Above us only sky."…

 

Songwriting legend Hy Zaret passed away at his Connecticut home on this day in 2007 at the remarkable age of 99. His co-composition "Unchained Melody" became one of the most recorded and beloved ballads in popular music history…

 

E Street Band keyboardist Roy Bittan, nicknamed "The Professor," was born on this day in 1949. His sophisticated piano arrangements became integral to Bruce Springsteen's sound, from "Born to Run" through decades of acclaimed albums…

 

International socialite Jerry Hall celebrates her birthday today. The Texas-born model's high-profile relationships with rock royalty Mick Jagger and media mogul Rupert Murdoch kept her in headlines for decades beyond her successful modeling career…

 

Neil Young released his critically acclaimed album "Rust Never Sleeps" on this day in 1979. The record captured both his acoustic introspection and electric guitar fury, featuring classics like "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)."