July 8

 

On this day in 1954, Sam Phillips delivered that legendary acetate of Elvis singing 'That's All Right' to WHBQ radio, launching the King's career and changing music forever…

 

Beck Hansen celebrates another year today - the genre-blending artist was born in 1970, making him 55…

 

Allman Brothers Band drummer Jaimoe (Jai Johanny Johanson) turns 81 today, still keeping the beat after all these years…

 

Joan Osborne, the "One of Us" singer, was born on this day in 1963 and celebrates her 62nd birthday...

 

On this date in 1974, David Bowie kicked off his five-night residency at Philadelphia's Tower Theatre, performances that would become the live album 'David Live.'…

 

Jazz great Billy Eckstine entered the world on this day in 1914, bringing his smooth baritone voice to the world of jazz and popular music…

 

The Go-Go's made history today in 1981 when "Beauty and the Beat" hit record stores, proving that an all-female rock band could top the charts and stay there.