Space Shuttle Challenger Disintegrates During Live Broadcast
Key Takeaways Challenger’s Launch: The Challenger launched on January 28, 1986, marking a significant event in space exploration. Historical Significance: Christa McAuliffe was set to be the first private citizen in space, capturing national attention. Engineering Concerns: Engineers raised alarms…
David Bowie’s ‘Station to Station’ Redefined His Sound
Key Takeaways Album Influence: Station to Station marked a significant transition in David Bowie’s career, bridging his earlier work with new artistic directions. Musical Experimentation: The album showcases Bowie’s exploration of krautrock and electronic sounds, reflecting his evolving style. Commercial…
Jimmy Buffett and Bono’s Close Call with Jamaican Police
On January 16, 1996, Jimmy Buffett and Bono found themselves mixed up in a dangerous case of mistaken identity. The “Margaritaville” singer had booked his Grumman HU-16 Albatross seaplane — nicknamed the Hemisphere Dancer — for a flight down to…
‘Desire’ by Bob Dylan: A New Chapter in Music History
Like many albums in Bob Dylan’s extensive discography, Desire didn’t start the way it ultimately ended. Coming off the comeback success of the recently released Blood on the Tracks, the greatest singer-songwriter of his generation ushered a huge band into the studio to record…
David Bowie Transforms Again Before Disappearing
David Bowie orchestrated his departure with a familiar sense of mystery and panache. A clue-filled final album, released just days before Bowie finally succumbed on Jan. 10, 2016, after a secret 18-month bout with liver cancer, became this wellspring of…
David Bowie Passes Away Following Private Cancer Fight
In August of 2025, actor Gary Oldman spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about his old friend, David Bowie. “Don’t you feel that since he died, the world’s gone to s–t? It was like he was cosmic glue or something. When…
Bruce Springsteen’s Debut Album Outshines Aerosmith’s Release
Two of rock’s biggest names — Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen — both released their debut albums to little fanfare on Jan. 5, 1973. And although the Boston-based hard rockers’ self-titled album eventually eclipsed Springsteen’s Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J., the…
Journey’s Bold Moves on ‘Look Into the Future’
Journey was already at a crossroads after just one jammy studio project. The live shows weren’t the problem. Journey was drawing nicely around the Bay Area concert circuit. “They were like a jazz/fusion/rock kind of thing,” manager Herbie Herbert told…
Black Sabbath’s Final Concert Without Ozzy Osbourne
In December 1995, Black Sabbath played what would be their final show without Ozzy Osbourne. By this point, Sabbath had weathered multiple highs and lows, along with an assortment of lineup changes. Notably, the group had gone through several lead…
When Brian Wilson Left the Beach Boys: A Look Back
Being in a tremendously successful band may look easy on the surface, but as many artists will tell you, there is an undercurrent of stress to it that is often difficult to shake. Expectations are high, money is at stake,…
Joe Strummer’s Death: A Remembered Legacy
When Joe Strummer, former lead singer for the Clash, was found dead in his home on December 22, 2002, he was only 50 years old. He had just returned from walking his dogs near his home in Somerset, a region…
Blue Suede Shoes by Carl Perkins: A Classic Record
When it comes to rock ‘n’ roll standards, “Blue Suede Shoes” is undoubtedly a classic. In fact, Paul McCartney’s music publishing company, MPL Communications, has held the rights to this song, along with several other classics by Carl Perkins, since…