Music History Today: April 11, 2023

April 11, 1988: Cher won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Moonstruck. The film's theme song is "That's Amore" by Dean Martin.

Music History Today: January 10, 2022

January 10, 1987: Bon Jovi entered the top 40 section of the US music chart on the way to the top with "Livin' On a Prayer." 

The follow-up to their Number 1 hit "You Give Love A Bad Name," "Livin' On a Prayer" tells the story of Tommy and Gina, two kids working to make it on their own despite constant hardships.

Bon Jovi

Music History Today: January 10, 2022

January 10, 1976: Foghat made their debut in the American Top 40 with "Slow Ride."

I don’t know how English rock bands managed to nail the southern rock sound so well, but I’m glad they did! 

Music History Today: September 19, 2021

September 19. 1981: Simon & Garfunkel reunited for a free concert in New York's Central Park.

Long before reunion tours became a natural part of being in a rock group, Simon & Garfunkel did what nobody thought they would do again: the duo reunited in September 1981 for a free concert in New York City's Central Park.

Simon & Garfunkel concert in Central Park

Music History Today: April 11, 2021

April 11, 1970: The Beatles' "Let It Be" was the top song on the music charts.

The Beatles’ “Let It Be” evokes a majestic quality, from its serene and straight forward melody to its crescendo and eventual crash of instruments.