Music History Today: May 6, 2022

May 6, 1995: Dionne Farris' debut single, "I Know," peaked at Number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"I Know" by American R&B singer Dionne Farris was the first single from Farris' debut album, Wild Seed – Wild Flower.

Dionne Farris

Music History Today: January 7, 2022

January 7, 1989: The Bangles peaked at Number 5 on Billboard with "In Your Room."

The leadoff track (and first single) from the Bangles' Everything album, "In Your Room" is a sprightly pop/rocker with heavy psychedelic overtones.

The Bangles

Music History Today: December 20, 2021

December 20, 1981: Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. 

DREAMGIRLS first opened at the Imperial Theatre, Broadway in the December 1981. The production was directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, and starred Sheryl Lee Ralph as ‘Deena Jones’, Jennifer Holliday as ‘Effie White’, Loretta Devine as ‘Lorrell Robinson.’

Jennifer Holliday

Music History Today: April 19, 2021

April 19, 1946: Timothy James Curry was born in Grappenhall, Cheshire, England. 

Tim Curry is known for working in a diverse range of theatre, film, and television, most often portraying villainous characters. Curry rose to prominence with his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Music History Today: April 1, 2021

April 1, 1970: Woodstock, the documentary on the Woodstock Festival that took place in August 1969 at Bethel in New York, premiered in Hollywood. 

An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969. 

Janis Joplin at Woodstock 1959