Music History Today: May 13, 2022

May 13, 1989: Queen entered the US and the UK singles chart with "I Want it All."

When Queen entered the UK singles chart on May 13, 1989 with “I Want It All,” they’d been absent from the countdown for more than two and a half years.

Music History Today: September 2, 2021

September 2, 1989: The Tears For Fears' title track, "Sowing the Seeds of Love," debuted at Number 53 on the US singles chart.

Along with the mega-platinum Songs from the Big Chair, The Seeds of Love rendered Tears for Fears one of the '80s most successful pop groups. The album was created during a profound period of catharsis. 

Music History Today: June 17, 2021

June 17, 2008: Katy Perry's major-label debut album, One of the Boys, was released, featuring the hit single "I Kissed a Girl." 

Novelty or not? That was the question people asked of Katy Perry during her breakthrough. ‘I Kissed A Girl’ is the sort of song that, while almost guaranteed to be a sure-fire smash, might also overshadow an artist who had plenty more to offer. 

Katy Perry

Music History Today: March 25, 2021

March  25, 1947: Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in Pinner, Middlesex, England.  

Elton John's unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the 20th century's biggest music icons. 

Elton John