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Pop-up Drive-Ins are hot, hot hot! Who would have thought that people would venture from their homes and pay money for a old movie they’ve already seen, that they have on DVD or could stream at home to watch in their cars! And THEY said, streaming would take over and theaters are dead! Guess what? The events are selling out way in advance! So it’s not surprising that the opportunity to see live music from your car has been greeted with incredible enthusiasm!

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For this special Hear At Home episode, the new legendary DJ at the Independent 88.5 FM, Joe Walsh talks with his buddies, Cameron Crowe and Irving Azoff. Listen in as Walsh catches up with his friends, asking all about their life at the start of their careers. Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Almost Famous won’t want to miss this one!

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BORN

 

CAT STEVENS/YUSUF ISLAM (born Steven Georgiou)
HOWIE EPSTEIN of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
MICHAEL “FITZ” FITZPATRICK of Fitz And The Tantrums
ROBIN WILLIAMS

 

THIS HAPPENED

In 1956, Elvis Presley was termed “the most controversial entertainer since Liberace” by Billboard magazine. On the same day, Elvis was booked for three appearances on Ed Sullivan’s widely watched Sunday night variety program — this after Sullivan declared that Elvis and his gyrating hips would never be welcomed back.

In 1979, Genesis’s album Duke went Gold, thanks to songs like “Misunderstanding” and “Turn It On Again.”

Read more about 'ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for July 21'...

BORN

CARLOS SANTANA
CHRIS CORNELL of Soundgarden/Temple Of The Dog/Audioslave
JOHN LODGE of The Moody Blues
STONE GOSSARD of Pearl Jam/Temple Of The Dog/Brad

 

THIS HAPPENED

In 1968, Cream started a four-week run at #1 on the US album chart with Wheels Of Fire.

In 1965, Bob Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone” was released.

Read more about 'ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for July 20'...

For this Hear At Home episode, the Independent 88.5 FM’s music director, Andy Chanley chats it up with Michael Alden Hadreas, otherwise known by his stage name as Perfume Genius. Hadreas tells us about how music has helped enriched his life. Hadreas and Chanley discuss Perfume Genius’ latest album, Set My Heart On Fire Immediately.

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BORN

IAN STEWART of The Rolling Stones
JACK IRONS of Pearl Jam/Red Hot Chili Peppers
MARTHA REEVES of The Vandellas
NIGEL TWIST of The Alarm

 

THIS HAPPENED

In 1953, Truck driver Elvis Presley made his first ever recording when he paid $3.98 to record two songs, “My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin,” as a gift for his mother. The songs surfaced 37 years later as part of an RCA compilation called Elvis—The Great Performances.

 In 1964, The Rolling Stones appeared on the US chart for the first time when their cover of Buddy Holly’s “Not Fade Away” peaked at #48.

Read more about 'ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for July 18'...

The Independent 88.5 FM’s morning host, Nic Harcourt talks with Andy Williams, Drummer for England, indie-rock band, Doves for this Hear At Home episode. Williams talks about how he is dealing with the pandemic and how he spends his time during the quarantine. Williams tells Harcourt the bad luck story of how Dove’s studio burned down in their early years.

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BORN

SPENCER DAVIS

THIS HAPPENED

In 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California.

In 1959, Billie Holiday died at the age of 44 in a New York City hospital from cirrhosis of the liver after years of alcohol abuse—while under arrest for heroin possession, with police officers stationed at the door to her room.

Read more about 'ADVANCED MUSIC HISTORY Cheat Sheet for July 17'...