June 25 holds a special place in music history, marking both the release of an iconic album and the passing of a legendary artist. On this date in 1984, Prince released his groundbreaking album “Purple Rain,” a record that would redefine his career and solidify his place in the pantheon of music greats. Little did…
"Il faut qu'il y ait une fête. C'est pourquoi il doit y avoir autant d'intronisés que de groupies lors d'une orgie de Mötley Crüe."
On a balmy evening on April 14, 2016, at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, an iconic musician approached the piano in what would become his final public performance. Prince, renowned for his electrifying full-band concerts, chose this time to captivate his audience with a stark, powerful setting of just “Piano & A Microphone.” This tour stripped his…
En ce jour électrisant du 21 février 1970, les Jackson 5 ont pris d'assaut le "American Bandstand", changeant à jamais le paysage de la musique pop. Ce début n'était pas seulement une performance, c'était une révélation. Menée par le prodigieux Michael Jackson, l'entrée du groupe sur la scène nationale a été un spectacle de haute voltige qui a laissé le public sous le charme et a...
It was January 20, 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa, a chilly winter night that was about to go down in the annals of rock ‘n’ roll history as one of its most shockingly bizarre. There on stage, amidst a sea of headbanging and the electric hum of anticipation, was Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness…
In the winter of 1892, on December 18, the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, was the stage for a historic moment in the world of performing arts. It was here that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” made its debut, a ballet that would go on to become a beloved holiday tradition across the globe,…
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ is not just a record-breaking album; it’s a treasure chest of intriguing stories and hidden gems. To celebrate its 41st anniversary, here are some of the lesser-known facts that add layers to the legend of ‘Thriller’. In the annals of music, Thriller stands as a testament to innovation, talent, and the magic…
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The 1980s: a canvas painted with a kaleidoscope of sonic hues. Amidst the dazzling array of musical moments, one anthem casts a resplendent purple shadow even today – Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Released on September 26th, this piece by the virtuoso, Prince Rogers Nelson, encapsulated the spirit of the ’80s with its melancholic yet enchanting tune.…
In the tumultuous backdrop of 1972, while Nixon, Watergate, and Vietnam dominated headlines, an avant-garde figure from Brixton emerged on American terrain. David Bowie, along with his alter ego Ziggy Stardust, was prepared to ignite the U.S., not with politics but with an unmatched brand of rock ‘n’ roll — a facet of Bowie’s American…
En 1967, la Motor City monopolise toujours les palmarès musicaux et les ondes, filant à toute allure, rivalisant seulement avec les Fab Four britanniques. Mais des turbulences et des troubles se profilent à l'horizon en raison d'un fort courant venant de la côte ouest et de tensions internes au sein de Hitsville U.S.A., alias Motown Records.