50 Years Ago: Kent State Massacre Inspires CSNY’s ‘Ohio’
On May 4, 1970, National Guardsmen squared off against anti-war demonstrators on the campus of Ohio’s Kent State University.
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30 Years Ago: Stevie Ray Vaughan Kicks Off His Final Tour
On May 4, 1989, legendary Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan kicked off the last tour of his short, celebrated career.
The Day Black Sabbath Fired Ozzy Osbourne
It was a stunning decision, one that hit the singer like a ton of bricks.
When David Bowie Offered the Dark, Complex ‘Diamond Dogs’
David Bowie released 'Diamond Dogs' in May 1974.
When Sammy Hagar Played His First Van Halen Concert
The city of Shreveport, La., bore witness to the very first public performance of the band's MKII edition.
Texas Lawmakers Salute Phil Collins
Phil Collins is an honorary Texan now after all he's done for the state.
How Soundgarden Created a Masterpiece With ‘Superunknown’
Fourth full-length album finally made them multi-platinum MTV-conquering stars.
25 Sure Signs You Grew Up In Texas
Have you seen this video? Buzzfeed put it out awhile back, but it's a good reminder of the cool things about Texas, and if nothing else it makes us thing of warm summer nights and sunshine instead of the winter chill that's on us now.
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The Mysterious Death of Iron Butterfly Bassist Philip Taylor Kramer
When the remains were found in 1999, he'd been missing for four years.
42 Years Ago: Kiss Perform Their First Concert
On Jan. 30, 1973, less than 10 people witnessed the first live performances by Kiss at the Popcorn Club (soon to be renamed the Coventry) in Queens, N.Y.
26 Years Ago: Skid Row Release Their First Album
Skid Row released their first album on Jan. 24, 1989.
When a Radio Station Played ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for 24 Hours
The cops got called out to KLSK-FM in Albuquerque, N.M. – twice.