Asteroid named after Freddie Mercury in honor of singer’s 70th birthday — Consequence of Sound

Today would have been Freddie Mercury’s 70th birthday. In commemoration, the International Astronomical Union has named an asteroid in honor of the Queen singer. According to the Guardian, “Freddiemercury” is a 3.5km-wide asteroid found on the other side of Mars. As it never comes closer to 350 million kilometres to Earth, it poses no immediate danger…

via Asteroid named after Freddie Mercury in honor of singer’s 70th birthday — Consequence of Sound

Album of the Day: Art of Dying’s Vices and Virtues

I chose Vices and Virtues because my brother, his girlfriend, and I are listening to it right now.

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On This Day: The Beatles, The Sex Pistols, and Igor Cavalera

In 1962, The Beatles’ first recording session at Abbey Road Studios took place. They recorded six songs, including “Love Me Do” and “Please Please Me.”

1965: The Beatles started a three week run at number one on the US singles chart with “Help.”

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1971: Taken from the album Ram, “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” by Paul and Linda McCartney went to number one on the US singles chart.

1976: The Sex Pistols made their television debut on a program entitled “So It Goes.”

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1970: Igor Cavalera, drummer for Sepultura, was born.

 

 

Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 4)

1. Framing Hanley: “Lollipop” (Lil’ Wayne cover)

I love when rock bands cover rap songs!

2. Dope Stars Inc.: “Billie Jean” (Michael Jackson cover)

3. Static-X: “Looks That Kill” (Mötley Crüe cover)