August 28th Birthdays

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Happy birthday to Mary McCartney, Jack Black, Shania Twain, Leann Rimes, and Florence Welch!

And on a personal note, happy birthday to my friends Kristy and Jacob ❤

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On This Day: Queen and John Bush

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On this day in 1975, Queen began recording “Bohemian Rhapsody” at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales. The song took three weeks to finish.

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On this day in 1963, John Bush (Armored Saint/Anthrax) was born.

 

On This Day: The Beatles and Layne Staley

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August 22nd was a big day in The Beatles’ history. In 1962, their first TV appearance was recorded as they played The Cavern Club in Liverpool.

In 1963, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas were at number one on the UK singles chart with “Bad to Me,” a song written for them by John Lennon.

In 1968, Ringo Starr quit the band during the recording of The White Album. He returned in September.

And in 1969, The Beatles met at John Lennon’s home for their final photo shoot.

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Layne Staley, front man for Alice in Chains, was born on this day in 1967.

 

 

 

New Video From Like a Storm!

Like a Storm has released their video for “Break Free,” which features fans from all over the world. Go here to see it!

Flashback Friday: Dire Straits’ “Money For Nothing”

British songwriter, guitarist, and singer Mark Knopfler (of the Dire Straits) was born on this date in 1949.