Oct 28, 1964: ‘The T.A.M.I Show’ Concert Filmed

It’s the hip granddaddy of rock concert movies with an amazing line-up of acts: The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Beach Boys, Supremes, Chuck Berry & more!

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Oct 26, 1961: Bob Dylan Signs With Columbia Records

Dylan landed a major label recorded deal a mere 10 months after arriving in the Greenwich Village folk scene in 1961. Here’s how it happened.

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Oct 25, 1991: Bill Graham Dies in Copter Crash

The most legendary promoter in the rock concert business escaped the Holocaust as a child to transform the industry with his Fillmore West & East venues

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Original ‘Airplane!’ Movie: Some Favorite Scenes

One of our all-time guilty pleasures is this 1980 comedy film which parodied various 1970s disaster movies. “I speak jive…”

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The Sony Walkman Was a Game Changer

This Classic Video shows the 1983 introduction of the newest Sony Walkman allowing people to listen to their choice of music while, well, walking.

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Oct 24, 2018: Tony Joe White, of ‘Polk Salad Annie’ Fame, Dies

His songs were recorded by many stars including Elvis. Brook Benton scored with “Rainy Night in Georgia.” White had just released a new LP

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Oct 24, 1962: James Brown Tracks ‘Live at the Apollo’

Simply put, it’s not just one of the artist’s greatest albums and live records ever, but considered one of the essential LPs in popular music

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Oct 24, 2017: Fats Domino Dies at Age 89

A New Orleans icon and massive influence on later rockers, his hits included “Blueberry Hill,” “Ain’t That a Shame” and “I’m Walkin’.”

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SNL’s Lisa Loopner, Todd & the Repairman

The “Broken Fridge” sketch from the series’ 4th season never fails to crack us up, with Dan Akyroyd the butt of several jokes

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The Who Cover of ‘Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting’

In 1991, it was Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s turn to have their music honored with a tribute LP. Check out this great version of a signature tune – and John Entwistle’s final recording with the band

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