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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 4h

Which one of these is your favourite?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 7h

INXS released their fifth studio album, “Listen Like Thieves” on this day in 1985. It’s considered their international breakthrough album and would produce five singles.

What are your thoughts on this album?
What are your favourite tracks?
#INXS

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 7h

David Bowie released his twelfth studio album, “Heroes” on this day in 1977. Produced by Tony Visconti, it featured a number of guest musicians including Brian Eno and Robert Fripp.

Thoughts?
Favourite tracks?
#DavidBowie

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 7h

Genesis released their second live album, “Seconds Out” on this day in 1977. It was the last to feature guitarist Steve Hackett?

Are you a fan of this live album?
What’s your favourite track?
#GenesisBand

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 7h

Happy Birthday to Justin Hayward, singer, songwriter, guitarist and former frontman for the Moody Blues born in Swindon, England 79 years ago today.

Favourite songs or albums?
#JustinHayward

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 7h

Remembering Dan McCafferty, songwriter and lead singer for Nazareth born in Dunfermline, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 on this day in 1946.

What are your favourite songs that showcase Dan McCafferty?
#DanMcCafferty

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 20h

She Sells Sanctuary (1985) or Sweet Child O’ Mine (1987)?

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 22h

Thanks…same to you.

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

What band or artist influenced the type of music you listen to the most?

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

What’s your favourite song by Peter Gabriel?

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

AC/DC released their first live album, “If You Want Blood You’ve Got It” on this day in 1978. It was the band’s only live album to be released in Bon Scott’s lifetime.

Are you a fan of this album?
Favourite tracks?
#ACDC

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Birthday to Sammy Hagar, singer, songwriter and guitarist born in Salinas, California 🇺🇸 78 years ago today.

What are your favourite songs or albums featuring Sammy Hagar?
#SammyHagar

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Birthday to Paul Simon, singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Newark, New Jersey 🇺🇸 84 years ago today.

What are your favourite songs by Paul Simon?
#PaulSimon

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

Name a great acoustic guitar song.

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

Pick ONE from EACH ROW!

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

Stairway to Heaven (1971) or Kashmir (1975)?

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

U2 released their second studio album, “October” on this day in 1981.

What are your thoughts on this album?
What’s your favourite track?
#U2Band

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

Fleetwood Mac released their twelfth studio album, “Tusk” on this day in 1979. It cost one million dollars to record making it the most expensive rock album at the time.

Are you a fan of this album?
Favourite tracks?
#FleetwoodMac