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Feb. 9, 1981: Bill Haley died at 55.
“Rock Around the Clock” made history, and songs like “See You Later, Alligator” helped kick-start rock ’n’ roll in the '50s.
Though his chart dominance faded, his influence didn’t—Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame inducted in 1987.
“Rock Around the Clock” made history, and songs like “See You Later, Alligator” helped kick-start rock ’n’ roll in the '50s.
Though his chart dominance faded, his influence didn’t—Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame inducted in 1987.
February 9, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Feb. 9, 1981: Bill Haley died at 55.
“Rock Around the Clock” made history, and songs like “See You Later, Alligator” helped kick-start rock ’n’ roll in the '50s.
Though his chart dominance faded, his influence didn’t—Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame inducted in 1987.
“Rock Around the Clock” made history, and songs like “See You Later, Alligator” helped kick-start rock ’n’ roll in the '50s.
Though his chart dominance faded, his influence didn’t—Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame inducted in 1987.
Feb. 9, 1976: Bandleader Percy Faith passed away.
Born in Toronto in 1908, he was a pioneer of easy listening music, releasing over 80 albums, charting 21 times on Billboard, and selling an estimated 50 million records worldwide.
A quiet giant whose music filled living rooms for decades.
Born in Toronto in 1908, he was a pioneer of easy listening music, releasing over 80 albums, charting 21 times on Billboard, and selling an estimated 50 million records worldwide.
A quiet giant whose music filled living rooms for decades.
February 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Feb. 9, 1976: Bandleader Percy Faith passed away.
Born in Toronto in 1908, he was a pioneer of easy listening music, releasing over 80 albums, charting 21 times on Billboard, and selling an estimated 50 million records worldwide.
A quiet giant whose music filled living rooms for decades.
Born in Toronto in 1908, he was a pioneer of easy listening music, releasing over 80 albums, charting 21 times on Billboard, and selling an estimated 50 million records worldwide.
A quiet giant whose music filled living rooms for decades.
Feb. 9, 1964: The Beatles made their Ed Sullivan Show debut.
73 million viewers tuned in.
A turning point for rock & roll and television—and the night Beatlemania truly began.
73 million viewers tuned in.
A turning point for rock & roll and television—and the night Beatlemania truly began.
February 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Feb. 9, 1964: The Beatles made their Ed Sullivan Show debut.
73 million viewers tuned in.
A turning point for rock & roll and television—and the night Beatlemania truly began.
73 million viewers tuned in.
A turning point for rock & roll and television—and the night Beatlemania truly began.
Happy birthday to Carole King 🎉
Tapestry ruled the charts, her songs defined generations, and her writing changed pop music forever.
We still feel the earth move — and we’ll love her tomorrow too.
Tapestry ruled the charts, her songs defined generations, and her writing changed pop music forever.
We still feel the earth move — and we’ll love her tomorrow too.
February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Happy birthday to Carole King 🎉
Tapestry ruled the charts, her songs defined generations, and her writing changed pop music forever.
We still feel the earth move — and we’ll love her tomorrow too.
Tapestry ruled the charts, her songs defined generations, and her writing changed pop music forever.
We still feel the earth move — and we’ll love her tomorrow too.
Feb. 9, 1936: Stompin’ Tom Connors was born in Saint John, New Brunswick.
A hitchhiking troubadour whose songs captured small towns, hard roads, and hockey nights.
From taverns to the Order of Canada, Tom helped write the soundtrack of Canada.
A hitchhiking troubadour whose songs captured small towns, hard roads, and hockey nights.
From taverns to the Order of Canada, Tom helped write the soundtrack of Canada.
February 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Feb. 9, 1936: Stompin’ Tom Connors was born in Saint John, New Brunswick.
A hitchhiking troubadour whose songs captured small towns, hard roads, and hockey nights.
From taverns to the Order of Canada, Tom helped write the soundtrack of Canada.
A hitchhiking troubadour whose songs captured small towns, hard roads, and hockey nights.
From taverns to the Order of Canada, Tom helped write the soundtrack of Canada.
Feb. 8, 1973: Jamaican classic The Harder They Come opens in the U.S.
Starring Jimmy Cliff, it brought authentic Jamaican stories — and reggae — to the wider world, helping set the stage for artists like Bob Marley.
Starring Jimmy Cliff, it brought authentic Jamaican stories — and reggae — to the wider world, helping set the stage for artists like Bob Marley.
February 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Feb. 8, 1973: Jamaican classic The Harder They Come opens in the U.S.
Starring Jimmy Cliff, it brought authentic Jamaican stories — and reggae — to the wider world, helping set the stage for artists like Bob Marley.
Starring Jimmy Cliff, it brought authentic Jamaican stories — and reggae — to the wider world, helping set the stage for artists like Bob Marley.
Feb. 8, 1932: Composer John Williams was born in Floral Park, NY.
From Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Jaws, his music is the movies.
150+ scores, 26 Grammys, 5 Oscars — and the oldest Oscar nominee in 2023.
94 today. One of a kind 🎶
From Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Jaws, his music is the movies.
150+ scores, 26 Grammys, 5 Oscars — and the oldest Oscar nominee in 2023.
94 today. One of a kind 🎶
February 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Feb. 8, 1932: Composer John Williams was born in Floral Park, NY.
From Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Jaws, his music is the movies.
150+ scores, 26 Grammys, 5 Oscars — and the oldest Oscar nominee in 2023.
94 today. One of a kind 🎶
From Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Jaws, his music is the movies.
150+ scores, 26 Grammys, 5 Oscars — and the oldest Oscar nominee in 2023.
94 today. One of a kind 🎶
Feb. 8, 1931: James Dean was born in Marion, Indiana.
The ultimate icon of youthful rebellion, frozen in pop culture by Rebel Without a Cause and name-checked forever in rock history.
He’d be 95 today — proof that cool never ages, it just becomes legend.
The ultimate icon of youthful rebellion, frozen in pop culture by Rebel Without a Cause and name-checked forever in rock history.
He’d be 95 today — proof that cool never ages, it just becomes legend.
February 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Feb. 8, 1931: James Dean was born in Marion, Indiana.
The ultimate icon of youthful rebellion, frozen in pop culture by Rebel Without a Cause and name-checked forever in rock history.
He’d be 95 today — proof that cool never ages, it just becomes legend.
The ultimate icon of youthful rebellion, frozen in pop culture by Rebel Without a Cause and name-checked forever in rock history.
He’d be 95 today — proof that cool never ages, it just becomes legend.
Feb. 7, 2016: Coldplay headlined the Super Bowl 50 halftime show — a slightly odd pairing that turned into a pop spectacle.
Bruno Mars showed up, then Beyoncé took over with “Formation.”
And the Broncos handled business, 24–10.
Halftime saved. 🏈🏟
Bruno Mars showed up, then Beyoncé took over with “Formation.”
And the Broncos handled business, 24–10.
Halftime saved. 🏈🏟
February 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Feb. 7, 2016: Coldplay headlined the Super Bowl 50 halftime show — a slightly odd pairing that turned into a pop spectacle.
Bruno Mars showed up, then Beyoncé took over with “Formation.”
And the Broncos handled business, 24–10.
Halftime saved. 🏈🏟
Bruno Mars showed up, then Beyoncé took over with “Formation.”
And the Broncos handled business, 24–10.
Halftime saved. 🏈🏟
Feb. 7, 1976: Paul Simon hit no. 1 as a solo artist with “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.”
He called it a nonsense song. Listeners called it a hit. (3 weeks at the top doesn’t lie.)
Still only five ways though…feels like at least 45 are missing 🤔😄
He called it a nonsense song. Listeners called it a hit. (3 weeks at the top doesn’t lie.)
Still only five ways though…feels like at least 45 are missing 🤔😄
February 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Feb. 7, 1976: Paul Simon hit no. 1 as a solo artist with “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.”
He called it a nonsense song. Listeners called it a hit. (3 weeks at the top doesn’t lie.)
Still only five ways though…feels like at least 45 are missing 🤔😄
He called it a nonsense song. Listeners called it a hit. (3 weeks at the top doesn’t lie.)
Still only five ways though…feels like at least 45 are missing 🤔😄
Feb. 7, 1964: The Beatles arrived in New York City and ignited full-scale Beatlemania.
Already sitting at no. 1 with “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” it was their first U.S. visit — and the start of complete American chart domination.
1964 belonged to the Fab Four. 🎸
Already sitting at no. 1 with “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” it was their first U.S. visit — and the start of complete American chart domination.
1964 belonged to the Fab Four. 🎸
February 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Feb. 7, 1964: The Beatles arrived in New York City and ignited full-scale Beatlemania.
Already sitting at no. 1 with “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” it was their first U.S. visit — and the start of complete American chart domination.
1964 belonged to the Fab Four. 🎸
Already sitting at no. 1 with “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” it was their first U.S. visit — and the start of complete American chart domination.
1964 belonged to the Fab Four. 🎸
Feb. 6, 1998: The Beach Boys’ Carl Wilson passed away from cancer at just 51.
His voice and musicianship helped define one of the most timeless catalogs in pop history.
Thanks for the music, Carl.
God Only Knows what might’ve been.
His voice and musicianship helped define one of the most timeless catalogs in pop history.
Thanks for the music, Carl.
God Only Knows what might’ve been.
February 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Feb. 6, 1998: The Beach Boys’ Carl Wilson passed away from cancer at just 51.
His voice and musicianship helped define one of the most timeless catalogs in pop history.
Thanks for the music, Carl.
God Only Knows what might’ve been.
His voice and musicianship helped define one of the most timeless catalogs in pop history.
Thanks for the music, Carl.
God Only Knows what might’ve been.
Feb. 6, 1966: Rick Astley was born in Lancashire, UK.
An ’80s pop powerhouse with a UK no. 1 debut album and eight consecutive Top 10 singles, he retired young — only to become an internet legend thanks to Rickrolling.
Still recording, still touring, still never gonna give you up.
Happy 60th!!
An ’80s pop powerhouse with a UK no. 1 debut album and eight consecutive Top 10 singles, he retired young — only to become an internet legend thanks to Rickrolling.
Still recording, still touring, still never gonna give you up.
Happy 60th!!
February 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Feb. 6, 1966: Rick Astley was born in Lancashire, UK.
An ’80s pop powerhouse with a UK no. 1 debut album and eight consecutive Top 10 singles, he retired young — only to become an internet legend thanks to Rickrolling.
Still recording, still touring, still never gonna give you up.
Happy 60th!!
An ’80s pop powerhouse with a UK no. 1 debut album and eight consecutive Top 10 singles, he retired young — only to become an internet legend thanks to Rickrolling.
Still recording, still touring, still never gonna give you up.
Happy 60th!!
Feb. 6, 1964: Gord Downie was born in Kingston, Ontario.
Poet, frontman, and Canadian icon—his songs captured the heart of this country like few ever have.
Even in his final chapter, Gord spoke up for truth, reconciliation, and unity.
“No dress rehearsal, this is our life.”
Poet, frontman, and Canadian icon—his songs captured the heart of this country like few ever have.
Even in his final chapter, Gord spoke up for truth, reconciliation, and unity.
“No dress rehearsal, this is our life.”
February 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Feb. 6, 1964: Gord Downie was born in Kingston, Ontario.
Poet, frontman, and Canadian icon—his songs captured the heart of this country like few ever have.
Even in his final chapter, Gord spoke up for truth, reconciliation, and unity.
“No dress rehearsal, this is our life.”
Poet, frontman, and Canadian icon—his songs captured the heart of this country like few ever have.
Even in his final chapter, Gord spoke up for truth, reconciliation, and unity.
“No dress rehearsal, this is our life.”
Guns N’ Roses birthday watch 🎸
Axl Rose turns 64 today, Duff McKagan turned 62 yesterday.
Love him or hate him, Axl still has one of rock’s most unmistakable voices.
Happy birthday to both! 🤘
Axl Rose turns 64 today, Duff McKagan turned 62 yesterday.
Love him or hate him, Axl still has one of rock’s most unmistakable voices.
Happy birthday to both! 🤘
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Guns N’ Roses birthday watch 🎸
Axl Rose turns 64 today, Duff McKagan turned 62 yesterday.
Love him or hate him, Axl still has one of rock’s most unmistakable voices.
Happy birthday to both! 🤘
Axl Rose turns 64 today, Duff McKagan turned 62 yesterday.
Love him or hate him, Axl still has one of rock’s most unmistakable voices.
Happy birthday to both! 🤘
Feb. 6, 1950: Natalie Cole was born in Los Angeles.
From child psychology grad to 9-time Grammy winner, her career peaked with 1992's Unforgettable—a stunning duet with her father, Nat King Cole.
Gone in 2015, her music lives forever.
From child psychology grad to 9-time Grammy winner, her career peaked with 1992's Unforgettable—a stunning duet with her father, Nat King Cole.
Gone in 2015, her music lives forever.
February 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Feb. 6, 1950: Natalie Cole was born in Los Angeles.
From child psychology grad to 9-time Grammy winner, her career peaked with 1992's Unforgettable—a stunning duet with her father, Nat King Cole.
Gone in 2015, her music lives forever.
From child psychology grad to 9-time Grammy winner, her career peaked with 1992's Unforgettable—a stunning duet with her father, Nat King Cole.
Gone in 2015, her music lives forever.
Feb. 6, 1945: Bob Marley is born in Jamaica.
From Kingston studios to world stages, he became reggae’s first global icon—blending sharper sound, magnetic presence, and a message that moved millions.
He died in 1981 at 36, but his music never left.
One love. 🎶✊🏾
From Kingston studios to world stages, he became reggae’s first global icon—blending sharper sound, magnetic presence, and a message that moved millions.
He died in 1981 at 36, but his music never left.
One love. 🎶✊🏾
February 6, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Feb. 6, 1945: Bob Marley is born in Jamaica.
From Kingston studios to world stages, he became reggae’s first global icon—blending sharper sound, magnetic presence, and a message that moved millions.
He died in 1981 at 36, but his music never left.
One love. 🎶✊🏾
From Kingston studios to world stages, he became reggae’s first global icon—blending sharper sound, magnetic presence, and a message that moved millions.
He died in 1981 at 36, but his music never left.
One love. 🎶✊🏾
Feb. 5, 2018: Paul Simon announced his final tour, Homeward Bound.
Calling it unsettling, exhilarating, and a relief, Simon chose a brief farewell that ended with a hometown show in Queens, New York—bringing an extraordinary live career full circle.
Calling it unsettling, exhilarating, and a relief, Simon chose a brief farewell that ended with a hometown show in Queens, New York—bringing an extraordinary live career full circle.
February 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Feb. 5, 2018: Paul Simon announced his final tour, Homeward Bound.
Calling it unsettling, exhilarating, and a relief, Simon chose a brief farewell that ended with a hometown show in Queens, New York—bringing an extraordinary live career full circle.
Calling it unsettling, exhilarating, and a relief, Simon chose a brief farewell that ended with a hometown show in Queens, New York—bringing an extraordinary live career full circle.
Feb. 5, 2012: Super Bowl XLVI’s halftime show became the most-watched TV event ever (118 million viewers).
Madonna, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj & Cee Lo Green handled the spectacle.
Giants beat the Patriots 21–17 in a classic finish.
Madonna, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj & Cee Lo Green handled the spectacle.
Giants beat the Patriots 21–17 in a classic finish.
February 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Feb. 5, 2012: Super Bowl XLVI’s halftime show became the most-watched TV event ever (118 million viewers).
Madonna, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj & Cee Lo Green handled the spectacle.
Giants beat the Patriots 21–17 in a classic finish.
Madonna, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj & Cee Lo Green handled the spectacle.
Giants beat the Patriots 21–17 in a classic finish.
Feb. 5, 1979: The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack reached 25 million in global sales, briefly holding the title of best-selling LP of all time.
It may have since been passed—but it still slaps. 🪩
It may have since been passed—but it still slaps. 🪩
February 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Feb. 5, 1979: The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack reached 25 million in global sales, briefly holding the title of best-selling LP of all time.
It may have since been passed—but it still slaps. 🪩
It may have since been passed—but it still slaps. 🪩
Feb. 5, 1929: Hal Blaine was born in Holyoke, MA.
The most-recorded drummer ever: 35,000+ songs, 6,000 hits, 41 Billboard no. 1s.
A pillar of the Wrecking Crew, he helped define the sound of pop radio. 🥁
Gone in 2019, but his beats go on!
The most-recorded drummer ever: 35,000+ songs, 6,000 hits, 41 Billboard no. 1s.
A pillar of the Wrecking Crew, he helped define the sound of pop radio. 🥁
Gone in 2019, but his beats go on!
February 5, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Feb. 5, 1929: Hal Blaine was born in Holyoke, MA.
The most-recorded drummer ever: 35,000+ songs, 6,000 hits, 41 Billboard no. 1s.
A pillar of the Wrecking Crew, he helped define the sound of pop radio. 🥁
Gone in 2019, but his beats go on!
The most-recorded drummer ever: 35,000+ songs, 6,000 hits, 41 Billboard no. 1s.
A pillar of the Wrecking Crew, he helped define the sound of pop radio. 🥁
Gone in 2019, but his beats go on!
Feb. 4, 2007: Prince delivered what many call the best Super Bowl halftime show ever, closing with “Purple Rain” performed in the rain.
A 12-minute set of hits, a cover of “Best of You,” and a final image — Prince in silhouette, guitar raised, purple light cutting through the storm.
Legendary. 💜🎶
A 12-minute set of hits, a cover of “Best of You,” and a final image — Prince in silhouette, guitar raised, purple light cutting through the storm.
Legendary. 💜🎶
February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Feb. 4, 2007: Prince delivered what many call the best Super Bowl halftime show ever, closing with “Purple Rain” performed in the rain.
A 12-minute set of hits, a cover of “Best of You,” and a final image — Prince in silhouette, guitar raised, purple light cutting through the storm.
Legendary. 💜🎶
A 12-minute set of hits, a cover of “Best of You,” and a final image — Prince in silhouette, guitar raised, purple light cutting through the storm.
Legendary. 💜🎶
Feb. 4, 1983: Karen Carpenter passed away at age 32.
Her voice helped define ’70s pop with The Carpenters.
She struggled with Anorexia Nervosa at a time when the illness was poorly understood, and her death brought greater awareness to eating disorders.
Thank you for the music, Karen.
Her voice helped define ’70s pop with The Carpenters.
She struggled with Anorexia Nervosa at a time when the illness was poorly understood, and her death brought greater awareness to eating disorders.
Thank you for the music, Karen.
February 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Feb. 4, 1983: Karen Carpenter passed away at age 32.
Her voice helped define ’70s pop with The Carpenters.
She struggled with Anorexia Nervosa at a time when the illness was poorly understood, and her death brought greater awareness to eating disorders.
Thank you for the music, Karen.
Her voice helped define ’70s pop with The Carpenters.
She struggled with Anorexia Nervosa at a time when the illness was poorly understood, and her death brought greater awareness to eating disorders.
Thank you for the music, Karen.
Feb. 4, 1977: Fleetwood Mac released Rumours.
Second Hand News or not, the album’s legacy is real:
19× platinum, one of the best-selling albums ever, and still a gold standard.
Like the song says, Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow.
Second Hand News or not, the album’s legacy is real:
19× platinum, one of the best-selling albums ever, and still a gold standard.
Like the song says, Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow.
February 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Feb. 4, 1977: Fleetwood Mac released Rumours.
Second Hand News or not, the album’s legacy is real:
19× platinum, one of the best-selling albums ever, and still a gold standard.
Like the song says, Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow.
Second Hand News or not, the album’s legacy is real:
19× platinum, one of the best-selling albums ever, and still a gold standard.
Like the song says, Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow.