Eric Alper
@thatericalper.com
Freelance Music Publicist, SiriusXM Host, Shameless Idealist, I talk about music in the media. [email protected]
On this day in 2000, Kittie released their debut album 'Spit'. Fueled by nu-metal energy and lived experience, it reached #79 on the Billboard 200, went Gold in the U.S., and remains the band’s best-selling release.
January 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
On this day in 2000, Kittie released their debut album 'Spit'. Fueled by nu-metal energy and lived experience, it reached #79 on the Billboard 200, went Gold in the U.S., and remains the band’s best-selling release.
On this day in 1971, Mary J. Blige was born. Known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and the Queen of R&B, she’s earned nine Grammys, a Primetime Emmy, and the Billboard Icon Award.
January 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM
On this day in 1971, Mary J. Blige was born. Known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and the Queen of R&B, she’s earned nine Grammys, a Primetime Emmy, and the Billboard Icon Award.
On this day in 1963, The Beatles released "Please Please Me," their breakthrough single in the U.K. and first in the U.S. Written by John Lennon and shaped by George Martin, it later became the title track of their debut LP.
January 11, 2026 at 5:25 PM
On this day in 1963, The Beatles released "Please Please Me," their breakthrough single in the U.K. and first in the U.S. Written by John Lennon and shaped by George Martin, it later became the title track of their debut LP.
On this day in 1942, Clarence Clemons was born. Known as The Big Man, his saxophone sound became a defining force of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band from 1972 until his passing in 2011.
January 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
On this day in 1942, Clarence Clemons was born. Known as The Big Man, his saxophone sound became a defining force of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band from 1972 until his passing in 2011.
I grew up on these streets
January 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I grew up on these streets
55 years ago today, Janis Joplin released 'Pearl', her final studio album and the only one recorded with the Full Tilt Boogie Band. It reached #1 on the Billboard 200 for nine weeks and went Quadruple Platinum.
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
55 years ago today, Janis Joplin released 'Pearl', her final studio album and the only one recorded with the Full Tilt Boogie Band. It reached #1 on the Billboard 200 for nine weeks and went Quadruple Platinum.
On this day in 1980, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released "Refugee" as a single from 'Damn the Torpedoes'. Co-written with Mike Campbell, it climbed to #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Petty’s defining songs.
January 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
On this day in 1980, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released "Refugee" as a single from 'Damn the Torpedoes'. Co-written with Mike Campbell, it climbed to #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Petty’s defining songs.
Trainspotting. 27 years difference.
January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Trainspotting. 27 years difference.
Ron Howard's wedding to his (still) wife Cheryl in 1975, and with Henry Winkler as a guest.
January 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Ron Howard's wedding to his (still) wife Cheryl in 1975, and with Henry Winkler as a guest.
On this day in 1963, Charlie Watts joined The Rolling Stones, replacing Tony Chapman as their drummer. He remained in the group until his passing in 2021.
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
On this day in 1963, Charlie Watts joined The Rolling Stones, replacing Tony Chapman as their drummer. He remained in the group until his passing in 2021.
"Everyone you meet always asks if you have a career, are married or own a house as if life was some kind of grocery list. But nobody ever asks if you are happy." - Heath Ledger
January 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
"Everyone you meet always asks if you have a career, are married or own a house as if life was some kind of grocery list. But nobody ever asks if you are happy." - Heath Ledger
My SiriusXM show is a special, rare full-hour interview with Kathleen Edwards, diving deep into my favourite album of 2025, ‘Billionaire’, her past albums, time away from music, and what comes next. Sun 12pm, Wed 2pm ET on Channel 167, and anytime on the app.
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
My SiriusXM show is a special, rare full-hour interview with Kathleen Edwards, diving deep into my favourite album of 2025, ‘Billionaire’, her past albums, time away from music, and what comes next. Sun 12pm, Wed 2pm ET on Channel 167, and anytime on the app.
