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  1. On This Day August 24 1981 – Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones Released

    On This Day August 24 1981 – Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones Released

    On this day August 24 1981, Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones was released as their eighteenth studio album. Fueled by the magnetism of Mick Jagger’s vocals, Keith Richards’ guitars, and the band’s legendary groove, the album leaned into a mix of hard hitting rockers and soulful ballads that...
  2. On This Day August 24 1985 – The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day August 24 1985 – The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day August 24 1985, The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News became the number one song in America. Written for the Back to the Future soundtrack, it blended pop rock energy with powerful hooks and vibrant vocals, propelling it to become the band’s first chart topping hit. The song...
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  3. On This Day August 23 1980 – The Heatwave Festival Near Toronto Began

    On This Day August 23 1980 – The Heatwave Festival Near Toronto Began

    On this day August 23 1980, the Heatwave Festival kicked off near Toronto drawing tens of thousands of fans for one of the most iconic alternative music events of the decade. Held at Mosport Park in Ontario, it was often referred to as the punk and new wave Woodstock and featured a powerhouse...
  4. On This Day August 23 1988 – Nothings Shocking by Janes Addiction Released

    On This Day August 23 1988 – Nothings Shocking by Janes Addiction Released

    On this day August 23 1988, Nothings Shocking by Janes Addiction was released, ushering in a bold and daring brand of alternative rock that broke free from the mainstream. With its raw sonic palette, haunting vocals, and a fearless embrace of the unconventional, the album felt like both a...
  5. On This Day August 23 1988 – Dangerous Age by Bad Company Released

    On This Day August 23 1988 – Dangerous Age by Bad Company Released

    On this day August 23 1988, Dangerous Age by Bad Company was released, marking a dynamic shift for the band as they embraced a more aggressive and modern rock edge. This album emerged after a period of changes in the lineup, introducing a refreshed sound that blended their classic hard rock...
  6. On This Day August 23 1988 – Two Nuns and a Pack Mule by Rapeman Released

    On This Day August 23 1988 – Two Nuns and a Pack Mule by Rapeman Released

    On this day August 23 1988, Two Nuns and a Pack Mule by Rapeman was released as the band’s debut full length album. Led by Steve Albini, the record delivered a loud unfiltered blast of noise rock that was confrontational abrasive and deliberately provocative from start to finish. The album’s...
  7. On This Day August 23 1984 – Boulez Conducts Zappa The Perfect Stranger by Frank Zappa Released

    On This Day August 23 1984 – Boulez Conducts Zappa The Perfect Stranger by Frank Zappa Released

    On this day August 23 1984, Boulez Conducts Zappa The Perfect Stranger by Frank Zappa was released, an audacious meeting between avant garde composition and genre defying creativity. The album featured conductor Pierre Boulez leading the London Symphony Orchestra in a work that blurred classical...
  8. On This Day August 23 1983 – Ratt EP by Ratt Released

    On This Day August 23 1983 – Ratt EP by Ratt Released

    On this day August 23 1983, Ratt released their debut EP and introduced their blend of gritty glam metal and infectious hard rock to a wide audience. The record captured their swaggering energy with crunchy guitar riffs, pulsating bass lines, and Steve Pearce’s confident vocals leading the...
  9. On This Day August 23 1980 – Wild Cat by Tygers of Pan Tang Released

    On This Day August 23 1980 – Wild Cat by Tygers of Pan Tang Released

    On this day August 23 1980, Wild Cat by Tygers of Pan Tang was released and brought a surge of raw energy to the growing New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. As their debut album it introduced a band that blended fierce guitar work with gritty vocals and a hard charging rhythm section that...
  10. On This Day August 22 1989 – Miss You Much by Janet Jackson Released

    On This Day August 22 1989 – Miss You Much by Janet Jackson Released

    On this day August 22 1989, Miss You Much by Janet Jackson was released as the lead single from her Rhythm Nation 1814 album. The track hit with kinetic energy combining punchy percussion, rhythmic drive, and Janet’s pinpoint vocal delivery to deliver one of the most iconic pop hits of the era...
  11. On This Day August 22 1988 – A Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collins Released

    On This Day August 22 1988 – A Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collins Released

    On this day August 22 1988, A Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collins was released as a single from the soundtrack to the film Buster. His version of the 1960s classic brought a gentle and emotional tone to late 80s pop radio with soft piano melodies and understated vocals that connected deeply with...
  12. On This Day August 22 1989 – Devil’s Night Out by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Released

    On This Day August 22 1989 – Devil’s Night Out by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Released

    On this day August 22 1989, Devil’s Night Out by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones was released, introducing a dynamic and brass‑driven ska punk debut. The album arrived as a burst of energetic fusion where horn riffs collided with punk urgency and danceable grooves. The full throttle opener and...
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  13. On This Day August 22 1989 – Cocked & Loaded by L.A. Guns Released

    On This Day August 22 1989 – Cocked & Loaded by L.A. Guns Released

    On this day August 22 1989, Cocked & Loaded by L.A. Guns was released, bringing a louder more focused sound from the band as they delivered their second studio album. It marked a major leap forward in songwriting energy and commercial appeal with a mix of gritty streetwise rock and glam metal...
  14. On This Day August 22 1989 – Enuff Z’nuff Released Their Debut Album Enuff Z’nuff

    On This Day August 22 1989 – Enuff Z’nuff Released Their Debut Album Enuff Z’nuff

    On this day August 22 1989, Enuff Z’nuff released their self titled debut album, bringing a burst of catchy melodies and glam influenced power pop into the late 80s. With bright hooks and polished production the band stood out with a sound that was both retro and contemporary—making their mark...
  15. On This Day August 22 1989 – After 7 Released Their Debut Album After 7

    On This Day August 22 1989 – After 7 Released Their Debut Album After 7

    On this day August 22 1989, After 7 released their self titled debut album, heralding the arrival of a fresh and soulful male R&B vocal group. Backed by legends like Babyface and L.A. Reid the record wove together smooth ballads and upbeat grooves that showcased the group’s tight harmonies and...
  16. On This Day August 22 1983 – Construction Time Again by Depeche Mode Released

    On This Day August 22 1983 – Construction Time Again by Depeche Mode Released

    On this day August 22 1983, Construction Time Again by Depeche Mode was released, introducing a striking shift in their sound toward industrial textures and socially conscious themes. Their third studio album pushed beyond synth pop with inventive use of found sounds and metallic percussion...
  17. On This Day August 22 1989 – Jefferson Airplane Released Their Eighth and Final Album Jefferson Airplane

    On This Day August 22 1989 – Jefferson Airplane Released Their Eighth and Final Album Jefferson Airplane

    On this day August 22 1989, Jefferson Airplane released their eighth and final studio album, marking the end of a journey that began in the heart of the 1960s counterculture. This self titled release reunited members of the classic lineup for one last project, bringing their signature sound into...
  18. On This Day August 22 1987 – Who’s That Girl by Madonna Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day August 22 1987 – Who’s That Girl by Madonna Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day August 22 1987, Who’s That Girl by Madonna climbed to the top of the charts in the United States, solidifying her status as the defining pop artist of the 1980s. The song, featured on the soundtrack of her film of the same name, blended catchy pop hooks with Latin rhythms and...
  19. On This Day August 21 1989 – Conspiracy by King Diamond Released

    On This Day August 21 1989 – Conspiracy by King Diamond Released

    On this day August 21 1989, Conspiracy by King Diamond was released. This fourth studio album delivered a chilling blend of theatrical horror metal and intricate storytelling built around a haunting narrative. Conspiracy picked up the tale of King Diamond confronting supernatural forces and...
  20. On This Day August 21 1989 – Rock Island by Jethro Tull Released

    On This Day August 21 1989 – Rock Island by Jethro Tull Released

    On this day August 21 1989, Rock Island by Jethro Tull was released, marking the band’s seventeenth studio album and demonstrating their enduring creativity into the closing of the 80s. The album showcased a blend of folk rock and progressive styles, anchored by Ian Anderson’s distinctive flute...
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