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  1. On This Day: July 7, 1986 - Doug E Fresh Released His Debut Album Oh My God

    On This Day: July 7, 1986 - Doug E Fresh Released His Debut Album Oh My God

    On this day July 7, 1986, Doug E Fresh released his debut album Oh My God, a bold and energetic entry into the golden age of hip hop. Known as the original human beatbox, Doug E Fresh brought vocal percussion to the forefront, combining his unique skills with sharp rhymes and high energy...
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  2. On This Day: July 7, 1986 - The Beach Boys Released the Compilation Album Made in USA

    On This Day: July 7, 1986 - The Beach Boys Released the Compilation Album Made in USA

    On this day July 7, 1986, The Beach Boys released the compilation album Made in USA, a career spanning collection that celebrated their legacy with a mix of classic hits and newer material. Released through Capitol Records, the double LP offered fans a reminder of the band’s influence on...
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  3. On This Day: July 7, 1986 - David Lee Roth Released His Debut Solo Album Eat Em and Smile

    On This Day: July 7, 1986 - David Lee Roth Released His Debut Solo Album Eat Em and Smile

    On this day July 7, 1986, David Lee Roth released his debut solo album Eat 'Em and Smile, marking his first full length project after parting ways with Van Halen. Backed by a powerhouse band featuring Steve Vai on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass, and Gregg Bissonette on drums, Roth delivered an...
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  4. On This Day: July 7, 1984 - Icon Released Their Self Titled Debut Album

    On This Day: July 7, 1984 - Icon Released Their Self Titled Debut Album

    On this day July 7, 1984, Icon released their self titled debut album and made their first mark on the heavy metal scene of the 1980s. The Arizona based band delivered a sound that combined melodic hooks with a hard edged guitar style, fitting right in with the growing wave of American metal...
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  5. On This Day: July 7, 1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 7, 1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 7, 1984, When Doves Cry by Prince became the number one song in America. It would remain at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks through August 10. The track also hit number one in Canada and Australia, making it a global hit that helped define the sound...
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  6. On This Day: July 6, 1987 - Echo and the Bunnymen Released Their Self Titled Fifth Album

    On This Day: July 6, 1987 - Echo and the Bunnymen Released Their Self Titled Fifth Album

    On this day July 6, 1987, Echo and the Bunnymen released their self titled fifth album, a record that aimed to bring their moody post punk sound to a wider audience. Known for their atmospheric style and introspective lyrics, the band leaned into a more accessible production approach on this...
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  7. On This Day: July 6, 1986 - Quiet Riot Released Their Fifth Album QR III

    On This Day: July 6, 1986 - Quiet Riot Released Their Fifth Album QR III

    On this day July 6, 1986, Quiet Riot released their fifth studio album QR III, a record that marked a stylistic shift for the band as they leaned further into keyboard driven hard rock with a polished production style. Following the commercial success of Metal Health and Condition Critical, this...
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  8. On This Day: July 6, 1984 - Public Image Ltd Released This Is What You Want… This Is What You Get

    On This Day: July 6, 1984 - Public Image Ltd Released This Is What You Want… This Is What You Get

    On this day July 6, 1984, Public Image Ltd released their fourth studio album This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get, marking a shift toward a more structured, accessible sound while still carrying their post punk roots. With John Lydon as the driving force, the album featured reworked...
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  9. On This Day: July 6, 1987 - Elton John Released Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

    On This Day: July 6, 1987 - Elton John Released Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

    On this day July 6, 1987, Elton John released Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, a powerful live album that captured one of the most unique performances of his career. Recorded in December 1986 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, the concert featured Elton performing his...
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  10. On This Day: July 6, 1981 - Pat Benatar Released Precious Time

    On This Day: July 6, 1981 - Pat Benatar Released Precious Time

    On this day July 6, 1981, Pat Benatar released her third studio album Precious Time, a high energy mix of rock grit and emotional edge that pushed her to the top of the charts. The album debuted strong and climbed to number one on the US Billboard charts, eventually selling over 2 million copies...
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  11. On This Day: July 6, 1987 - The Grateful Dead Released Their Twelfth Album In the Dark

    On This Day: July 6, 1987 - The Grateful Dead Released Their Twelfth Album In the Dark

    On this day July 6, 1987, the Grateful Dead released their twelfth studio album In the Dark, marking a major commercial resurgence for the band after nearly seven years without a new studio release. Known more for their live performances and dedicated following than radio hits, the band...
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  12. On This Day: July 6, 1985 - Sussudio by Phil Collins Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 6, 1985 - Sussudio by Phil Collins Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 6, 1985, Sussudio by Phil Collins reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it remained through July 12. Released as the lead single from his third solo album No Jacket Required, the song became one of Collins’s most recognizable and enduring hits of the decade...
  13. On This Day: July 5, 1988 - Slayer Released South of Heaven

    On This Day: July 5, 1988 - Slayer Released South of Heaven

    On this day July 5, 1988, Slayer released their fourth studio album South of Heaven, a major moment in the evolution of thrash metal. Coming off the intensity of Reign in Blood, the band made a bold decision to slow things down slightly, creating an atmosphere that was darker, more brooding, and...
  14. On This Day: July 5, 1986 - There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 5, 1986 - There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 5, 1986, There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. It held the top spot through July 11 and also became a number one hit in Canada. The song marked another major success for Ocean during the peak of his chart topping run in the mid 80s...
  15. July 4, 1987 - US Soviet Rock Concert Held in Moscow

    July 4, 1987 - US Soviet Rock Concert Held in Moscow

    On this day July 4, 1987, the first joint rock concert between the United States and the Soviet Union was held in Moscow. Timed to coincide with American Independence Day, the event was organized as a cultural exchange to promote peace and mutual understanding during the final years of the Cold...
  16. July 4, 1988 - George Michael Releases Monkey

    July 4, 1988 - George Michael Releases Monkey

    On this day July 4, 1988, George Michael released Monkey as the fourth single from his debut solo album Faith. The song would go on to become the number 1 song in America from August 27 through September 9 and also reached number 1 in Canada. Known for its sharp rhythm, layered production, and...
  17. On This Day: July 4, 1986 - Walk This Way by Run DMC Climbed the Charts

    On This Day: July 4, 1986 - Walk This Way by Run DMC Climbed the Charts

    On this day July 4, 1986, Walk This Way by Run DMC was rising on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually reaching number 4 in the United States. The groundbreaking single also hit number 1 in New Zealand, proving its global impact. A reimagining of Aerosmith's 1975 rock song, this version fused rap...
  18. On This Day: July 4, 1989 - Boogie Down Productions Released Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop

    On This Day: July 4, 1989 - Boogie Down Productions Released Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop

    On this day July 4, 1989, Boogie Down Productions released their third album Ghetto Music The Blueprint of Hip Hop. Led by KRS One, the group used this release to strengthen their role in conscious rap, blending social commentary with powerful beats and a message rooted in education and...
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  19. On This Day: July 4, 1983 - Yazoo Released You and Me Both

    On This Day: July 4, 1983 - Yazoo Released You and Me Both

    On this day July 4, 1983, Yazoo released their second and final album You and Me Both. The duo, made up of vocalist Alison Moyet and keyboardist Vince Clarke, had already made a strong impact with their debut Upstairs at Eric’s. This follow up album continued their blend of synth pop and...
  20. On This Day: July 4, 1981 - Mission of Burma Released Signals, Calls, and Marches

    On This Day: July 4, 1981 - Mission of Burma Released Signals, Calls, and Marches

    On this day July 4, 1981, Mission of Burma released their debut EP Signals, Calls, and Marches, a landmark release in American post punk. Hailing from Boston, the band was known for its raw sound, politically charged lyrics, and experimental approach that set them apart from both mainstream rock...
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