On This Day: June 27 1989 – King's X Releases Gretchen Goes to Nebraska

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On This Day: June 27 1989 – King's X Releases Gretchen Goes to Nebraska.

On this day June 27 1989, King's X released their second studio album Gretchen Goes to Nebraska. A concept album inspired by a short story written by drummer Jerry Gaskill, the record blended progressive rock, heavy metal, gospel, and soul influences into a sound that was entirely their own.

Although it peaked at number 123 on the Billboard album chart, the album earned critical acclaim for its musicianship, harmonies, and originality. Songs like Over My Head and Summerland became fan...
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