41 years ago today, disco was killed by a public backlash with the infamous Disco Demolition Night at Chicagoâs Comiskey Park. At least 9 were injured and 39 got arrested.
Today, 51 years ago, "Space Oddity" by David Bowie was released. Inspired by Stanley Kubrickâs film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), the song is about the launch into space of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut.
62 years ago today, Jerry Lee Lewis arrived in Londonâs Heathrow Airport to start his first ever tour in the UK. His young wife, Myra Gale Brown, came with him. This was where the disaster started.
Today, 36 years ago, the eponymous debut studio album the Smiths was released by Rough Trade Records.
Produced by John Porter the album was well received by critics and listeners. It established the Smiths as a prominent band in the 1980s music scene in the UK.