TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 6/29

In 1985, David Bowie and Mick Jagger recorded their version of "Dancing In The Street" by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas!  The team up was for a 'Live Aid' fundraising event, and went to #1 in the UK!  We've posted this video once before, but I am very excited to be posting it again!  It's intense!

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 6/29

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 5/30

At this time in 1987, Beastie Boys member Adam Horovitz was arrested after a fan was hit in the face with a beer can during an uproar in Liverpool, England.  The band was on their "Licensed to Ill Tour" at the time, so it's hard to believe some chaos wasn't expected, if not welcomed, by fans.  A can in the face for one (un)lucky fan threw up the dividing line between excellence and emergency.

However, find me a person who doesn't like the Beastie Boys!  (My friend Colby doesn't count.  I think she suffered some type of trauma to the Intergalactic lobe, which obviously disqualifies her opinion.)  Ironically, while I was writing this blurb "No Sleep til Brooklyn" came on the page's last.fm (which is on the right, so turn it on and listen!).  I think it was a sign. 

Here's a flashback to 1986.  After watching, I guarantee you will have a better understanding of how a beer-to-face injury could have occurred just a year later.

DAVID BOWIE LAUNCHES "GLASS SPIDER" WORLD TOUR!

You can rest assured that we will definitely be dedicating a week to this fabulous man!  For now, please enjoy this amazing video that was thrown into my face whenever I visited a certain myspace for a long period of time.  Welcome David Bowie and Mick Jagger in the ultimate event that is "Dancing in the Streets," via 1985.

- Lindsay xx

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 5/30

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 5/28

"It's All Over Now, " for Rolling Stones frontman.

THE YEAR: 1969

THE OFFENSE:  Possession of Marijuana

THE OFFENDER:  Mick Jagger

The Rolling Stones singer insisted police tried to plant cocaine on him during a drug bust at his London home, in which cannabis was found.  His girlfriend, Marianne Faithful, was also at the house during the bust.  Jagger was found guilty of marijuana possesion, and was fined 200 pounds.  Police statements show a concern for the rocker's well-being, and his apparent ties to the drug world.

On a lighter note, if you haven't checked out the new Martin Scorsese film, Shine a Light, you should.  The film does a brilliant job of showcasing the bands talent on stage, while incorporating flashbacks of their growth through the years.

Here is the official trailer:

THE GREEN FAIRY IS GROWING UP:

KYLIE MINOGUE TURNS 40!

There is far too much to say about Kylie to be contained in a birthday blip, so we will save it for a later review, but this Australian diva deserves recognition on this special day.  Can you believe she is 40 years old?!  Her latest studio album, X, may be her fiercest one yet.  "Over the hill" is certainly not a saying that can be associated with Ms. Minogue; this superstar is just approaching her peak.

Check out her myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/kylieminogue

- Lindsay x

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 5/28