It was April 12th, 1969 when the 5th Dimension started a 4-week run at the top of the charts with Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In. We're celebrating the '60s most treasured Soul records, all featured on these channels!
It was only a predominant format for about 20 years (CDs have been around for nearly twice as long). In 1964, Bill Lear of Lear Jet Corporation, along with Ampex, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Motorola, and RCA, created the eight-track tape. Also known as Stereo 8, the first player was released in 1965. April 11th is National Eight-Track Tape Day, so let's celebrate with music that was among the first to grace that cartridge.
Nothing underscored '90s Hip Hop like ESPN's documentary "The Last Dance." The 10-part documentary was released in April of 2020 with a soundtrack that played a starring role. We celebrate our April of Awesome Eras with the '90s jams that re-shaped popular culture!
33 years ago this month, Nirvana appeared at the Pyramid Club in New York City. The bands label Sub Pop filmed the show and the performance and the rest is Alternative Rock history! We celebrate the launch of the genre and movement with Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and the bands that paved the path.