Happy Birthday!

Paul Westerberg of The Replacements turns 50 today!


The Replacements, clockwise from bottom left:
Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, Bob Stinson and Tommy Stinson.

Wikipedia: The Replacements

A fansite: twintone.com/mats

Video: The Replacements - I'll Be You - live 1989 - youtube

Blogload: The Replacements - Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash - rockgoster.blogspot.com

Husker Du - Everything Falls Apart

On this date in 1982, Husker Du released their debut studio album, Everything Falls Apart. No singles were released from the album. The Minneapolis, Minnesota band initially gained attention as a hardcore punk band but their music slowed down with time. They disbanded in 1987. The Minneapolis scene also produced The Replacements and The Suburbs, among others.



Wikipedia: Husker Du

Blogload: Husker Du - Everything Falls Apart - punknotprofit.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Andy Summers (born Andrew James Somers) of The Police turns 68 today.


The Police, left to right:
Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers

Wikipedia: The Police

Official Website: thepolice.com

Video: The Police - Bring On The Night - live - 1980 - youtube

Blogload: The Police - Live At Zellerbach - 1979 - vivalesbootlegs.blogspot.com

The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times

On this date in 1982, The Belle Stars released their sixth single, "Sign Of The Times". It was backed by "Madness". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #3 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London all-girl new wave band formed when The Bodysnatchers disbanded. Sarah Jane Owen, Stella Barker, Penny Leyton and Miranda Joyce were The Bodysnatchers who formed the new band. The Belle Stars disbanded in 1986 after one album. They have occasionally reunited to perform.



Wikipedia: The Belle Stars

A Fansite: thebellestars.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Video: The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times - on Top Of The Pops - 1983 - youtube

Blogload: The Belle Stars - debut album - rho-xs.blogspot.com

Happy Posthumous Birthday!

Robert Quine of Richard Hell and The Voidoids would have turned 67 today. He died of a heroin overdose on June 5, 2004.


The Voidoids, left to right:
Ivan Julian, Robert Quine, Richard Hell and Marc Bell (later known as Marky Ramone)

Wikipedia: Richard Hell and The Voidoids

Video: Richard Hell and The Voidoids - "Blank Generation" and "Love Comes In Spurts" - live - 1977 - youtube

Blogload: Richard Hell and The Voidoids - Blank Generation - idontcareaboutsleep.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Patti Smith turns 63 today!



Wikipedia: Patti Smith

Official Website: pattismith.net

Video: Patti Smith - "Horses" and "Hey Joe" - on Old Grey Whistle Test - 1976 - youtube

Blogload: Patti Smith - Land - a compilation - mussiqa.net

Happy Birthday!

Jim Reid of The Jesus And Mary Chain turns 48 today!


The Jesus And Mary Chain, left to right:
Steve Monti, William Reid and Jim Reid.

Wikipedia: The Jesus And Mary Chain

Video: The Jesus And Mary Chain - Just Like Honey - 1985 - youtube

Blogload: The Jesus And Mary Chain - 21 Singles - a compilation - musicalmente.info