Historic events this week from Talking Heads, Beastie Boys, The Rolling Stones, Genesis and more
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JULY 13, 1985: LIVE AID
Taking place simultaneously in London & Philadelphia, the benefit concert for Ethiopian famine relief featured major artists such as Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, U2, David Bowie, and so many more.
Featuring Phil Collins on drums, Led Zeppelin reunited for the first time since John Bonham’s death.
Queen’s 21-minute set remains one of the most memorable performances in rock history.
JULY 14, 1978: TALKING HEADS’ 2nd ALBUM
Hot on the heels of the buzz generated with Talking Heads: 77, the NYC band returned with More Songs About Buildings And Food.
The album was their first of three with producer Brian Eno, who would push them to experiment and expand their sound.
More Songs About Buildings And Food went Gold thanks to their hit cover of Al Green’s “Take Me to the River.”
JULY 14, 1998: BEASTIE BOYS RELEASE HELLO NASTY
The Beastie Boys’ Hello Nasty is a Grammy-winning album that showcases their signature blend of hip-hop, funk, and electronic influences, earning them the awards for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Intergalactic.”
It features a diverse range of tracks, from energetic anthems to more laid-back, instrumental pieces, highlighting their continued evolution as artists.
JULY 15, 1978: SOME GIRLS IS #1
Some Girls is The Rolling Stones’ biggest selling album with 6 million sold in the US alone.
The album contains the classics “Beast of Burden”, “Shattered”, and the #1 hit “Miss You”.
Some Girls was nominated for the 1979 Album of the Year Grammy, but lost to the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
JULY 19, 1986: GENESIS HAVE FIRST US #1 SINGLE
After scoring four #1 hits across three solo albums, Phil Collins continues his steak on the 13th album from Genesis.
The title track from Invisible Touch was Genesis’ first single to go #1 in the US.
“Invisible Touch” spent time at #1 on the US Hot 100, US Cashbox and US Mainstream Rock charts.
