Today we’re continuing our Black History Month: Music Milestones series with 8 more important events that took place in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. If you haven’t already, be sure to read the previous articles covering events from 1890 to 1939 and from 1940 to 1959! 1960s 1963 – Stevie Wonder becomes the youngest solo artist […]
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Concert History
A Ton More Live Albums to Cure Your Concert-less-Induced Boredom
With the lack of touring, and the related delay of album releases, there’s only so many times one can listen to an album without mixing it up by hearing the songs live. If you’re missing the live setting and hearing different takes on your favorite songs, but don’t want to commit to watching a live […]
Concert History
Rock & Roll isn’t “White People Music” Pt. 2
On June 19th, we shared the stories of several Black artists of the 50s, 60s, and 70s who pioneered the genre of Rock & Roll. This week, we’re back with Black artist of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s whose impact on Rock can’t be forgotten or overstated. 1980s Bad Brains In 1976, jazz fusion ensemble […]