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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 15h

On this day, October 16, 1968 - Jimi Hendrix Experience releases its third and final studio album, Electric Ladyland, on the Reprise record label in the US, and Polydor in the UK.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqb3...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 1d

On this day, October 15, 1968 - Tamala/Motown records release Stevie Wonder's version of "For Once In My Life." Berry Gordy had initially preferred the Temptations' rendition of the song, but was finally coerced by others to release Wonder's version.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3qi...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 2d

On this day, October 14, 1969 - The Supremes release "Someday, We'll Be Together," their last single with Diana Ross, who launches a solo career.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5Pr...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 3d

On this day, October 13, 1965 - The Who recorded 'My Generation' at IBC studios, London. It was released as a single on 29 October 1965, reaching No. 2 in the UK.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5WJ...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 5d

It's not easy. When the ragweed is really high, I also have to use a saline spray. Fortunately, I don't have issues with watery eyes or other allergic symptoms.

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 5d

Flonase nasal spray is all I can do to keep my nasal passages clear. I can't really take antihistamine drugs. 🫤

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 5d

🤧 Allergies suck. I have issues with ragweed which have been tough this year. But, today seems to be a better day.

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 6d

On this day, October 10, 1986 - The film True Stories, directed by and starring David Byrne, is released in theaters. The soundtrack serves as Talking Heads' seventh album.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MIH...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 7d

On this day, October 9, 1940 - Musician, songwriter, and activist who gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles, John Winston Lennon, is born in Liverpool, England.

youtu.be/907-MBGOk9A?...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 8d

On this day, October 8, 1980 - Talking Heads release their fourth studio album, "Remain in Light," on Sire Records.

youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8?...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 9d

Oops! I guess I forgot to mention that "the song" was the National Anthem.

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 9d

On this day, October 7, 1968 - Jose Feliciano makes waves when he does a slow, jazzy version of the song before Game 5 of the World Series between the Tigers and Cardinals.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQkY...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 10d

On this day, October 6, 1964 - Singer-songwriter and musician, Matthew Sweet, is born in Lincoln, Nebraska.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNfo...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 12d

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 13d

Absolutely! 💯

RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 13d

On this day, October 3, 1964 - The Zombies release "She's Not There" in the US, on the Parrot record label. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. (The b-side was "You Make Me Feel Good.")

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2hX...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 15d

On this day, October 1, 1968 - Singer, songwriter, and record producer, Kevin Michael Griffin, is born in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Better Than Ezra.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFaQ...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 16d

On this day, September 30, 1967 - BBC Radio One goes on the air. The first song played is "Flowers In The Rain" by The Move.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXQF...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 17d

Tlaib re-introduces the Living Wage for Musicians Act

www.metrotimes.com/music-2/tlai...

Tlaib re-introduces the Living Wage for Musicians Act - Detroit Metro Times

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib says musicians deserve their fair share. On Monday, the Congresswoman re-introduced her Living Wage for Musicians Act. Created with the input of working artists and the United ...

www.metrotimes.com

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 17d

On this day, September 29, 1948 - Singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, Mark Farner, in born in Flint, Michigan.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_t5...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 18d

Join Jillian Jonas for a deep dive into the rich history of CBGB. wbai.org/listen-live/

Episode 1: Sept. 14 - 2pm ET
Episode 2: Sept. 21 - 2pm ET
Episode 3: Sept. 28 - 2pm ET

Each episode will remain in the archives for several weeks after airing.

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 19d

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 20d

On this day, September 26, 1969 - The Beatles release their 11th studio album, Abbey Road, on the Apple label. It is the last album the group recorded, although Let It Be was the last album completed before the band's break-up.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmBT...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 21d

On this day, September 25, 1964 - The Temptations record "My Girl" at Hitsville USA in Detroit, Michigan. Written and produced by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, it became the Temptations' first U.S. number 1 single.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_CS...

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RockGarage4 @rockgarage4.bsky.social · 22d

On this day, September 24, 2012 - Mumford & Sons released their second studio album 'Babel' in the UK, Scandinavia, Spain, Italy, Eastern Europe, and South America.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMJU...

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