A Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert took place at London’s Wembley Stadium on this day 1988. The show was broadcasted across 67 countries with viewing figures estimated at 600 million. Notable performers included George Michael, Eurythmics, Dire Straits, Whitney Houston, Tracy Chapman and the Bee Gees.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1376 11/06/2020
The new Steve Earl and the Dukes album Ghosts of West Virginia commemorates a fatal explosion a decade ago at coal mine in the state. Appalachian bluegrass and Americana is bread and butter to Earl. A poignant tribute. |
 No.1009 11/06/2019
I had a friend who loved the Scottish rock band Gun, and especially their 1992 album Gallus. Having seen them live, with him, on more than one occasion I grew a fondness. Gallus includes the singles Higher Ground, Steal Your Fire, and Welcome to the Real World. Guilty pleasure? |
 No.644 11/06/2018
The debut Magazine album Real Life is 40 years old this month! The LP is now considered to be a pioneering post-punk record. Includes the band’s debut single Shot by Both Sides. An influence to many… Howard Devoto and Barry Adamson pure class! |
 No.279 11/06/2017
@todayzalbum is the 2005 My Morning Jacket album Z. Has been called the Kentucky band’s OK Computer. Love Gideon and Wordless Chorus. |