The American jazz pianist, bandleader and composer Count Basie died age 79 of pancreatic cancer in Hollywood, Florida on this day 1984.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1330 26/04/2020
The debut LP, Los Angeles, by American rock band X celebrates 40th anniversary today! Produced by ex-Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek, was described by Rolling Stone “a powerful, upsetting work that concludes with a confrontation of the band’s own rampaging bitterness and confusion.” |
 No.963 26/04/2019
The 2nd album by American alternative rock band Live, Throwing Copper, is 25 years old today! The heavy radio play of singles I Alone, Selling the Drama, and All Over You helped push the success of Throwing Copper. The LP was the band’s commercial peak. |
 No.598 26/04/2018
The World Party album Bang! is 25 years old today! Includes Is It Like Today? What Is Love All About? Give It All Away and All I Gave. I listened to this album to death back in the day on surfing trips to Cornwall! Still love it! Karl Wallinger is a very underrated songwriter…agree? |
 No.233 26/04/2017
The new Kendrick Lamar album DAMN. His 4th release, deep lyrics! Love Duckworth and Humble. A rapper at top of his game? |