On this Day in Music – 26th August

The Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson was born on this day (1966).

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1450 26/08/2020

The 1986 Iron Maiden album Somewhere in Time was their first to incorporate guitar synthesizers. Recorded in the Bahamas, Netherlands and New York, the LP includes the singles Wasted Years and Stranger in a Strange Land. Seen as a disappointment. Do you agree?

No.1086 26/08/2019

Tim Bluhm is a Californian producer/singer-songwriter, and was the creative force in the band The Mother Hips. The 2005 release House of Bluhm is Tim’s 4th solo album and gained huge respect from his peers. Love Spooked Cat Blues and Dear Wild Animal.

No.720 26/08/2018

The 42nd and final B B King studio album One Kind Favor is 10 years old today! The Grammy award winning album ended “The King of the Blues” career on a high. There is no reliance on guest appearances, just great songs and production by T Bone Burnett. bbking.com

No.355 26/08/2017

The debut album My Own Prison by American rock band Creed is 20 years old today. Recorded for only $6k and was at the forefront of this genre. creed.com

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