Gunmen broke into Bob Marley’s home in Kingston attempting to assassinate the Reggae singer on this day 1976. Marley was shot in the arm, and his wife Rita and manager Don Taylor were also hit. Thankfully, nobody died, but the piece of lead stayed in Marley’s arm until his death in 1981.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1533 03/12/2020
The debut album MCMXC a.D. by German music project Enigma celebrates a 30th anniversary today! Mixing dance beats with Gregorian Chants was a surprise success. The single Sadeness (Part I) was a smash hit single. Sade dis moi… |
 No.1185 03/12/2019
The live album A Night At The Village Vanguard by Sonny Rollins showcases the tenor saxophonist at his peak. Music critic Robert Christgau said “Impressive always, fun in passing, his improvisations are what avant-garde jazz is for.” |
 No.819 03/12/2018
S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things is 50 years old this month! The LP is considered one of the first rock concept albums. The story of Sebastian F. Sorrow through song, deals with birth, war, tragedy, and old age. Was The Who’s Tommy influenced by the LP? The Who said no, The Pretty Things said yes! |
 No.454 03/12/2017
The new Björk album Utopia is an atmospheric affair with harps, flutes and the Icelandic’s haunting vocals. She sings “The forest is in me…” it certainly is! |