Nirvana Fun Facts

Labels that tried to sign Nirvana before Geffen did: Capitol, Charisma, Columbia, Island, MCA, and Slash.

The Discreet Charm Of Morrissey

"The synthesizer should be symbolically burned."

Phrase of the Day

All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse.

Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)

SUNDAY'S TOP 5: NOVEMBER 8, 2009

MY TOP 5 ALBUMS FOR THIS SUNDAY ARE:

1. PETE YORN AND SCARLETT JOHANSSON - BREAK UP

2. THE HEAVY - THE HOUSE THAT DIRT BUILT

3. FANFARLO - RESERVOIR

4. DENGUE FEVER - SLEEPWALKING THROUGH THE MEKONG

5. SERGE GAINSBOURG - HISTOIRE DE MELODY NELSON

Today In Alternative Music History: November 6, 1979

The English Beat (known as The Beat in th U.K.) release their debut single. It is a cover of Smoky Robinson and The Imperial's "Tears Of A Clown"

Today In Alternative Music History: November 6, 1975

The Sex Pistols perform their first show. It lasts for 20 minutes at St. Martin's Art School in London , England.

Born on This Day: Corey Glover, Novemebr 6, 1964

The lead singer of Living Colour turns 45 today. He was born in Brooklyn , New York.