Born On This Day: Jonny Greenwood, November 5, 1971

The guitarist for Radiohead has a Birthday today. Jonny was born in Oxford, England.

Today In Alternative Music History: November 1, 2005

Sliver, a compilation of rare Nirvana recordings, drops. The 22-track CD features selections from 2004's With The Lights Out box set plus a previously unreleased studio version of "Sappy," a rehearsal recording of "Come as You Are" and an early demo titled "Spank Thru." Frances Bean Cobain (Kurt and Courtney's daughter) helps pick the collection's cover art. "We're pulling Frances into the family business," says mom, Courtney Love.

Today In Alternative Music History: November 1, 1994

Nirvana’s highly acclaimed album MTV Unplugged In New York is released.

Today In Alternative Music History: November 1, 1988

Sub-Pop Records releases the debut single of Nirvana. It's called "Love Buzz". Sub-Pop initially issues 1,000 copies.

Phrase of the Day

Tradition is what you resort to when you don't have the time or the money to do it right.

Kurt Herbert Alder

Born On This Day: Anthony Kiedis, November 1, 1962

The frontman for the Red Hot Chili Peppers has a birthday today. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

SUNDAY'S TOP 5: NOVEMBER 1, 2009

MY TOP 5 ALBUMS FOR THIS SUNDAY ARE:

1. TAXI TAXI! - STILL STANDING AT YOUR DOOR

2. JULIAN CASABLANCAS - PHRAZES FOR THE YOUNG

3. AMANDA ZELINA - LOVE ME TILL I'M ME AGAIN

4. THE MICRAGIRLS - WILD GIRLS WALK

5. OINGO BOINGO - BOINGO ALIVE: CELEBRATION OF A DECADE 1979 - 1988