Skip to content
Röck Illustrated

all the noise that's fit to blog

November 7

happy birthday

David Guetta ("When Love Takes Over"), Algee Smith, Al Hirt ("Java"), Amelia Vega, Hélène Grimaud.

On this day in ...

Today Is Joni Mitchell’s Birthday

A towering artist who sold over 9 million albums, earned 10 Grammys, and was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 1997, Joni Mitchell also holds the distinction of being the muse to a solid collection of songs that were either directly written about her or were inspired by her.

On this day in ...

Lauryn Hill & Fugees Surprise LA w/ Lil Wayne, Nas & Cypress Hill

Tour or event artwork for Lauryn Hill & Fugees Surprise LA w/ Lil Wayne, Nas & Cypress Hill

Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees stormed through Los Angeles this past weekend and made news, along with some beautiful music, in both their downtown LA show on Saturday November 4 at the Crypto Arena and their Kia Forum show on Sunday across town in Inglewood.

On this day in ...

In November 1987, Two Tommy James Covers Went #1 Back-to-Back

Tommy James had a career that blasted off due to incredible luck. Years later he took the worst advice ever from a manager about a gig that has to be his biggest regret. And a year later did so many drugs he collapsed at a show and was pronounced dead.