Today in Rock History – 6th AUGUST:

BIRTHDAYS
1928: Andy Warhol
1938: Isaac Hayes
1946: Allan Holdsworth (Tempest / Soft Machine / Bruford / UK). A brilliant, unique guitarist, Allan incorporated a vast array of complex chord progressions and intricate solos into his playing. He passed away on 15th of April, 2017.

1969: Elliott Smith

EVENTS
1965: The Beatles released their fifth studio album and soundtrack to their second film, ‘Help’.
1973: Stevie Wonder was seriously injured in a car crash, leaving him in a coma for four days.
1983: Death of avant-garde musician, Klaus Nomi [aged 38].
1988: Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ went to No.1 in US, after 57 weeks on the chart.
2001: Death of harmonica player, Larry Adler [aged 87].
2004: Death of funk bassist / singer, Rick James [aged 56].

Andy Warhol ~ a true artist who inspired many musicians, starting with The Velvet Underground ~ was born 96 years ago. Here is David Bowie’s tribute to the iconic man, synced with a montage of Andy footage: