“We’re Gonna Make It” was recorded in 1965 by Little Milton who was born in September 7, 1934. I’m glad that Taj Mahal remembered it and covered it in 1995.
Category: On this date
RIP Wes Freed
Wes Freed was an artist best known for album covers, posters, and t-shirt designs for the Drive-By Truckers. His art was a great match for their music.
I’ll update this post with pictures of his work that I have copies of.
9/7 – I made a separate post of Wes Freed art
Buster Keaton’s greatest stunt – 9/4/27
This is from my favorite Keaton film, Steamboat Bill, Jr. which was released in 1928.
Jerry Allison, drummer of Buddy Holly & the Crickets
Orioles reliever Tippy Martinez picked off three baserunners in an inning – 8/24/1983
I remember this. It was amazing.
The Orioles lost 30-3 on 8/22/07
The Orioles set a modern record for runs allowed. I watched this one on TV in a bar and couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The Orioles actually had a 3-0 lead. It was the first game of a doubleheader and the Orioles gave up nine more runs in the second game.
Roberto Clemente – born 8/18/34
How great was Roberto Clemente? He played in 14 World Series games and got hits in all of them. I saw him play in the last game of the 1971 National League Championship Series.
Dave Matthews Band poop incident – 8/8/04
MTV began on 8/1/81
Ahmet Ertegun and Atlantic Records
Ahmet Ertegun was the co-founder of Atlantic Records. He did a great job of promoting R&B and rock artists.
Sad! 