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Dread Zeppelin’s Stairway to Rastafari

By No Earplugs on June 15, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

Rumor has it that Robert Plant endorsed the band, stating that he preferred their version of “Your Time is Gonna Come” over his original. High praise.

The Sound+Vision of David Bowie

By No Earplugs on June 9, 1990 • ( Leave a comment )

The show was a fabulous illustration of Bowie’s priceless contribution to the history of rock and roll.

Mixtape Memories: …Out of the 80s, Into the 90s…, 12/31/89

By No Earplugs on December 31, 1989 • ( Leave a comment )

The Who score at Arrowhead Stadium

By No Earplugs on August 5, 1989 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO, August 5, 1989 Support act(s): ? In the company of: Chris I had dated my future wife for a year, at this point. She was a massive Who fan so we grabbed our tickets for their 25th anniversary tour. While we were […]

Mixtape Memories: Smear Mix, 7/3/89

By No Earplugs on July 3, 1989 • ( Leave a comment )

New Order, PiL, Sugarcubes Enlighten Midwest

By No Earplugs on June 25, 1989 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Sandstone Amphitheatre, Bonner Springs, KS, June 25, 1989 Support act(s): Public Image Ltd., The Sugarcubes In the company of: Chris, Tim S., ladyfriend Who would’ve thunk it? Johnny Rotten in Kansas City? This show was a must-see for me, being big fans of all three acts. PiL […]

Sam Kinison Brings His ‘Have You Seen Me Lately’ Tour to KC

By No Earplugs on November 27, 1988 • ( Leave a comment )

Sam Kinison at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City, November 27, 1988

The Church Unveil ‘Starfish’ at the Uptown

By No Earplugs on October 1, 1988 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Uptown Theatre, Kansas City, MO, October 1, 1988 Support act(s): ? In the company of: Chris My humble opinion in review form to follow…

Sting Lights Up the Starlight Theatre in KC

By No Earplugs on August 6, 1988 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO, August 6, 1988 Support act(s): ? In the company of: Chris, My humble opinion in review form to follow…

INXS Kicks It in KC

By No Earplugs on June 14, 1988 • ( Leave a comment )

Location: Kemper Arena, Kansas City, MO, June 14, 1988 Support act(s): Steel Pulse In the company of: Chris, Russ, Sheila My humble opinion in review form to follow…

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Drive-By Truckers released their twelfth studio album ‘The Unraveling’ on this day in 2020. FLASHBACK: “Chamber of Hellos” by Wire Train from the album ‘In a Chamber’ (1984). Happy 70th to John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd. who was born on this day in 1956 in Holloway, London, England. New Order released their fifth studio album ‘Technique’ on this day in 1989. On this day in 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer fired on Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, killing two adults and injuring nine kids. When pressed why she did it, she replied, “I don’t like Mondays.” General Public released their debut studio album ‘All the Rage’ on this day in 1984. Louisville, here we come. @spoontheband / @thebeths 🔥 Song of the Day: “Straight To Voicemail” by @sloanbrothersmusic @shearwaterband released ‘Jet Plane and Oxbow’ 10 years ago today. Rob Hirst, founder, songwriter, and power drummer of @midnightoilband has passed. ❤️ 'Crowdies in the House' is my latest over at noearplugs.substack.com - it's a @crowdedhousehq thing. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTsp2v8DviL/ Happy 80th, queen. This song replaying in my head when watching the news. 🤬 WHERE’S THE LINE. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTlSA_yj5Dp/ They Might Be Giants released their third studio album ‘Flood’ on this day in 1990. David Jones issued his first recording under the name “David Bowie” 60 years ago today. The single is called “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” and is credited to David Bowie and the Lower Third. Birthday wishes to @paulkelly , born in Adelaide, Australia on this day in 1955. Check out my interview with the man himself. (Link in bio) Birthday wishes to Paul Kelly, born in Adelaide, Australia on this day in 1955. Check out my interview with the man himself. Pretenders released their third studio album ‘Learning to Crawl’ on this day in 1984. Vampire Weekend released their second LP ‘Contra’ on this day in 2010. RIP, Bob Weir. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTVlIPejrQ1/ My personal take on a decade without David. Find me at noearplugs.substack.com HBD, DB. ❤️ David Bowie released his twenty-fifth and final studio album ‘Blackstar’ 10 years ago today on his 69th birthday. Second Song of the Day: “President of What?” by Death Cab for Cutie. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLhRtwEide/ Song of the Day: “On Division St” by Nation of Language. Song of the Day: “Wreck” by Neko Case.

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