25 Years Ago - 2001 Destiny's Child released their third album Survivor. The album was the first with Farrah Franklin and Michelle Williams after LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Robertson left the group. Beyoncé had a hand in writing and co-producing all the songs. "Independent Women Part 1" was done for the soundtrack of the Charlie's Angels movie. It was a #1 smash on any chart it appeared on. It was the first track to the album. Destiny's Child was a threesome for the rest of t

25 Years Ago - 2001 Janet Jackson released her seventh album All For You. "All for You" was a seven-week #1 and Year-End #1. It also won Best Dance Recording at the Grammys. In the US it made radio airplay history, as it was added to every pop, rhythmic and urban radio station on its first week of release. It was also #1 Club, R&B, Pop Airplay. #3 Rhythmic and #28 Adult Pop Airplay. "Someone to Call My Lover" made #3 Hot 100 and Pop Airplay, #1 Club, #11 R&B, #12 Rhythmic Air

35 Years Ago - 1991 Michael Bolton released his seventh album Time, Love & Tenderness. This was his biggest selling album. "Love Is a Wonderful Thing" peaked at #4, #1 AC "Time, Love and Tenderness" made #7, #1 AC "When a Man Loves a Woman" #1 Smash Hot 100 and AC "Missing You Now" made #12, #1 AC "Steel Bars" made #16 airplay and #7 AC

Monday 4/20/26 1971 - Five friends at San Rafael High School in California coined the term "4:20" as a euphemism for smoking pot. (maybe) April 20th becomes a popular day to spark one up, as does 4:20 pm. Note that the Boston song "Smokin'" clocks in at 4 minutes, 20 seconds, and if you multiply the title numbers in Bob Dylan's "Rainy Day Women #12 And #35," you get 420. Celebrate: Chinese Language Day Doge Day - the cryptocurrency Lima Bean Respect Day National Cheddar Fries

40 Years Ago - 1986 New Kids on the Block released their sel-titled debut album. When it was originally released it didn't garner any attention. After the "Hangin' Tough" album "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)" was released as a single. It is a remake of a Delfonics song from 1969 where it made #10 and #3 R&B. Their version made #8, #34 R&B, #12 AC in 1989. (Sorry fans..I think this is pure slop.)

40 Years Ago - 1986 Culture Club released their fourth album From Luxury to Heartache. This was the last Culture Club album at the time, as Boy George was being dragged down by his drug addiction. "Move Away" became the last Top 40 hit in the US peaking at #12, #11 AC, #4 Club, #87 R&B.

40 Years Ago - 1986 Bob Seger released his thirteenth album Like a Rock. The album was going to be called by the first single "American Storm." It peaked at #13 and #2 Mainstream Rock. "Like a Rock" Peaked at #12, #21 AC, #1 Mainstream Rock. It also became the theme for a massive Chevrolet truck campaign from 1991 until 2004. "It's You" made #52, #22 AC, #8 Mainstream Rock. "Miami" made #70 and #47 Mainstream Rock.

40 Years Ago - 1986 Van Halen released their seventh album 5150. The first with Sammy Hagar as lead singer. The album was named after Eddie Van Halen's home studio, 5150, in turn named after a California law enforcement term for a mentally disturbed person (a reference to Section 5150 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code). This was also their first #1 album. The nickname for the band Van Hagar popped up and even Warner Brothers asked them to consider renaming the

35 Years Ago - 1991 Music from the Motion Picture New Jack City was released. A glorious representation of New Jack Swing! "New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme) featuring Ice-T made #67 "For the Love of Money / Living for the City" with Troop, LeVert, and Queen Latifah made #12 R&B/Hip Hop "I'm Dreamin'" from Christopher Williams made #1 R&B, #16 Club, #89 Hot 100. "I Wanna Sex You Up" by Color Me Badd peaked at #2 and #1 R&B "Keep It Comin'" by Keith Sweat made #17, #1 R&B/Hip Ho

35 Years Ago - 1991 Marc Cohn released his self-titled debut album. He won the Best New Artist Grammy in 1992. "Walking in Memphis" peaked at #13, #12 AC, #7 Mainstream Rock, #74 Country. "Silver Thunderbird" made #63 and #22 Mainstream Rock "True Companion" made #80 and #24 AC.