40 Years Ago - 1986 Run-D.M.C. released their third album Raising Hell. It was the first Platinum and multi-Platinum hip-hop record. It is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most important albums in the history of hip-hop music and culture. it was nominated for a Grammy Award, making Run-D.M.C. the first hip-hop act to receive a nomination. "My Adidas" made #5 R&B/Hip Hop and #33 Rap "Walk This Way" peaked at #4, #8 R&B, #6 Club. "You Be Illin'" made #29, #12 R&B

25 Years Ago - 2001 Gorillaz released their debut self-titled album. A cartoon band. "Clint Eastwood" peaked at #57, #3 Alternative Airplay, #32 Pop Airplay. "19-2000" made #23 Alternative Airplay and #34 Pop Airplay.

35 Years Ago - 1991 The KLF released their fourth and final album The White Room "What Time Is Love?" made #57 and #13 Club "3 a.m. Eternal" peaked at #5 and #1 Club "Last Train to Trancentral" made #17 Club "Justified and Ancient (Stand by the JAM's)" had vocals by Tammy Wynette and she says "I really don't know why they chose me. I was apprehensive at first, but I'm really excited with the way it's all turned out. Mu Mu Land looks a lot more interesting than Tennessee....

45 Years Ago - 1981 Jimmy Buffett released his tenth album Coconut Telegraph. "It's My Job" made #57, #32 AC, and #51 Mainstream Rock. "Stars Fell on Alabama" didn't chart but I'm a big fan.

45 Years Ago - 1981 April Wine released their ninth album The Nature of the Beast. "Just Between You and Me" peaked at #21 and #11 Mainstream Rock. "Sign of the Gypsy Queen" made #57 and #19 Mainstream Rock. "Enough is Enough" made #50 and #9 Mainstream Rock..