The Years Ago thread

[Kory]

Ahh! Yesterday!

42 YA: The Clash release London Calling.

We missed the Sandinista! one a few days ago. Saturday, I think it was.

[Inder]

"The Clash"? Never heard of her.

[Inder]

Today!

50 YA: David Bowie releases Hunky Dory.

[Sparky]

Today!

50 YA: David Bowie releases Hunky Dory.

Great album, still on my iPod.

[Low Down Low]

Today!

50 YA: David Bowie releases Hunky Dory.

Great album, still on my iPod.

Agreed. Not the biggest Bowie fan here, but always adored this and Scary Monsters.

[JennyB]

9 YA: 'Gangnam Style' by South Korean musician Psy became the first YouTube video to reach a billion views.

[Sparky]

19 years ago today we lost Joe Strummer. I recall hearing the news of his passing and it really hit me, I think I realized that my hero's were growing older, which in turn meant I was as well, although sometimes I feel like I'll never "grow up".

[Low Down Low]

19 years ago today we lost Joe Strummer. I recall hearing the news of his passing and it really hit me, I think I realized that my hero's were growing older, which in turn meant I was as well, although sometimes I feel like I'll never "grow up".

Really, feels like yesterday i was on a bus into work when i heard the news on the radio and had to get off at the next stop and went wandering, ultimately to the pub where I sat for hours trying to take it in. Still feels unreal, never realised how young 50 was till I reached and passed that milestone.

[JennyB]

19 years ago today we lost Joe Strummer. I recall hearing the news of his passing and it really hit me, I think I realized that my hero's were growing older, which in turn meant I was as well, although sometimes I feel like I'll never "grow up".

It's still such a gut punch.

[daredevil]

Totally surprised. I always thought he was younger than this.

1960 - Paul Westerberg
Paul Westerberg, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter from American rock band The Replacements, who released the 1984 album Let It Be. Initially a punk rock band, they are considered pioneers of alternative rock.

[Sparky]

Totally surprised. I always thought he was younger than this.

1960 - Paul Westerberg
Paul Westerberg, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter from American rock band The Replacements, who released the 1984 album Let It Be. Initially a punk rock band, they are considered pioneers of alternative rock.

Josh Freese who drummed on their last tour, as well as with Paul solo (and many other bands) posted this on his Instagram today.

[JennyB]

20 YA: Liam and Noel Gallagher topped a poll of celebrities you would least like to live next to, getting 40% of the vote. Readers of Your Home magazine voted the brothers from Oasis as 'Neighbours From Hell'.

[Olaf]

[Marky Dread]

20 YA: Liam and Noel Gallagher topped a poll of celebrities you would least like to live next to, getting 40% of the vote. Readers of Your Home magazine voted the brothers from Oasis as 'Neighbours From Hell'.

Don't look back in anger.

[Marky Dread]

A very sad loss.