August 17
IN THE NEWS:
Jim Dickinson, who produced for acts such as Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones, died this past Saturday. The musician, 67, died in Memphis after suffering from heart and intestinal bleeding problems following bypass surgery, reports the Associated Press.
LOCAL SHOWS:
- Two Tons of Steel perform a free in-store at Waterloo Records, show starts at 5.
- Austin’s Aurora Plastics Co. plays at Plush tonight
TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY:
1964 – The Kinks You Really Got Me was released.
1969 – The Woodstock Music and Art Fair came to an end.
1970 – Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac as the group’s first female member.
listen. enjoy. repeat. -michelle guzman
