On This Day in Metal — May 16th, 2010, Ronnie James Dio, legendary singer of Black Sabbath and Dio, passed away after a battle with cancer.
One of the greatest voices in heavy metal history, Dio’s legacy continues to inspire generations of fans and musicians around the world.
Forever in our hearts. Forever in our music.
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Rumours is one of the most iconic albums of all time.
It was recorded amid tremendous personal turmoil. The marriages of John and Christine McVie, and Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, were falling apart. Despite the fights, tears, and breakups, they transformed that drama into a brilliant album.
It has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Cabo Wabo Cantina, 36 years and still rocking! 🎉🤘 Thank you, Jorge, the kitchen staff, the bartenders, waiters and waitresses for keeping everything perfecto and on point, especially for always treating the redheads (my extended family) to the world class Cabo Wabo experience. Muchas Gracias, and Happy Anniversary.
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Hello, Moon. It’s great to be back.
Here’s a taste of what the Artemis II astronauts photographed during their flight around the Moon. Check out more photos from the mission: https://t.co/rzM1P0QbOl
Pink Floyd released The Division Bell, March 28, 1994. The Division Bell is Pink Floyd’s fourteenth studio album and the last one with new material until The Endless River in 2014. Released March 28, 1994, it was the first full studio album recorded without Roger Waters. The title comes from the British parliamentary “division bell” that rings to signal a vote, symbolizing division and the need for communication — central themes throughout the lyrics (many co-written with David Gilmour’s then-partner Polly Samson).The iconic cover was designed by Storm Thorgerson (Hipgnosis). It features two enormous 3-metre-tall metal head sculptures (designed by Keith Breeden and fabricated in metal) placed face-to-face in a field near Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, England. Photographed in natural light with no digital trickery, the image represents conversation, missed communication, and unresolved conflict (especially within the post-Waters band). When viewed from certain angles, the space between the two heads forms a third “face” — often interpreted as a subtle nod to Syd Barrett. Thorgerson himself called it one of his favorite works: majestic, monolithic, and eerily human.
Today in Rock History
March 27, 1981
Ozzy Osbourne’s debut solo album, Blizzard of Ozz, was released in the U.S. after its U.K. debut on September 20, 1980. It featured the singles “Crazy Train” and “Mr. Crowley,” both live staples throughout Osbourne’s career, with “Crazy Train” becoming a signature track. The album also introduced the world to the brilliance of guitarist Randy Rhoads.