#thismorningssoundtrack is Mark Mothersbaugh, born in Akron, Ohio on today’s date in 1950. He is a musician, composer and visual artist. He first became known in the late 70’s as cofounder, lead vocalist and keyboardist for the new wave band Devo. His work is prolific. #markmothersbaugh #devo #newwave #electronicmusic
#thisafternoonssoundtrack is Taj Mahal, born Henry St. Clair Fredricks Jr., in Harlem on today’s date in 1942. In his more than 50 year career he has done a lot to reshape the scope and definition of blues music by fusing it with many non traditional forms from many other places. He was also my first concert ever, as a toddler. I hope to see him again this summer, in Northampton. #soundtrackofmylife #tajmahal #bluesmusic #worldmusic
#thismorningssoundtrack is Marvin Gaye’s 13th solo album, released on March 16, 1976 on Motown/Tamla Records. The cover art features the famous painting The Sugar Shack (1971) by Ernie Barnes. #marvingaye #marvinsroom #marvingayeiwantyou #erniebarnes
#thiseveningssoundtrack is Jonathan Richman, born in Natick, MA on today’s date in 1951. He founded the Modern Lovers in 1970 and since the mid 79’s has been either solo or with low key backing. We love you Jonathan! #jonthanrichman #jonathanrichmanandthemodernlovers
#thismorningssoundtrack is Janet Jackson l, born on today’s date in 1966. #janetjackson #janetmissjacksonifyourenasty #janetdamitajojackson #soundtrackofmylife
#thismorningssoundtrack is the third studio album from Concrete Blonde, Bloodletting, released on today’s date in 1990. #concreteblonde #jonettenapolitano #concreteblondebloodletting #soundtrackofmylife
#thismorningssoundtrack is De La Soul’s second studio album, released on May 14, 1991, produced by Prince Paul. #soundtrackofmylife #delasoul #dainnasoundyall #delasoulisdeadalbum
