Pause & Play Today: Jan. 30, 2022
UPDATES / ADDITIONS
NEW RELEASES
“Jacob’s Ladder,” Brad Mehldau – March 18
“For Those That Wish To Exist At Abbey Road,” Architects – March 25
“Planet Zero,” Shinedown – April 22
“10 Tracks to Echo in the Dark,” The Kooks – July 22
“Deceivers,” Arch Enemy – July 29
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS
Jeanne Pruett (85)
Norma Jean (84)
William King [Commodores] (73)
Phil Collins (71)
Marv Ross [Quarterflash] (71)
Jody Watley (63)
Tammy Cochran (50)
Carl Broemel (48)
Josh Kelley (42)
Kid Cudi (38)
Samantha Fish (33)
IN REMEMBRANCE
Sophie (1986-2021)
The Mighty Hannibal (1939-2014)
Patty Andrews (1918-2013)
John Barry (1933-2011)
Martyn Bennett (1971-2005)
Lightnin’ Hopkins (1912-1982)
Professor Longhair (1918-1980)
ON JAN. 30 … IN 1969
The Beatles made their final public performance, staging their famous rooftop concert at Apple Records headquarters in London, attracting a large crowd below. After performing a few songs, notably “Get Back” and “Don’t Let Me Down,” the police shut them down. (The concert and events leading up to it were captured in Peter Jackson’s Disney+ documentary “The Beatles: Get Back.”)
R.I.P.
Howard Hesseman (disc jockey turned actor starred as Dr. Johnny Fever in “WKRP in Cincinnati” during a prolific career)
Hargus “Pig” Robbins (Country Music Hall of Fame session pianist)
MUSIC HEADLINES
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> Janet Jackson Says She and Justin Timberlake Are ‘Very Good Friends’ Despite Super Bowl Controversy: ‘He and I Have Moved On’ | Yahoo Entertainment
> 50 Cent Says His Next Album Will Be His Last | HipHopDX
> ‘There’s Nothing Quite As Distressing As This Piece’ | The New York Times