Oct 27, 2013 — Lou Reed signs off New York’s art-rock poet left at 71. From the Velvet Underground to Transformer, his deadpan voice and razor lyrics rewired underground culture.
Oct 31, 1989 — MTV goes Unplugged First episode airs with Squeeze. Stripped sets turn into era-defining albums — Nirvana, Clapton, Mariah, Tony Bennett and more. A quiet mic got loud.
Nov 2, 1967 — Cream drops Disraeli Gears Blues bends into psychedelic bite. “Sunshine of Your Love,” “Strange Brew,” wah-wah on “Tales of Brave Ulysses.” Breakthrough record, Top 4 in the US.
