History Highlight:

Today in 1997, Foo Fighters released their second album The Colour And The Shape. The record is the debut of the Foo Fighters as a group, as the band's previous record, Foo Fighters , was primarily recorded by frontman Dave Grohl and friend Barrett Jones as a demo. Main singles "Monkey Wrench", "Everlong" and "My Hero" peaked within the top ten on United States rock radio, and the album charted at number three in the UK. Critics found the album a significant American rock release of the era, and it is now viewed as seminal modern rock album.

Also, Today In:

1954 - A single that proved to be a turning point in popular music, "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley & The Comets, was released.

1967 - Jimi Hendrix signed a contract to record for famous rock-hater Frank Sinatra's Reprise label.

1998 - Frank Sinatra's funeral was held in Beverly Hills. Among those paying their respects were Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

2003 - Soul singer James Brown was pardoned for his past crimes in the US state of South Carolina.

Birthdays:

Local singer-songwriter made good Dan Wilson is 53 today.

Cher is 68 today.