musical #tbt: June 6

1965

The Rolling Stones released “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in the States a year and change before it’s UK release. The song took the No. 1 spot on UK charts, but was initially only played on pirate radio due to its ‘sexually aggressive’ lyrics.

Sexually aggressive lyrics and suits.

1984

Beat Street, the 1980s coming-of-age flick about hip-hop’s introduction into conventional mediums, was released today. The film mirrored the years music in which artists like Cameo, Herbie Hancock, and Barrington Levy were incorporating hip hop styles and elements into their own music.

A scene from the 80s hip hop classic.

1987

After decades of devoted service, Michael Jackson cut ties with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. The King of Pop was raised a Witness and, until this point, was known to go door to door in disguise, spreading the message while on tour.

Joe Jackson raised little Michael a Jehovah’s Witness.

2003

In a copyright dispute between between the Ant Hill Mob and Heartless Crew, the wokest judge in London couldn’t quite grasp the vernacular and ruled that rap lyrics should be treated by law as a foreign language. The wigged wonder got lost on the meaning of “shizzle my nizzle’ and ‘mish mish mash.’ These are learning opportunities, innit Uncle Snoop?

London hip hop heads, Heartless Crew.

2010

Marvin Isley, the bass player and youngest member of the Isley Brothers, died, aged at 56. The Isley Brothers set standards in R&B for decades and continue to influence modern music through samples in classic and popular songs by artists from Ice Cube and Three 6 Mafia to Kendrick Lamar and the currently touring Thundercat. Rest well Marvin.

Marvin Isley (let) died of severe diabetes complications which prevented him from performing.