Cегодняшний день в истории рок-музыки

18 ДЕКАБРЯ(продолжение)

События:

1962, On their fifth visit to West Germany The Beatles played the first night of a two-week engagement at the Star-Club, Hamburg. A 13 night run, playing 3 hours each night. The final night's performance was recorded and became known as ‘The Star-Club Tapes’, released in 1977 against the wishes of the ex-Beatles themselves.

1966, Tara Browne was killed when driving at high speed in his Lotus Elan after it collided with a parked lorry in South Kensington, London. A close friend of The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Brian Jones, his death was immortalized in The Beatles’s song ‘A Day In The Life’ after John Lennon read a report on the coroner's verdict into Browne's death.

1970, Pink Floyd appeared at The Town Hall, Birmingham, England, tickets 60p.

1971, Jerry Lee Lewis and his wife Myra who he married when she was 13 divorced, as he prepared to marry 29-year old Karen Elizabeth Gunn Pate.

1971, Sly and the Family Stone went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'There's A Riot Going On'.

1972, Bob Dylan starting filming his role in the film 'Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid.'

1979, Joy Division played what would be their only ever gig in Paris when the appeared at Les Bains Club.

1982, Hall and Oates started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Maneater', the duo's 5th US No.1 and biggest hit in the UK making No.6.

1982, UK-based Italian tenor and English girl Renee And Renato were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Save Your Love', the duo's only UK Top 40 hit and this years Christmas No.1.

1983, American guitarist Jimmy Nolan, died of a heart attack in Atlanta, Georgia, aged 47. Known for his distinctive ‘chicken scratch’ lead guitar playing, he worked with James Brown from 1965 until his death.

1983, Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards married 27-year old Patti Hansen on his 40th birthday.

1983, Keith Richards married model Patti Hansen during a ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Mick Jagger was the best man.

1993, Take That had their third UK No.1 single with the Gary Barlow penned song 'Babe'.

1999, The Spice Girls unveiled their waxwork look-alikes at Madame Tussaud's, London. Each model had cost £35,000 to make.

2004, A guitar played by George Harrison and John Lennon sold for £294,000 ($570,000) at auction in New York. The Gibson SG guitar was used by Harrison from 1966 to 1969, including the recording of Revolver, and by Lennon during White Album sessions. Other items sold in the Christie's auction included a letter by Kurt Cobain, which fetched £10,000 ($19,400), and a school book report by Britney Spears (£1,000).


2005, ‘Fairytale of New York’ was voted the favourite Christmas song ever in a VH1 poll. The song by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl took the top spot, Mariah Carey's ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’, was voted into 2nd place and Wham's ‘Last Christmas’ came third. Other songs voted into the Top 10 were, ’Mistletoe and Wine’, Sir Cliff Richard at No.4, ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ by Slade at No.5, ‘I Wish it could be Christmas Everyday’, Wizzard, No.6, ‘Christmas Time’, The Darkness, No.7, ‘Saviour's Day’, Sir Cliff Richard No.8, ‘Do They Know It's Christmas’ (1984), Band Aid at No.9 and ‘Lonely This Christmas’ by Mud at No.10.

Keith Richards,гитаристу и соавтору большинства песен легендарной английской группы The Rolling Stones,сегодня исполнилось 68 лет!Happy Birthday!

18 декабря 1961
Tokens: ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ US 45 №1

18 декабря 1971
T. Rex: ‘Electric Warrior’ UK LP №1

18 декабря 1971
Sly and the Family Stone: ‘There’s a Riot Going On’ US LP №1

19 ДЕКАБРЯ

Сегодня родились:

1941, Born on this day, Maurice White, vocals, Earth Wind and Fire, (1975 US No.1 single 'Shining Star', 1981 UK No.3 single 'Let's Groove').

1944, Born on this day, Alvin Lee, guitar vocals, Ten Years After, (UK rock group, 1970 UK No.10 single 'Love Like A Man').

1944, Born on this day, Zal Yanovsky, The Lovin Spoonful, (1966 US No.1 & UK No.8 single 'Summer In The City'). Died of a heart attack on 13th December 2002.

1949, Born on this day, John McEuen, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, (1971 US No.9 single 'Mr Bojangles').

1958, Born on this day, Chris Hamill, (Limahl), vocals, Kajagoogoo, (1983 UK No.1 single 'Too Shy').


Ушли из жизни:

1993: Michael Clarke (The Byrds)
2000: Pops Staples (The Staple Singers)
2002: Billy Mitchell (The Clovers)

Cтали первыми в чартах:

1958 Conway Twitty: ‘It’s Only Make Believe’ UK 45
1964 Beatles: ‘Beatles for Sale’ UK LP
1964 Supremes: ‘Come See About Me’ US 45
1981 Abba: ‘The Visitors’ UK LP
1987 Pet Shop Boys: ‘Always on My Mind’ UK 45

Релиз:

1960: Neil Sedaka, "Calendar Girl"


Записывались:

1955: Carl Perkins, "Blue Suede Shoes"
1958: Bobby Darin, "Mack The Knife"
1960: Frank Sinatra: "Ring-A-Ding-Ding," "Let’s Fall In Love"
1960: The Four Preps, "More Money For You And Me"
1968: The Friends of Distinction, "Grazin' In The Grass"

Получил золотой диск:

1975: C.W. McCall's "Convoy" is certified gold

19 ДЕКАБРЯ(продолжение)

События:

1957, Elvis Presley had his draft notice served on him for the US Army. He went on to join the 32nd Tank Battalion third Armor Corps based in Germany.

1958, Conway Twitty was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'It's Only Make Believe'. The first song to reach the UK Top 10 in four different years: Billy Fury (1964), Glen Campbell (1970) and Child (1978).

1964, The Beatles fourth album 'Beatles For Sale' started a seven-week run at No.1 on the UK album charts.

1964, The Supremes scored their third US No.1 single of the year when 'Come See About Me', went to the top of the charts. It made No.27 on the UK chart.

1967, Buffalo Springfield appeared at the Community Concourse, San Diego, California.

1969, Mick Jagger was fined £200 plus 50 guineas costs at Marlborough Magistrates Court for illegal possession of cannabis.

1969, The Beatles' seventh Christmas record, "The Beatles' Seventh Christmas Record" was released to members of their fan club in the UK and the US.

1970, Elton John's first US hit, ‘Your Song’ entered the Billboard Hot 100, where it went on to reach number eight. The Hollies had been offered the song and Three Dog Night had already recorded a version which was included on their ‘It Ain't Easy’ album.

1976, During an interview with UK daily newspaper The Daily Mail, Sex Pistol Paul Cook's mother said he was no longer welcome at home and she was going to turn his bedroom in a dining room.

1978, During a North American tour Queen appeared at the Forum, Inglewood, California.

1979, Iron Maiden appeared at the Music Machine, London, England.

1979, Elvis Presley's personal physician, George Nichopoulos, was charged with 'illegally and indiscriminately' prescribing over 12,000 tablets of uppers, downers, and painkillers for the star during the 20 months preceding his untimely death. Although he was acquitted this time, he was charged again in 1980 and again in 1992 and was stripped of his medical license in July 1995.

1981, Abba scored their seventh UK No.1 album with 'The Visitors'.

1987, The Pet Shop Boys had their third UK No.1 single with their version of 'Always On My Mind. The duo had performed a version of 'Always on My Mind' on Love Me Tender, an TV special commemorating the tenth anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, their performance was so well-received that the group decided to record the song and release it as a single.

1993, Michael Clarke drummer with The Byrds died of liver failure aged 47. Also worked with the Flying Burrito Brothers and Jerry Jeff Walker. Before his death Clarke had expressed a wish of alerting children to the dangers of alcoholism. Following his wishes, Clarke's girlfriend Susan Paul started a foundation in Clarke's name, called the Campaign for Alcohol-free Kids.

1994, The Manic Street Preachers played the first of three nights at The Astoria, London, the last shows Richie James made with the band before disappearing.

1998, Irish girl group B*Witched scored their third consecutive UK No.1 single with 'To You I Belong' and the third to enter the chart at No 1.

2000, 10,000 Maniacs guitarist Robert Buck died of liver failure aged 42. Best know for ‘Hey Jack Kerouac’, ‘What's The Matter Here’ and 'Candy Everybody Wants'.

2000, Songwriter, guitarist and singer and founder member of The Staple Singers, Roebuck 'pop' Staples died. Best known for their 1970s hits ‘I'll Take You There’, ‘Respect Yourself’, and ‘Let's Do It Again’.

2005, Sir Elton John turned down £5.7m for the exclusive rights to his civil union to his partner David Furnish. The couple had considered the offer from a US television channel, putting the money in the Elton John Aids Foundation, but they told Attitude magazine they had decided to keep the day private.

2006, Two giant eyeballs donated by Pink Floyd raised £16,500 for the homeless charity Crisis. The 6ft-high props, made to promote the Pulse DVD, were on the auction site eBay for a week and attracted 46 bids. Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, a vice-president of Crisis, said extra help was needed in the winter months.

Alvin Lee,виртуозный гитарист,вокалист и лидер группы Ten Years After,сольный музыкант,сегодня отмечает
67-й День рождения!Happy Birthday!

Zal Yanovsky,канадский музыкант -гитарист и вокалист популярной группы The Lovin Spoonful,родился
67 лет назад.Умер от инфаркта 13 декабря 2002 года.Вспомним музыку,которую играл Zal Yanovsky:

19 декабря 1964
Beatles: ‘Beatles for Sale’ UK LP №1

19 декабря 1981
Abba: ‘The Visitors’ UK LP №1

1987 Pet Shop Boys: ‘Always on My Mind’ UK 45

Первый хит Элтона Джона "Your Song" 19 декабря 1970 года попал в чарты Hot-100 синглов Биллборда(через месяц он достигнет там восьмой позиции,где продержится 4 недели)...


http://www.musicasonlinegratis.net/your-song-elton-john

20 ДЕКАБРЯ

Сегодня родились:

1944, Born on this day, Bobby Colomby, drums, Blood Sweat & Tears, (1969 US No.12 & UK No.35 single 'You've Made Me So Very Happy').

1947, Born on this day, Peter Criss, drums, vocals, Kiss, (1974 US No.5 single 'On And On' 1976 US No 11 album 'Rock and Roll Over' spent 26 weeks on the chart. 1987 UK No.4 single 'Crazy Crazy Nights').

1948, Born on this day, Stevie Wright, The Easybeats, (1966 UK No.6 & 1967 US No. 16 single 'Friday On My Mind').

1948, Born on this day Alan Parsons, British studio audio engineer, musician, and record producer. He was involved with the production of The Beatles' Abbey Road and Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon for which Pink Floyd credit him as an important contributor. Parsons' own group, The Alan Parsons Project released several albums.

1956, Born on this day, Guy Babylon, keyboards, Elton John Band. Died on Sept 2nd 2009 of a heart attack while swimming in his pool at his home in Los Angeles, California.

1957, Born on this day, Anita Ward, singer, (1979 US & UK No.1 single 'Ring My Bell').

1957, Born on this day, Billy Bragg, UK singer, songwriter, wrote 'New England' 1985 hit for Kirsty MacColl, (1988 UK No.1 charity single with Wet Wet Wet, 'She's Leaving Home').

1957, Born on this day, Michael Watt, bassist, fIREHOSE, Stooges, Porno For Pyros.

1966, Born on this day, Chris Robinson, The Black Crowes, (1991 UK No.39 single 'Hard To Handle', 1992 US No.1 & UK No.2 album 'The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion').

1975, Born on this day, Graham Hopkins, drums, Therapy? (1993 UK No.9 single 'Screamager').


Ушли из жизни:

1969 Rolf Harris: ‘Two Little Boys’ UK 45
1969 Peter, Paul & Mary: ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’ US 45
1986 Housemartins: ‘Caravan of Love’ UK 45
1986 Bangles: ‘Walk like an Egyptian’ US 45
1997 Celine Dion : Let’s Talk About Love : UK LP
1998 Spice Girls : Goodbye : UK single


Релиз:

1968: The Beatles, The Beatles' Sixth Christmas Record


Записывались:

1966: The Beatles, "When I'm Sixty-Four"
1971: The Main Ingredient, "Everybody Plays The Fool"





1973: Bobby Darin
2003: Charles Randolph Grean


Стали первыми в чартах:

Прошу извинения,неверно написал предыдущий пост,вместо "Cтали первыми в чартах" у меня получилось название другой рубрики -"Ушли из жизни".Утром поспешил,а проверить время не было.Исправить никак не получается.Так что прошу извинить и не обращайте внимания на эту досадную опечатку...

20 ДЕКАБРЯ(продолжение)


События:

1958, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison appeared as The Quarry Men at the wedding reception of George's older brother, Harry. The event was held at the Harrison family home at 25 Upton Green, Speke, Liverpool.

1962, The Osmonds appeared for the first time on the NBS-TV Andy Williams show. The brothers performed 'I'm A Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas'.

1967, Folk singer Joan Baez was sentenced to 45 days in prison after being arrested during an anti-war demonstration.

1967, American singer Jimmie Rodgers required brain surgery after he suffered a fractured skull and a broken wrist, allegedly at the hands of three San Diego police officers. Rodgers recovered and returned to performing a little over a year later.

1968, The Beatles sixth Christmas record 'The Beatles' 1968 Christmas Record', was sent to fan club members in the UK and the US. It included the song ‘Nowhere Man’ sung by Tiny Tim.

1969, Peter Paul and Mary went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Leavin' On A Jet Plane'.

1969, Rolf Harris was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Two Little Boys', (the song was written in 1902). The Christmas No.1 of 1969 and the last No.1 of the 60s. The song stayed at No.1 for six weeks.

1969, The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their 10th release 'Let It Bleed', featuring 'Midnight Rambler', and 'You Can't Always Get What You Want.'

1973, American singer Bobby Darin died aged 37. One of the first teen idols, he had the 1959 No.1 with 'Dream Lover' plus 20 other US Top 40 hits

1974, Former James Gang guitarist Joe Walsh officially replaced Bernie Leadon in The Eagles.
1979, The UK Christmas album chart at Our Price Records, Michael Jackson's 'Off The Wall', £3.74. The Police, 'Regatta De Blanc', £3.49, and the No.1 album Pink Floyd's 'The Wall', £6.45.

1980, Twelve days after John Lennon was shot dead in New York City, (Just Like) Starting Over gave the former Beatle his first ever UK solo No.1 single. Taken from his Double Fantasy album.

1980, Motorhead's Phil Taylor accidentally broke a bone in his neck when partying after a gig in Belfast.
1986, The Bangles started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Walk Like An Egyptian'.

1986, The Housemartins were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of The Isley Brothers 'Caravan Of Love.' It was only the second a cappella song to be a No.1 hit after 'Only You' by the Flying Pickets.
1992, American blues singer and guitarist, Albert King died from a heart attack in Memphis, Tennessee. He recorded dozens of influential songs, such as 'Crosscut Saw' and 'As The Years Go Passing By', and the 1967 album, 'Born Under a Bad Sign.'
1999, Readers of UK Guitar magazine voted Noel Gallagher the most overrated guitarist of the millennium. Jimi Hendrix was voted guitarist of the millennium with Nirvana's 'Nevermind' winning best album.

1999, Canadian Country singer Hank Snow died. 'The Singing Ranger' released over 100 albums and scored more than seventy singles on the Billboard country charts from 1950 until 1980. A regular at the Grand Ole Opry, in 1954 Snow persuaded the directors to allow a new singer by the name of Elvis Presley to appear at the Grand Ole Opry.

2006, Matthew Fisher, a founding member of Procol Harum, won a High Court battle over who wrote their song A Whiter Shade of Pale. He played organ on the 1967 hit and argued he wrote the distinctive organ melody. Mr Justice Blackburne ruled he was entitled to 40% of the copyright. Fisher had wanted half but the court decided lead singer Gary Brooker's input was more substantial. Fisher's claim for back royalties - of up to £1m - was also rejected. For almost 40 years, the song has been credited to lead singer Gary Brooker and lyricist Keith Reid.

2игорь комсомоленко

Привет, Игорь! Какую-то левую ты картинку выбрал для иллюстрации творчества такого замечательного музыканта и продюсера, как Алан Парсонс. Ну, что это за PROJEC? Да и альбом I Robot увидел свет не в 1976-м, а в июне 1977-го года. ;)

Куда лучше оригинальная фотка Алана!

2Simon:
Привет!Я вообще-то решил,что этой букве просто места не нашлось на фото(как-то не верилось,что кто-то может писать о группе Alan Parsons Project и не знать её названия)!Но то,что на нём Алан Парсонс сомнения нет!Ну а картинка красивая,вот и выбрал её!Не рассматривал альбомы,что они там написали.В 76-м,конечно,вышел только один альбом у Парсонса(Tales of mystery...).Какой-то левый сайт эту красивую картинку разместил.Буду внимательнее.

Peter Criss,барабанщик,соавтор песен и вокалист группы Kiss,сегодня отмечает 64-й День рождения!
Happy Birthday!