Cегодняшний день в истории рок-музыки

13 апреля 1974,
Paul McCartney's 'Band On The Run', went to No.1 on the US album charts. McCartney's third US No.1, which went on to sell over 6 million copies world-wide-

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Сегодня родились:

1942, Born on this day, Tony Burrows, singer, Edison Lighthouse, (1970 UK No.1 single 'Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes'). Holds the record for having four records in the British Top Ten at once, all under different names. Edison Lighthouse ‘Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes), White Plains, ‘My Baby Loves Lovin', The Pipkins ‘Gimme Dat Ding,’ and the Brotherhood of Man's ‘United We Stand,’ all of which were hits in both the US and UK.

1945, Born on this day, Ritchie Blackmore, guitarist, Deep Purple, (1970 UK No.2 single 'Black Night', 1973 US No.4 single 'Smoke On The Water'), Rainbow, (1981 UK No.3 single 'I Surrender').

1946, Born on this day, Patrick Fairley, Marmalde, (1968 UK No.1 single 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La- Da', 1970 US No.10 single 'Reflections Of My Life.'

1948, Born on this day, Larry Ferguson, Hot Chocolate, (1975 US No.3 single 'You Sexy Thing', 1977 UK No.1 single 'So You Win Again' plus over 25 other top 40 hits).

1949, Born on this day, Dennis Bryon, Amen Corner, (1969 UK No.1 single 'If Paradise Is Half As Nice', plus five other UK Top 40 hits). Worked with The Bee Gees during the 1970's & 1980's.

1949, Born on this day, June Millington, Fanny, (all Girl group, 1975 US No.29 single 'Butter Boy').

1949, Born on this day, Sonja Kristina, vocals, Curved Air, (1971 UK No.4 single 'Back Street Luv').

1965, Born on this day, Carl Hunter, The Farm, (1990 UK No.4 single 'All Together Now').

1980, Born on this day, Win Butler, lead vocalist, songwriter, Arcade Fire, (2005 album 'Funeral').


Ушли из жизни:

1990: Thurston Harris

1998: Dorothy Squires

2005: Steve Jablecki (Wadsworth Mansion)

2007: Don Ho


Cтали первыми в чартах:

1966, The Spencer Davis Group were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Somebody Help Me', the group's second UK No.1.

1973, Led Zeppelin started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Houses Of The Holy', also a No.1 in the US. The young girl featured on the cover of the album climbing naked up Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland is Samantha Gates who was 6 years old at the time of the photo shoot.

1975, Art Garfunkel started a six week run at No.1 in the UK with the theme from the film 'Watership Down', 'Bright Eyes' which went on to become the biggest selling single of the year. Written by Wombles voice Mike Batt.

1979, The Doobie Brothers went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'What A Fool Believes', the group's second US No.1, it made No.31 in the UK.

1990, Madonna scored her seventh UK No.1 single with 'Vogue', also a US No.1 hit. Taken from her soundtrack album I'm Breathless (Music from and Inspired by the film Dick Tracy).

1990, Tommy Page went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'll Be Your Everything', his only hit in the UK reaching No.53.

2002, Ashanti started a ten week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Foolish' and on the same day started a three week run at No.1 on the US album chart with her self-titled album.


Релиз:

1955: Fats Domino, "Ain't It A Shame" (a/k/a "Ain't That A Shame")

1967: The Bee Gees, "New York Mining Disaster 1941 (Have You Seen My Wife, Mr. Jones)"


Записывались:

1966: The Beatles: "Paperback Writer," "Rain"

1969: The Beatles, "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"


Получили золотой диск:

1967: Herman's Hermits' "There's A Kind Of Hush" is certified gold

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События:

1963, The Rolling Stones played at The Crawdaddy Club, Richmond. All four members of The Beatles were in the audience.

1964, The King Bees, (featuring a young David Bowie, then David Jones), played at a wedding reception at the Jack Of Clubs in London.

1966, Roy Orbison, The Walker Brothers and Lulu all appeared at The Colston Hall, Bristol, England. 1967, David Bowie's novelty record 'The Laughing Gnome' was released in the UK. 1967, A riot broke out at Warsaw's Palace Of Culture as The Rolling Stones made their first appearance in an Iron curtain Country; police used tear gas in a battle with 2,000 fans.
1967, Polydor Records released the Bee Gees 'New York mining Disaster 1941' It was released with a promotional slogan announcing 'The most significant talent since The Beatles'. The record became a Top 20 hit in the UK and US.

1968, Phil Spector married Ronettes singer Veronica Bennett. The couple divorced n 1973 with Bennett citing several instances of alleged cruelty.

1969, The recording of 'The Ballad Of John and Yoko' took place, with just two Beatles, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Paul played bass, drums and piano with John on guitars and lead vocals. The song was banned from many radio stations as being blasphemous. On some stations, the word 'Christ' was edited in backwards to avoid the ban.

1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival made their live UK debut when they played the first of two nights at The Royal Albert Hall, London.

1971, The Illinois Crime Commission issued a list of 'drug-oriented records' including 'White Rabbit' by Jefferson Airplane, 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' by Procol Harum and The Beatles 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.'

1975, After rumours that Jimmy Page, Steve Marriott, Jeff Beck or Chris Spedding variously would replace Mick Taylor as guitarist in The Rolling Stones, a press release confirmed that Ron Wood would be joining the band for their forthcoming American tour.

1976, Eric Faulkner of The Bay City Rollers reportedly came close to death after taking a drug overdose at their manager's house while in a state of exhaustion.

1976, Motown Records and Stevie Wonder announced the largest contract renewal to date, worth $13 million.

1978, Joy Division played at the 'Stiff Test -Chiswick Challenge', at Raffters in Manchester, England. Future managers Rob Gretton and then journalist Tony Wilson saw the band for the first time.

1980, Gary Numan released 'The Touring Principle', the first long-form rock video to be made commercially available in the UK.

1983, The Pretenders bass player Pete Farndon died from a drug overdose. He was sacked from the group on June 14th 1982, (two days before Pretenders guitarist James Honeyman-Scott was found dead of heart failure). Farndon was in the midst of forming a new band with former Clash drummer Topper Headon when he died.

1983, Tears For Fears appeared at the De Montfort Hall, Leicester. Spandau Ballet appeared at The Royal Albert Hall, London.

1993, Paul McCartney kicked off a 24-date North American tour at the Sam Boys Silver Bowl in Las Vegas.

1994, Kurt Cobain was cremated at the Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle. The death certificate listed Cobain's occupation as Poet/Musician and his type of business as Punk Rock.

1995, American actor, writer and folk singer Burl Ives died of cancer aged 85. Had hits with 'Funny Way Of Laughing', 'The Blue Tail Fly' and 'Little Bitty Tear', won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1958 film The Big Country.

1998, Welsh singer Dorothy Squires died of lung cancer aged 83, in Llwynypia Hospital, Rhondda, Wales. (1953 UK No.12 single 'I'm Walking Behind You'). Once married to English actor Roger Moore

1999, UK singer, songwriter and actor Anthony Newley died of cancer. Scored 12 UK Top 40 singles from 1959-1962 including the No.1 single 'Why.' He won the 1963 Grammy Award for Song of the Year for "What Kind of Fool Am I?" And was married to the actress Joan Collins from 1963 to 1971.

2009, Former Beatle George Harrison was honoured with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Sir Paul McCartney attended the unveiling outside the landmark Capitol Records building, joining Harrison's widow Olivia and son Dhani. Eric Idle, Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and musician Tom Petty also attended the ceremony.

Всех,кто сегодня празднует пасху,поздравляю с праздником!
В связи с техническими работами на сайте,мне не удаётся послать сообщения с фото,так что немного с опазаданием хочется поздравить вчерашних именинников(и особенно легендарного гитариста Ritchie Blackmore)!
Ну а информацию о сегодняшнем дне в рок-музыке тоже придётся дать без фотографий...

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1940, Born on this day, Clarence Satchell, The Ohio Players, (1974 US No.1 single 'Fire'). He died on 30th December 1995.

1944, Born on this day, Dave Edmunds, guitar, vocals, producer, Love Sculpture, (1968 UK No.5 single 'Sabre Dance'), solo (1970 UK No.1 and US No.4 single 'I Hear You Knocking'). Member of Rockpile.

1947, Born on this day, Michael Chapman, Chinnichap productions, (producer and writer for Suzi Quatro, Mud).

1947, Born on this day, Wooly Woolsenholme, Barclay James Harvest, (eight UK Top 40 albums from 1974-87).

1948, Born on this day Michael Kamen, American composer and orchestral arranger. Worked with many acts including Pink Floyd, Queen, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Kamen co-wrote Bryan Adams' ballad ‘(Everything I Do), I Do It for You.’ He died on Nov 18th 2003.

1965, Born on this day, Linda Perry, songwriter, producer, singer, 4 Non Blondes, (1993 UK No.2 single ‘What’s Up’, 1993 UK No. 4 album ‘Bigger Better Faster More!). Wrote ‘Beautiful’ for Christina Aguilera, plus Jewel, Courtney Love, Gwen Stefani, Sugababes, Robbie Williams, Melissa Etheridge, Gavin Rossdale have all recorded her songs.

1966, Born on this day, Graeme Clark, bass, Wet Wet Wet, (1994 UK No.1 single 'Love Is All Around', 15 weeks at No.1, plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles).

1966, Born on this day, Samantha Fox, former model, singer, (1986 UK No.3 single 'Touch Me, I Want Your Body').

1967, Born on this day, Frankie Poullian, bass, The Darkness, (2003 UK No.2 single ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’, 2003 UK No.1 album ‘Permission To Land’). Left the band in 2005.

1968, Born on this day, Edward John O'Brien, guitarist, Radiohead, (1993 UK No.7 single 'Creep', 1997 UK No.1 & US No.21 album 'OK Computer', 2000 UK & US No.1 album 'Kid A').


Ушли из жизни:

1989: Nesuhi Ertegun

2005: John Fred Gourrier (John Fred and his Playboy Band)

2007: Don Ho


Стали первыми в чартах:

1965, Cliff Richard was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with Country music song 'The Minute You're Gone.' The singers eighth UK No.1.

1967, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Somethin' Stupid'.

1972, Roberta Flack started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'.

1989, American all girl group The Bangles started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Eternal Flame.' Also a No.1 in Australia (biggest selling single of 1989) and the United States.

1989, Deacon Blue were at No.1 on the UK album chart with their second album, 'When The World Knows Your Name.'

1989, The Fine Young Cannibals went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'She Drives Me Crazy.'

1989, Tone Loc went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Loc-ed After Dark'.

1995, Montell Jordan started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'This Is How We Do It', a No.11 hit in the UK.

2001, Janet Jackson started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'All For You.'

2001, Stereophonics started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Jeep.'


Релиз:

1966: The Rolling Stones, Aftermath
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftermath_(The_Rolling_Stones_album)

Записывались:

1966: The Beatles: "Paperback Writer," "Rain"

1968: Aretha Franklin, "Think"

1969: The Beatles, "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"


Получили золотой диск:

1977: Lynyrd Skynyrd's LP One More For The Road is certified gold

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События:

1956, During a tour of Texas, Elvis Presley appeared at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio. 1964, The Beatles filmed outside shots at the Scala Theatre in Tottenham Street London for their forthcoming movie 'A Hard Day's Night'.

1967, Jimi Hendrix, The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdink all appeared at the The Odeon, Blackpool, England, tickets cost 5 and 10 shillings, ($0.70 and $1.40).

1969, Pink Floyd appeared at the Royal Festival Hall, London, England.

1975, Kiss, Rush and the Heavy Metal Kids all appeared at Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

1978, Television were forced to postpone their gig at Bristol's Colston Hall after the 40 foot truck carrying their equipment was involved in a crash killing the driver.

1982, Billy Joel, spent a month in hospital after breaking his left wrist when his motorbike hit a car in Long Island, New York.

1985, During his Born In The USA world tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the fourth of five sold out nights at Yoyogi Olympic Pool in Tokyo, Japan.

1987, Queen were presented with an award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music at the 32nd annual Ivor Novello Awards held in London, England. 1988, Pink Floyd kicked off a 27-date North American tour at the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California.

1996, The rest of Jerry Garcia's ashes were scattered near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. A small portion had been scattered in the Ganges River in India 11 days earlier. The Grateful Dead leader had died on 9th Aug 1995.

2001, Punk pioneer Joey Ramone (Jeffrey Ross Hyman) singer of The Ramones died after losing a long battle with lymphatic cancer aged 49. On November 30, 2003, a block of East 2nd Street in New York City was officially renamed Joey Ramone Place

2007, Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver, Placebo, Keane and Evanescence all appeared at the Quilmes Rock festival at River stadium in Argentina.

15 апреля 1944,
Dave Edmunds,известный британский музыкант -гитарист,вокалист и продюссер,участник Love Sculpture, (1968 UK No.5 single 'Sabre Dance'),сольный музыкант(1970 UK No.1 and US No.4 single 'I Hear You Knocking'),участник группы Rockpile,сегодня отмечает свой 68-й День рождения!Happy Birthday!

15 апреля 1966,
Samantha Fox,популярная британская певица и модель(1986 UK No.3 single 'Touch Me, I Want Your Body'),cекс-символ 80-х,сегодня отмечает День рождения!Happy Birthday!

15 апреля 1965,
Cliff Richard was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with Country music song 'The Minute You're Gone.' The singers eighth UK No.1.

15 апреля 1967,
Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Somethin' Stupid'.

15 апреля 1989,
American all girl group The Bangles started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Eternal Flame.' Also a No.1 in Australia (biggest selling single of 1989) and the United States.

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1924, Born on this day, Henry Mancini, US composer and conductor, died 14th June 1994, (1964 UK No.10 single 'How Soon', 1969 US No.1 single 'Love Theme From Romeo and Juliet').

1935, Born on this day, Bobby Vinton, (1963 US No.1 single & 1990 UK No.2 single 'Blue Velvet', plus 29 other US Top 40 hits).

1939, Born on this day, Dusty Springfield, UK singer who had her first UK hit single in 1963 with ‘I Only Want To Be With You’, which reached No.4, a 1966 UK No.1 & US No.4 single with 'You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me’ plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles. She died on March 3rd 1999.

1947, Born on this day, Gerry Rafferty, UK singer songwriter, Stealers Wheel, (1973 US No.3 & UK No.8 single 'Stuck In The Middle With You', The song was used in Quentin Tarantino's 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs, during the famous "ear" scene.). Solo, (1978 UK No.3 and US No.2 single 'Baker Street.' Member of late 1960's group The Humblebums with Billy Connolly). Died on 4th Jan 2011 at the age of 63 after suffering a long illness.

1949, Born on this day, Boll 'Sputnick' Spooner, guitar, The Tubes, (1977 UK No.28 single 'White Punks On Dope'. 1983 US No.10 single 'She's A Beauty').

1951, Born on this day, John Bentley, bass, Squeeze, (1979 UK No.2 single 'Up The Junction').

1963, Born on this day, Little Jimmy Osmond, (1972 UK No.1 and US No.38 single 'Long Haired Lover From Liverpool'). 1963, Born on this day, Nick Berry, singer, actor, (1986 UK No.1 single 'Every Loser Wins').

1971, Born on this day, Selena Quintanilla-P’rez, best known as Selena, Mexican American singer "the queen of Tejano music.’ Her album Selena Live! won a Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Album at the 36th Grammy Awards


Ушли из жизни:

1980: Morris Stoloff

1999: Skip Spence (Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape)


Cтали первыми в чартах;

1964, The Rolling Stones first album was released in the UK, it went to No.1 two weeks later and stayed on the chart for 40 weeks, with 11 weeks at No.1.

1977, David Soul one half of TV cop show "Starsky & Hutch", went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't Give Up On Us', his only US hit. Also No.1 in the UK.

1983, Bonnie Tyler went to No.1 on the UK chart with her debut album and only chart topper 'Faster Than The Speed Of Night.'

1994, Bonnie Raitt went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Longing In Their Hearts.'

1994, Prince had his first UK No.1 with 'The Most Beautiful Girl In The World', (his 37th single release). It was his first release since changing his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol.

2006, The Streets went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living.'


Релиз:

1964: The Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones_(album)


Записывались:

1964: Dean Martin, "Everybody Loves Somebody"

1964: The Beatles, "A Hard Day's Night"

1966: The Beatles, "Rain"

1969: The Beatles: "Old Brown Shoe," "Something"

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События:

1955, Elvis Presley (with Scotty Moore and Bill Black), performed at the Jamboree at the Sportatorium in Dallas, Texas. Also on the bill, Sonny James, Hank Locklin, Charline Arthur, tickets were $.60 for adults, $.30 for children.

1956, Buddy Holly's first single 'Blue Days, Black Nights', was released.

1964, The Beatles filmed the "chase scenes" for A Hard Days Night with actors dressed as policemen in the Notting Hill Gate area of London. In the evening they recorded the title track for the film, 'A Hard Day's Night' at Abbey Road. John and Paul had the title first, and had to write a song to order, completing the track in nine takes.

1967, Cream appeared at the 'Daily Express Record Star Show' at The Empire Pool, Wembley, England.

1969, Elektra Records dropped Detroit's MC5 from their label after the band took out an advertisement in a local paper that included the company logo and said; "Fuck Hudsons." The band were protesting at the Michigan department store's refusal to stock their albums.

1970, "Whole Lotta Love" Led Zeppelin was certified Gold in the US after selling over a million copies.

1972, The Electric Light Orchestra made their debut at The Fox and Greyhound in Croydon, London. ELO were formed to accommodate former Move members Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. Wood departed following the band's debut record, Lynne wrote and arranged all of the group's original compositions and produced every album.

1972, Pink Floyd appeared at the Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. A typical set list on this the Dark Side of The Moon tour was: The Dark Side of the Moon (entire album), One of These Days, Careful with that Axe Eugene, Echoes, Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun.

1973, During his Ziggy Stardust World tour, David Bowie appeared at the Kobe, Kobe Kokusai Kaikan, Japan.

1976, Aerosmith played at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, the first date on their 76 date North American Rocks Tour.

1985, During the North American leg of their Unforgettable Fire tour U2 played the first of three nights at The Centrum, in Worcester, Massachusetts.

1993, David Lee Roth was arrested in New York's Washington Square Park for allegedly buying a $10 bag of marijuana.

1993, Paul McCartney headlined a concert at the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate 'Earth Day' along with Ringo Starr, Don Henley and Steve Miller. McCartney had last performed there as a member of the Beatles in 1965.

1996, Kiss appeared in full make-up at the 38th Grammy Awards, where they announced a reunion tour. It would mark the first time all four members had appeared together in over fifteen years.

1997, Mark Morrison was convicted with threatening a police officer with an illegal 23,000-volt electric stun gun. The singer left Maryebone Magistrates' Court in tears after being warned he was likely to be sent to prison.

1998, Janet Jackson played the first night on her third world tour at The Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Support acts on her Velvet Rope Tour included Usher, N Sync and Boyz II Men.

1999, Skip Spence, an original member of Jefferson Airplane and founding member of Moby Grape, died of lung cancer in a San Francisco hospital aged 52. He had battled schizophrenia and alcoholism.

2003, Jerry Lee Lewis filed for divorce from his sixth wife, Kerrie McCarver Lewis. The 67-year-old singer married Kerrie in 1984 who was the president of Lewis Enterprises Inc. fan club.

2005, OK Computer by Radiohead was voted the best album of all time in a poll by UK TV station Channel 4. U2 were in second place with The Joshua Tree and Nirvana in third with Nevermind.

15 апреля 1939,
Dusty Springfield,популярная британская певица,родилась в этот день.
Ушла из жизни в 1999-м,но её песни помнят и любят поклонники:

16 апреля 1947,
Gerry Rafferty,популярный шотландский музыкант - певец,автор песен,гитарист,клавишник и саксофонист,родился 65 лет назад.
Его песни 'Stuck In The Middle With You'(с группой Stealers Wheel) и особенно cольный хит 'Baker Street.,были в 70-х очень популярны!Рафферти скончался в январе 2011-го,но остался в сердцах поклонников:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11728112
http://rutube.ru/tracks/4296214.html

16 апреля 1963,
Little Jimmy Osmond,музыкант известной американской группы The Osmonds,cольный вокалист (1972 UK No.1 single 'Long Haired Lover From Liverpool'),сегодня отмечает 49-й День рожденя!Happy Birthday!
http://jimmyosmond.com/

16 апреля 1964,
The Rolling Stones first album was released in the UK, it went to No.1 two weeks later and stayed on the chart for 40 weeks, with 11 weeks at No.1.
http://smotri.com/video/view/?id=v142294680dd

16 апреля 1983,
Bonnie Tyler went to No.1 on the UK chart with her debut album and only chart topper 'Faster Than The Speed Of Night.'

16 апреля 1970,
"Whole Lotta Love" Led Zeppelin was certified Gold in the US after selling over a million copies.1970, "Whole Lotta Love" Led Zeppelin was certified Gold in the US after selling over a million copies.

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1934, Born on this day, Don Kirshner, who launched the careers of Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Harry Nilsson, The Monkees and The Archies

1940, Born on this day, Billy Fury, (1961 UK No.3 single 'Halfway To Paradise', plus 25 other Top 40 UK singles). Played rock 'n' roller "Stormy Tempest" in the film That'll Be The Day along side David Essex and Ringo Starr. Fury died of a heart attack on 28th January 1983.

1943, Born on this day, Roy Estrada, bass, Frank Zappa band, (1970 UK No.9 album 'Hot Rats').

1948, Born on this day, Jan Hammer, keyboard player, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck, solo, (1985 US No.1 & UK No.5 single 'Miami Vice Theme', 1987 UK No.2 single 'Crockett's Theme').

1954, Born on this day, Michael Sembello, guitarist, singer, (1983 US No.1 & UK No. 43 single 'Maniac', featured in the film 'Flashdance'. a No.43 hit in the UK).

1955, Born on this day, Pete Shelley, guitar, vocals, Buzzcocks, (1978 UK No.12 single 'Ever Fallen In Love, With Someone You Shouldn't've').

1964, Born on this day, James Keenan, Tool, (2001 US No.1 album 'Lateralus'). Also a member of A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.

1967, Born on this day, Matt Chamberlain one of the world's most widely-heard session drummers. Worked with, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Pearl Jam, Tori Amos, Morrissey, Fiona Apple, Christina Aguilera, Dido, David Bowie, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, The Wallflowers, Natalie Merchant, Robbie Williams, Kanye West, Garbage, John Mayer and William Shatner.

1974, Born on this day, Victoria Adams, Posh Spice, The Spice Girls, (1996 UK No.1 & 1997 US No.1 single 'Wannabe', plus eight other UK No.1 singles). Solo 2000 UK No. 2 single 'Out Of Your Mind'). Married footballer David Beckham at Luttrellstown Castle, Ireland in June 1999.

Ушли из жизни:

1960: Eddie Cochran

1974: Vinnie Taylor (Sha Na Na)

1983: Felix Pappalardi (Mountain)

1987: Carlton Barrett (Bob Marley and the Wailers)

1998: Linda McCartney

2003: Earl King

2008: Danny Federici (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band)


Cтали первыми в чартах:


1971, Three Dog Night started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Joy To The World'. The group's second US No.1; a No.24 hit in the UK.

1982, Vangelis was at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Chariots Of Fire', he also won an Oscar for best original score.

1993, David Bowie went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Black Tie White Noise' his eighth UK No.1 LP. 1994, Pink Floyd started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'The Division Bell', their fourth No.1 album.

Релиз:

1966: The Troggs, "Wild Thing"

1970: Paul McCartney, LP McCartney
http://www.jpgr.co.uk/pcs7102.html


Записывались:

1958: Ricky Nelson, "Poor Little Fool"

1962: Tony Bennett, "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"

1966: The Beatles, "Doctor Robert"


Получили золотой диск:

1972: The Stylistics' "Betcha by Golly, Wow" is certified gold

1973: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon is certified gold