Cегодняшний день в истории рок-музыки

17 апреля(продолжение)

События:

1960, Touring in the UK, 21-year-old US singer Eddie Cochran was killed when the taxi he was traveling in crashed into a lamppost on Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, (where a plaque now commemorates the event). Songwriter Sharon Sheeley and singer Gene Vincent survived the crash, Cochran's current hit at the time was 'Three Steps to Heaven'. The taxi driver, George Martin, was convicted of dangerous driving, fined Ј50, disqualified from driving for 15 years, and sent to prison for six months.

1965, Paul McCartney spent the day shopping for furniture in Portobello Road, London disguised in a cloth cap, moustache, glasses and overcoat.

1970, While performing at the White House at the invitation of President Richard Nixon, Johnny Cash was asked to perform "Okie From Muskogee". Cash declined because it was not his song, but had been a hit for Merle Haggard. Instead, Cash sang his No.1 hit, 'A Boy Named Sue'.

1971, All four Beatles had solo singles in the UK charts, Paul McCartney with 'Another Day', John Lennon, 'Power To The People', George Harrison, 'My Sweet Lord' and Ringo Starr, 'It Don't Come Easy.'

1972, Keith Richards Girlfriend Anita Pallenberg gave birth to their second child, daughter Dandelion.

1973, Pink Floyd's album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' went gold in the US. The LP went on to stay in the US chart for more than ten years and became the longest charting rock record of all time.

1973, Tito and John Jackson from The Jackson Five were arrested for buying stolen TV and stereo equipment.

1974, Vinnie Taylor guitarist with US rock 'n roll revival band Sha Na Na was found dead in a Holiday Inn hotel room in Charlottesville, Virginia from a drug overdose. Sha Na Na played at the Woodstock Festival, their 90-second appearance in the Woodstock film brought the group national attention. The group appeared in the movie Grease as Johnny Casino & The Gamblers.

1975, Elvis Presley bought a Convair 880 Jet formally owned by Delta Airlines for $250,000, which he re-christened Lisa Marie. Presley spent a further $600,000 refurbishing the Jet to include personal quarters, a meeting area and a dance floor.

1977, The Stranglers, Cherry Vanilla, The Police and The Jam all appeared at The Roundhouse, London, England.

1983, Felix Pappalardi, producer and bass player with American rock band Mountain was shot dead by his wife Gail Collins during a jealous rage. Collins was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and sentenced to four years in prison. Pappalardi who was 43 had produced the Cream albums 'Disraeli Gears' and 'Wheels of Fire.'

1987, Reggae drummer and percussion player Carlton Barrett of The Wailers was shot dead outside his house in Kingston, Jamaica. Joined Bob Marley and The Wailers in 1970, wrote the Marley song 'War'. Barrett was the originator of the one-drop rhythm, a percussive drumming style.

1991, Nirvana appeared at the OK Hotel in Seattle, Washington, where they played a new song, 'Smell's Like Teen Spirit' live for the first time.

1998, Linda McCartney died after a long battle against cancer. Married Paul McCartney in 1969 when she was working as a photographer. As well as a being a member of Wings, she became an animal rights campaigner and launched her own brand of vegetarian food.

2002, Music weekly The NME published a list of the 50 most influential icons. At No.10, Public Enemy, 9, U2, 8, The Jam, 7, Radiohead, 6, Oasis, 5, The Sex Pistols, 4, David Bowie, 3, The Stone Roses, 2, The Beatles and No.1 The Smiths.

2003, Earl King the New Orleans Blues guitarist died aged 69. King wrote the classic song Come On, (Let The Good Times Roll), covered by Jimi Hendrix.

2004, Kurt Cobain's Mark IV-style Mosrite Gospel guitar sold for $100,000 at the Icons of 20th Century Music auction held in Dallas, Texas. Other items sold included Elton John and Bernie Taupin's song writing piano which sold for $140,000 and a 1966 Rickenbacker guitar owned by The Byrds Roger McGuinn's sold for $99,000.

2008, Danny Federici, the longtime keyboard player for Bruce Springsteen and a member of The E Street Band, died of cancer at the age of 58. Federici had worked with Springsteen for over 40 years, starting with Steel Mill and Child with Springsteen.

2009, Morrissey walked off stage during his set at the Coachella festival in California after declaring he could "smell burning flesh". The committed vegetarian took offence to the smell coming from nearby barbecues. Sir Paul McCartney, The Killers and The Cure also appeared at the event.

2игорь комсомоленко:

>1951, Born on this day, John Bentley, bass, Squeeze,

я когда в школе искал название для своей группы, ткнул в словарь наугад, после отбраковки, ещё раз, ...на четвёртый попал в слово squeeze которое понравилось,
но оказалось что группа с таким названьем уже есть ...;);););)



2игорь комсомоленко:


> Ушли из жизни:
>
> 1960: Eddie Cochran

Джимми Пейдж на своей ежедневной странице :
On this day in 1960, Eddie Cochran died
in a road traffic accident
in Chippenham, Wiltshire. RIP.

2ledzep:
С названиеем для школьной группы и у меня без повтора не обошлось -я в 73-м придумал название Sparks,а через год услышал альбом Kimono My House и узнал о cтавшей тогда популярной американской группе(они,впрочем,в Британии были гораздо более известны,чем у себя на родине)...

kimono my house

17 апреля 1940,
Billy Fury,популярный ливерпульский певец (1961 UK No.3 single 'Halfway To Paradise', plus 25 other Top 40 UK singles),родился 72 года назад.Ушёл из жизни в 1983-м,но память о нём жива.В Ливерпуле,в Альберт доке,ему установлен памятник...

17 апреля 1948,
Jan Hammer,виртуозный клавишник из Чехословакии,эмигрировал в 68-м в СШа и стал там известным музыкантом,участник Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck,сольный музыкант (1985 US No.1 & UK No.5 single 'Miami Vice Theme', 1987 UK No.2 single 'Crockett's Theme'),сегодня отмечает 64-й День рождения!Happy Birthday!.

17 апреля 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.

17 апреля 1982,
Vangelis was at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Chariots Of Fire', he also won an Oscar for best original score.http://my2k.ru/video/TYJzcUvS_NU

17 апреля 1993,
David Bowie went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Black Tie White Noise' his eighth UK No.1 LP.

17 апреля 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.

17 апреля 1973:
Альбом Pink Floyd "The Dark Side Of The Moon" стал золотым!

18 АПРЕЛЯ

Сегодня родились:

1935, Born on this day, Paul A. Rothchild, American record producer, worked with The Doors, ('Break on Through (To the Other Side)', 'Light My Fire', 'People Are Strange'), Janis Joplin, (No.1 album Pearl and her only No.1 single, 'Me and Bobby McGee'). Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Love. Rothchild died March 30, 1995.

1939, Born on this day, Glen D.Hardin, The Crickets, (1957 US No.1 single 'That 'll Be The Day', 1959 UK No.1 single 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore'. Plus over 15 other UK top 40 singles).

1942, Born on this day, Mike Vickers, Manfred Mann, (1964 UK & US No.1 single 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy').

1944, Born on this day, Skip Spence, Moby Grape, Jefferson Airplane, (1967 US No.18 single 'White Rabbit'). He died on 16th April 1999.

1958, Born on this day, Les Pattinson, Echo And The Bunnymen, (1983 UK No.8 single 'The Cutter').

1962, Born on this day, Shirley Holliman, vocals, Wham! 1982 UK No.3 single 'Young Guns, (Go For It').

1974, Born on this day, Mark Tremonti, Creed, (2001 US No.1 & UK No.13 single 'With Arms Wide Open', 2002 US No.1 album, 'Weathered').


Ушёл из жизни:

1996: Bernard Edwards (Chic)


Cтали первыми в чартах:

1972, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Amazing Grace.' The single enjoyed a five-week run at No.1.

1981, This years Eurovision Song contest winners Bucks Fizz were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their first No.1 single 'Making Your Mind Up.'

1987, Aretha Franklin and George Michael started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Knew You Were Waiting' also a No.1 in the UK. Aretha Franklin set a record for the artist with the longest gap between US No.1 singles, it had been 19 years, 10 months from her last hit 'Respect' in June 1967.

1992, Def Leppard started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Adrenalize.'

1992, Annie Lennox went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her debut solo release 'Diva.'

1992, Right Said Fred had their first and only UK No.1 single with 'Deeply Dippy' ('I'm Too Sexy' and 'Don't Talk Just Kiss' both made the Top 3).

1999, Catatonia scored their second UK No.1 album with 'Equally Cursed And Blessed' the group also had their two other albums in the top 40.

2004, R&B singer from New York Eamon started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Fuck It, (I Don't Want You Back)' his debut single. The song earned a listing on the Guinness World Record for "the most expletives in a No.1 song", with 33.

2009, The Black Eyes Peas started a 12 week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Boom Boom Pow'. The single was knocked off the No.1 position by the bands next single 'I Gotta Feeling'.

2009, Keith Urban went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Defying Gravity', the Australian singers fifth studio album.


Релиз:

1975: John Lennon, "Stand By Me"(UK Single)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_by_Me_(song)


Записывались:

1969: The Beatles: "Old Brown Shoe," "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"


Получили золотой диск:

1974: James Brown's "The Payback" is certified gold

18 АПРЕЛЯ(продолжение)

События:

1956, Elvis Presley played 2 shows at the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

1964, The Beatles appeared on the UK TV comedy program The Morecambe
and Wise Show, playing ‘This Boy’, ‘All My Loving’, and ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ and also participate in comedy sketches with Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The Beatles also held the UK and US No.1 position on this day with 'Can't Buy Me Love'.

1968, During a European tour, Pink Floyd played 2 shows at the Piper Club, in Rome, Italy.

1969, Lulu married Bee Gee Maurice Gibb, Brother Barry was the best man. The couple split in 1973.

1970, Santana, Taj Mahal and It's A Beautiful Day all appeared at London's Royal Albert Hall. 1970, Steel Mill, (featuring Bruce Springsteen) played in the Main Gym at Ocean County College in New Jersey. Tickets cost $2.00.

1975, Four Bay City Rollers fans were taken to hospital and 35 others required on site treatment after they attempted to swim across a lake to meet their heroes. The group were making an appearance at a BBC Radio 1 fun day at Mallory Park.

1984, Michael Jackson underwent surgery in a Los Angeles hospital to repair damage done after his hair caught fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.

1985, Wham! Became the first-ever Western pop act to have an album released in China.

1987, On the first leg of their Joshua Tree tour, U2 played the second of five nights at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in California.

1996, Bernard Edwards bass guitarist and producer from Chic, died of pneumonia in a Tokyo Hotel room while touring Japan. Also worked with ABC, Power Station, Sister Sledge, Sheila and B. Devotion, Diana Ross, Johnny Mathis, Debbie Harry, Air Supply, and Rod Stewart.

2006, A sale of clothes belonging to Sir Elton John raised more than $700,000 (Ј395,000) for the singer's Aids charity. Over 10,000 pieces were sold during a five-day sale in New York City at the specially-created shop, Elton's Closet, at New York's Rockefeller Centre.

2006, A line from U2's 1992 hit 'One' was voted the UK's favourite song lyric after in a poll of 13,000 people by music channel VH1.

18 апреля 1941.
Mike Vickers(на фото-"Manfred Mann:" Tom McGuinness, Mike Vickers, Mike Hugg, Paul Jones and Manfred),гитарист,флейтист и саксофонист популярной британской группы Manfred Mann, (1964 UK & US No.1 single 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy'),сегодня отмечает 71-й День рождения!Happy Birthday!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-y-50RW5Ng.

18 апреля 1946,
Skip Spence,канадо-американский музыкант -гитарист,барабанщик,автор песен,участник популярных групп Quicksilver Messenger Service',Moby Grape, Jefferson Airplane, (1967 US No.18 single 'White Rabbit'),родился 66 лет назад.Умер 16 апреля 1999,не дожив 2 дня до 53 лет. Вспомним песни этого музыканта:http://pub4.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php...3820429&frmid=6809&msgid=1364254&cmd=show

18 апреля 1972,
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Amazing Grace.' The single enjoyed a five-week run at No.1.

18 апреля 1981,
This years Eurovision Song contest winners Bucks Fizz were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their first No.1 single 'Making Your Mind Up.'

18 апреля 1992,
Def Leppard started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Adrenalize.'

15 апреля 1992,
Annie Lennox went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her debut solo release 'Diva.'

18 апреля 1999,
Catatonia scored their second UK No.1 album with 'Equally Cursed And Blessed' the group also had their two other albums in the top 40.

http://www.jianfeiyao8.info/artist-catatonia/s46456/song-storm-the-palace/