Cегодняшний день в истории рок-музыки

9 февраля 1991,
C & C Music Factory started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Gonna Make You Sweat.http://www.discogs.com/C-C-Music-Factory-Featuring-Freedom-Williams-Gonna-Make-You-Swea...

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9 февраля 1970:
Simon and Garfunkel's album Bridge Over Troubled Water is certified gold
http://www.discogs.com/Simon-And-Garfunkel-Bridge-Over-Troubled-Water/release/605328

9 февраля 1987,
Лауреатами премии Brit awards признаны:

Winners at this years Brit awards held in London included
Peter Gabriel who won British Male Solo Artist,
Kate Bush won British Female Solo Artist,
Best British Group went to Five Star,
British Album was Dire Straits 'Brothers In Arms',
British Breakthrough Act was The Housemartins,
International Solo Artist went to Paul Simon,
The Bangles won Best International Group,
Best British Video went to Peter Gabriel for 'Sledgehammer'
and Best British Single was The Pet Shop Boys for 'West End Girls'.

9 февраля 1987,
Winners at this years Brit awards held in London included:
Kate Bush won British Female Solo Artist,

10 ФЕВРАЛЯ

Сегодня родились:

1933, Born on this day, Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures who had the 1960 UK single 'Perfidia', and the 1960 US single 'Walk Don't Run'.

1939, Born on this day, Roberta Flack, US singer, songwriter, who had the 1972 US No.1 single 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', 1973 US No.1 & UK single 'Killing Me Softly With His Song'.

1944, Born on this day, Clifford T. Ward, UK, singer, songwriter who had the 1973 UK Hit single 'Gaye'). Ward died on the 18th December 2001.

1949, Born on this day, Nigel Olsson, drummer with the Elton John band who has played on some of John's classic albums including 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player', 'Honky Chateau', and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

1962, Born on this day, Cliff Burton, bass player with Metallica. Burton was killed on September 27th 1987, when the band's tour bus crashed as it was traveling between Stockholm and Copenhagen. He was found crushed to death under the bus.

1977, Born on this day, Rosanna Tavarez member of vocal group Eden’s Crush, who had a 2001 US No.1 single with ‘Get Over Yourself’, (the first female group to debut at number one with their first single). Formed after its members auditioned for the reality series Popstars


Ушли из жизни:

1975, Dave Alexander, the original bassist for The Stooges died from pneumonia aged 28. He was fired from the band in August 1970 after showing up at a gig too drunk to play.

2006, American record producer and MC James Dewitt Yancey, (A.K.A. J Dilla or Jay Dee), died of a rare blood disease, at his home in Los Angeles, California. Yancey had toured Europe in 2005 performing from a wheelchair.

10 ФЕВРАЛЯ(продолжение)

События:
1966, Bob Marley married Rita Anderson a singer in the group The Soulettes. The couple had three children together.

1967, The Beatles recorded the orchestral build-up for the middle and end of 'A Day in the Life'.
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mike Nesmith from The Monkees and Donovan also attended the session.

1972, David Bowie appeared at the Tolworth Toby Jug, London, on the opening date of his Ziggy Stardust tour.

1974, Record producer Phil Spector was injured in a car crash. He needed extensive plastic surgery that dramatically altered his looks. Details of how the accident happened were kept secret.

1974, Deep Purple kicked off a 28 date North American tour at the Los Angeles Forum, California.

1976, Elvis Presley was made a police reserve for the Memphis police.

1977, The Clash started recording their debut album at CBS studios in London, England.

1997, During a gig by Blur at London's Astoria, Spice Girl members Ginger Spice and Sporty Spice were thrown of the stage after joining the band during their set. Security didn't recognise the two Spice Girls.

1998, Axl Rose was charged with disorderly conduct following a row with a baggage handler at Arizona Airport, Rose was later released on bail.

2001, Police were investigating Eminem over suspected drugs offences after he appeared to consume Ecstasy pills and encouraged the audience at his Manchester show to take drugs. Over 100 gay rights protesters picketed the show.

2004, Diana Ross was sentenced to two days in jail after pleading 'no contest' to a drink driving charge. She was allowed to enter her plea over the telephone from New York; her lawyer said the singer would serve her term at a prison near her Los Angeles home. Ross was arrested in December 2002 after tests indicated she was twice over the drink- drive limit.

2005, Prince topped Rolling Stone magazine's annual list of the years biggest money earners after his 2004 tour grossed over $90 million (Ј53 million). Madonna came in second place after earning $54.9 million (Ј34.3 million) and Metallica came third with $43 million (Ј25.3 million).

2005, Who singer Roger Daltrey was awarded the CBE by The Queen at Buckingham Palace for services to the music industry.

2006, American record producer and MC James Dewitt Yancey, (A.K.A. J Dilla or Jay Dee), died of a rare blood disease, at his home in Los Angeles, California. Yancey had toured Europe in 2005 performing from a wheelchair.

2008, Amy Winehouse won five prizes at this year's Grammy Awards, including song of the year and record of the year, both for her single 'Rehab', and best new artist. The UK singer was not at the Los Angeles ceremony to collect them due to visa problems.

10 февраля
В этот день

Cтали первыми в чартах:

1958, Frank Sinatra started a five week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Come Fly With Me.'

1962, Henry Mancini went to No.1 on the US album chart with the soundtrack to 'Breakfast At Tiffany's.'

1968, The Four Tops 'Greatest Hits' was at No.1 on the UK album chart, the first No.1 album for the Tamla Motown label.

1973, Elton John had his first UK No.1 album when 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player' started a six-week run at the top of the charts.

1979, Rod Stewart started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy', his third US No.1. (and a No.1 hit in the UK). Also today Rod started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Blondes Have More Fun.'

1990, Paula Abdul started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Opposites Attract', her fourth US No.1, a No.2 hit in the UK.


Релиз:

1971: Carole King, Tapestry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapestry_(Carole_King_album)

1978: Van Halen, Van Halen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen_(album)


Записывались:

1956: Little Richard, "Long Tall Sally"

1967: The Beatles, "A Day In The Life"

Сегодня родились:

10 февраля 1933,
Born on this day, Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures who had the 1960 UK single 'Perfidia', and the 1960 US single 'Walk Don't Run'.

Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures

10 февраля 1933,
Born on this day, Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures who had the 1960 UK single 'Perfidia', and the 1960 US single 'Walk Don't Run'.

10 февраля 1939,
Born on this day, Roberta Flack, US singer, songwriter, who had the 1972 US No.1 single 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', 1973 US No.1 & UK single 'Killing Me Softly With His Song'.

10 февраля 1944,
Born on this day, Clifford T. Ward, UK, singer, songwriter who had the 1973 UK Hit single 'Gaye'). Ward died on the 18th December 2001.

10 февраля 1949,
Born on this day, Nigel Olsson, drummer with the Elton John band who has played on some of John's classic albums including 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player', 'Honky Chateau', and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.