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1989,
Roxette went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Look', the duo's first US No.1.

1967,
Sandie Shaw won the Eurovision Song Contest held in Vienna representing Britain with the song 'Puppet On A String'. She became the first UK female artist to win the contest.

1967,
John Lennon took his Rolls Royce to coachbuilders J.P. Fallon Ltd in Surrey to enquire if they could paint his car in psychedelic colours. This was based on an idea by Marijke Koger ("The Fool" who was a member of Dutch team of gypsy artists). J.P. Fallon commissioned Steve Weaver's pattern of scroll and flowers for the Phantom V. The cost for having the work done came in at £2,000. A custom interior/exterior sound system was also installed as well as a Sony television; telephone (WEYBRIDGE 46676) and a portable refrigerator.

1973,
During his Ziggy Stardust world tour, David Bowie played the first of three sold out nights at Shinjuku Koseinenkin, Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan. http://www.youtube.com/user/MRMAHBOI2

1977,
The Damned played at the home of the New York punk scene CBGBS, the first UK Punk group to play live dates in the USA.

Photo:CBGB, New York - legendary birthplace of punk-rock. UK punks The Damned, onstage at CBGB in 1977

1997,
American singer, songwriter Laura Nyro died from ovarian cancer. Suzanne Vega, Phoebe Snow, Roseane Cash, Frank Sinatra and Linda Ronstadt all covered her songs. She wrote 'And When I Die' a hit for Blood, Sweat & Tears and 'Stoney End' which was covered by Barbra Streisand.http://www.pbase.com/bike50now/laura_nyro&page=all

2008,
Led Zeppelin topped the list of Classic Rock magazine's Best Live Acts Of All Time.
The Who were voted in at No.2 and AC/DC at No.3.

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1932, Born on this day, Carl Perkins, American singer, songwriter, guitarist, 1956 US No.2 & UK No.10 single 'Blue Suede Shoes.' Perkins' songs were recorded by artists Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Johnny Cash. Perkins died on 19th Jan 1998 aged 65.

1946, Born on this day, Les Gray, vocals, Mud, died from throat cancer 21st Feb 2004 aged 57, (1974 UK No.1 single 'Tiger Feet' plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles').

1948, Born on this day, Phillip Wright, vocals, drums, Paper Lace, (1974 UK No.1 single 'Billy Don't Be A Hero', 1974 US No.1 single 'The Night Chicago Died').

1961, Born on this day, Mark Kelly, keyboards, Marillion, (1985 UK No.2 single 'Kayleigh')

1977, Born on this day, Gerard Way, vocals, My Chemical Romance, (2006 UK No.1 single ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’, 2006 US No.2 album ‘The Black Parade’).

1978, Born on this day, Rachel Stevens, vocals, S Club 7, (1999 UK No.1 single 'Bring It All Back'), 2000 UK No.1 album '7' spent over a year on the UK chart. Solo (2003 UK No.2 single 'Sweet Dreams My LA Ex').

1980, Born on this day, Albert Hammond Jr, guitar, The Strokes, (2001 UK No. 14 single, 'Last Nite' 2001 UK No.2 album 'Is This It').

1987, Born on this day, Jesse McCartney, American singer, actor. Member of the boy band Dream Street, (2005 Australian No.1 & US & UK Top 20 hit single ‘Beautiful Soul’). Co-wrote 'Bleeding Love' a hit for Leona Lewis.


Ушли из жизни:

1976: Phil Ochs

1988: Brook Benton

1988: Dave Prater (Sam and Dave)

1997: Mae Axton

2009: Randy Cain (The Delfonics)


Стали первыми в чартах:

1966, The Righteous Brothers started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You're My Soul And Inspiration', a No.15 hit in the UK.

1977, Abba went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Dancing Queen', the group's 7th US Top 40 hit and first No.1. Also a No.1 in the UK in 1976.

1981, On this week's UK Indie album chart, No.5, Crass, 'Stations Of The Crass', No.4, Toyah, 'Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!' No.3, Joy Division, 'Closer', No.2, Adam and the Ants, 'Dirk Wears White Sox', No.1, Theatre Of Hate, 'He Who Dares Wins.'

1983, David Bowie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the title track from his latest album 'Let's Dance', his fourth UK No.1 and featuring blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. A US No.1 hit, it was Bowie’s first single to reach number one on both sides of the Atlantic.

1988, Pet Shop Boys started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Heart', the duo's fourth UK No.1.

1988, Billy Ocean started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car', a No.3 hit in the UK.

1994, Pantera entered the US album chart at No.1 with 'Far Beyond Driven'.

1994, R. Kelly started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Bump N' Grind', his first US No.1, a No.8 hit in the UK.

1994, Take That scored their fourth UK No.1 single with the Gary Barlow penned single 'Everything Changes' the fifth single from the band's second album Everything Changes.


Релиз:
Bob Dylan -Nashville Skyline(1969)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_Skyline

1932,
Born on this day, Carl Perkins, American singer, songwriter, guitarist, 1956 US No.2 & UK No.10 single 'Blue Suede Shoes.' Perkins' songs were recorded by artists Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Johnny Cash. Perkins died on 19th Jan 1998 aged 65.

2игорь комсомоленко:

***Андрей!А кто дал такую дезинформацию?
Я ДР Дасти сегодня точно не афишировал!***

https://www.beatles.ru/postman/forum_messages.asp...8&cfrom=1&showtype=0&cpage=579#2255838

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carl perkins and friends -matchbox (Embedding disabled, limit reached)

Carl Perkins & Friends Rockabilly Session Part 1 (Embedding disabled, limit reached)

1946,
Born on this day, Les Gray, vocals, Mud, died from throat cancer 21st Feb 2004 aged 57, (1974 UK No.1 single 'Tiger Feet' plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles').

Les Gray & Mud

1948,
Born on this day, Phillip Wright, vocals, drums, Paper Lace, (1974 UK No.1 single 'Billy Don't Be A Hero', 1974 US No.1 single 'The Night Chicago Died').

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Phillip Wright & Paper Lace

1961,
Born on this day, Mark Kelly, keyboards, Marillion, (1985 UK No.2 single 'Kayleigh')

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Mark Kelly & Marillion

1977,
Born on this day, Gerard Way, vocals, My Chemical Romance, (2006 UK No.1 single ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’, 2006 US No.2 album ‘The Black Parade’).