Today in Music History

[saturn]

Happy Birthday today to Antoine "Fats" Domino - pianist, singer and songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana. Along with Dave Bartholemew, they developed a recipe for producing 36 Top 40 hits in a span of eight years, and 66 tunes that wound up on Billboards Hot 100. The hits included "The Fat Man", "Blue Monday", and "Blueberry Hill". Fats is 79 today.

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Nancy Sinatra's major hit 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin'' went to #1 on the pop charts on this day in 1966.

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Johnny Cash was born on this date in 1932. He died of respiratory failure on September 12th 2003, aged 71.

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Happy Birthday today also to rising young star, Corinne Bailey Rae, who is 28.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1985. Chuck Berry receives a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. A U.S. congresswoman introduces a bill to prohibit the distribution of "lewd, lascivious or filthy" recordings, 1954. LaVern Baker writes Congress and asks them to change the copyright laws to ban cover records of R & B tunes by white artists, unsuccessfully, in 1955. Al Hirt records "Java" in 1962. Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" dbuts on the charts in 1956 (his first million seller). Happy Birthday to Paul Oscher, 60, Paul Cotton of Poco, 64, Michael Bolton, 54, Jonathan Cain of Journey, 57, Mitch Ryder, 62, and Erykah Badu, 36. Also born on this date were Jackie Gleason in 1916, and Bob "Bear" Hite in 1943. Lost to us on this date were Slim Gaillard in 1991, Cornell Gunter of the Coasters in 1990, and Bukka White in 1977.

[saturn]

"Bridge Over Troubled Water", by Simon and Garfunkel, won a gold record on this day in 1970.

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In 1977, Keith Richards was arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Toronto’s Harbour Castle Hotel, for possession of heroin and cocaine. He worked out a plea bargain that included a benefit show for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, and he was allowed to enter the United States for drug treatment.

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Dexter Gordon was born on this day in 1923. A top tenor saxophonist who emerged during the bop era and had his own distinctive sound. He died in 1990.

http://www.alumni.utah.edu/u-news/january05/images/dexter_gordon.jpg


Josh Groban celebrates his 26th birthday today.

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[saturn]

In 1998, Celine Dion’s "My Heart Will Go On" hit #1 in the U.S. It was the tippy-top chart-topper for two weeks.

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"I Love A Rainy Night" peaked at #1 on the pop charts on this day for Eddie Rabbitt.

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Born on this day in 1942, Brian Jones guitarist for the Rolling Stones. Jones died on July 3rd 1969 after drowning in his swimming pool under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Happy Birthday to Cindy Wilson of the B-52's, who is 50 today.

http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Music/9806/02/b52s/cindy.jpg

[saturn]

"Kind of Blue" is recorded by Miles Davis in 1959. This album pioneered the technique of Modal jazz and created one of the finest spontaneously improvised records ever.
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In 1969, Jim Morrison of The Doors was charged with lewd and lascivious behaviour after showing his penis to the audience during a show in Miami. He was found guilty and sentenced to eight months hard labour. Morrison died in Paris while the sentence was on appeal.

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Birthdays today ---

Harry Belafonte, age 80 and Roger Daltrey, age 63
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[Priestboy]

This day in 1975, the Eagles topped the charts with "Best of My Love"

This day in 1986, Mr. Mister topped the charts with "Kyrie" (gotta love the Latin!):D

And a Happy 197th Birthday to Frederic Chopin (who, since he died in 1849, must be "decomposing"...sorry, I couldn't resist!:o )!

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1968, Johnny Cash marries June Carter. Fans at Ottawa Ontario's Colliseum riot after waiting an hour for the Animals to perform in 1967. They had already left since they hadn't been paid. Buddy Holly begins his only British tour in 1958. The Everly Brothers sign with Cadence Records and record "Bye Bye Love" in 1957. Happy Birthday to Willie Mitchell, 79, Nik Kershaw, 49, Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers, 52, and Norman Connors, 59. Also born on this date was Leroy Washington in 1932. Lost to us on this date was Joe Harris, sax player with Fats Domino, in 1980.

[saturn]

Terry Jacks was smiling as his megga-hit "Seasons In The Sun" went to the top of the Billboard pop charts on this day in 1974.
Earworm anyone???
We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun.
But the hills that we climbed
were just seasons out of time.

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In 1999, Dusty Springfield died after a long battle against cancer, aged 59.

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Celebrating a birthday today:

Lou Reed, age 63 and Jon Bon Jovi, age 45

http://www.kansaiscene.com/2004_07/images/STG_FRF04-Lou%20Reed.jpg http://www.donetsk.dn.ua/img/news/img_big/tfd90.jpg

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1960, Elvis makes his only UK appearance, a refueling stop in Scotland on his Army plane. Filming begins on the Beatles' movie "A Hard Day's Night" in 1964. Ray Charles receives a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 1989. The Supremes record "Reflections" and "The Happening" in 1967. Happy Birthday to Larry Carlton, 59, Eddie Money, 58, and Alvin 'Youngblood' Hart, 44. Also born on this date were Rory Gallagher in 1948, Desi Arnaz in 1917, Karen Carpenter in 1950, Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis in 1921, and Papa George Lightfoot in 1924. Lost to us on this date were Hank Ballard in 2003, Charlie Christian in 1942, and Shakey Jake in 1990.

[bluedog]

Earworm anyone???

We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun.
But the hills that we climbed
were just seasons out of time.

Ahhhhh! get outta my head!

[Priestboy]

Terry Jacks was smiling as his megga-hit "Seasons In The Sun" went to the top of the Billboard pop charts on this day in 1974.

Earworm anyone???

We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun.
But the hills that we climbedwere just seasons out of time.

gulty pleasure of mine...I LOVE this song! Call me sappy, shmaltzy...whatever! By God, I can't help it!:D

[McGregor]

This is a good one

On this day, 48 years ago, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderly, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Cobb, Bill Evans and Wynton Kelly gathered to record "So What", "Blue In Green" and "Freddie Freeloader".

[Amy Winette]

Terry Jacks was smiling as his megga-hit "Seasons In The Sun" went to the top of the Billboard pop charts on this day in 1974.

Earworm anyone???

We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun.
But the hills that we climbedwere just seasons out of time.

gulty pleasure of mine...I LOVE this song! Call me sappy, shmaltzy...whatever! By God, I can't help it!:D

NOW you've got me questioning that "what was the #1 song on your birthday" deal -- it said this was #1 on 2/26/74, now I find out it wasn't #1 until 3/2/74. Hmmmm . . . ;)

[saturn]

Possibly an error on the birthday site. :(

I get some of my info from http://www.neworleansradio.com/dailyhistory.asp and there have been errors there, but according to http://www.popculturemadness.com/Music/Pop-Modern/1974.html the top Billboard hit in 1974 - "March 2 - March 22: Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks"

As an FYI, 1974s top hit for -- February 9 - March 1: Love's Theme - Love Unlimited Orchestra

[Amy Winette]

Yeah, they probably just figure close is good enough and nobody's going to go back and double check (ha, they were wrong!) I'm not familiar with that other song though, and I kinda like Seasons in the Sun :)

[saturn]

In 1966, Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay formed Buffalo Springfield in Los Angeles.

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In 2006, Gary Glitter was sentenced to three years in a Vietnamese prison after being found guilty of molesting two 11-year-old girls. His sentence was reduced and he is expected to be released in August 2008.

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Happy Birthday to Jennifer Warnes, who is 60

http://photo.sing365.com/music/picture.nsf/Jennifer-Warnes-photo/48256C71003578A248256B4F000EEC9A/$file/00.jpg

and to Tone- Loc (Antony Smith), who is 41.

http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/amg/pop_artists/P09511J990S.JPG

I asked the guy, "why you so fly?"
he said "funky cold medina"

[McGregor]

1931 - The often recorded classic, "Minnie The Moocher" was recorded by Cab Calloway for Brunswick Records on this day. This was the first recording of Calloway's theme song.
http://lts.brandeis.edu/research/archives-speccoll/events/vanvechten/exhibit/cab.calloway.1.12.40fix.jpg
1964 - Trumpeter, Chet Baker is deported from Germany to the US for drug related problems.
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1916 - Johnny Stein's Dixie Jass Band appears at Schiller's Café in Chicago on East 31st Street. Later this year cornetist Nick LaRocca becomes leader and renames the band the Original Dixieland Jass Band.
http://www.ozsons.com/images/SteinsDixieJassBand.jpg

[Priestboy]

NOW you've got me questioning that "what was the #1 song on your birthday" deal -- it said this was #1 on 2/26/74, now I find out it wasn't #1 until 3/2/74. Hmmmm . . . ;)

fyi, i got it from www.datadragon.com (which has an AI link as well!)

[saturn]

In 1978, The US internal Revenue Service carried out a dawn raid at the home of Jerry Lee Lewis and removed cars worth over $170,000 to pay off his tax debts.

http://livinginstereo.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/Jerry%20Lee%20Lewis%20flip%20off.jpg

In 1966, John Lennon's statement that The Beatles were "more popular than Jesus Christ" was published in The London Evening Standard. Christian groups in the US were outraged resulting in some states burning Beatles records. Lennon later apologised. The Archbishop of Boston admitted that he was probably right, but many still refused to forgive him.

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Birthdays for March 4th:

Bobby Womack, age 63

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and Miriam Makeba, age 75.

http://www.musikbase.de/images/groups/Miriam-Makeba.jpg

[McGregor]

Big fan of your thread Saturn!!! VERY NICE!

1955, Jazz great Charlie Bird Parker played at Birdland in what would be his last public performance.
http://amb.cult.bg/music/jazz/mp3/pictures/Charlie%20Parker3.jpg

[saturn]

In 1966, "The Ballad Of The Green Berets" became the #1 song on the pop charts on this day, thanks to SSgt Barry Sadler.

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This was a sad day in country music as Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas and Hankshaw Hawkins were killed in a plane crash in Tennessee in 1963.

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In 1982, actor and singer John Belushi died from an overdose of cocaine and heroin. His tombstone reads "I may be gone, but rock n roll lives on."

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Andy Gibb, younger brother of The Bee Gees, was born on this day in 1958. Gibb died on March 10th 1988.

http://www.stuckinthe70s.com/images/andygibb.jpg

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1960, Elvis Presley is discharged from the U.S. Army. Rod Stewart meets actress Britt Ecklund at a party at Joni Mitchell's house beginning a five-year romance in 1975. Bobby Darin records "Dream Lover" in 1959. Jerry Lee Lewis opens as Iago in a rock musical version of "Othello" in Hollywood in 1968. Happy Birthday to Teena Marie, 51, Alan Clark of Dire Straits, 55, Rico McFarland, 47, Julius McKee of the Dirty Dozen, 40, Mark E. Smith of the Fall, 50, Murray Head, 61, Paul Evans, 69, and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, 37. Also born on this date were J.B. Lenoir in 1929, Tommy Tucker in 1933, and Lou Levy in 1928. Lost to us on this date were Syd Nathan of King Records in 1968, Michael "Smitty" Smith of Paul Revere & the Raiders in 2001, and Bernie Washington, accredited as the first black DJ, in 1989.

[saturn]

"My Girl" by The Temptations made it to the top of the Billboard Top 40 charts on this day in 1965.

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Celebrating Birthdays today:

David Gilmour, age 63; Mary Wilson (Supremes), age 63; Kiki Dee, age 60

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[saturn]

In 1976, Elton John was immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds in London. The first rock star to be so since The Beatles.

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"We Are The World" from the album of the same name was played on the radio for the first time in 1985. The song was recorded by 45 to stars including Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson.

http://www.newsstar.info/wp-images/img-noticias/we%20are%20the%20world.jpg

In 1991, George Michael was voted best male singer and sexiest male artist by Rolling Stone magazine.

http://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/George-Michael-Might-Follow-Elton-John-Up-The-Aisle-2.jpg

Peter Wolf, of J. Geils Band, is 61 today.

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[saturn]

In 1990, Cher won the worst dressed female, and worst video for "If I Could Turn Back Time", in The Rolling Stone Magazine's awards.

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Birthdays today:

Shaun Mullins, 39; Carole Bayer Sager, 61; Mickey Dolenz, 62.

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[McGregor]

Also on 3/8

Long live Pigpen..."in the midnight hour...."

1973, Ron Mckernan, keyboard player with The Grateful Dead, died aged 27 from liver failure brought on by alcohol poisoning.
http://www.herbgreenefoto.com/gallery/grateful_dead/1960s/gd-60s-jerry-pig-01.jpg

[saturn]

In 1959, "Venus", Frankie Avalon's huge chart hit made it to #1 on this day.
This was the first record I ever owned.

http://heavens-gates.com/50s/venus_file/avalon-venus-alb.jpg

George Lewis Scott passed away on this day in 2005. He was the booming baritone voice of the group "Blind Boys of Alabama", which formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in the late 1930s. Scott and his bandmates traveled the world spreading their unique brand of soulful gospel music.

http://digitalflotsam.org/GeorgeScott.jpg

Happy Birthday to Ornette Coleman, age 77 and to Mickey Gilley, age 70

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[saturn]

http://members.aol.com/summerzonie/images/sombrero_dances.gif

I am heading to Mexico for a week holiday.

I hope some others - Stax? Mcgregor? -- will keep the thread alive.

[McGregor]

http://members.aol.com/summerzonie/images/sombrero_dances.gif

I am heading to Mexico for a week holiday.

I hope some others - Stax? Mcgregor? -- will keep the thread alive.

I'll do my best Saturn, heading out of town as well. Have a nice weekend!
March 9th

2004, Tom Jones was banned from wearing tight leather pants by his own son and manager Mark Jones. His son said it was time to “dress his age” as he was in danger of becoming a laughing stock at 63.
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1968, Bob Dylan started a ten-week run at No.1 on the UK chart with his ninth album 'John Wesley Harding'. A US No.2 in the same year.
http://www.poster.net/dylan-bob/dylan-bob-photo-bob-dylan-6206418.jpg
1957 - New Orleans native and 1950's hitmaker, Antoine 'Fats' Domino hit the Billboard R&B charts on this day with the tune 'I'm Walkin''. This one eventually hit #1 on the charts.
http://library.thinkquest.org/21342/pictures/fats-domino.jpg

[bluesmama]

just read that the lead singer for boston, brad delp, passed away today

[Staxsun]

Just got back in town myself. I hope Saturn's back by the time I leave again on Friday. On this date in 1974, John Lennon and Harry Nilsson are thrown out of the Troubadour nightclub in Los Angeles for heckling the Smothers Brothers, who are performing there. Buddy Holly & the Crickets record "Maybe Baby" in 1957. George Harrison is arrested for possession of marijuana in 1969. Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman in 1969. Happy Birthday to James Taylor, 59, Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane, 55, Marlon Jackson of the Jackson Five, 50, Al Jarreau, 67, Liza Minelli, 61, and Bill Payne of Little Feat, 58. Also born on this date were Leonard Chess in 1917, Freddy Johnson in 1904, Paul Weston in 1912, and Mike Gibbins of Badfinger in 1949. Lost to us on this date was Charlie Parker in 1955.

[McGregor]

Also on March 12th

1958, A Philadelphia court sentenced jazz singer Billie Holiday to a year's probation after being found guilty of narcotics possession.
http://www.billie-holiday.com/holiday.jpg
1955, Jazz Saxophonist Charlie Parker died of a heart attack in New York City while watching Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra on television. He was 34.
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1917, Born on this day, Leonard Chess, the founder of the Chess record label, home to John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and Jimmy Reed. Chess died of a heart attack on October 16th 1969, aged 52.
http://history.waiting-forthe-sun.net/Graphics/MarchGraphics/leonard_chess.jpg

and last but not least, an acid test
Grateful Dead 03-12-66 Danish Center, Los Angeles, Ca. (Sat)
Viola Lee Blues, One Kind Favor, I Know You Rider, You See A Broken Heart, It's A Sin, BIODTL, Heads Up Jam, Next Time, Death Don't, Midnight Hour
Pico Acid Test

[McGregor]

March 13th
1993, Eric Clapton started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Unplugged.'
http://www.iem.ac.ru/EC/images/covers/unplugged.gif

1968 - The Byrds "Greatest Hits" received a gold record on this day - "Turn! Turn! Turn!".
http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/images_music/byrds_03.jpg

1966, Rod Stewart left Steampacket to work as a solo artist.
http://membres.lycos.fr/bygcollector/stewart65.jpg

1965, Eric Clapton left The Yardbirds, dissatisfied with the group's direction.
http://www.galvestonmusicscene.com/Blog-Photos/YardbirdsClapton2.jpg

Dead 03-13-85 Berkeley Community Theatre, Berkeley, Ca. (Wed)
1: Jack Straw> Althea, Mama Tried> Mexicali, FOTD, Minglewood*, Deal*
2: Music> Franklin's> Estimated> Spoonful*> Drumz**> Ollin Arageed**> Woman Smarter**> Black Peter*> Good Lovin
E: Brokedown
*with Matt Kelly **with Hamza El-DinRex Foundation benefit - final/last "Ollin Arageed": 08-05-79 [406]
Ollin Arageed? Anyone ever heard that tune?
Bay Area Grateful Dead fans at least got a taste of what the Dead's Egypt trip was like when the group played an often spectacular five-night series at Winterland that was billed as "From Egypt With Love." Slides taken by various family members on the trip were projected on a huge screen behind the stage each night. And at the last two concerts, Hamza el-Din joined the band onstage and sang the same song he'd sung at the Sound and Light Theater — a traditional wedding number called "Ollin Arageed" — and the Dead once again used the hypnotic rhythm of Hamza's tar as a launch pad for a jam. Hamza also played "Ollin Arageed" at two other concerts with the Dead later that year, including one broadcast nationally from the Capitol Theater in New Jersey.

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1959, an emergency plane landing in a field in South Bend Indiana almost kills the Kingston Trio. Bob Seger receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1988. Elvis' movie, "Charo" open in 1969. Rick Nelson records "Travelin' Man" in 1961. Happy Birthday to Neil Sedaka, 68, Mike Stoller, 73, Adam Clayton of U2, 47, Terence Blanchard, 45, and Toni Price, 46. Also born on this date was Lightnin Slim in 1913. Lost to us on this date were Danny Barker in 1994, and Dave 'Fat Man' Williams in 1982.

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1974, Stevie Wonder holds a press conference to announce he'll move to Ghana within the next two years (hasn't happened yet). Fabian is voted "Most Promising New Talent" by the viewers of "American Bandstand" in 1959. Petula Clark makes her American TV debut on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in 1965. Eric Clapton is hospitalized in St. Paul Minnesota with severe stomach ulcers in 1981. The movie "Rock Around the Clock" premieres in Washington DC in 1956. Happy Birthday to Quincy Jones, 74, Rick Dees, 57, and Phil Phillips, 76. Also born on this date were Robert "Pete" Williams in 1914, Shirley Scott in 1934, Les Brown in 1912, and Les Baxter in 1922. Lost to us on this date were Doc Pomus in 1991, Linda Jones in 1972, and Big Twist (Larry Nolan) in 1990.

[McGregor]

1928 - "King Porter's Stomp", Jelly Roll Morton's hit, is recorded by Fletcher Henderson's band.
http://www.nndb.com/people/283/000092007/jelly-roll-morton-1-sized.jpg

I wish someone would nickname me Jelly Roll! :(


:p

[Staxsun]

How's it goin' Jelly Roll?

[McGregor]

How's it goin' Jelly Roll?

Thank you Staxsun! LOL

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1979, CBS -TV airs "Wings Over America". Happy Birthday to Jerry Jeff Walker, 65, Ray Benson, 56, Betty Johnson, 75, Nancy Wilson of Heart, 53, and Flavor Flav, 48. Also born on this date was Yank Rachell in 1910. Lost to us on this date were Tammi Terrell in 1970, Johnny Cymbal (Derek) in 1993, T- Bone Walker in 1975, Roy Montrell in 1979, and Arthur Gunter in 1976.

[saturn]

In 2002, The Soundtrack album ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ started a two week run at No.1 on the US album chart.

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The Champs go to No. 1 with "Tequila" in 1958.

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Nat King Cole was born on this day in 1929. He was a massively successful pop singer who ranked with such contemporaries as Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and Dean Martin. He died in 1965.

http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/N/htmlN/natkingcole/natkingcoleIMAGE/natkingcole.jpg

Happy Birthday to John Sebastian, age 63.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/lennon/multimedia/images/jsebastian_pic1.jpg

[saturn]

The ever-rebellious, Neil Young found himself at the top of the pop music charts on this day in 1972 with "Heart Of Gold".

http://www.frackers.com/neil-young.jpg

Wilson Pickett was born on this day in 1941. Best known for hot dancefloor grooves on hits like "In the Midnight Hour," He died in 2006.

http://www.spectropop.com/remembers/Wilson%20Pickett.jpg

Birthdays today: James McMurtry, age 45 and Bill Frisell, age 56

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[Belle]

This chick was so glad Wilson Pickett was born! Love his music!!

[saturn]

In 1957, Elvis Presley purchased the stately mansion “Graceland” in Whitehaven, Memphis. He paid $102,500 for the property, which had previously been used by the Graceland Christian Church.

http://my.sunderland.ac.uk/web/support/counselling/counedit/examples/lesson4/graceland/graceland.jpg

In 1974, Jefferson Airplane re-named the group and became Jefferson Starship.

http://image.listen.com/img/356x237/3/4/4/4/674443_356x237.jpg

The J Geils Band were at No.1 on the US singles chart with "Centrefold" in 1981.

http://www.rockphiles.com/all_images/Act_Images/JGeilsBand/JGeilsBand288.jpg

Clarence "Frogman" Henry, pianist and singer who can sing like a girl, and like a frog is 70 years old today.

http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/museums/delta/images/frogman.jpg

[saturn]

In 1991, Eric Clapton's four year-old son Coner died when he fell from a 53rd floor window were he was staying with his mother in New York.

http://history.waiting-forthe-sun.net/Graphics/MarchGraphics/eric_conor_clapton.jpg

"Me And Bobby McGee", by Janis Joplin, reached the pinnacle of the music charts on this day in 1971. Joplin died the year before on 4th October aged 27.

http://www.artistwd.com/joyzine/music/woodstock/janis_joplin1.jpg

John Lennon and Yoko Ono were married on the Rock of Gibralter on this day in 1969.

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Happy Birthday to Jerry Reed, who is 70 today.
http://sight-and-sound.net/Images/natacts/jerryreed.jpg

[glinda]

March 20... Happy Birthday Marcia Ball!!!!

[McGregor]

March 20, 1968, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Richie Furay and Jim Mesina, were arrested in Los Angeles for 'being at a place where it is suspected marijuana is being used.' Clapton is later found innocent, the others pay small fines.
http://www.brainshrub.com/blogmedia/images/2006/2006sep/simpsons-doh.jpg

[saturn]

Johann Sebastian Bach was born on this day in 1685. He's considered by many people to have been the greatest composer in the history of Western music. He died in 1750.

http://www.uni-leipzig.de/%7Eagintern/uni600/bilder/bach.jpg

In 1980, "Another Brick In The Wall" by Pink Floyd hit #1 on the pop charts on this day.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC0g-x9_NxY

Slide guitarist Son House, one of the leading exponents of the Delta blues style, is born Eddie James House Jr. in Riverton, Miss in 1902. He died in 1988 in Detroit.

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Happy Birthday to Solomon Burke, who is 67.

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[McGregor]

Also on March 21, 1984, Strawberry Fields, an area in Central Park bought by Yoko Ono in memory of her late husband was opened
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March 21, 1991, The inventor of The Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars Leo Fender died from Parkinson's disease.
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[saturn]

In 2004, Ozzy Osbourne was voted the nation's favourite ambassador to welcome aliens to planet Earth. The 55 year old singer topped a Yahoo poll as the face people wanted to represent them to alien life.

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In 1986, Heart went to No.1 on the US singles chart with "These Dreams".

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Celebrating birthdays today:

George Benson, age 64 and Roger Whittaker, age 71

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[saturn]

The Beach Boys released "Surfin' USA" on this day in 1963.

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In 1985, Billy Joel married model Christie Brinkley on a boat moored alongside the Statue Of Liberty. They divorced in 1993.

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Birthdays for March 23rd --
Chaka Khan, 54 and Ric Ocasek, 58

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[saturn]

In 1958, Perry Como climbed to the #1 position on the Billboard Top 40 charts with his hit "Catch a Falling Star".

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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards first perform together as Little Boy Blue & the Blue Boys in 1962.

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And since we have been talking about it recently --- In 1990, Alannah Myles lit up the charts as her smash 'Black Velvet' reached #1 on this day.

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In 1991, The Black Crowes were dropped as the support act on ZZ Top's tour after repeatedly criticising the tour sponsor Miller Beer.

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[saturn]

America hit the top of the charts with "A Horse With No Name" on this day in 1972.

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Prince took home the Best Original Score prize for the film Purple Rain at the 1985 Oscars ceremony.

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Happy Birthday today to Sir Elton John, age 60 and to Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, age 65

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[saturn]

John Lennon and Yoko Ono kick off their Amsterdam Hilton Bed-In on this day in 1969.
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Happy Birthday today to Diana Ross, age 63; Steve Tyler, age 59; Teddy Pendergrass, age 57

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1964, Barbra Streisand opens on Broadway in "Funny Girl". The photograph for the Beatles' "butcher cover" for the American "Yesterday and Today" album is taken in 1966. The movie version of "Tommy" premieres in London in 1975. Pat Boone guests on the "Beverly Hillbillies" in 1969. Former Beatles' drummer Pete Best appears on "I've Got A Secret" in 1964. Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary is arrested in Washington DC for taking immoral liberties with a 14 year-old girl (he pleads guilty and spends three months in jail) in 1970. Ricky Nelson records his first tunes, "I'm Walkin'" and "A Teenager's Romance" in 1957. Happy Birthday to Juvenile, 32, Kenny Chesney, 39, Fred Parris of the Five Satins, 71, Vicki Lawrence, 58, Johnny Crawford, 61, and Alan Arkin, 73. Also born on this date was Rufus Thomas in 1917. Lost to us on this date were Paul Gayten in 1991, Jan Barry in 2004, and Jon Jon Poulos of the Buckinghams in 1980.

[saturn]

In 2002, singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett was hospitalized after being trampled by a bull on his uncle's Texas farm.
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The Supremes climbed to the top of the Billboard charts on this day in 1965 with the tune "Stop! In The Name Of Love"

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Sarah Vaughan was born on this day in 1924. Jazz singer with one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century, Sarah Vaughan ranked with Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday in the very top echelon of female jazz singers. - "Broken-Hearted Melody". She died in 1990.

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Happy Birthday to Mariah Carey, age 37.

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[Staxsun]

On this dat in 1965, Jeff Beck joins the Yardbirds as a replacement for Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton marries Patti "Layla" Boyd (the ex-Mrs. George Harrison) in Tucson AZ in 1979. John Lennon's boyhood home in Liverpool is opened to the public in 2003. Grand Funk fire their manager, Terry Knight, who promptly sues them in 1972. The Young Rascals record "Groovin" in 1967. Born on this date were Leroy Carr in 1905, Johnny Clyde Copeland in 1937, Robert Lockwood Jr. in 1915, Moon Mullican in 1909, Pee Wee Russell in 1906, Ben Webster in 1909, and Eddie Shuler in 1913. Lost to us on this date were Memphis Ma Rainey in 1985, and Joe 'Sharkey' Bonano in 1972.

[Belle]

I know I told you privately that I loved this stuff...but here is my public declaration!!!! I LOVE THIS STUFF. Helps the old brain remember

Oh and by the way Lyle Lovette and his large band ROCK. But again I AM from Texas

[Staxsun]

I have to admit that after being more than a week away from it (in Texas away from my references), I wondered if I should get back to it. It's nice to know that somebody out there appreciates what we do.

[saturn]

I know I told you privately that I loved this stuff...but here is my public declaration!!!! I LOVE THIS STUFF. Helps the old brain remember

Oh and by the way Lyle Lovette and his large band ROCK. But again I AM from Texas

Thanks. :):o

[saturn]

IN 2007, an epidemic of FOMS continued to spread widely among a unique ethnic group known as Threadheads.

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In 1964, Madame Tussauds, London unveiled the wax works images of The Beatles, the first pop stars to be honoured.

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The "Father of Blues", W.C. Handy dies in New York at the age of eighty-four in 1958. Nat King Cole portrayed Handy in a film entitled "St. Louis Blues".

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Happy Birthday today to Reba McEntire, age 53.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1982, David Crosby of the Byrds and CSN is arrested for possession of drugs and a gun in San Diego (he had a seizure from toxic saturation while driving 65 mph on a freeway there.) Van Morrison records "Brown Eyed Girl" in 1967. Eddie Cochran records "Summertime Blues" in 1958. Elvis Presley records "Burnig Love" in 1972. Brenda Lee records "I'm Sorry" in 1960. Happy Birthday to Charlie McCoy, 66. Also born on this date was Paul Whiteman in 1890. Lost to us on this date was Arhur 'Big Boy' Crudup in 1974. Cubes proven not to be the cure for FOMS in 2007.

[Belle]

Thanks. :):o


It brings back so many memories!! I just love it and if you will continue to do it I would love it, if not for me, others love it too.

{{{{HUGS BELLE}}}}

[Orleansnj]

On this date in 1982, David Crosby of the Byrds and CSN is arrested for possession of drugs and a gun in San Diego (he had a seizure from toxic saturation while driving 65 mph on a freeway there.) Van Morrison records "Brown Eyed Girl" in 1967. Eddie Cochran records "Summertime Blues" in 1958. Elvis Presley records "Burnig Love" in 1972. Brenda Lee records "I'm Sorry" in 1960. Happy Birthday to Charlie McCoy, 66. Also born on this date was Paul Whiteman in 1890. Lost to us on this date was Arhur 'Big Boy' Crudup in 1974. Cubes proven not to be the cure for FOMS in 2007.

LOL - Cubes proven not to be the cure for FOMS in 2007...... :)

[saturn]

Falco hit the top of the music charts on this day with the infamous "Rock Me Amedeus" in 1986.

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"Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show" appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in 1973 just like the song said they would.

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Happy Birthday to Sue Foley, age 39, and to Evangelos Papathanassiou (Vangelis), who is 64

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1964, the Bealtes hold down the top five positions on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and have seven more records in the bottom 70. The Bee Gees are sued by a Chicago man for plagiarism over the tune, "How Deep is Your Love" (they win on appeal) in 1980. Elton John, David Crosby, and Paul Simon are among those who perform at a tribute to the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson in New York City in 2001. Gene Chandler receives a gold record for "Duke of Earl" in 1962. Happy Birthday to Willie Clayton, 52, Terry Jacks, 61, and Van Broussard, 70. Also born on this date were Pearl Bailey in 1918, Michael Brecker in 1949, and William Clarke in 1951. Lost to us on this date was Lee Atwater in 1991.

[Orleansnj]

And more for today...

1980, Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon', spent it's 303rd week on the US album chart, beating the record set by Carole King's album 'Tapestry.'
[more]

1975, Patti Labelle went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Lady Marmalade', (which has recently been remade and featured in the film Moulin Rouge - but nothin' is as good as the original.....)

1975, Led Zeppelin had all six of their albums in the US Top 100 chart in the same week with their latest album Physical Graffiti at No.1.

[saturn]

In 1974, John Denver went to No.1 on the US singles chart with "Sunshine On My Shoulders", the singer's first of four US No.1s.

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Frankie Laine was born on this day in 1913. He was one of the most popular vocalists of the 1950s, swinging jazz standards as well as half a dozen Western movie themes of the time with his manly baritone. He died last month at the age of 94.

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Happy Birthday today to Eric Clapton, age 62

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--- and to Norah Jones, age 28.

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[Belle]

In 1974, John Denver went to No.1 on the US singles chart with "Sunshine On My Shoulders", the singer's first of four US No.1s.

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Frankie Laine was born on this day in 1913. He was one of the most popular vocalists of the 1950s, swinging jazz standards as well as half a dozen Western movie themes of the time with his manly baritone. He died last month at the age of 94.

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Happy Birthday today to Eric Clapton, age 62

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--- and to Norah Jones, age 28.

http://www.uwm.edu/People/kaolkue/images/Norah%20Jones%2001.jpg


I hope Mr. Clapton has a great day!! Thanks Saturn. John Denver dated my Sister once "way way back in the day" when his family was stationed with us in Texas

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1967, the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's" album cover is photographed. Lesley Gore first appears on TV on "American Bandstand" in 1963. Paris police arrest 85 rioters at a Rolling Stones concert there in 1966. Barbra Streisand's "Color Me Barbra" TV special airs on CBS in 1966. Fats Domino records "Blue Monday" in 1955. Happy Birthday to Tracy Chapman, 43, Dave Hole, 59, M C Hammer, 44, Rolf Harris, 77, Re Styles, 57, Lene Lovich, 58, Celine Dion, 39, Graeme Edge of the Moody Blues, 66, Dana Gillespie, 58, and Jim "Dandy" Mangrum, 59. Also born on this date were Randy VanWarmer in 1955, and Sonny Boy Williamson #1 in 1914. Lost to us on this date was Timi Yuro in 2004.

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1982, the Doobie Brothers announce their breakup (it was only temporary). Elvis Presley's concert in Baton Rouge is postponed during intermission when the King is too ill to go onstage in 1977. Brenda Lee makes hier first network TV appearance on the "Ozark Jamboree" in 1956. Happy Birthday to Herb Alpert,72, Shirley Jones, 73, Richard Chamberlain, 72, Angus Young of AC/DC, 52, Al Goodman, 60, and Sean Hopper of Huey Lewis & the News, 54. Also born on this date were Etta Baker in 1913, Big Maceo in 1905, Lowell Fulson in 1921, Lefty Frizzell in 1928, Lizzie Miles in 1895, John D. Loudermilk in 1934, Red Norvo in 1908, and Joseph Haydn in 1732. Lost to us on this date were The Singing Nun, Sister Luc-Gabrielle in 1985, and O'Kelly Isley in 1986.

[saturn]

Thanks, Staxs, for getting it started today.

In 1995, Jimmy Page escaped being knifed when a fan rushed the stage at a Page and Plant gig at Auburn Hills, Michigan. The fan was stopped by two security guards, who he knifes instead. After his arrest, he told police that he wanted to kill Jimmy Page because of the Satanic music he was playing.

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"Footloose" by Kenny Loggins reached the #1 position on the pop music charts on this day in 1984.

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In 1973, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon entered the Billboard albums chart for the very first time. Has it left yet?

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In 1958, Chuck Berry releases the single "Johnny B. Goode." It becomes his fifth top 10 single, peaking at No. 8.

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[Orleansnj]

Also On March 31st....

1958, Chuck Berry's rock 'n' roll classic 'Johnny B. Goode' single was released.

1962, The Beatles played their first gig in the South of England when they appeared at The Subscription Rooms, Stroud, on the same bill as The Rebel Rousers, tickets cost 5 shillings, ($0.70).

1967, Jimi Hendrix set fire to his guitar live on stage for the first time when he was appearing at The Astoria London. It was the first night of a 24-date tour with The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdink.

[saturn]

In 1984, Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father during a violent argument at his parent's home in Los Angeles. His father was later charged and found guilty and was sentenced to five years for voluntary manslaughter.

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In 1959, "Venus" by Frankie Avalon was #1 on the charts. This was the first record I ever owned.

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Celebrating birthdays today --- Gil Scott-Heron, age 58

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---- and Jimmy Cliff, age 59

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[Belle]

Thanks for reminder of Cliff's b day.. I am jamming this AM.

[saturn]

In 1962, Shelly Fabares hit #1 on the charts with "Johnny Angel." Fabares performed the song on "The Donna Reed Show," in which she played Mary Stone.

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Drummer, Buddy Rich, died in Los Angeles in 1987 at the age of 69, due to complications related to brain tumour surgery.

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Birthdays today: Leon Russell, 66, and Emmylou Harris, 60.

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Which one has the nicest hair?

[Belle]

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Which one has the nicest hair?


Both have great hair...Emmylou is just damn beautiful...always has been

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1967, Steve Winwood leaves the Spencer Davis Group to form Traffic. The Beatles finish recording their "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album in 1967. Freddie & the Dreamers record "Do the Freddie" in 1965. The Beach Boys record "I Get Around" in 1964, and Brian Wilson gets so fed up with his dad's criticism of the song that he fires him as manager. Happy Birthday to Dr. Demento, Barrett Hansen, 66, and Gregory Abbott, 51. Lost to us on this date were Edwin Starr in 2003, Guitar Gabriel in 1996, and Bennie Moten in 1935.

[saturn]

In 1965, Bob Dylan appeared on the pop music charts for the first time, when "Subterranean Homesick Blues" entered the Top 40.

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In 1986, Richard Manuel of The Band, died on his 41st birthday. After a gig outside Orlando, in Winter Park, Florida, Manuel committed suicide by hanging. A bottle of Grand Marnier and cocaine were found alongside his body.

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Birthdays today:

Richard Thompson, 58 [I love this man - don't tell my husband] and Melissa Etheridge, age 46.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1959, the BBC bans "Charlie Brown" by the Coasters due to the reference to spitballs. (They lifted it two weeks later.) Steve Miller is arrested for setting fire to a friend's possessions and then resisting arrest in 1975. Elvis Presley sings "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Blue Suede Shoes" on Milton Berle's show in 1956. Happy Birthday to Mitch Woods, 56, Jimmy McGriff, 71, Billy Joe Royal, 65, John Mooney, 52, Eddie Murphy, 46, Tony Orlando, 63, Wayne Newton, 65, Doris Day, 83, and Jeff Barry, 69. Also born on this date were Fats Pichon in 1926, Don Gibson in 1928, and Jan Barry in 1941. Lost to us on this date were Sarah Vaughan in 1990, Eugene Church in 1993, and Roosevelt "Booba" Barnes in 1996.

[steeleye]

Birthdays today:

Richard Thompson, 58 [I love this man - don't tell my husband] and Melissa Etheridge, age 46.

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Saturn,

I love him too... don't tell my wife. :)

[Belle]

My hubby already knows!!! He is great ain't he;)

[steeleye]

My hubby already knows!!! He is great ain't he;)

He sure is, Belle.

[saturn]

He sure is, Belle.

Three votes for Richard! :D

[saturn]

In 1964, the Beatles set an all-time record on the Top 100 chart of "Billboard" magazine this day. All five of the top songs were by the British rock group. In addition, The Beatles also had the number one album as "Meet the Beatles" continued to lead all others. The LP was the top album from February 15 through May 2, when it was replaced by "The Beatles Second Album." It was estimated at the time that The Beatles accounted for 60 percent of the entire singles record business during the first three months of 1964. The top five singles by The Beatles this day were
1. Can’t Buy Me Love
2. Twist and Shout
3. She Loves You
4. I Want to Hold Your Hand
5. Please Please Me
They are also placed at # 14, 44, 49, 69, 79, 84 and 88.

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In 1979, Gloria Gaynor was at the top of the charts with "I Will Survive"

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Muddy Waters was born on this day in 1915. From the late '40s on, he eloquently defined Chicago's aggressive, swaggering, Delta-rooted sound with his vocals and piercing slide-guitar attack. He died in 1983.

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Happy Birthday to Hugh Masekela, who is 68.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1996, the ashes of Jerry Garcia are scattered in the Ganges River in India. Janis Joplin holds a reunion concert with Big Brother & the Holding Company in San Francisco in 1970. Wilson Pickett is arrested for cocaine possession while on probation in 1996. Elvis records "Are You Lonesome Tonight" in 1960. Earl Grant records "(At) The End (Of a Rainbow)" in 1958. Happy Birthday to Clive Davis, 75, Kris Jensen, 65, and Michael Parks, 69. Also born on this date were Big Chief Jolly in 1917, Cecil Gant in 1913, and Major Lance in 1941. Lost to us on this date were Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, Danny Rapp of Danny & the Juniors in 1983, and Sylvester Weaver in 1960.

[Belle]

What an amazing day in Music. Thanks all!! Still miss Jerry:(

[ac_deadhead]

On this date in 1996, the ashes of Jerry Garcia are scattered in the Ganges River in India.

good thing keith richards wasn't around!

[saturn]

I think this has something to do with music history ---
In 1966, Timothy Leary spoke at New York’s Town Hall and compared LSD to a microscope saying that the drug "is to psychology what the microscope is to biology."

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In 2006, Gene Pitney was found dead aged 65 in his bed in a Cardiff hotel. The American singer was on a UK tour and had shown no signs of illness.

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Birthdays today -- Eric Burdon, age 66 and Vince Gill, age 50

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1968, James Brown makes a nationally televised appeal for calm in the wake of the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. A tornado kills 235 people in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1936, but one year-old Elvis Presley and his family survive. The Guess Who host a celebrity tennis tournament in Toronto to benefit the Ballet of Canada in 1974. David Bowie appears on Dinah Shore's TV show in 1977. The Searchers make their U.S. television debut on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964. Happy Birthday to Larry McCray, 47, Hans Theesink, 61, Billy Bland, 75, Crispian St. Peters, 63, and Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA, 57. Also born on this date were Lou Millet in 1926, Tony Williams of the Platters, and Stanley Turrentine in 1934.

[saturn]

In 1968, Simon and Garfunkel went to No.1 on the US album chart with "The Graduate."

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On this day 1998, Wendy O Williams former singer of The Plasmatics died from self- inflicted gunshot wounds.

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Birthdays today:
Andre Previn, age 78 and Michelle (Gilliam) Phillips, age 63.

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[McGregor]

Also born today 4/6
http://www.bobmarleyfoundation.org/africaunite/images/gallery/highres/8HR_Bob_Marley_dribbling_ball.jpg
Mr. Marley!

[Belle]

I have been known to like Country Music too! Happy Birthday Merle Haggard!!

40 Number one hits, 38 Albums, and if you want listen to this from the old days




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrZReyCW2kU

[Staxsun]

ON this date in 1983, U.S. Secretary of the Interior James Watt bans an Independence Day concert by the Beach Boys in Washington D.C. Carly Simon first meets James Taylor at the Troubador nightclub in Los Angeles in 1971. The Russian newspaper Pravda warns communist youth about the dangers of doing the Twist in 1962. Rod Stewart marries George Hamilton's ex-wife Alana in 1979. The Rolling Stones record label (the one with the lips) debuts in 1971. Voting begins in the U.S. on the design for the elvis stamp in 1992. The Smothers Brothers win over $750,000 from CBS television in a lawsuit over the cancellation of their TV show in 1973. Bobby Darin records "18 Yellow Roses" in 1963. The Beach Boys record "California Girls" in 1963. Born on this date was Big Walter Horton in 1918. Lost to us on this date were Ral Donner in 1984, Edward Freche in 1995, and Bob "Bear" Hite in 1981.

[Belle]

Also born today 4/6
http://www.bobmarleyfoundation.org/africaunite/images/gallery/highres/8HR_Bob_Marley_dribbling_ball.jpg
Mr. Marley!

Interesting photo for his birthday as this is the sport that started his demise as well. I am so thankful I saw him in concert once. Went to his burial place in Nine Mile community in St Ann's parish, lovely place.

[saturn]

[Weird news department] In 1987, Ozzy Osbourne sends evangelist Oral Roberts a dollar for "psychiatric treatment" after Roberts announced that God would take his life unless he received $1 million in donations.

http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Wolves/oral_roberts_rogues_gallery.jpg


Vicki Lawrence got her number one single as "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" made it to the top of the pop charts in 1973.

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Happy Birthday today to Ravi Shankar, age 87 and John Oates, age 58.

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[saturn]

In 1998, Rolling Stone Ron Wood was rescued along with 10 other passengers from a boat off the coast of Brazil after the engine exploded.

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In 1975, Aerosmith released "Toys in the Attic."

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And Happy Birthday today to 2 Lennons - Peggy, age 66 and Julian, age 44.

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[saturn]

In 1977, Abba went to No.1 with "Dancing Queen"

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The Righteous Brother's hit "(You're My) Soul And Inspiration" peaked at #1 on the pop chart on this day in 1966

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In 1976, American folk singer songwriter Phil Ochs, hung himself at his sisters home in Queens, New York.

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Rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins was born on this day in 1932. He died 19th Jan 1998, aged 65.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1965, Bruce Johnston joins the Beach Boys as the permanent replacement for Brian Wilson. Paul McCartney quits the Beatles in 1970, the day before the group officially breaks up. Jeff Beck collapses onstage at a Yardbirds concert in France in 1966. Cher (for her performance in "Silkwood") loses the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award in 1984. Happy Birthday to Steve Gadd, 62. Also born on this date were Joe "Sharkey" Bonano in 1899, Mance Lipscomb in 1895, Terry Knight in 1943, and Rockin' Sidney Simien in 1938. Lost to us on this date were Brook Bention in 1988, and Dave Prater of Sam & Dave in 1988.

[saturn]

"The Dixie Cups" entered the R&B charts on this day with the New Orleans favorite "Iko Iko". The song remained on the charts for 4 weeks.

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In 1970, during a concert in Boston, Doors singer Jim Morrison asked the audience if 'anyone wants to see my genitals', the management switched of the power.

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Birthdays today --- Mandy Moore, age 23 and Brian Setzer, age 48.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1970, Emerson, Lake & Palmer is formed. James Brown is declared South Carolina's "Godfather of Soul" by the state's goveronor in 2002. Paul McCartney attends a Beach Boys recording session in Hollywood in 1967. Nat "King" Cole is beaten onstage by racists (who originally intended to kidnap him) in Birmingham Alabama in 1956. Ricky Nelson sings his first record "I'm Walkin'" on his parents' TV show in 1957. Happy Birthday to Babyface, 48, Bunny Wailer, 60, Kenny Lattimore, 37, Joey De Francesco, 36, Eddie Hazel, 57, and Africa Bambaataa, 47. Also born on this date were Rosco Gordon in 1928, Martin Denny in 1921, and Sheb Wooley in 1921. Lost to us on this date were Little Eva in 2003, Stu Sutcliffe of the Beatles in 1962, and Chuck Willis in 1958.

[saturn]

Bob Dylan played his first ’professional’ gig at Gerde’s Folk City on this day in 1961. He was on the same bill as John Lee Hooker. He sang "House of the Rising Sun" and "Song to Woody." Bob was supported by Joan Baez who was in the audience.

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In 1970, Peter Green, founding member of Fleetwood Mac, announced he would leave the band on May 25 to devote himself to "what God would have me do."

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Guitarist, Eddie Van Halen, and Actress, Valerie Bertinelli, got hitched on this day in 1981. They were one of modern music's most famous couples, until they divorced.

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Happy Birthday to Joscelyn Eve Stoker (Joss Stone) who is 20 today

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[Orleansnj]

1970 - Beatles' "Let It Be," single goes #1 and stays #1 for 2 weeks

[Staxsun]

On this date in 2002, a Detroit housing project names streets after Aretha Franklin and seven Motown stars. Ringo Starr guests on "The Simpsons" in 1991. Big Brother & the Holding Company make their national TV debut in 1968. Paul McCartney gives a 20 minute concert from the roof of a building he owns in London in 1997. Cher wins the Best Actress Oscar for "Moonstruck" in 1988. Elton John sings at the funeral of AIDS victim Ryan White in 1990. Elvis' plane from Los Angeles to Nashville almost crashes in 1956. Frank Sinatra records "Strangers in the Night" in 1966. Nat "King" Cole records "Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer" in 1963. Happy Birthday to Lisa Stansfield, 41, Chris Difford, 53, Johnnie Billington, 72, and Cleotha Staples, 73. Also born on this date were Bichard Berry in 1935, and Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson in 1934. Lost to us on this date was June Pointer in 2006.

[Belle]

Thanks to you all who keep this going. Today was a good day in music history indeed!!

[saturn]

In 1975, David Bowie announced his second career retirement, saying, "I've rocked my roll. It's a boring dead end, there will be no more rock 'n' roll records from me."
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Tiny Tim (Herbert Khaury) was born on this day in 1931. Singer and ukelele player who had his proverbial 15 minutes of fame in the late '60s. He was one of the most bizarre acts on television who was heavy, six-foot-tall man with long, unkempt ringlets of hair and a garish plaid wardrobe; warbling the old-time pop standard "Tip-Toe Through the Tulips" in a shockingly high falsetto while accompanying himself on the ukulele. He died in 1996.

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Birthdays:

Herbie Hancock, 67 and David Cassidy, 57

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[McGregor]

also today,

1963, Bob Dylan performed his first major solo concert at the Town Hall in New York City.
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[saturn]

Love that poster. Just look at those prices. :cool:

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1984, "Louie Louie Day" is held in Olympia Washington as an unsuccessful attempt is made to make it the official state song. Stevie Wonder appears on "Sesame Street" in 1973. "Dead Man's Curve" almost comes true for Jan Berry of Jan & Dean as he crashes his car on that stretch of Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood in 1966. Sonny Bono is elected mayor of Palm Springs California in 1988. The Four Tops sing at Aretha Franklin's wedding in 1978. The Hollywood Walk of Fame inducts Jan & Dean, the Ventures, the Chantays, and the Surfaris in 1996. Gladys Knight marries her fourth husband in 2001. Chubby Checker marries former Miss World Katerina Lodders in 1964, and they're still married. Bill Haley records "Rock Around the Clock" in 1954 (he showed up two hours late when his ferry is caught on a sandbar). Big Joe Turner's "Shake, Rattle & Roll" is released in 1954. Happy Birthday to Anne Rabson, 62, Vince Gill, 50, Ned Miller, 82, John Kay of Steppenwolf, 63, and Brint Anderson, 53. Also born on this date were Helen Forrest in 1918, Shakey Jake in 1921, Hound Dog Taylor in 1915, Billy Vaughn in 1919, and Johnny Dodds in 1892.

[saturn]

In 1971, the Rolling Stones released “Brown Sugar”, the first record on their own label, Rolling Stones Records, which introduces the infamous licking- tongue and lips logo.

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Folk singer Burl Ives died at age 85 in 1995.. He was the face of folk music in the late 1950s.

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Birthdays

Max Weinberg, age 56 and Al Green, age 61

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[Belle]

Found this ditty just hit the play button

http://todayinmusichistory.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/13/today-in-music-history-april-13-2007/

[Staxsun]

I wonder if any of this is in the podcast that's blocked here at work? On this date in 1965, the Beatles are named Best New Artist at the Grammys. David Crosby is arrested for the second time in three weeks with drugs in 1982. Bobby Darin loses the Best Supporting Actor Oscar to Melvyn Douglas in 1964. Polish Police use tear gas to control a riot at a Rolling Stones concert in 1967. Ronnie Hawkins records "Forty Days" in 1959. Happy Birthday to Peabo Bryson, 56, Bill Conti, 65, Cosimo Matassa, 81, and Hillel Slovak of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, 45. Also born on this date was Lowell George in 1945. Good luck to all you triskadekaphobes!

[saturn]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/WLMQA-BobbyGoldsboro.jpg

Stax -- we both missed the opportunity to introduce this earworm, which was a hit in 1968.

And honey, I miss you
And I'm bein' good
And I'd love to be with you
If only I could

[stlbarb]

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Stax -- we both missed the opportunity to introduce this earworm, which was a hit in 1968.

And honey, I miss you
And I'm bein' good
And I'd love to be with you
If only I could

ya'all are making me feel old as I am.

and honey, I miss you (too)

[Staxsun]

Thanks for that memory! Just what I needed to get my weekend off to a groovy start. I think I'll just sit around and watch Scotty grow.

[saturn]

In 1958, pianist Van Cliburn was presented on national TV for the first time on NBC’s "The Tonight Show" with Jack Paar. He had won international fame that year when he won the prestigious Tchaikovsky piano competition in the Soviet Union.

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Herman's Hermits received a gold record for "There's A Kind Of Hush" on this day in 1967.

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In 1975, after rumours that Jimmy Page, Steve Marriott, Jeff Beck and Chris Spedding 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.

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Birthday: Loretta Lynn is 72 today.

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[saturn]

Since 80s music is under discussion -- In 1989, the Fine Young Cannibals went to No.1 with "She Drives Me Crazy."

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Buffalo Springfield performed for the first time, opening for the Byrds in San Bernardino, California in 1966.

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1894, Born on this day, Bessie Smith, US blues singer, known as the "Empress Of The Blues, was born on this day in 1894. She died in a car accident in 1937.

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Happy Birthday today to Phil Lesh, age 67.

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[saturn]

In 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.

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Dion & The Belmonts performed "I Wonder Why" on American Bandstand in 1958.

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Birthdays today:

Bobby Vinton is 71 years old.

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David Pirner of Soul Asylum (appearing at Chazfest this year) is 43.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1955, Roy Orbison is in the audience at Elvis Presley's concert in Dallas. Stevie Wonder's wife gives birth to their son, Kieta in 1977. Kiss announces a reunion tour complete with makeup in 1996. "77 Sunset Strip" debuts in 1957. The first U.S. Queen concert is at Regis College in Denver CO in 1974. The first U.S. Hollies concert is held at New York's Paramount Theatre in 1965. The first Rolling Stones album is released in Britain in 1964. Dean Martin records "Everybody Loves Somebody" in 1964. Happy Birthday to Gerry Rafferty, 60, and Artie "Blues Boy" White, 70. Also born on this date were Dusty Springfield in 1939, John Delafose in 1939, Roy Hamilton in 1929, Herbie Mann in 1930, Henry Mancini in 1924, Ed Townsend in 1929, Alton Purnell in 1911, and Memphis Piano Red in 1905.

[saturn]

In 1998, Linda Eastman McCartney, wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, died in Tucson, Arizona while vacationing with her family. She had been suffering from cancer since 1995.

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"Joy To The World" by Three Dog Night, hit #1 on the Billboard charts on this day in 1971.

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Jeremiah was a bullfrog
Was a good friend of mine
I never understood a single word he said
But I helped him a-drink his wine
And he always had some mighty fine wine


Birthdays today:



Victoria Adams Beckham, Posh Spice, age 33 and Liz Phair, age 40



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[McGregor]

4/17/1964 - The FBI lab reported that it could not determine the lyrics to "Louie Louie."
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:D

You can't make this shit up people!

[Staxsun]

Hard to follow that. On this date in 1969, the first solo concert by the Band was held in San Francisco. Them (with Van Morrison) makes their first concert appearance at Belfast's Maritime Hotel in 1964. Gloria Gaynor guests on "Ally McBeal" in 2000. Johnny Cash plays for President Richard Nixon at the White House in 1970. Nixon confuses him with Merle Haggard and asks him to sing "Okie from Muskogee". Judy Collins gets married 18 years to the day after meeting her husband-to-be in 1995. Paul McCartney releases his first solo album "McCartney" in 1970. Happy Birthday to Don Kirshner, 73, Sam Carr, 81, Jan Hammer, 59, Chris Barber, 77, Tony Bellus, 71, and Michael Sembello, 53. Also born on this date were Lonnie Shields in 1956, and Byther Smith in 1933. Lost to us on this date were Eddie Cochran in 1960, Red Allen in 1967, Felix Pappalardi in 1983, and Big Bill Hill in 1983.

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Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was born on this day in 1924."Gatemouth" broke into the Top Ten in 1949 with his hit 'My Time Is Expensive', which he recorded on the Peacock label. "Gate" died in 2005.

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In 1939, the singing cowboy, Gene Autry, records "Back in the Saddle Again."

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In 1987, Aretha Franklin becomes the artist with the longest gap between #1 U.S. singles from "Respect" (June 1967) to "I Knew You Were Waiting for Me" (With George Michael) - nineteen years ten months.

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Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody was #1 on the charts in 1976.

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[Staxsun]

On tis date in 194, "American Bandstand" airs a taped interview with the Beatles. The movie "FM" with performances by Linda Ronstadt and Jimmy Buffett debuts in 1978. Second Lieutenant Buddy Knox is called up for six months of active duty in 1957. Etta James gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003. The Neil Young movie, "Journey Through the Past" debuts at the Dallas Film Festival in 1973. Bobby Rydell guests as 'The Singing Delinquent' on an episode of "Make Room for Daddy" in 1960. Bobby Bare records "Detroit City" in 1963. Born on this date were Hayley Mills in 1946, James Rivers in 1937, and Little Brother Montgomery in 1906. Lost to us on this date were Milton Brown (originator of Texas swing) in 1936 and Johnny Young in 1974.

[saturn]

In 1988, Sonny Bono was inaugurated as the Mayor of Palm Springs.

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Chart-toppers on this day:

1986 - Kiss by Prince

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1962 - Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares

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Celebrating a birthday today is Bernie Worrell (from Parliament Funkadelic), age 63.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1962, Jackie Wilson debuts at the Copacabana in New York. Clyde McPhatter is discharged from the Army in 1956. A stage musical version of the film "Jailhouse Rock" opens in London in 2004. Elvis Presley begins filming his first post-Army movie "G.I. Blues" in 1960. Happy birthday to Mark Volman (Flo of the Turtles), 60, and Alan Price of the Animals, 65. Also born on this date were Ruby Johnson in 1936, Dudley Moore in 1935, Dickie Goodman in 1934, and Bobby Russell in 1941. Lost to us on this date were Larry Davis in 1994, Willie Mabon in 1985, Laverne Smith in 1983, and Mama Yancey in 1986.

[Belle]

On this date in 1962, Jackie Wilson debuts at the Copacabana in New York. Clyde McPhatter is discharged from the Army in 1956. A stage musical version of the film "Jailhouse Rock" opens in London in 2004. Elvis Presley begins filming his first post-Army movie "G.I. Blues" in 1960. Happy birthday to Mark Volman (Flo of the Turtles), 60, and Alan Price of the Animals, 65. Also born on this date were Ruby Johnson in 1936, Dudley Moore in 1935, Dickie Goodman in 1934, and Bobby Russell in 1941. Lost to us on this date were Larry Davis in 1994, Willie Mabon in 1985, Laverne Smith in 1983, and Mama Yancey in 1986.


Clyde McPhatter was such a great lyricist. Before being drafted he left "Billy Ward and the Dominos" and then formed the Drifters. Man that was some music. Anyone remember "Money Honey". I am dating myself!!! Thanks Staxson!!

[Staxsun]

Clyde McPhatter was such a great lyricist. Before being drafted he left "Billy Ward and the Dominos" and then formed the Drifters. Man that was some music. Anyone remember "Money Honey". I am dating myself!!! Thanks Staxson!!

I'm glad someone else knows who he was. I was thinking this morning that everyone would say, "Who?:

He was a great singer. Aside from his work with those groups he had some great solo stuff. Remember "A Lover's Question" and "Lover Please"? I know a fair amount about lots of types of music, but that was the stuff that really got me going as a kid. It probably is still my favorite.

[Belle]

This is for you Tom!! Hugs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSa40jpIyos


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAa8RB-gzf0

[saturn]

In 1939, "Strange Fruit", an anti racist song, was recorded by Billie Holliday. Because of it's graphic descriptions of lynchings, it was banned by several radio stations.

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In 1991, Wilson Phillips, made up of the kids of rock legends, made it to the top of the pop charts on this day with "You're In Love".

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In 1991, Steve Marriott leader of Small Faces And Humble Pie, died in a fire at his home in Essex.

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Stephen Marley turns 35 today.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1981, John Phillips of the Mamas & Papas pleads guilty to drug trafficking (all but 30 days of his 8 year sentence are suspended). Elvis' film "Viva Las Vegas" premieres in New York in 1964. David Bowie and Elton John are among the artists who perform at a posthumous tribute to Queen's Freddie Mercury in London in 1992. The first Deep Purple concert is held in Denmark in 1968. Rick Nelson marries Kris Harmon in 1963. The Beatles record the vocals for "Eleanor Rigby" in 1966. Happy Birthday to Johnny Tillotson, 68, Gary Primich, 49, and Johnny Fuller, 78. Also born on this date were Luther Vandross in 1951, Tito Puente in 1923, and Lionel Hampton in 1908. Lost to us on this date were Savannah Churchill in 1974, Delton Broussard in 1994, and Johnny Shines in 1992.

[Belle]

Today lots of music history!! Thanks guys. As a young girl I had such a crush on Elvis, bet I saw that movie a dozen times. Still love listening to Freddie, Tito Puente inspired me to learn some latin dances. Billy Holiday WOW!

[saturn]

"Annie", the Broadway musical, opened on this night in 1977 with Andrea McArdle as the star.

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In 1990, Sinead O'Connor climbed to the #1 spot on the Billboard pop charts on this day with her hit "Nothing Compares To You".

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In 2003, Nina Simone, the jazz great whose raspy, forceful voice helped define the civil rights movement, died at her home in France.

http://www.inthesetimes.com/images/27/13/nina.jpg


Happy Birthday to Iggy Pop, who is 60 today.

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[saturn]

In 1978, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd made their first ever appearance as The Blues Brothers on Saturday Night Live.

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Bob Dylan’s "Blonde on Blonde" LP is released in 1965.

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Birthdays today: Glen Campbell, 71, and Peter Frampton, 57

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[saturn]

In 1983, Dexy’s Midnight Runners went to #1 on singles chart with "Come On Eileen" the groups only U.S. #1.

http://www.multinet.no/%7Ejonarne/Hjemmesia/Favorittartister/dexys_midnight_runners/Dexy%27s.jpg

Jan & Dean recorded "Surf City" in 1963. Brian Wilson appears on backing vocals.

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In 1986, Harold Arlen died at age 81. The pianist wrote pop standards like "Get Happy," and "Stormy Weather" with lyricist Ted Koehler. He also penned the song "Over the Rainbow."

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Roy Orbison was born on this day in 1936 in Vernon, Texas. He died on December 6th 1988.

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[Belle]

Roy!! What a voice and a kindred Texan too. RIP


I grew up in Fort Worth during the late 50's and early 60's. Pop (my dad) used to take the family to a great venue called Panther Hall. We saw Elvis and Roy play together. I was just a baby of sorts but was there...Later I saw many bands and remember most of those shows..except the Dead in 1970.. know I was there (I have the poster) but for the life of me I cannot remember :).

[sophisticated sissy]

On this date in 1940, about 200 people perished in the Rhythm Night Club fire in Natchez, Mississippi. The event is chronicled in a song by bluesman Howlin' Wolf.

[saturn]

In 1973, #1 on the charts was Vicki Lawrence's song "The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia"

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In 1992, David Bowie and fashion model Iman are married in a secret ceremony in Switzerland. The wedding was not announced until more than a week later.

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Birthdays today: Barbra Streisand, 62 and Kelly Clarkson, 25

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[saturn]

In 1990, A judge determined that Michael Bolton's "Love Is a Wonderful Thing" sounds a little too similar to the Isley Brothers' "Love Is a Wonderful Thing." Soulman Bolton claims never to have heard the song before in his life.

http://www.musicstars.com.ar/m/michael_bolton/michael_bolton1.jpg


Dexter Gordon dies in Philadelphia in 1990. The tenor saxophonist was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the 1986 film Round Midnight.

http://drlarryross.bizland.com/Dexter_Gordon.jpg

Ella Fitzgerald, US jazz singer, was born on this day in 1918. She died 15th June 1996.

http://silverchips.mbhs.edu/gr/feb2005/ella.jpg

Blues guitarist Albert King was born in Indianola, Miss. on this day in 1923. Guitarists like Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan have spent their lives searching for his unique expressive tone. Albert King died in 1992.

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[saturn]

Number #1 on the charts in 1982 was Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder: Ebony and Ivory

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In 1982, Rod Stewart is mugged and robbed of his $50,000 Porsche by a gunman in broad daylight on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. He was not hurt.

http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/%A5Artist%20GIF%20Images/Rod-Stewart.jpg

Jazz great William "Count" Basie died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 79 in 1984.

http://www.umkc.edu/orgs/local627/images/stomp/count-basie-crop.jpg

Happy Birthday to Bobby Rydell, who is 65 today

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[McGregor]

In 1982, Rod Stewart is mugged and robbed of his $50,000 Porsche by a gunman in broad daylight on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. He was not hurt.


Can you be mugged and not hurt? I thought those went hand in hand? :)

[saturn]

Can you be mugged and not hurt? I thought those went hand in hand? :)

I wondered the same thing, however, apparently, the definition of mugging does not necessarily include injury:

Mugging is a type of robbery (http://www.answers.com/topic/robbery), in which the perpetrator (the mugger) accosts the victim in a public place, such as a street or parking lot, and demands money and/or valuables.

[Staxsun]

Hi Saturn! Today I'm hoping music history will be made. Thanks for keeping on keeping on.

[Staxsun]

Just some quick stuff. Born on this date were Randy Travis, Jackie Jacksn, Darryl Hunt of the Pogues, Stella Parton, Nicholas Ashford, Ronnie Bond of the Troggs, Tyrone Davis, Ed Cassidy, Maynard Ferguson, Thelma Jones, Dick Dale, and Pia Zadora. Lost to us on this date was Paul Butterfield in 1987.

[Belle]

The Pogues, The Troggs now that was fun. I still listen to the Pogues on the CD of theirs called Hells Ditch. Too bad it was the last before their "reunion" of sorts. I still love the old Punk stuff. The Troggs had lots of influence on the British Punk invasion. "Wild Thing" never gets old!

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1968, Reginald Dwight decides to change his name to Elton John. Also in 1968, Aretha Franklin records a live album in Paris. Carole King guests on the "Gilmore Girls" in 2002. Giacomo, owned by Jerry Moss, founder of A & M Records, wins the Kentucky Derby at 50-1 odds in 2005. Happy Birthday to Johnny Maestro of the Crest and the Brooklyn Bridge (one of the greatest voices of all-time), 68, Jim Lowe, 80, Keith, 58, Teresa Brewer, 76, Jimmy Ruffin, 68, Michael Formanek, 49, Eagle-Eye Cherry, 39, Axel Zwingenberger, 52, Pete Wingfield, 59, and Thelma Houston, 64. Also born on this date were Roy Hall in 1922, Bumble Bee Slim in 1905, and Chink Johnson in 1926. Lost to us on this date were Cleveland Chenier in 1991, Bertha 'Chippie' Hill in 1950, and Eddie Rabbitt in 1998.

[Staxsun]

By now wwe all know of Alvin Batiste's passing. Today I also have learned of the passing of Carrie Bell and Big Joe Duskin, two blues greats. Go see as many greats as you can. They may not be here tomorrow.

[NYMAMA]

Hi Stax and Saturn.
It was great meeting you guys at the fest and now I have faces to go with your daily posts which I read and enjoy but have never properly thanked you guys for. So....

Thank you both:D

[saturn]

--and nothing in the music history is as great as the 10 days I just experienced, but here it is ---

In 1976, "Welcome Back", the highly successful theme to TV show "Welcome Back, Kotter", jumped to the top of the Billboard pop charts on this day.

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Born on this day in 1911, Robert Johnson was an early blues singer, guitarist whose work influenced Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones and others. Johnson died on 16th August 1938.

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Ricky Nelson was born on this day in 1950. It took awhile for him to attain the same level of critical acclaim as other early rock greats, but now the consensus is that he made some of the finest pop/rock recordings of his era. He died in 1985.

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Happy Birthday today to Martha Wainwright, Canadian / American, singer-songwriter, daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle. She is 31.

http://sweetsweetjane.free.fr/Martha%20Wainwright.jpg

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1972, Billy Preston becomes the first rock star to headline New York's Radio City Music Hall. The Beatles' "Let It Be" album is released in England in 1970. Rick Nelson recieives a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995. Major Lance records "Monkey Time" in 1963. Donny Osmond gets married at the age of 21 (and they're still together) in 1978. Happy Birthday to Toni Tennille, 64, Gary Glitter (don't drop the soap), 63, Billy Burnette, 54, Phillip Bailey, 56, Paul Samwell-Smith of the Yardbirds, 64, Phil Wiggins of Cephas & Wiggins, 53, Alex Van Halen, 52, Marha Wainwright, 31, and Keith Jarrett, 62. Also born on this date were Mary Lou Williams in 1910, Red Nichols in 1905, Jack Bland in 1899, Luke 'Long Gone' Miles in 1925, and John Fred in 1941. Lost to us on this date were Geraldine Barnes in 1994, Neil Bogart in 1982, and NappyLamare in 1988.

[saturn]

In 1964, Louis Armstrong hit the top of the pop charts for the first time in his career with "Hello Dolly!".

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"American Woman" by The Guess Who climbed the charts to #1 on this day in 1970.

http://www.vinylzart.com/images/AlbumCovers-TheGuessWho-AmericanWoman%281970%29.jpg

Happy Birthday to Billy Joel, who is 58.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1974, rock critic John Landau writes, "I saw Rock 'n' Roll's future and its name is Bruce Springsteen." Later Landau produces and manages Springsteen. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Marianne Faithfull, and Donovan all watch Bob Dylan play Royal Albert Hall in London in 1965. "Damita Jo" day is held in her home town of Austin Texas in 1967. Brian Wilson plays his first-ever solo concert in St. Charles, Illinois in 1998. Happy Birthday to Tommy Roe, 65, Clint Holmes, 63, Sonny Curtis, 70, Bob Margolin, 58, Tania Maria, 59, Ryan Vikedal of Nickelback, 32, Paul McGuigan of Oasis, 36, Anthony Wilson, 39, and Ron Miles, 44. Also born on this date were Hank Snow in 1914, A.C. Reed in 1926, Dave Prater of Sam & Dave in 1937, and Eddie Pollack in 1899. Lost to us on this date were James Reese Europe in 1919, Warren Hebrod in 1994, Linton Jacquet in 1974, Eddie Jefferson in 1979, Olive (Jefferson) Brown in 1982, Bob Neal in 1983, and Woody Shaw in 1989.

[ohio]

By now wwe all know of Alvin Batiste's passing. Today I also have learned of the passing of Carrie Bell and Big Joe Duskin, two blues greats. Go see as many greats as you can. They may not be here tomorrow.You are so right, Tom. Joe was a fixture here in Cincy, and I'm happy to have had the pleasure of seeing Carey perform as well.

[saturn]

In 1986, The Pet Shop Boys went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'West End Girls'

http://www.nrgadvertising.com/web/tbpac/upcoming/shows/pet_shop_boys/pet_shop_boys.jpg

In 1999, country singer, songwriter Shel Silverstein died of a heart attack aged 57. He wrote, 'A Boy Named Sue' for Johnny Cash and 'Sylvia's Mother' for Dr Hook. He is also well known for writing and illustrating his children's books, such as Where the Sidewalk ends.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/48/Shel-Silverstein.jpg



Happy Birthday today to Donovan, who is 61, and to Bono, who is 47.
[Note: saw Donovan last year and it was wonderful -- just the same as he's always been]

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[Staxsun]

I love Shel Silverstein. On this date in 1975, Apple Records dissolves. Dusty Springfield makes her U.S. television debut on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964. The first Rolling Stones recording session is held in 1963. Stevie Wonder gives a free concert for 125,000 people at the Washington Monument for Human Kindness Day in 1975. The Turtles and the Temptations perform at the White House for President Nixon's daughter Tricia (and Mark Volman of the Turtles falls off the stage five times) in 1969. Eric Clapton records "I Shot the Sheriff" in 1974. The Rolling Stones record part of "Satisfaction" during two days at Chess Records studios in Chicago in 1965. Happy Birthday to Dave Mason, 61, Bill Coday, 65, Greg Piccolo, 56, Jimmy Ponder, 61, Claude Deppa, 49, Ahmed Abdullah, 60, Mike Melvoin, 70, and Al Hendrickson, 87. Also born on this date were Arthur Alexander in 1940, Danny Rapp of Danny & the Juniors in 1941, Larry Williams in 1935, Pee Wee Hunt in 1907, Cleveland Chenier in 1921, Maybelle Carter in 1909, Ron Banks in 1951, Maurice John Vaughn in 1949, Ann "Bad" Cook in 1903, Fred Astaire in 1899, Bob Prince in 1929, and Mel Lewis in 1929. Lost to us on this date were Charles "Hungry" Williams in 1986, Laverne "Sugar" King in 1987, and Frankie Lee Sims in 1970.

[saturn]

Bob Marley, the man who put Jamaican Rasta music in the international spotlight, died in 1981 of lung cancer and a brain tumor at the age of 36.

http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/celebrity/Bob-marley.jpg

Birthdays today:

Eric Burdon, age 66

http://www.nga.ch/sits/Blues%20Gallery/B.%20Vocal%20Frames/images/Eric%20Burdon%201.jpg

Butch Trucks, age 60

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[saturn]

In 1963, Bob Dylan walked out of rehearsals for the US TV Ed Sullivan show after being told he couldn't perform "Talking John Birch Society Blues" due to it mocking the US military.

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Happy Birthday to Steve Winwood, age 59

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and Burt Bacharach, age 79.

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070106/2007_01_05t215419_450x337_us_bacharach.jpg

[saturn]

n 1988, Cool Jazz idol, Chet Baker was killed when he falls from his Amsterdam hotel window.

http://www.jazztrumpetsolos.com/images/ChetBaker3.jpg

Happy Birthday to Stevie Wonder, who is 57.

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[saturn]

In 1976, Keith Relf of The Yardbirds died after electrocuting himself while playing his guitar at home.

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Bobby Darin was born on this day in 1936. (1959 No.1 single 'Mack The Knife', plus 20 other Top 40 hits). He died on 20th December 1973.

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Happy Birthday to David Byrne (Talking Heads), age 55.

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[saturn]

In 2000, it was reported that Britney Spears had been crowned the queen of America's fastest growing youth movement, the teenage celibates. Spears told a German magazine that she intended to abstain from sex until her wedding night.
[I think something went terribly wrong after that :confused:]

http://www.msbritneyspears.com/img/britney-spears.jpg

Birthdays today:

Brian Eno, 59

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Mike Oldfield, 54

http://www.music-atlas.com/images/mike_oldfield_1.jpg

[saturn]

In 1981, Kim Carnes reached the top of the pop charts today with her hit "Bette Davis Eyes".

http://lnt.thiebaut.free.fr/arschu/images/DISQUES/bette_davis_eyes.jpg


Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt died in 1953 at the age of forty-three. Django was an innovator of jazz guitar and a lifelong soulmate of the immortal violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Together they performed in Europe as Hot Club de France until Django's death.

http://www.groonk.net/blog/images/reinhardt-archtop.jpg

Liberace, (Wladziu Valentinon Liberace), was born on this day in 1919. He died on 4th February 1997.

http://www.liberace.com/images/postcard6.jpg

[glinda]

Great Liberace photo, Saturn. Oh how my mom's generation ladies swooned for him. heee heee hee.

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1981, Diana Ross leaves Motown Records and signs a $20 million contract with RCA (the most lucrative ever at the time). "The Buddy Holly Story" movie premieres in Dallas Texas in 1978. The Animals record "House of the Rising Sun" in 1964. The Hollies record "Bus Stop" in 1966. Happy Birthday to George Strait, 55, Walter Hawkins, 58, Martika, 38, Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys, 59, Michael Zwerin, 77, Butch Tavares, 55, and Albert Hammond, 65. Also born on this date were Perry Como in 1912, Big Joe Turner in 1911, Kai Winding in 1922, Dick McPartland in 1905, Meredith Willson in 1902, George "Pops" Foster in 1892, Little Son Joe in 1900, and Dorothy Labostrie in 1928. Lost to us on this date were Frances Brown in 1982, Tyree Glenn in 1974, John "Badman" Hardee in 1984, Rhythm Willie (Hood) in 1954, Robert Shaw in 1985, and Lucius Smith in 1980.

[saturn]

Stevie Wonder made it to #1 on the pop charts on this day with "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" in 1973.

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Happy Birthday to Grace Jones, 55, and Susan Cowsill, 47.

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[Staxsun]

Today in music history I learn of the passing of Bois Sec Ardoin at 91. He was the last of his generation of creole musicians in SW Louisiana. His music lives on thanks to those who he taught and those who admired him.

[saturn]

1941 - Harry James and his orchestra recorded the classic "You Made Me Love You" for Columbia Records.

http://www.nndb.com/people/376/000043247/hhjames2.jpg

In 1997, U2 caused traffic chaos in Kansas City, Missouri after they paid for traffic control to close down five lanes so they could shoot the video for 'Last Night On Earth'. Apart form major traffic jams a passing Cadillac crashed into a plate glass window trying to avoid a cameraman.

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Joe Cocker celebrates his 63rd birthday today and Cher celebrates her 61st.

http://www.swaves.com/Photos/Cocker/cocker4.jpg http://www.cherworld.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/cher002882388231086_400.jpg

So -- which one looks better for his/her age?

[saturn]

In 1980, Joe Strummer of The Clash was arrested at a much-troubled gig in Hamburg, Germany, after smashing his guitar over the head of a member of the audience; he was released after an alcohol test proved negative.

http://www.ijamming.net/NewFiles/Clash/JoeStrummer2_L.jpg

1966, The Mamas And The Papas went to No.1 on the US album chart with "If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears."

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Fats Waller was born on this day in 1904. He was an American jazz pianist and one of the most popular performers of his era. He was also a prolific songwriter, with many songs he wrote or co-wrote still known to modern audiences, such as "Honeysuckle Rose", "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Squeeze Me". He died 15th December 1943.

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[Staxsun]

On this date in 1979, Elton John becomes the first western act to tour the U.S.S.R. Bette Midler is the only guest on Johnny Carson's last "Tonight Show" in 1992. Fontella Bass is inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 2000. Ike Turner is refused entry into Japan because of a past drug conviction in 2003. Little Stevie Wonder records "Fingertips" live at Chicago's Regal Theatre in 1962. Paul Anka records "Diana" in 1957. The Drifters record "Under the Boardwalk" in 1964 (Johnny Moore is forced to sing lead after Rudy Lewis' death the night before). Happy Birthday to Marcie Blaine, 63, Ronald Isley, 66, Leo Sayer, 59, Hilton Valentine of the Animals, 64, Bill Champlin, 60, Lee "Shot" Williams, 69, and Dave Specter, 44. Also born on this date were Little Willie Anderson in 1920, Henry Glover in 1921, Big Boy Henry in 1921, Notorious B.I.G. in 1972, and Tomm Bryant in 1930. Lost to us on this date were Charlie Poole in 1931, Blue Mitchell in 1979, and Eddie Moore in 1990.

[Staxsun]

On this date in 1954, Bob Dylan is bar mitzvahed. Florence Ballard makes her last appearance as a Supreme on the "Tonight Show" in 1967. Bridgeport Connecticut police cancel a dance featuring Fats Domino fearing a riot in 1955. The first Bruce Springsteen recording, "That's What You Get" by the Castiles, is released in 1966. Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones record "Black Slacks" in 1957. Happy Birthday to Bernie Taupin, 57, Kenny Ball, 77, Jerry Ricks, 67, Dave Thompson, 38, Calvin Simon of Funkadelic, 65, Morrissey, 48, Dan Roberts of the Crash Test Dummies, 40, Johnny Gill, 41, Jesse Valenzuela of the Gin Blossoms, 45, Peter Nero, 73, and Nat Adderley, Jr., 52. Also born on this date was Sun Ra in 1914. Lost to us on this date were Langston Hughes in 1967, Hampton Hawes in 1977, and Alvin Thomas, Jr. in 1979.

[saturn]

In 1961, "Mother-In-Law" by hometown icon, Ernie K-Doe reached #1 on the Billboard charts on this day.

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