Today in Music History

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In 1999, New Orleans born rapper, Mystikal (Michael Tyler), entered the Billboard R&B charts on this day with the tune "That's The Rapper".



"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was recorded by the Andrews Sisters on this day in 1941.



In 1974, US country singer, actor and radio presenter Tex Ritter died of a heart attack when he was trying to bail a member of his band from a jail in Nashville.



Roger Miller, singer, guitarist and TV star ("King Of The Road") was born on this day in 1936. He won four Grammy awards in 1965 including Best Country & Western Album. Roger died of lung cancer on October 25th, 1991.

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Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on this day in 1987.



The eight minute version of "American Pie" garnered gold record status for Don McClean on this day in 1972



Victor Borge was born on thisday in 1909. He was a well-known pianist and comedian. After escaping from the Nazi occupation of Denmark in the second world war, he went on to become one of the most popular entertainers of his time in the United States. His act, Comedy in Music, is the longest standing one-man show ever. He died on December 23, 2003.



Celebrating a birthday today is Stephen Stills, who is 62.

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Billboard published the first pop music chart on this day in 1936. Joe Venuti, a jazz violinist, was at the top of the charts.

In 1975, Elton John was in the #1 position on the pop charts with his hit "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds", a remake of the Beatles tune.

Happy Birthday to Michael Stipe, of REM, age 47 and John McLaughlin, age 65

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On this day in 1970, Keith Moon accidentally runs over and kills his own chauffeur. Bobby Rydell begins recording "Wild One" in 1960. Happy Birthday to Clarence Carter, 71, Patty Loveless, 51, Cait O'Riordan of the Pogues, 42, and Deana Carter, 41. Also born on this date were Arthur Conley in 1946, Floyd Patterson in 1935, and Slim Gaillard in 1916. Lost to us on this date was Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy in 1986.

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Kinks singer Ray Davies was shot in the leg while on holiday in New Orleans in 2004. The 59-year-old singer-songwriter was shot when running after two men who stole his girlfriend's purse at gunpoint. Davies was admitted to the Medical Centre of Louisiana but his injuries were not considered serious.


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In 1980, KC and the Sunshine Band had their 5th US No.1 single with "Please Don't Go".



In 1979, Charles Mingus dies in Cuernavaca Mexico at the age of fifty-six.



Sam Phillips, founder of Sun Records, was born on this day in 1923. His label Recorded Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Ike Turner, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis. Phillips died on 30th August 2003.

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Aaron "Bunny" Lapin
Born 5 Jan 1914; died 10 Jul 1999

Inventor who put whipped cream in a spray can and called it Reddi-Wip (1948), turning a dessert topping into a symbol of postwar America's drive for convenience. First sold by St. Louis milkmen, its distribution expanded quickly across N. America, and Lapin was soon dubbed the Whipped Cream King. In 1998, Time magazine listed Reddi-wip as one of the century's 100 great things for consumers, along with the pop-top can and Spam. Lapin's Clayton Corp. also made its own valves for the can. Clayton and its subsidiaries make industrial valves and closures, caulk, adhesives and foamed plastic products such as insulation and cushioning materials. Reddi-Wip is now a brand of ConAgra's Beatrice Foods.

Let the fun begin!

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On this date in 2003, Little Richard guest-stars on the "Simpsons". The Supremes record "Stop! In the Name of Love" in 1965. Happy Birthday to Iris DeMent, 46, and Marilyn Manson, 38. Also born on this date were Johnny Adams in 1932, Tabby Thomas in 1929, and Wilbert Harrison in 1929 (some sources say Jan. 6). Lost to us on this date were Danny White in 1996, and Sonny Bono in 1998.

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Carly Simon peaked at #1 on the Billboard charts with her hit "You're So Vain" in 1976.



Born on this day in 1947, Sandy Denny, UK folk singer and member of Fairport Convention. She died on April 21st 1978 after falling down the stairs at a friend’s house.



Lou Rawls died at a Los Angeles hospital one year ago. The 72-year-old, Grammy-winning artist had been battling lung cancer.



Happy Birthday to Nino Tempo, age 70. He is best known for his duo with his sister, April Stevens, which produced a number of popular recordings in the '60s, notably "Deep Purple."

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On this date in 1957, Elvis Presley is filmed from the waist up on his final appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show". Elton John cancels all live performances for a year after throat surgery in 1987. Dick Clark's "Happening '68" premieres in 1968. Chuck Berry records "Sweet Little Sixteen" in 1958. Happy Birthday to Shirley Brown, 60, Earl Scruggs, 83, Malcolm Young of AC/DC, 54, Kathie Sledge of Sister Sledge, 48, and Kim Wilson, 56. Also born on this date were Van McCoy in 1944, Doris Troy in 1937, and Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd in 1946. Lost to us on this date were Johnny Moore in 1969, and Dizzy Gillespie in 1993.

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Muddy Waters recorded "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man" for Chess in Chicago on this day in 1954.

The Gibson Guitar Company patented the famous "Flying V" on this day in 1958.

Happy Birthday to Paul Revere, of Paul Revere and the Raiders, who is 70! today and to Kenny Loggins, who is 59.