Today in Music History

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Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash on August 27th, 1990. The chopper hit a man-made ski slope while trying to navigate through dense fog. Remastered and unreleased SRV material continues to trickle out.



In 1967, Beatles manager Brian Epstein was found dead, locked in a bedroom at his London home. A coroner's inquest concluded that Epstein died from an overdose of the sleeping pill Carbitrol.



Happy Birthday to Darryl Dragon (of Captain and Tennille), age 65 and Tommy Sands, age 70.

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On this date in 1965, the Beatles meet Elvis Presley at his Bel-Air California home. In 1962, Elvis begins filming the movie "It Happened At the World's Fair" in Seattle. In 1977, Jackson Browne records "Stay" and "Running on Empty" in concert in Columbia Maryland. Happy Birthday to Randy Bachman, 64, B.J. Thomas, 65, Tim Bogert of the Vanilla Fudge, 63, Ma$e, 30, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, 51, Yolanda Adams, 44, Alex Lifeson of Rush, 54, Alice Coltrane, 70, Mario, 21, Lee Brennan of 911, 32, David "Billy" Knight, 60, Jeff Cook of Alabama, 58, Kevin Kavanaugh of the Asbury Jukes, 56, and Mark Calderon of Color Me Badd, 37. Also born on this date were Lester Young in 1904, Fernest Arceneaux in 1940, Ann Armstrong in 1948, Odie Payne in 1926, Val Poliuto of the Jaguars in 1936, Roland Prince in 1946, Sonny Sharrock in 1940, Carter Stanley of the Stanley Brothers in 1925, Martha Raye in 1916, Idrees Sulieman in 1923, and Malachi Favors in 1937. Lost to us on this date were Lil Hardin Armstrong in 1971, Ben Branch in 1987, Bob Graf in 1981, Big Dee Irwin in 1995, Bob Scholl of the Mello-Kings in 1975, and Hop Wilson in 1975.

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In 1964, after playing a show at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, New York The Beatles met with Bob Dylan for the first time. It was today in The Delmorico Hotel in New York that Dylan introduced the fab four to marijuana.



In 1993, Billy Joel started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'River Of Dreams.'



Happy Birthday to Shania Twain, age 42 and LeeAnn Rimes, age 25.

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On this date in 1960, Barry White leaves prison after serving three months for stealing 300 car tires. In 1994, James Brown hits a bicyclist with his car in Augusta Georgia and is ticketed for reckless driving. In 1998, the Frankie Lymon biographical film "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" opens. In 2004, Lou Rawls receives an honorary doctorate from Wilberforce University in Ohio to recognize his work on behalf of the United Negro College Fund. In 1988, Charlie Daniels' motor home catches fire while he's driving on California's Ventura Highway (he escapes). In 1969, Paul McCartney's first child, daughter Mary, is born. In 1961, the Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman" is released. Happy Birthday to David Soul, 64, Joseph Shabalala, 66, Wayne Osmond, 56, Daniel Seraphine of Chicago, 59, Kim Appleby of Mel & Kim, 46, Ann Lantree of the Honeycombs, 64, John Perkins of the Crew-Cuts, 76, and Clem Cattini of the Tornadoes, 68. Also born on this date were Martin Lamble of Fairport Convention in 1949, Phil Seaman of Ginger Baker's Air Force in 1926, James Wheeler in 1937, George F. Clarke in 1911, Howard "Duke" Anderson in 1917, Kenny Drew in 1928, and Michael-Gregory Jackson in 1953. Lost to us on this date were Ronnie Self in 1981, and Bernie Baum in 1993.

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"War" by Edwin Starr graced the top of the pop charts on this day in 1970.

War! huh-yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it again y'all





Charlie "Yardbird" Parker was born on this day in 1920.Arguably the greatest saxophonists of all time. Charlie, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis defined Be-bop jazz. Charlie died at the age of 34 on March 12, 1955.



Michael Jackson is 49 years old today.

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On this date in 1977, three men are arrested in Memphis for attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley from its cemetery mausoleum (which is why he's now buried at Graceland). In 1969, the last full Beatles concert is held, in San Francisco's Candlestick Park (this date doesn't seem right, I think it's 1966). In 1995, the IRS places a $600,000 lien on Aretha Franklin's home in a tax dispute. In 1966, Paul Anka hosts and Lesley Gore, the Cyrkle, and Peter & Gordon appear on the last "Hullabaloo" show. In 1958, George Harrison joins John Lennon and Paul McCartney in their group, the Quarrymen. In 1895, the real Eleanor Rigby is born in Liverpool. In 1966, the Youngbloods record "Get Together". Happy Birthday to Me'shell Ndegeocello,38, Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty, 32, Jerry Fehily of Hothouse Flowers, 44, Dick Halligan of Blood, Sweat & Tears, 64, Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins, 49, Rick Downey of Blue Oyster Cult, 54, Chris Copping of Procol Harum, 62, David Desrosiers of Simple Plan, 27, and Alex Griffin of Ned's Atomic Dustbin, 36. Also born on this date were Jack Teagarden in 1905, Sterling Morrison of Velvet Underground in 1942, Dinah Washington in 1924, Marion Williams in 1927, Gene Allison in 1934, Jimmie Bell in 1910, Lawrence Brown in 1893, Bennie Maupin in 1940, and Albertina Walker in 1930. Lost to us on this date were Charlie Feathers in 1998, Jimmy Reed in 1976, Lee Marvin in 1987, Stump Evans in 1928, Horace Henderson in 1988, Oett M. "Sax" Mallard in 1986, and Waxie Maxie Silverman in 1989.

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On this date in 1973, the Doors officially disband, two years after Jim Morrison's death. In 1969, the three day Texas Pop Festival took place featuring Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Sam & Dave, Santana, Johnny Winter, Grand Funk Railroad, Delaney & Bonnie, Nazz, Spirit, B. B. King, Canned Heat and Chicago with over 120,000 in attendance. At the same time the second Isle of Wight Festival took place. In 1975, Paul Kossoff, guitarist with Free 'died' for 35 minutes in a hospital after a drug episode. In 1988, Bruce Springsteen's wife Julianne filed for divorce after newspapers published photos of Springsteen and backing singer Patti Scialfa together. In 1989, Izzy Stradlin from Guns N' Roses was arrested for making a public disturbance on a U.S. air flight. Stradlin had urinated on the floor, verbally abused a stewardess and smoked in the non-smoking section of the aircraft. In 1997, members of the Wu-Tang Clan were arrested after the alleged assault on a record promotions manager after a show in Chicago. In 1989, Billy Joel fired his manager and former brother-in-law, Frank Weber, and later sued him for $90 million. In 1995, Carly Simon and James Taylor reunite onstage at a charity concert in Massachusetts. In 1990, Paul Anka is naturalized as a U.S. citizen in Las Vegas (as his car is towed away by the police). In 1988, Brenda Lee sues MCA Records for $20 million in unpaid royalties. In 1963, the final weekday episode of "American Bandstand" airs on ABC-TV (it becomes a Saturday show). In 1993, "The Late Show" with David Letterman premieres on CBS-TV with Billy Joel as his first musical guest. Happy Birthday to Paul Oakenfold, 44, Gerald Albright, 50, Micky Moody of Whitesnake, 57, Kassidy Osborn of SheDaisy, 31, Johnny Mann, 77, John McNally of the Searchers, 66, Ronald Beitle of Wild Cherry, 53, and Charles Colbert of the American Breed, 63. Also born on this date werw John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas in 1935, Placide Adams in 1929, Junior Blackman in 1935, Jewell Hazel Brown in 1937, Luther "Snake" Johnson in 1934, Olive Brown in 1913, Willie Bryant in 1908, Kenny Dorham in 1924, Granny Littricebey in 1913, Mercy Dee Walton in 1915, and Huey Long in 1893. Lost to us on this date were Sam Phillips in 2003, Papa Dee Allen of War in 1988, James Black in 1988, Natty Dominque in 1982, Joe "Philly" Jones in 1985, and Laura Washington in 1990.

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In 1985, "Brothers In Arms" by Dire Straits started a nine-week run at No.1 on the US album charts. The album also topped the charts in 25 other countries and went on to sell over 20 million worldwide.



The Ronettes first entered the U.S. singles chart with 1963’s, “Be My Baby.”



Happy Birthday to Van Morrison and Itzhak Perlman who are both 62 today

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On this date in 1976, George Harrison is found guilty of "subconscious plagiarism" of "He's So Fine" in writing "My Sweet Lord". In 1974, the final "Partridge Family" episode airs. In 1980, Karen Carpenter marries a California real estate developer. In 2004 a UK medical magazine issued a warning to music fans saying that listening to loud music in the car can give you a collapsed lung. In 2002, NASA announced that Lance Bass of NSYNC was to become the first celebrity astronaut. The cost of his ride on a Soyuz module was $23.8 million, and he would have been the youngest person ever in orbit at age 23. He never paid up, so he was left behind. In 1989, the Rolling Stones kicked off the Budweiser-sponsored 61-date North American "Steel Wheels" tour at the Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia. In 1974, Rolling Stone Keith Richards was quoted as saying "I gave up drugs when the doctor told me I had six months to live." Also in 1974, Traffic made their last live performance at the UK Reading Festival. Happy Birthday to Jerry Allison of the Crickets, 68, Tony DeFranco, 47, Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze, 50, Wilton Felder of the Crusaders, 67, Joanna Connor, 45, Debbie Gibson, 37, Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions, 59, Anthony Thistlewaite of the Waterboys, 52, Gina Schock of the Go-Go's, 50, Jeff Russo of Tonic, 38, Gerard Love of Teenage Fanclub, 40, and Roger Dean, 59. Also born on this date were Charlie Brent of Trick Bag in 1948, Bobby Parker in 1937, May Alix in 1902, Dirty Red in 1907, John "Spider" Koerner in 1938, Dan Pickett in 1907, Todd Rhodes in 1900, and Edgar Sampson in 1907. Lost to us on this date were Carl Wayne of the Move in 2004, "Brownsville" Son Bonds in 1947, Maurice Hulbert in 1984, and Jerry Thomas in 1990.

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"Sheila" by Tommy Roe hit #1 on Billboard's pop charts on this day in 1962.



In 2005, blues veteran R.L. Burnside, who experienced a late career renaissance after being rediscovered by Fat Possum Records in the 1990s, died in a Memphis hospital. He was 78.



Birthdays: Barry Gibb, age 61, and Gloria Estefan, age 50.