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Born on this day in 1944: Nick Mason
Jan 27, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1944 - Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Nick is the only member of the band to play on every album since the band's formation in 1965. He studied architecture at…
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Born on this day in 1957: Eddie Van Halen
Jan 26, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1957: Eddie Van Halen, Dutch-born guitarist with Van Halen who had the 1984 US No.1 & UK No. 7 single 'Jump'. His guitar solo in the track 'Eruption' was voted…
Born on this day in 1950: Tubes keyboardist Michael Cotten
Jan 25, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1950: Michael Cotten, keyboardist for The Tubes who had the 1977 UK No.28 single 'White Punks On Dope' and the 1983 US No.10 single 'She's A Beauty'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-rEVVAw3-0xosotin chelseathông tin…
Born on this day in 1960: INXS singer Michael Hutchence
Jan 22, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1960: Michael Hutchence, singer, songwriter from Australian rock band INXS, who had the 1988 UK No.2 & US No.1 single 'Need You Tonight'. Their 1987 album Kick has sold over…
Born on this day in 1938: Wolfman Jack
Jan 21, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1938: DJ Wolfman Jack, Master of ceremonies for the rock 'n' roll generation of the '60s on radio, and later on television during the '70s. He died of a heart…
Born on this day in 1945: 10cc's Eric Stewart
Jan 20, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1945: English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eric Stewart who with the Mindbenders had the 1966 UK No.2 single 'Groovy Kind Of Love'. With Hotlegs the 1970 UK No.2 single 'Neanderthal Man'…
Born on this day in 1949: Robert Palmer
Jan 19, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1949: Robert Palmer, Britisih singer, songwriter, member of Vinegar Joe and solo artist. His first solo album the 1974 Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley was heavily influenced by the music…
On this day in 1964: The Beatles make their US chart debut
Jan 18, 2021 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1964: The Beatles made their US chart debut when 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' entered the chart at No.45 just ten days after its release, making it the fastest-breaking and…
Born on this day in 1948: Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant
Jan 15, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1948: Ronnie Van Zant, vocalist with Lynyrd Skynyrd who had the 1974 US No. 8 single 'Sweet Home Alabama' and the 1982 UK No. 21 single 'Freebird'. Van Zant died in…
On this day in 1966: David Jones becomes David Bowie
Jan 14, 2021 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1966: David Jones changed his name to David Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones from The Monkees, just in time for the release of his single, 'Can't Help Thinking About…
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