Born on this day in 1943: George Harrison
Feb 25, 2020
Born on this day in 1943: George Harrison guitarist and vocalist with The Beatles. The all-time bestselling album in the UK is The Beatles’ 'Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band', with over 4.5 million copies…
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This day in 1975: Led Zeppelin releases "Physical Graffiti"
Feb 24, 2020
This day in 1975 - Led Zeppelin released their sixth album Physical Graffiti in the UK. Recording sessions had been disrupted when bassist and keyboard player John Paul Jones had proposed quitting the band, supposedly…
Born on this day in 1949: Talking Heads keyboardist/guitarist Jerry Harrison
Feb 21, 2020
Born on this day in 1949: American songwriter & musician Jerry Harrison, keyboardist and guitarist for Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers, and Talking Heads, who had the 1983 US No.9 single 'Burning Down The House',…
Born on this day in 1950: Steely Dan's Walter Becker
Feb 20, 2020
Born on this day in 1950: Walter Becker, bass, guitar, vocals, songwriter with American group Steely Dan who had the 1973 US No.11 single 'Reeling In The Years' and nine other US Top 30 hits.…
Born on this day in 1940: Motown legend Smokey Robinson
Feb 19, 2020
Born on this day in 1940: Smokey Robinson, singer, songwriter and producer who with The Miracles had the 1970 UK & US No.1 single 'The Tears Of A Clown'. As a solo artist Robinson scored…
Born on this day in 1947: Dennis Deyoung
Feb 18, 2020
Born on this day in 1947: Dennis Deyoung, vocalist and keyboardist with Styx who had the 1979 US No.1 & 1980 UK No.6 single 'Babe'. Deyoung's tenure with the band lasted from 1970 until June…
Born on this day in 1950: Rickey Medlocke
Feb 17, 2020
1950 - Rickey Medlocke, best known as the frontman/guitarist for the southern rock band Blackfoot and a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. During his first stint with Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1971-1972 he played drums and sang…
This day in 1970: The Who records "Live At Leeds" album
Feb 14, 2020
This day in 1970: The Who appeared at Leeds University, England. The show was recorded for the bands forthcoming 'Live At Leeds' album. Since its initial reception, Live at Leeds has been cited by several…
This day in 1978: Dire Straits began recording their first album
Feb 13, 2020
This day in 1978 - Dire Straits began recording their first album at Basing Street Studios, London. The whole project cost £12,500 ($21,250) to produce. The album which featured the group's breakthrough single 'Sultans of…
Born on this day in 1950: Original Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett
Feb 12, 2020
Born on this day in 1950: Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, who quit the band in 1977 for solo work. Hackett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis…