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On this day in 1964: Rod Stewart records his first single
Sep 10, 2020 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1964: Rod Stewart recorded his first single, a version of Willie Dixon's 'Good Morning Little School Girl.' Future Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones played on the session. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfKsPmyu0tAxosotin chelseathông…
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On this day in 1956: Elvis appears on "The Ed Sullivan Show"
Sep 09, 2020 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He sang four songs, including "Love Me Tender" and "Don't Be Cruel," shot only from the waist up (because…
Born on this day in 1947: Benjamin Orr
Sep 08, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1947: Benjamin Orr, the bassist and vocalist from The Cars. Orr sang lead on their hits "Drive", "Just What I Needed", "Let's Go", "Bye Bye Love" and "Moving in Stereo". …
Born on this day in 1951: Pretenders drummer Martin Chambers
Sep 04, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1951: Pretenders drummer Martin Chambers, who along with the group had the 1980 hit single with ‘Brass In Pocket’ and the 1983 hits, 'Back On The Chain Gang', 'Show Me',…
Born on this day in 1946: Billy Preston
Sep 02, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1946: Singer & keyboard player Billy Preston. (1973 US No.1 single 'Will It Go Round In Circles', 1978 UK No.2 single with Syreeta 'With You I'm Born Again', and 1969…
This day in 1977: Blondie inks record deal
Sep 01, 2020 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1977 - Blondie featuring former Playboy Bunny Deborah Harry, signed their first major record company contract with Chrysalis Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCjdsxJeD_Qxosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu…
Born on this day in 1957: Squeeze's Glenn Tilbrook
Aug 31, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1957: Singer, guitarist and songwriter Glenn Tilbrook, who was a founding member of Squeeze. Some of their best-known songs are 'Tempted', 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)', 'Cool for Cats' and…
Born on this day in 1948: Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine
Aug 28, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1948: Danny Seraphine, known as the original drummer and founding member of the rock band Chicago, a tenure which lasted from February 1967 to May 1990. The band formed in…
Born on this day in 1953: Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson
Aug 27, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1953: Alex Lifeson, guitarist, Rush, (1980 UK No.13 single 'Spirit Of Radio' 1982 US No. 21 single 'New World Man'). Lifeson was made an Officer of the Order of Canada…
On this day in 1973: 10cc makes their live debut
Aug 26, 2020 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1973 - 10cc made their live debut at the Palace Lido Isle of Man at the start of an UK tour. Comprising of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol…
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