MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

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, 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: 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…

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: 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: 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: 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 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…

Born on this day in 1954:  Elvis Costello, (Born Declan McManus), singer, songwriter. Had the 1979 UK No.2 single with The Attractions 'Olivers Army' and his 1979 UK No.2 album Armed Forces spent 28 weeks…

On this day in 1975: Queen started recording 'Bohemian Rhapsody' at Rockfield studios in Monmouth, Wales, (the song was recorded over three weeks). Freddie Mercury had mentally prepared the song beforehand and directed the band…