Born on this day in 1948: Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant
Jan 15, 2020
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 a…
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This day in 1966: David Jones becomes David Bowie
Jan 14, 2020
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…
This day in 1978: The Police begin recording their debut album, 'Outlandos d'Amour'
Jan 13, 2020
This day in 1978: With a budget of only £1,500 (under $2000 USD) borrowed from Stewart Copeland's brother Miles Copeland III, The Police started recording their debut album at Surrey Sound Studios, Surrey, England with…
Born on this day in 1945: Rod Stewart
Jan 10, 2020
Born on this day in 1945 - Rod Stewart, singer, songwriter in the bands The Hoochie Coochie Men, Steampacket, Shotgun Express, Jeff Beck Group, the Faces (UK No.6 & US No.17 single 'Stay With Me').…
Born on this day in 1944: Jimmy Page
Jan 09, 2020
Born on this day in 1944: Jimmy Page guitarist and producer, member of the Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin. The bands fourth album released in 1971 featuring the rock classic Stairway To Heaven has sold over…
Born on this day in 1947: David Bowie
Jan 08, 2020
Born on this day in 1947 - English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, painter and actor, David Bowie. His first UK Top 40 single was the 1969 'Space Oddity' which became a UK No.1 in…
This day in 1971: Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" album is released
Jan 07, 2020
This day in 1971: Black Sabbath released 'Paranoid' their second studio album in the US. The album features the band's best-known signature songs, including the title track, 'Iron Man' and 'War Pigs'. The album was…
This day in 1958 - Gibson guitars launches the "Flying V"
Jan 06, 2020
This day in 1958 - Gibson guitars launched it's 'Flying V' electric guitar. Guitarists who played a Flying V include, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan and Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. Gibson manufactured prototypes…
This day in 1950: The Legendary Sun Recording Studio opens
Jan 03, 2020
Today in 1950, Sam Phillips opened the Sun Recording Studio, originally known as the Memphis Recording Service, at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with…
This day in 1969: "Let It Be" filming begins
Jan 02, 2020
This day in 1969: Filming began at Twickenham studios in England of The Beatles rehearsing for the 'Let It Be' album. The project ran into several problems including George Harrison walking out on the group…