MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

Born on this day in 1943 - Canadian musician, songwriter, film composer, producer, actor, Robbie Robertson. He joined The Hawks in 1962 who became known as The Band. Bob Dylan and the Hawks toured the…

On this day in 2012 - Kiss announced that they were set to release a guitar size book containing unseen photographs from their 40-year career. The limited edition called Monster would have a $4,299 price…

Born on this day in 1952 - Johnny Colla, guitar, sax, from Huey Lewis and the News who had the 1985 UK No.11 & US No.1 single 'The Power Of Love'. Their third, and best-selling,…

Born on this day in 1945 - Deborah Harry, American singer, songwriter, and actress with Blondie who scored five UK No.1 singles including the 1979 UK & US No.1 single 'Heart Of Glass' and the…

On this day in 1975 - Wings went to No.1 on the UK chart with their fourth album 'Venus And Mars'. The follow up to Band On The Run featured the US No.1 single 'Listen…

On this day in 1970 - The newly formed Queen featuring Freddie Mercury (possibly still known as Freddie Bulsara) on vocals, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and Mike Grose on bass played their first…

Born on this day in 1955 - Mick Jones, guitarist, singer with The Clash, who had the 1979 UK No. 11 single London Calling and the 1982 US No. 8 single 'Rock The Casbah. Their…

On this day in 1983 - The Police scored their fourth No.1 album with 'Synchronicity', featuring the singles 'Every Breath You Take' and 'Wrapped Around Your Finger'. It would be the final studio album for…

Born on this day in 1944 - English rock guitarist Jeff Beck. He replaced Eric Clapton in the Yardbirds. As a solo artist, he released the 1967 single 'Hi-Ho Silver Lining', before forming The Jeff…

Born on this day in 1944 - English musician Ray Davies, singer, songwriter with The Kinks, who had the 1964 UK No.1 & US No.7 'You Really Got Me', and the 1967 UK No.2 single…