MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

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 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 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…

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: 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…

Born on this day in 1947 - Burton Cummings, singer and songwriter from Canadian rock band Guess Who who had the 1970 US No.1 & UK No.19 single 'American Woman'. During his decade in the Guess…

Born on this day in 1947 - English songwriter, singer, record producer Jeff Lynne, who was a member of Idle Race, then The Move who had the 1969 UK No.1 single 'Blackberry Way'. He co-founded…

This day in 1975 - The Faces split became official. Rod Stewart had severed all connections with the group to work as a solo artist, Ronnie Wood was on permanent loan to the Stones, Ronnie…

This day in 1979 - The first night of a series of four concerts were held at The Hammersmith Odeon in London for the People of Kampuchea, featuring Queen, The Clash, The Pretenders, The Who,…

This day in 1965 - The Beatles had the No.1 album in the US for the third Christmas in a row. Rubber Soul was at the top of the LP chart, following Beatles For Sale…