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Born on this day in 1947: Dennis Deyoung
Feb 18, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1947: Dennis Deyoung, vocalist and keyboardist with Styx who had the 1979 US No.1 & 1980 UK No.6 single 'Babe'. Deyoung's tenure with the band lasted from 1970 until June…
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Born on this day in 1950: Rickey Medlocke
Feb 17, 2020 by Bob Ballard
1950 - Rickey Medlocke, best known as the frontman/guitarist for the southern rock band Blackfoot and a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. During his first stint with Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1971-1972 he played drums and sang…
This day in 1970: The Who records "Live At Leeds" album
Feb 14, 2020 by Bob Ballard
This day in 1970: The Who appeared at Leeds University, England. The show was recorded for the bands forthcoming 'Live At Leeds' album. Since its initial reception, Live at Leeds has been cited by several…
This day in 1978: Dire Straits began recording their first album
Feb 13, 2020 by Bob Ballard
This day in 1978 - Dire Straits began recording their first album at Basing Street Studios, London. The whole project cost £12,500 ($21,250) to produce. The album which featured the group's breakthrough single 'Sultans of…
Born on this day in 1950: Original Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett
Feb 12, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1950: Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, who quit the band in 1977 for solo work. Hackett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis…
This day in 1964: The Beatles make their American concert debut
Feb 11, 2020 by Bob Ballard
This day in 1964: The Beatles made their live concert debut in the US at the Washington Coliseum. Over 350 police surrounded the stage to keep the 8,000 plus screaming fans in control. One police…
This day in 1977: The Clash begin recording their debut album
Feb 10, 2020 by Bob Ballard
This day in 1977: The Clash started recording their debut album at CBS studios in London, England. The album was recorded over three weekend sessions at CBS Studio 3 in February 1977. By the third…
This day in 1963 - The first Beatles single is released
Feb 07, 2020 by Bob Ballard
This day in 1963 - The first Beatles single 'Please Please Me' was released in the US on the Vee Jay label. Capitol Records, EMI's United States label, were offered the right to release the…
This day in 1958: George Harrison joins The Quarrymen
Feb 06, 2020 by Bob Ballard
This day in 1958 - George Harrison joined Liverpool group The Quarrymen. The group who were named after Lennon's school featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Len Garry, Eric Griffiths and John Lowe. The Quarrymen took…
Born on this day in 1929: Session drumming legend, Hal Blaine
Feb 05, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1929: Hal Blaine, American drummer and session musician. He is most known for his work with the Wrecking Crew in Los Angeles. Blaine played on numerous hits by Elvis Presley,…
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