Born on this day in 1950: Bassist and vocalist Mark Clarke, from English rock band Uriah Heep who had the 1975 UK No.7 album Return To Fantasy. They have sold over 40 million albums worldwide. After seeing…
This day in 1969: Paul McCartney recorded a demo of his new song ‘Come and Get It’ at Abbey Road studios in London. McCartney gave the song to The Iveys, (soon to become known as…
This day in 2001: 59-year-old Paul McCartney, who lost his first wife Linda to cancer in 1998, became engaged to 33-year-old Heather Mills, an activist for the disabled. It was the first marriage for the…
This day in 1977: Stiff Records released 'My Aim Is True' the debut album from Elvis Costello in the UK. The musicians who were featured on the album were uncredited on the original release (due to…
This day in 1974: The Ozark Music Festival was held over three days on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri. One of the largest music festivals ever held, some estimates have put the crowd…
This day in 1953: Truck driver Elvis Presley made his first ever recording when he paid $3.98 at the Memphis recording service singing two songs, 'My Happiness' and 'That's When Your Heartaches Begin'. The so-called vanity…
This day in 1972: A bomb exploded under The Rolling Stones' equipment van in Montreal, believed to be the work of French separatists. Angry fans rioted throwing bottles and rocks after 3,000 tickets for the…
This day in 1966: Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton formed Cream. The three piece group only lasted two years, leaving behind some classic recordings including ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Badge,’ ‘Strange Brew,’ and ‘White Room.’ By…
Born on this day in 1946 - Singer Linda Ronstadt (73) who had the 1975 No.1 single 'You're No Good', and the 1989 No.2 single with Aaron Neville, 'Don't Know Much' plus over 15 other US…
Born on this day in 1943: Singer and keyboardist Christine McVie from Chicken Shack, and then Fleetwood Mac, who scored the US No.1 single 'Dreams' taken from their worldwide No.1 album Rumours which spent 31 weeks on…