July 11 - On This Day
Jul 11, 2019
In 1992 - A range of eight 'ties', designed by Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead went on sale in the US. President Bill Clinton bought a set. The collection grossed millions in the US by the end…
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July 10 - On This Day
Jul 10, 2019
In 1976 - One Hit Wonders Starland Vocal Band started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Afternoon Delight', it was also their only hit in the UK making No.18 on…
July 9, On This Day
Jul 09, 2019
In 1962 - Bob Dylan recorded 'Blowin' In the Wind' at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City during an afternoon session. Dylan originally wrote and performed a two-verse version of the song, as in its…
This day in 1966: Former Animals bassist Chas Chandler meets Jimi Hendrix
Jul 05, 2019
This day in 1966: Former Animals bassist Chas Chandler goes to see Jimi Hendrix play at Cafe Wha? in New York’s Greenwich Village. At the time Hendrix was performing under the name "Jimmy James". In September, Chandler…
This day in 1968: Crosby, Stills and Nash play together for the first time
Jul 03, 2019
This day in 1968: At an impromptu gathering at Joni Mitchell's house in Lookout Mountain, Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash played together for the very first time. The trio…
This day in 1962: Jimi Hendrix was honorably discharged from the Paratroopers
Jul 02, 2019
This day in 1962: Jimi Hendrix was honorably discharged from the 101st Airborne Paratroopers. Before Hendrix was 19 years old, law authorities had twice caught him riding in stolen cars. Given a choice between prison…
This day in 1975: 10cc's 'I'm Not In Love' hits number one in the UK
Jul 01, 2019
This day in 1975: 10cc were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I'm Not In Love'. Known for its innovative and distinctive backing track, composed mostly of the band's multitracked vocals, it became the…
On this day in 1968: Pink Floyd releases 'A Saucerful Of Secrets'
Jun 28, 2019
On this day in 1968: Pink Floyd released their second album A Saucerful Of Secrets. It is both the last Pink Floyd album on which Syd Barrett would appear and the only studio album to…
This day in 1966: Frank Zappa Freaks Out
Jun 27, 2019
This day in 1966: The Mothers of Invention released their debut studio album Freak Out! on Verve Records. Often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums, the album is a satirical expression of frontman Frank…
Born this day in 1956: Chris Issak
Jun 26, 2019
Born this day in 1956: American rock musician and occasional actor Chris Isaak, who scored the 1990 UK No.10 & 1991 US No.6 single 'Wicked Game'. Film director David Lynch, has used his music in numerous…