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This day in 1975: 10cc's 'I'm Not In Love' hits number one in the UK

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…
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On this day in 1968: Pink Floyd releases 'A Saucerful Of Secrets'

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…
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This day in 1966: Frank Zappa Freaks Out

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…
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Born this day in 1956: Chris Issak

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…
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This day in 1967: The Beatles Perform 'All You Need Is Love' in the first-ever global satellite telecast

This day in 1967: 200 million people saw The Beatles perform 'All You Need Is Love', live via satellite as part of the TV global link- up, 'Our World', Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton,…
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Born on this day in 1944: Jeff Beck

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 Beck Group, which featured Rod Stewart. His…
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This day in 1948: The LP is unveiled

This day in 1948: Columbia Records launched a new vinyl disc that played at thirty-three and one third RPM in New York City, sparking a music-industry standard so strong that the digital age has yet to…
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June 20 - On This Day

In 1969 - David Bowie recorded 'Space Oddity' at Trident Studios London. The track went on to become a UK No.1 when re-released in 1975. Written about the launch of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut; Bowie…
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June 19 - On this day

In 1973 - Edgar Winter's US No.1 hit 'Frankenstein' was awarded a Gold record. Winter named the song because of how many cuts and patches were contained in the original studio tape.xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển…
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June 18 - On This Day

In 1977 - Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Dreams', the group's first and only US No.1, was also a No.24 in the UK. Stevie Nicks has stated she wrote…
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