MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 2016, English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, painter, and actor David Bowie died from liver cancer at his New York home two days after releasing the album Blackstar on his 69th…

Born on this day in 1944, Jimmy Page, guitarist and producer, member of the Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin The bands fourth album released in 1971 featuring the rock classic Stairway to Heaven has sold over…

Born on this day in 1935, Elvis Aaron Presley, the King of rock 'n' roll. He had his first No.1 in 1956 with the US No.1 & UK No.2 single "Heartbreak Hotel".  His first UK…

Born on this day in 1948, Kenny Loggins, singer, songwriter, (one half of Loggins & Messina 1971-76), 1984 US No.1 & UK No. 6 single 'Footlose' from the film of the same name.xosotin chelseathông tin…

On this day in 1986, Irish singer, songwriter and bassist Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy died of heart failure and pneumonia after being in a coma for eight days following a drug overdose. With Thin…

On this day in 1967, Having received a US army draft notice, The Beach Boys' Carl Wilson refused to be sworn in, saying he was a conscientious objectorxosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng…

On this day in 1994, Meatloaf started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with his sixth studio album Bat Out Of Hell II - Back Into Hell. The LP, which featured…

Born on this day in 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was Joe Diffie, country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. Diffie has scored five #1 singles: "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty…

On this day in 2015, American country singer and the lead vocalist for the Arkansas-based band, Backroad Anthem, Craig Strickland died. Strickland and a friend, Chase Morland, had gone to an area known as Bear Creek…

On this day in 1979, Pink Floyd’s  The Wall was at No.1 on the US album chart. (The album spent a total of 15 weeks at No.1 during a 35-week stay on the chart). The…