MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 1976 - Chicago started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'If You Leave Me Now'. It was the group's 18th Top 40 and first US…

Born on this day in 1945 - American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Leslie West. He was the co-founder, guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Mountain, who had the 1970 US No.21 single 'Mississippi…

Born on this day in 1957 - American guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger and record producer Steve Lukather, who with Toto had the 1983 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Africa'. Lukather has recorded guitar tracks…

On this day in 1972 - Creedence Clearwater Revival split up following the failure of their most recent album, 'Mardi Gras'. After limited success as a solo act and some legal hassles with Fantasy Records,…

On this day in 2007 - The Tom Petty documentary film, Running Down A Dream, made it's debut at the New York Film Festival. The 4-hour documentary chronicled the history of the band, from its…

Born on this day in 1946 - English musician Justin Hayward, songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist with English rock band The Moody Blues. They had the 1965 UK No.1 & US No.10 single 'Go Now'…

Born on this day in 1947 - American rock vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Sammy Hagar. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s with the hard rock band Montrose before launching a successful solo career,…

Born on this day in 1954 - American rock vocalist, and songwriter David Lee Roth who with Van Halen had the 1984 US No.1 & UK No.7 single 'Jump' and solo hits with the songs…

Born on this day in 1940 - English musician and activist John Lennon. In 1956, he formed the Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960 and gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist…

On this day in 1967 - The Beatles rejected an offer of $1 million from promoter Sid Bernstein to make a second appearance at New York's Shea Stadium. Bernstein had originally brought the group to…