MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

Born on this day in 1958 - American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Lita Ford. She was a member of The Runaways and then embarked on a successful glam metal solo career that hit its peak…

On this day in 1976 - One Hit Wonders Wild Cherry started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Play That Funky Music'. The song started life as a B-side.…

Born on this day in 1950 - Fee Waybill, lead singer and songwriter of San Francisco band The Tubes, known for their 1977 hit single 'White Punks On Dope' and the 1983 US No.10 single…

On this day in 1963 - 'She Loves You' by The Beatles was released by Swan Records in the US. Although the song was currently No.1 in the UK, 'She Loves You' was ignored in…

On this day in 2014 - Apple released a tool to remove U2's new album from its customers' iTunes accounts six days after giving away the music for free. Some users had complained about the…

Born on this day in 1952 - Canadian and American musician Neil Peart, known as the drummer, percussionist, and primary lyricist of the rock band Rush. Peart has been voted the greatest rock drummer by…

On this day in 1967 - Filming began for The Beatles ‘Magical Mystery Tour’. There was no script, nor a very clear idea of exactly what was to be accomplished, not even a clear direction…

Born on this day in 1950 - Joe Perry, guitarist with Aerosmith who scored the 1989 UK No.13 single 'Love In An Elevator', and their 1989 album Pump spent 53 weeks on the US charts…

Born on this day in 1952 - Dave Stewart, guitarist, songwriter and producer. He was a member of Longdancer and then The Tourists, (1979 UK No.4 single 'I Only Want To Be With You'), Eurythmics,…

Born on this day in 1947 - Benjamin Orr bass, vocals, The Cars, who had the 1978 UK No.3 single 'My Best Friend's Girl.' Their 1984 US No.3 & 1985 UK No.4 'Drive' was used…