MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 1979 - The Eagles released their sixth album, The Long Run. The lead single 'Heartache Tonight' a song co-written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bob Seger and JD Souther won a…

On this day in 1969 - The Northern Star newspaper of Northern Illinois University ran a story claiming that Paul McCartney had been killed in a car crash in 1966 and had been replaced by…

Born on this day in 1951 - English singer and songwriter David Coverdale, who, with Whitesnake, scored the 1987 US No.1 & UK No.9 single 'Here I Go Again'. Coverdale was the lead singer of…

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…