MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

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…

Born on this day in 1946 - Freddie Mercury, British singer, songwriter, record producer with Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he was known for his flamboyant…

On this day in 1971 - Taken from the album 'Ram', Paul and Linda McCartney went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the US only released 'Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey'. McCartney's first…

On this day in 1983 - UB40 had their first No.1 single with 'Red Red Wine'. Taken from their album Labour of Love the song was a cover of the 1968 Neil Diamond hit song.…