MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 1984 - Van Halen's 'Jump' peaked at No.1 in the US. Over the years David Lee Roth has given various accounts of the meaning behind the lyrics, but most often says…

On this day in 1983 - Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Alec John Such formed Bon Jovi. Their fourth album, New Jersey, released in 1988, is notable for producing five Billboard Hot 100 Top…

On this day in 1961 - The Temptations auditioned for Motown Records. They were then known as the Elgins but soon changed their name. Now having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are…

On this day in 1968 - The Rolling Stones started recording their next single 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' with new producer Jimmy Miller at Olympic studios in London. Keith Richards has stated that he and Jagger…

Born on this day in 1948 - Dutch guitarist and vocalist George Kooymans from Golden Earring. They achieved worldwide fame with their international hit 'Radar Love' in 1973. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRlSHG5hRY4&pp=ygUZZ29sZGVuIGVhcnJpbmcgcmFkYXIgbG92ZQ%3D%3D[/embed]

Born on this day in 1947 - Tom Scholz, guitar, keyboards, Boston, (1977 UK No.23 single 'More Than A Feeling', 1986 US No.1 single 'Amanda'). Boston have sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including…

Born on this day in 1946 - Peter Wolf, singer with American rock band The J Geils Band, who had the 1982 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Centerfold' which was taken from their US…

Born on this day in 1946 - David Gilmour: guitarist, singer and songwriter, who joined Pink Floyd in 1968. After Roger Waters' departure in 1985, David created two further Floyd albums, A Momentary Lapse of…

On this day in 1992 - R.E.M. cleaned up in The Rolling Stone Music Awards winning Album of the year, for 'Out Of Time', Artist of the year, Best single for 'Losing My Religion', Best…

Born on this day in 1951 - British rock and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist, Chris Rea, who had the 1989 UK No.10 single 'The Road To Hell'. His 1989 UK No.1 album Road To Hell…