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Born on this day in 1948 - The Doobie Brothers' Tom Johnston

Born on this day in 1948 - American musician Tom Johnston the guitarist and vocalist, known principally as a founder and songwriter for The Doobie Brothers who have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.…
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Born on this day in 1941 - David Crosby

Born on this day in 1941 - American singer-songwriter and guitarist David Crosby, a founding member of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash. With CS&N he had the 1969 UK No.17 single 'Marrakesh…
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Born on this day in 1954 - Joe Jackson

Born on this day in 1954 - Joe Jackson, UK singer, songwriter, who had the 1980 UK No.5 single 'It's Different For Girls' and 1982 US No.6 and UK No.7 single 'Steppin Out'. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Rm4D0x1GU[/embed]xosotin chelseathông…
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Born on this day in 1947 - Ian Anderson

Born on this day in 1947 - British musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Anderson, best known for his work as the lead vocalist, flautist and acoustic guitarist of British rock band Jethro Tull. Anderson…
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On this day in 1968 - Paul McCartney records 'Mother Nature's Son' for the White Album

On this day in 1968 - After the other Beatles had gone home for the evening (2.00 am), Paul McCartney stayed behind and recorded 'Mother Nature's Son', taping 25 takes at Abbey Road studios. The…
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This day in Music History: 1976 - Elton John and Kiki Dee hit number one

This day in Music History: 1976 - Elton John and Kiki Dee were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart', giving Elton his sixth US No.1. It was written…
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On this day in 1975 - Robert Plant and his wife critically injured in car wreck

On this day in 1975 - Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and his wife were both badly injured when the hire car he was driving spun off the road and crashed on the Greek island…
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Born on this day in 1939 - Temporary Beatles Drummer Jimmy Nicol

Born on this day in 1939 - Jimmy Nicol, drummer, temporary member of The Beatles for nine Australian gigs in 1964, after Ringo Starr collapsed and was hospitalised on 3 June 1964 with tonsillitis. George…
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Born on this day in 1951 - Andrew Gold

Born on this day in 1951 - Andrew Gold, singer, songwriter, solo, (1977 US No.7 single 'Lonely Boy', 1978 UK No.5 single 'Never Let Her Slip Away'), Wax, (1987 UK No.12 single 'Bridge To Your…
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Born on this day in 1942 - Jerry Garcia

Born on this day in 1942 - American singer-songwriter and guitarist Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead. He was ranked 13th in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" cover story. Garcia also founded a…
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