MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 1968 - Working at Abbey Road studio's in London on George Harrison song 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. Eric Clapton added the guitar solo (and became the first famous outside musician…

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 1977 - Blondie featuring former Playboy Bunny Debra Harry, signed their first major record company contract with Chrysalis Records. [embed]https://youtu.be/StKVS0eI85I[/embed]

Born on this day in 1945 - Bob Welch, American musician. A former member of Fleetwood Mac, Welch had a briefly successful solo career in the late 1970s. His singles included Hot Love, Cold World,…

Born on this day in 1961 - English musician, singer-songwriter, Roland Orzabal, from Tears For Fears, who scored the 1985 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World', plus over 12…

Born on this day in 1952 - Turkish-born English musician, singer, actor and songwriter Joe Strummer who was the co-founder of The Clash, who had the 1979 UK No. 11 single 'London Calling' and the…

This day in 1962 - Ringo Starr made his debut with The Beatles at the horticultural society Dance, Birkenhead, England, having had a two-hour rehearsal in preparation. This was the first appearance of The Beatles…

Born on this day in 1958 - Belinda Carlisle, singer, from all-female American rock band The Go-Go's, who had the 1982 US No.2 single, 'We Got The Beat', and the 1982 UK hit single 'Our…

Born on this day in 1957 - Tim Farriss, guitarist from Australian rock band INXS, who had the 1988 UK No.2 & US No.1 single 'Need You Tonight'. Their 1987 album Kick has sold over…

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.…