MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 1983 - UB40 had their first UK 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…

Born on this day in 1935 - John Phillips, from American folk rock vocal group The Mamas & the Papas who had the 1965 hit 'California Dreamin'', the 1966 US No.1 single 'Monday Monday' and…

On this day in 1987 - Def Leppard scored their first No.1 album with Hysteria after spending forty-nine weeks working its way to the top. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMzyleT2FqY&pp=ygUUZGVmIGxlcHBhcmQgaHlzdGVyaWE%3D[/embed]

On this day in 1966 - Nearing the end of their final tour of America, The Beatles performed one show at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California, before a crowd of 45,000. The Beatles' attempt to…

Born on this day in 1953 - Alex Lifeson, guitarist, Rush, (1980 UK No.13 single 'Spirit Of Radio' 1982 US No. 21 single 'New World Man'). Lifeson was made an Officer of the Order of…

On this day in 1973 - 10cc made their live debut at the Palace Lido Isle of Man at the start of an UK tour. Comprising of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol…

Born on this day in 1946 - English drummer Keith Moon. The Who. With The Who he scored the 1965 UK No.2 single 'My Generation' plus over 20 other Top 40 hits, 1967 US No.9…

On this day in 1968 - Ringo Starr quit The Beatles during The White Album sessions when the constant bickering and tension became too much for him. The news of Ringo's departure was kept secret,…

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…

Born on this day in 1948 - Robert Plant, singer with Led Zeppelin who had the 1969 US No.4 single Whole Lotta Love. The bands fourth album released in 1971 featuring the rock classic Stairway…