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Born on this day in 1953 - Tommy Shaw

Born on this day in 1953 - Tommy Shaw, guitar & vocals, Styx, (1979 US No.1 & 1980 UK No.6 single 'Babe'). Shaw was also a member of the supergroup Damn Yankees in the late…
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Born on this day in 1947 - Benjamin Orr

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…
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Born on this day in 1951 - Chrissie Hynde

Born on this day in 1951 - Chrissie Hynde, best known as a founding member of English-American rock band The Pretenders, who had the 1980 UK No.1 single with ‘Brass In Pocket’ and the solo…
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On this day in 1968 - The Beatles record 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'

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…
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Born on this day in 1946 - Freddie Mercury

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…
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On this day in 1977 - Blondie Signs Record Deal

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]
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Born on this day in 1945 - Bob Welch

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,…
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Born on this day in 1961 - Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal

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…
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Born on this day in 1952 - Joe Strummer

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…
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This day in 1962 - Ringo Starr makes his debut with The Beatles

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…
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