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Born on this day in 1953 - Tommy Shaw
Sep 11, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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
Sep 08, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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…
Born on this day in 1951 - Chrissie Hynde
Sep 07, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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…
On this day in 1968 - The Beatles record 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'
Sep 06, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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
Sep 05, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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 Signs Record Deal
Sep 01, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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
Aug 31, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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 - Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
Aug 22, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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 - Joe Strummer
Aug 21, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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 makes his debut with The Beatles
Aug 18, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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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