MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 1967 - The Beatles started recording a new John Lennon song 'Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite' at Abbey Road studios, London. John's lyrics for the song came almost entirely…

Born on this day in 1961 - Andy Taylor, guitarist with Duran Duran who had the 1983 UK No.1 single 'Is There Something I Should Know' plus 25 other UK Top 40 singles including the…

Born on this day in 1941 - Brian Holland, of the songwriting team Holland/Dozier/Holland, who wrote many hits for Motown artists such as The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Four Tops, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Freda…

And on this day in 1970 - The Who appeared at Leeds University, England. The show was recorded for the bands forthcoming 'Live At Leeds' album. Since its initial reception, Live at Leeds has been…

Born on this day in 1950 - English singer-songwriter, record producer Peter Gabriel, with Genesis who had the 1974 UK No.21 single 'I Know What I Like In Your Wardrobe'. Gabriel left Genesis in 1975…

Born on this day in 1949 - Nigel Olsson, drummer with the Elton John band who has played on some of John's classic albums including Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player, Honky Chateau,…

Born on this day in 1942 - Carole King, US singer, songwriter who wrote many songs with Gerry Goffin including the 1962 UK No.3 & US No.22 single, 'It Might As Well Rain Until September'.…

Born on this day in 1961 - Vince Neil, singer from American rock band Motley Crue. Their highest-selling album, 1989's Dr. Feelgood established the quartet as one of the biggest rock bands of the '80s.…

On this day in 1981 - John Lennon was at No.1 on the singles chart with 'Woman', an ode to his wife Yoko Ono. It was Lennon's third No.1 in seven weeks after his death…

Born on this day in 1957 - Simon Phillips, English drummer who has worked with Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Mike Oldfield, Judas Priest, Mike Rutherford, Tears for Fears, 10cc and The Who. He became the…