MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 1979 - The Police makes their BBC TV debut

On this day in 1979 - The Police made their debut on BBC TV's Top Of The Pops performing 'Roxanne'. The single was taken from their album Outlandos d'Amour. [embed]https://youtu.be/3T1c7GkzRQQ[/embed]
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This day in 1976 - The Beatles Nearly Reunite on SNL

This day in 1976 - Paul and Linda McCartney spent the evening with John Lennon at his New York Dakota apartment and watched Saturday Night Live on TV. Producer of the show Lorne Michaels made…
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Born on this day in 1936 - Roy Orbison

Born on this day in 1936 - American singer-songwriter Roy Orbison "the Big O" who had a 1964 UK & US No.1 single with ‘Pretty Woman’ plus over 20 US & 30 UK Top 40…
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Born on this day in 1950 - Peter Frampton

Born on this day in 1950 - British-American rock musician Peter Frampton who with The Herd, had the 1968 UK No.5 single 'I Don't Want Our Loving To Die', with Humble Pie, the 1969 UK…
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On this day in 1980 - Blondie hits No.1

On this day in 1980 - Blondie went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Call Me', featured in the Richard Gere movie 'American Gigolo', the track was also a No.1 in the UK. [embed]https://youtu.be/StKVS0eI85I[/embed]
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On this day in 1964 - The Beatles Appear on Comedy Show

On this day in 1964 - The Beatles appeared on the UK TV comedy program The Morecambe and Wise Show, playing ‘This Boy’, ‘All My Loving’, and ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ and also…
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Born on this day in 1944 - Steppenwolf's John Kay

Born on this day in 1944 - German-Canadian rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Kay, from Steppenwolf who had the 1969 US No.2 hit single 'Born To Be Wild'. Steppenwolf sold over 25 million records…
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On this day in 1970 - The Beatles hit number one with 'Let It Be'

On this day in 1970 - The Beatles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Let It Be'. It became the group's 19th US No.1 in 6 years. The…
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Born on this day in 1959 - Katrina Leskanich

Born on this day in 1959 - Katrina Leskanich from British-American rock band Katrina And The Waves, best known for the 1985 hit 'Walking on Sunshine'. They also won the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest with…
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On this day in 1973 - Queen plays their first label showcase

On this day in 1973 - Newly signed to EMI Records, Queen played a showcase gig for their new record label at the The Marquee London. They released their debut single 'Keep Yourself Alive' three…
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