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Born on this day in 1957: Huey Lewis & The News guitarist Chris Hayes

Born on this day in 1957: Chris Hayes, guitarist from Huey Lewis and the News who had the 1985 UK No.11 & US No.1 single 'The Power Of Love'. Their third, and best-selling, album was…
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Born on this day in 1954: Bruce Hornsby

Born on this day in 1954: Singer/songwriter/pianist Bruce Hornsby, who along with his band The Range scored hits "The Way It Is", "Mandolin Rain", "Harbor Lights", "The Valley Road", and "Every Little Kiss". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOeKidp-iWoxosotin chelseathông…
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Born on this day in 1946: Duane Allman

Born on this day in 1946: Duane Allman, guitarist, and co-founder and leader of The Allman Brothers Band who released the classic album Eat a Peach in 1972 and had the 1973 US No.12 single…
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On this day in 1955: Carl Perkins records 'Blue Suede Shoes' at Sun Studios

On this day in 1955: Carl Perkins recorded 'Blue Suede Shoes' at Sun Studios in Memphis. The rock 'n' roll classic became a US No.2 & UK No.10 hit for Perkins in 1956, and has…
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Born on this day in 1950: Graham Parker

Born on this day in 1950: British singer/songwriter Graham Parker. In the summer of 1975, Parker joined ex-members of three British pub-rock bands to form Graham Parker and the Rumour: Parker (lead vocals, guitar) with…
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Born on this day in 1946: Jethro Tull's Martin Barre

Born on this day in 1946: Guitarist Martin Barre, best known for his work with progressive rock band Jethro Tull from their second album in 1969 to the band's initial dissolution in 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVZPVUFlgcUxosotin chelseathông…
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On this day in 1974: John Lennon & Elton John hit number 1

On this day in 1974: John Lennon was at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Whatever Gets You Through The Night.' Elton John played on the session and made a deal with Lennon that…
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Born on this day in 1947: The Marshall Tucker Band's Toy Caldwell

Born on this day in 1947: Toy Caldwell, lead guitarist and main songwriter of the 1970s Southern Rock group The Marshall Tucker Band. He died on 25 February 1993 age 45. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a_s3K5p2aQxosotin chelseathông tin chuyển…
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Born on this day in 1945: Neil Young

Born on this day in 1945: Neil Young, Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist who as a member of Buffalo Springfield had the 1967 US No.17 single 'For What It's Worth'. Joined Crosby, Stills Nash &…
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Born on this day in 1946: Yardbirds guitarist Chris Dreja

Born on this day in 1946: English musician Chris Dreja, guitarist with The Yardbirds who had the 1965 UK No.3 & US No.6 single 'For Your Love'. The Yardbirds spawned such noteworthy musicians as Jeff…
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