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Born on this day in 1957 - Squeeze's Glenn Tilbrook
Aug 31, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1957 - singer and guitarist Glenn Tilbrook, who was a founding member of Squeeze. Some of their best-known songs are 'Tempted', 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)', 'Cool for Cats' and…
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On this day in 1975 - Rod Stewart scores his fifth No.1 album
Aug 30, 2021 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1975 - Rod Stewart scored his fifth No.1 album when Atlantic Crossing started a five-week run at the top of the charts. The title indicated Stewart's new artistic direction, and on…
Born on this day in 1953 - Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson
Aug 27, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1953 - Alex Lifeson, guitarist, Rush, (1980 UK No.13 single 'Spirit Of Radio' 1982 US No. 21 single 'New World Man'). Lifeson was made an Officer of the Order of…
On this day in 1973 - 10cc make their live debut
Aug 26, 2021 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1973 - 10cc made their live debut at the Palace Lido Isle of Man at the start of an UK tour. Comprising of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol…
Born on this day in 1954 - Elvis Costello
Aug 25, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1954 - Elvis Costello, (Declan McManus), singer, songwriter. Had the 1979 UK No.2 single with The Attractions 'Olivers Army' and his 1979 UK No.2 album Armed Forces spent 28 weeks…
On this day in 1975 - Queen begins recording 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Aug 24, 2021 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1975 - Queen started recording 'Bohemian Rhapsody' at Rockfield studio's in Monmouth, Wales, (the song was recorded over three weeks). Freddie Mercury had mentally prepared the song beforehand and directed the…
Born on this day in 1946 - Keith Moon
Aug 23, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1946 - English drummer Keith Moon. The Who With The Who he scored the 1965 UK No.2 single 'My Generation' plus over 20 other Top 40 hits, 1967 US No.9…
Born on this day in 1948 - Robert Plant
Aug 20, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1948 - Robert Plant, singer with Led Zeppelin who had the 1969 US No.4 single Whole Lotta Love. The bands fourth album released in 1971 featuring the rock classic Stairway…
Born on this day in 1939 - Ginger Baker
Aug 19, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1939 - Ginger Baker, drummer with Cream who had the 1966 UK No.11 single 'I Feel Free'. Baker was also a member of the Graham Bond Organisation, Blind Faith, and…
On this day in 1962 - Ringo makes his debut as a Beatle
Aug 18, 2021 by Bob Ballard
On 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…
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