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Born on this day in 1947 - Paul Young
Jun 17, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1947 - British singer and songwriter Paul Young, from Sad Cafe, who had the 1979 UK No.3 single 'Every Day Hurts'. With Mike and the Mechanics he scored the 1985…
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On this day in 1967 - Pink Floyd release their 2nd single
Jun 16, 2021 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1967 - Pink Floyd released their second single 'See Emily Play' which was written by original frontman Syd Barrett. The slide guitar work on the song was done by Barrett using…
Born on this day in 1941 - Harry Nilsson
Jun 15, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1941 - American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, who had the 1972 UK & US No.1 single with his version of The Badfinger song 'Without You', and the 1969 US No.6 single…
Born on this day in 1945 -Rod Argent
Jun 14, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1945 - English musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer Rod Argent who was a member of The Zombies who had the 1964 UK No.12 single 'She's Not There' and…
Born on this day in 1949 - ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard
Jun 11, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1949 - Frank Beard, drummer with ZZ Top, who had the 1984 US No.8 & 1985 UK No.16 single 'Legs'. Beard is notable as being the only musician in the band…
On this day in 2016 - Rod Stewart is knighted
Jun 10, 2021 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 2016 - Rod Stewart was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for services to music and charity. Stewart said: "I've led a wonderful life and have had a tremendous career…
Born on this day in 1941 - Deep Purple's Jon Lord
Jun 09, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1941 - Jon Lord, keyboardist with English rock band Deep Purple, who had the 1970 UK No.2 single 'Black Night', and the 1973 US No. 4 single 'Smoke On The…
June 8 - On this day
Jun 08, 2021 by Rick Watts
In 1969, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts visited Brian Jones at his home in Cotchford Farm to discuss his future in the group. The Stones later issued a press statement saying that Brian was leaving The Rolling Stones.xosotin chelseathông…
Born on this day in 1954 - Raphael Ravenscroft
Jun 04, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1954 - Raphael Ravenscroft, musician, composer and author. Ravenscroft played the sax riff on the Gerry Rafferty hit 'Baker Street'. He was only paid $38.83 for the 'Baker Street' session,…
Born on this day in 1939 - Ian Hunter
Jun 03, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Born on this day in 1939 - English musician Ian Hunter, vocals, guitar with Mott The Hoople, who had the 1972 UK No.3 & US No.37 single 'All The Young Dudes' which was written for…
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