July 1st: On this Day

2008, Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley, died at the age of 60 from cancer of the oesophagus. Galley also played with Trapeze, Glenn Hughes, Cozy Powell and the Blue Jays.

2007, Birmingham band The Editors scored their first UK No.1 album with ‘An End Has A Start.’

2006, Roger Waters, Texas, Starsailor, The Who, Razorlight and Primal Scream all appeared at the two day Hyde Park Calling festival in London.

2006, Busta Rhymes was at No.1 on the US album chart with The Big Bang’ the hip-hop artists seventh album release.

2005, Four Tops singer Renaldo “Obie” Benson died aged 69 in a Detroit hospital from lung cancer. He was diagnosed after having a leg amputated due to circulation problems. The Four Tops sold over 50 million records and had hits including ‘Reach Out (I’ll be There)’ and ‘I Can’t Help Myself.’ Benson also co-wrote ‘What’s Going On’ which became a No.2 hit for Marvin Gaye.

2004, Glen Campbell began serving 10 nights in jail along with two years of probation for a November 2003 drink-driving, hit-and-run collision. The 68 year old entertainer was also sentenced to 75 hours of community service and fined $900.

2002, Six postage stamps designed by Sir Paul McCartney went on sale in The Isle Of Man. With proceeds from their sale going to the Adopt-A- Minefield charity.

2001, Winners of TV talent contest “Popstars” Hear’Say scored their second UK No.1 single with ‘The Way To Your Love.’ Usher started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘U Remind Me’. D-12 went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Devil’s Night’.

2001, Rolling Stone Ron Wood was commissioned to paint a group portrait of diners who are regulars at the West End London restaurant The Ivy. Elton John and Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant were two pop stars to be included in the portrait.

2000, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band ended their Reunion tour with a ten night run at New York’s MSG.

2000, Kylie Minogue was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Spinning Around’, the singers 5th No 1 which was co-written by Paula Abdul, (it was originally intended for Abdul’s “comeback” album). ‘Spinning Around’ gave Minogue the honor of being one of three artists (the others being Madonna and U2) to have a No.1 in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

1999, American singer Guy Mitchell, (born Albert George Cernik) died aged 72 at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas. He had the 1957 UK & US No.1 single ‘Singing The Blues’ plus over 10 other UK Top 40 singles. Mitchell also appeared as George Romack in the 1961 NBC western detective series Whispering Smith.

1999, Jamaican reggae singer Dennis Brown died aged 42, the official cause of his death was a collapsed lung. During his career, he recorded more than 75 albums and had the 1979 UK No.14 single ‘Money In My Pocket.’ Bob Marley cited Brown as his favourite singer, naming him “The Crown Prince of Reggae.”

1995, DJ Wolfman Jack died of a heart attack. Was the master of ceremonies for the rock ‘n’ roll generation of the ’60s on radio, and later on television during the ’70s.

1995, R.E.M. The Cure, Therapy, Offspring, PJ Harvey, dEUS, Senser, Bodycount, Channel Zero, Jeff Buckley, Spearhead, Belly, Morphine and The Cranberries all appeared at this years Rock Torhout Festival, Torhout, Belgium.

1990, Over a lunch meeting Mark Knopfler, John Illsley and Dire Straits manager, Ed Bicknell decide to reform the group, record an album and plan a world tour.

1989, Milli Vanilli scored their first US No.1 single with ‘Baby Don’t Forget My Number’, a No.16 hit in the UK.

1989, Prince scored his second UK No.1 album with ‘Batman’.

1989, Lou Reed, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, The Robert Cray Band, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Tanita Tikaram, Pixies, R.E.M. and Texas all appeared at the Rock Torhout Festival, Torhout, Belgium.

1983, A New Jersey based quintet calling themselves Bon Jovi signed to Phonogram’s Mercury records.

1981, Rushton Moreve, bass player with Steppenwolf was killed in motorcycle accident Santa Barbara, California, aged 32. Had the 1968 US No.2 single ‘Born To Be Wild’ and he co-wrote their hit ‘Magic Carpet Ride.’

1977, during a North American tour Pink Floyd played the first of four sold out nights at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

1975, 10CC were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I’m Not In Love’. The instrumental break featured the repeated spoken phrase: “Be quiet, big boys don’t cry…”, which was spoken by Kathy Warren, the receptionist at Strawberry Studios, Stockport, Cheshire where the band recorded the track.

1973, Slade and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band appeared at Earl’s Court London, tickets cost £1.00-£2.00. Special ‘Slade’ trains were running form Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester to take fans to the show.

1972, Neil Diamond went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Song Sung Blue’, his second US No.1. A No.14 hit in the UK.

1972, Slade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Take Me Bak ‘Ome’, the group’s second No.1. The song was produced by the bands manager Chas Chandler.

1969, John Lennon, Yoko Ono and family were involved in a car accident in Golspie, Scotland. Both John and Yoko needed hospital treatment. Lennon later had the car crushed into a cube and exhibited it on his lawn at Tittenhurst Park

1967, The Association scored their second and last US No.1 single with ‘Windy’. Not a hit in the UK.

1967, The Beatles started a 15 week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, the group’s 10th US No.1 album.

1963, The Beatles recorded their next single at EMI Studios, London, ‘She Loves You’ and ‘I’ll Get You’, completing the two songs in less than four hours. Released in August this year, ‘She Loves You’ went on to become The Beatles’ first million-selling single.

1962, Gene Vincent plus up and coming local group The Beatles appeared at The Cavern Club, Liverpool.

1956, Elvis Presley appeared on NBC- TV’s ‘The Steve Allen Show’ and performed ‘Hound Dog’, to a live Hound Dog. US TV critic John Crosby panned Elvis’ performance, calling him an ‘unspeakable, untalented and vulgar young entertainer.’

July 1st: Born on this day

1971, Born on this day, Missy Elliott, singer, (1998 UK No.1 single with Melanie B, ‘I Want You Back’).

1964, Born on this day, Pol Burton, drums, Transvision Vamp, (1989 UK No.3 single ‘Baby I Don’t Care’).

1963, Born on this day, Roddy Bottum, keyboards, Faith No More, (1993 UK No.3 and US No.4 single ‘I’m Easy’).

1960, Born on this day, Evelyn Champagne King, US soul singer, (1982 UK No.7 single ‘Love Come Down’).
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2007, R.E.M. played a five-night series of shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. Dubbed ‘working rehearsals’ by the band, many songs from their forthcoming album ‘Accelerate’ were debuted, with many of them still as works in progress.

2005, Nick Carter from The Backstreet Boys was fined $1,200 (£664) after admitting to drink-driving in California. The 25-year-old singer was also put on probation for three years, ordered to attend an alcohol education course and banned from driving for 90 days.

2004, Kinks founder member Dave Davies was left paralysed on the right-hand side of his body after suffering a stroke. The 57-year-old guitarist and brother of fellow Kinks star Ray Davies had been promoting his solo material when he collapsed.

2004, Pete Doherty was sacked from The Libertines due to his well known addiction problems specifically with crack cocaine and heroin.

2001, American guitarist and producer Chet Atkins died in Nashville aged 77. Recorded over 100 albums during his career, produced records for Perry Como, Elvis Presley, Don Gibson, Jim Reeves and Waylon Jennings. Was a major influence on George Harrison and Mark Knopfler.

2001, Beach Boys member Al Jardine went to court in a bid to sue his former band mates, claiming he had been frozen out of the Beach Boys. The $4 million (£2.35 million) suit was filed against Mike Love, Brian Wilson, the Carl Wilson Trust and Brother Records Incorporated in a New York Superior Court. In 1998 a US judge temporarily barred Jardine from performing under the name “Beach Boys Family And Friends” after representations from Mike Love and Brother Records. Jardine lost the case in 2003.

2001, Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Lady Marmalade.’ A hit for LaBelle in 1975; then it was at No 1 in 1998 for All Saints. This version was from the Baz Luhrmann film Moulin Rouge.

1995, American soul singer singer Phyllis Hyman committed suicide by overdosing on pentobarbital and secobarbital in her New York City apartment aged 45. She was found hours before she was scheduled to perform at the Apollo Theatre, in New York.

1995, Garth Brooks was given a star on Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame. The Country singer buried the master tapes of his ‘Hits’ album under the star.

1990, Miles Davis played the first of two nights at London’s Hammersmith Odeon.

1990, New Kids On The Block started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Step By Step’. The group’s third US No.1, a No.2 hit in the UK. Their album ‘Step By Step’ also went to No.1 on the UK album chart today.

1990, Police raided Chuck Berry’s estate and seized homemade porn videos, drugs and guns.

1989, Police were called in to control over 4,000 Bobby Brown fans trying to see him at the HMV Record store in London’s Oxford Street, six fans were hospitalised and one had to be given the kiss of life.

1989, The Stone Roses played at Leeds Polytechnic in England. The gig almost didn’t take place after a security man wouldn’t let singer Ian Brown into the gig.

1984, Huey Lewis and the News went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Sports’.

1983, The Everly Brothers announced plans for a reunion tour, ten years after they had split up.

1979, Tubeway Army started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric’. The song by Gary Numan was the first electronic/synthesizer-based record to become a hit in the post-punk era.

1979, One hit wonder Anita Ward started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Ring My Bell’, also a UK No.1.

1978, United Artists released The Buzzcocks single ‘Love You More’, at 1 minute 29 seconds it was the second shortest single ever released. Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs 1960 hit ‘Stay’ was the shortest hit at one minute 28 seconds.

1977, Marvel Comics launched a comic book based on the rock group Kiss.

1976, Police raided the home of Neil Diamond searching for drugs, they found less than one ounce of marijuana.

1976, Stuart Goddard, (Adam Ant), placed the following ad in the classified section of the Melody Maker, ‘Beat on a bass, with the B-Sides.’ Andy Warren answered the ad and the pair went on to form Adam and The Ants.

1975, The Jackson Five announced that they were leaving Motown Records for Epic Records. The brothers were forced to change their name to The Jacksons since Motown owned the other name.

1973, David Bowie appeared at Earls Court in London, England.

1973, George Harrison knocked Paul McCartney from the top of the US singles chart with ‘Give Me Love, Give Me Peace On Earth’. His second US No.1, a No.8 hit in the UK.

1973, Slade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Skweeze Me Pleeze Me’, the group’s fifth UK No.1 and second single to enter the chart at No.1.

1969, Fleetwood Mac, Pentangle and Duster Bennett all appeared at London’s Royal Albert Hall ‘Pop Proms.’

1966, The Beatles played the first of three concerts at the Nippon Budokan Hall, Japan. The concert was filmed with The Beatles wearing black suits. The following day’s first performance was also filmed; with The Beatles wearing white suits. There was a strict police presence with 3,000 police observing each concert played in front of 10,000 fans.

2008, Ne-Yo was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Closer’ the American R&B artists second No.1.

2007, Lily Allen was questioned by police over an alleged assault on a photographer outside a nightclub in London. She was freed on police bail after she was quizzed about an alleged assault on a male photographer in his 40s near the Wardour club in London’s Soho in March.

2004, Courtney Love was reprimanded by Los Angeles Judge Melissa Jackson for turning up five hours late to a hearing. Love pleaded guilty to a single charge of disorderly conduct and was given a discharge, on condition she paid the victim’s medical bills, joins a drug programme and stayed out of trouble.

2003, Robbie Williams played his first UK in two years when he appeared in front of 62,000 fans at Murryayfield, Edinburgh.

2003, Destiny’s Child singer Beyonce started a five week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Dangerously In Love’, also a US No.1.

2003, Monica was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘After The Storm.’

2002, American singer and actress Rosemary Clooney died of lung cancer. Had the 1954 UK No.1 single ‘This Ole House’ appeared in the 1954 movie White Christmas with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. Her nephew, George Clooney was a pallbearer at her funeral.

2000, eight men were trampled to death during Pearl Jam’s performance at The Roskilde festival, near Copenhagen. Police said the victims had all slipped or fallen in the mud in front of the stage.

2000, Eminem’s mother went to court claiming defamation of character in a $10 million (£5.8 million) civil suit, after taking exception to the line “My mother smokes more dope than I do” from her son’s single ‘My Name Is’.

1999, Michael Jackson suffered severe bruising after falling over 50 feet when a bridge collapsed during a concert at Munich’s Olympic stadium. Jacko was singing ‘Earth Song’ at the time of the accident.

1998, Horst Jankowski, German pianist, died of cancer. (1965 UK No.3 & US No.12 single ‘A Walk In The Black Forrest’).

1996, it was reported that US record company bosses were considering random drug tests for pop stars similar to those carried out on athletes to try and reduce the drug death toll in the industry.

1996, Record producer George Martin received a Knighthood, also music promoter Harvey Goldsmith became an MBE and Van Morrison an OBE.

1994, Oasis made their debut on BBC TV’s ‘Top Of The Pops’ performing their new single ‘Shakermaker’.

1991, Cher started a six-week run at No.1 on the UK album charts with ‘Love Hurts’.

1991, Jason Donovan had his third UK No.1 single with ‘Any Dream Will Do’ a song written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for the 1968 musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Donovan was playing the lead role in a new London production of the musical.

1991, Skid Row entered the US album chart at No.1 with ‘Slave To The Grind’.

1990, during a North American tour The Stone Roses appeared at the Hollywood High School Gymnasium.

1988, The Guardian newspaper reported that many music CD’s would fade and distort over the next few years due to manufacturing faults, sending shock-waves through the music industry.

1988, Nirvana, Mudhoney and Tad all appeared at the Moore Theatre, Seattle.

1988, Brenda Richie, the wife of Lionel Richie was arrested in Beverly Hills, California after allegedly hitting the singer and a young woman after she found them in bed together. She was released on $5,000 bail and charges against her were eventually dropped.

1985, David Bowie and Mick Jagger recorded a version of the Martha Reeves and the Vandellas 1964 hit ‘Dancing In The Street.” for the forthcoming ‘Live Aid’ fundraising event. The single went on to become a No.1 UK hit.

1985, Marillion scored their only UK No.1 album with ‘Misplaced Childhood’.

1985, U2 played in front of 55,000 fans at Croke Park at their home city of Dublin.

1985, UK TV music show The Tube presented a six hour special featuring, Alison Moyet, Howard Jones, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Divine, Billy McKenzie and Nona Hendrix.

1985, John Lennon’s 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V limousine, with psychedelic paintwork, sold for a record sum of $3,006,385, (£1,768,462) at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.

1984, Bruce Springsteen kicked off the first leg of his Born in the USA Tour with a three night run at the Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Springsteen would play a total of 156 shows ending on October 2, 1985 in Los Angeles.

1979, American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Lowell George died of a heart attack. The Little Feat front man was found dead at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

1978, Peter Frampton broke his arm and cracked several ribs when he was involved in a car crash in the Bahamas.

1978, David Bowie played the first of three nights on his Low / Heroes world tour at Earl’s Court in London, England.

1977, during a North American tour Fleetwood Mac appeared at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

1975, American singer songwriter Tim Buckley died of an overdose of heroin and morphine aged 28. Released nine albums including the 1972 release ‘Greetings from L.A.’ Buckley is the father of singer songwriter Jeff Buckley.

1974, Charles Aznavour was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘She’, the French singers only UK No.1. At the time it made Aznavour the oldest living male chart-topper in the UK charts (at fifty years old).

1974, Singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot scored his only US No.1 single with ‘Sundown’.

1973, Singer Ian Gillan quit Deep Purple at the end of a tour in Japan.

1969, American soul singer Shorty Long drowned aged 29 after his boat capsized on the Detroit River in Michigan. Had the 1968 US No.8 single ‘Here Comes The Judge.’ He acted as an MC for many of the Motown Revue shows and tours.

1969, Led Zeppelin, The Liverpool Scene and Mick Abraham’s Blodwyn Pig all played two shows (5.30 and 8.30pm) on this Sunday night at The Royal Albert Hall. Tickets from 5 to 15 shillings.

1968, a free concert was held in London’s Hyde Park with Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Roy Harper.

1968, The Small Faces started a six week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake.’ A concept album with a round cover designed to look like a tobacco tin.

1967, Rolling Stone Keith Richard was found guilty of allowing his house to be used for the illegal smoking of cannabis. He was sentenced to one year in jail and a £500 ($850) fine, (prison number 5855). Mick Jagger was also fined £100 ($170) and given three months in jail on drug charges. Jagger and Richards were both released and granted bail of £7,000 the following day.

1965, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts bought the 16th century house that once belonged to an Archbishop of Canterbury.

1964, touring Australia The Beatles played two shows at the Festival Hall, Brisbane. Over 8,000 fans had waited until after midnight to greet the group as they landed at Brisbane Airport.

1961, Del Shannon was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Runaway.’ His only UK No.1 and the first of 14 UK Top 40 hits.

June 29th: Born on this day

1979, Born on this day, Richard Breen, vocals, Five, (1998 UK No.2 single ‘Everybody Get Up’, 1999 UK No.1 single ‘Keep On Movin’).

1979, Born on this day, Tim McCord, bass, Evanescence, (joined in 2006), 2003 UK No.1 & US No.5 single ‘Bring Me To Life’, 2003 UK No.1 & US No.3 album ‘Fallen.’

1978, Born on this day, Nicole Scherzinger, singer, Eden’s Crush, (2001 US No. 8 single ‘Get Over Yourself’). The Pussycat Dolls, (2005, US No.2 & UK No.1 with their debut single ‘Don’t Cha’ featuring Busta Rhymes). The Pussycat Dolls became only the fourth ever girl band to enter the UK charts at No.1 with their debut single. (The other’s being the Spice Girls, B*Witched and Girls Aloud).

1964, Born on this day, Stedman Pearson, singer, 5 Star, (1986 UK No.3 single ‘System Addict’, plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles).

1953, Born on this day, Colin Hay, Men At Work, (1983 UK and US No.1 single ‘Down Under’).

1948, Born on this day, Derv and Lincoln Gordon, The Equals, (1968 UK No.1 & US No.32 single ‘Baby Come Back’).

1948, Born on this day, Ian Paice, drummer, Deep Purple, (1970 UK No.2 single ‘Black Night’), 1973 US No. 4 single ‘Smoke On The Water’).

1947, Born on this day, Carlo Santanna, guitar, Paper Lace, (1974 UK No.1 single ‘Billy Don’t Be A Hero’, 1974 US No.1 single ‘The Night Chicago Died’).

1945, Born on this day, Little Eva, US singer. She was babysitting for Carole King and Gerry Goffin who asked her to record a song they had written. It gave her the 1962 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘The Loco-Motion’. She died on April 10th 2003.

1943, Born on this day, Roger Spear, kazoo, Jew’s harp, musical toys, Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, 1968 UK No.5 single ‘I’m The Urban Spaceman.’ Died on 18th January 1990.

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from pancreatic cancer. He worked at Atlantic Records for over 30 years, before moving to EMI. The winner of 11 Grammy Awards, he worked with Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Roberta Flack, Wilson Pickett, Average White Band, The Bee Gees, Barbra Streisand and Norah Jones.

2005, tickets for a forthcoming Rolling Stones gig at the Hollywood Bowl were set to become the most expensive in rock ‘n’ roll history. Fans would have to pay up to £249 for a seat - £2 per minute to watch the Stones.

2004, Wilco, Nelly Furtado, Elbow, Groove Armada, PJ Harvey, Kings of Leon, Oasis, Scissor Sisters, Starsailor, Black Eyed Peas, Paul McCartney, Joss Stone, Morrissey and Muse all appeared at this years UK Glastonbury Festival.

2004, Rapper DMX was arrested on charges that he and another man tried to steal a car from New York’s Kennedy airport. DMX - real name is Earl Simmons - and Jackie Hudgins were held after the city’s Port Authority police interrupted a dispute. The pair were arrested on charges of attempted robbery, criminal impersonation and criminal mischief. A spokesman said a preliminary investigation indicated that Mr Simmons may have identified himself as a federal agent.

2001, Beck played the first of two nights at London’s Brixton Academy.

2000, Eminem went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’. Enrique Iglesias was at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Be With You.’

1995, Pink Floyd were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Pulse’ the bands fifth US No.1.

1994, five people attending this years Glastonbury Festival were shot and injured when a lone madman pulled a gun and started shooting.

1994, Stone Temple Pilots started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Purple’.

1993, the first of the three day Glastonbury Festival in England featured Suede, Belly, Lemonheads, The Orb, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Crowes, Lenny Kravitz, Verve, Porno For Pyros and Teenage Fan Club. Tickets cost £58 ($98.60) for the three days.

1993, Bruce Springsteen was a surprise guest on David Letterman’s final show as host of NBC’s Late Night.

1989, Bobby Brown played the first of two nights at Wembley Arena, London.

1988, Hillel Slovak original guitarist and founding member of The Red Hot Chili Peppers died from a heroin overdose shortly after the band returned from a European tour. Slovak recorded two albums with the band, Freaky Styley and The Uplift Mofo Party Plan.

1988, Debbie Gibson went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Foolish Beat’, making Debbie the youngest female to write, produce and record a US No.1 single. A No.9 hit in the UK.

1988, Van Halen started a four-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘OU812′.

1987, Songwriter Boudleaux Bryant died. Wrote with his wife Felice, The Everly Brothers hits, ‘Bye Bye Love’, ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’, ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ and ‘Raining In My Heart’ a hit for Buddy Holly. Other acts to record their song include Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Tony Bennett, Simon and Garfunkel, Sarah Vaughan, the Grateful Dead, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello, Count Basie, Dean Martin, Ruth Brown, Cher, R.E.M. and Ray Charles.

1985, Kim Wilde appeared at The Apollo Manchester, England.

1983, The film soundtrack to ‘Flashdance’ started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart.

1983, The Police scored their fourth UK No.1 album with ‘Synchronicity’, also No.1 in the US and featuring the singles ‘Every Breath You Take’ and ‘Wrapped Around Your Finger’.

1980, Billy Joel appeared at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

1977, Radiators From Space supported by The Undertones appeared at Dublin University, Dublin, Ireland.

1977, Marvin Gaye went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Got To Give It Up’, his third US No.1.

1977, ‘The Muppet Show’ album by The Muppets went to No.1 on the UK album chart.

1969, The Hollies recorded ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’. Elton John played piano on the session.

1967, during a north American tour The Jimi Hendrix Experience gave a free afternoon concert in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. They then played another two shows that evening at the Fillmore West.

1967, 40 million people saw The Beatles perform ‘All You Need Is Love’, live via satellite as part of the TV global link- up, ‘Our World’, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Graham Nash, Keith Moon and Gary Leeds provided backing vocals.

1966, The Beatles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Paperback Writer’, the group’s 12th US No.1. Also No.1 hit in the UK.

1966, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Love, Captain Beefheart, The Lovin Spoonful and Percy Sledge all appeared at The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California.

1966, Jackie Wilson was arrested for inciting a riot and refusing to obey a police order at a nightclub in Port Arthur, Texas. Wilson had a crowd of 400 whipped into a frenzy and refused to stop singing when requested to do so by police. He was later convicted of drunkenness and fined $30.

1964, Roy Orbison was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘It’s Over’, his second UK No.1. Orbison was the first American artist to score a UK No.1 in the past 47 weeks.

1964, The Beatles played the second of two nights at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand.

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2004, a Fender Stratocaster that Eric Clapton nicknamed “Blackie” sold at a Christie’s auction for $959,500 (£564,412) in New York, making it the most expensive guitar in the world. The proceeds of the sale went towards Clapton’s Crossroads addiction clinic, which he founded in 1998.

2003, a man who had been deported from Sweden for stalking Abba singer Agnetha Faeltskog was arrested near the singer’s island retreat. Gert van der Graaf, 37, had been the singer’s boyfriend from 1997 to 1999, but had been issued a restraining order barring him from seeing or talking to her in 2000.

2001, Blink 182 scored their second US No.1 album with ‘Take Off Your…’

1999, Eric Clapton put 100 of his guitars up for auction at Christie’s in New York City to raise money for his drug rehab clinic, the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. His 1956 Fender Stratocaster named Brownie, which was used to record the electric version of ‘Layla’, sold for a record $497,500. The auction helped raise nearly $5 million for the clinic.

1992, Donny Osmond started a year long run in the musical ‘Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, in Toronto, Canada.

1990, New Kids On The Block’s Donnie Wahlberg spent two days in hospital after falling through an unlocked trapdoor mid-concert in Saratoga Springs, New York.

1989, Paul McCartney scored his seventh UK No.1 solo album with ‘Flowers In The Dirt’, featuring the single ‘My Brave Face’.

1989, Richard Marx scored his second US No.1 single with ‘Satisfied’, a No.52 hit in the UK.

1989, Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Back To Life’. Their only UK No.1 peaked at No.4 on the US chart.

1988, UB40 bass player Earl Falconer was sent to prison for six months, with a further 12 suspended, after admitting to causing his brothers death in a car accident.

1978, Genesis, Jefferson Starship, Jeff Beck, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, Devo, Brand X and The Atlanta Rhythm Section all appeared at Knebworth Park, tickets cost £6 ($10).

1977, The Jacksons were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Show You The Way To Go.’ The Jacksons were four members of the Jackson Five, including Michael.

1972, David Bowie appeared at the Guildford City Hall, England, on his Ziggy Stardust world tour.

1969, the UK Top 5 singles this week: No.5, ‘Living In The Past’, Jethro Tull, No.4, ‘Time Is Tight’, Booker T and the MG’s, No.3, ‘Dizzy’, Tommy Roe. No.2, ‘Oh Happy Day’, Edwin Hawkins Singers and at No.1, ‘The Ballad Of John And Yoko’ by The Beatles.

1967, The Monkees went to No.1 on the US album charts with ‘Headquarters’ the group’s second chart topper.

1966, The Rolling Stones kicked off their fifth North American tour at the Manning Bowl, Lynn, Massachusetts, support acts; The McCoys and The Standells.

1965, John Lennon’s second book of poetry and drawings, ‘A Spaniard In The Works’, was published. The book consisted of nonsensical stories and drawings similar to the style of his 1964 book ‘In His Own Write’.

1965, The Hollies were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I’m Alive’, the group’s first of two UK No.1’s and over 25 other Top 40 singles.

1965, During an 8-date mini-European tour, The Rolling stones played at the Messehallen in Oslo, the bands first ever date in Norway.

1964, The Beatles played the first of two nights at Auckland Town Hall, New Zealand.

June 24th: Born on this day

1973, Born on this day, Mario Calire, The Wallflowers, (1997 US No.3 album, ‘Bringing Down The Horse’).

1970, Born on this day, Glenn Medeiros, singer, (1988 UK No.1 single ‘Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You’, 1990 US No.1 single ‘She Ain’t Worth It’).

1961, Born on this day, Curt Smith, Vocals, bass, Tears For Fears, (1985 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ plus over 12 other UK Top 40 singles)

1959, Born on this day, Andy McCluskey, vocals, guitar, keyboards, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, (1984 UK No.5 single Locomotion’, plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles). Worked may pop acts in the late 90’s and 00’s including Atomic Kitten.

1957, Born on this day, Jeff Cease, guitar, The Black Crowes, (1991 UK No.39 single ‘Hard To Handle’, 1992 US No.1 & UK No.2 album ‘The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion’).

1957, Born on this day, Terence Wilson, (Astro), vocals, UB40, (1983 UK No.1 & 1988 US No.1 single ‘Red Red Wine’ and over 30 other Top 40 singles).

1949, Born on this day, John Illsley, bass, Dire Straits, (1985 US No.1 single ‘Money For Nothing’, 1986 UK No.2 single ‘Walk Of Life’, 1985 world wide No.1 album ‘Brothers In Arms’).

1948, Born on this day, Patrick Moraz, keyboards, Refugee, Yes, (1975-76), Moody Blues, (joined in 1978).

1945, Born on this day, Colin Blunstone, singer, Zombies, (1964 UK No.12 single ‘She’s Not There’), solo, (1981 UK No.13 single ‘What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted’).

1944, Born on this day, Arthur Brown, UK singer, (1968 UK No.1 and US No.12 single ‘Fire’, with The Crazy world of Arthur Brown).

1944, Born on this day, Charlie Whitney, guitar, Family, (1971 UK No.4 single ‘In My Own Time’).

1944, Born on this day, Chris Wood, sax, flute, Traffic, (1967 UK No.2 single ‘Hole In My Shoe’). Wood died on 12th July 1983.

1944, Born on this day, Jeff Beck, guitarist, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Yardbirds, (1965 UK No.3 & US No.6 single ‘For Your Love’). Rod Stewart, solo, 1967 UK No.14 single ‘Hi- Ho Silver Lining’, 1975 solo album ‘Blow By Blow’). The Honeydrippers, (with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant & Nile Rodgers), 1984 US No.3 single ‘Sea Of Love’.

1944, Born on this day, Mick Fleetwood, drums, Fleetwood Mac, (1987 UK No.5 single ‘Little Lies’, and 1977 US No.1 single ‘Dreams’ from worldwide No.1 album ‘Rumours’). Thisdayinmusic.com

2009, Chris Brown pleaded guilty to one count of assault on his former girlfriend, Rihanna. The 19 year-old R&B singer was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to do six months community service. Brown had faced charges of assaulting Rihanna, 21, during a row in February. The last-minute plea deal came before a hearing at a Los Angeles court at which Rihanna was due to give evidence. The Los Angeles County Superior Court judge also ordered Brown and Rihanna to stay at least 50 yards from each other, except at entertainment industry events when the distance is reduced to 10 yards.

2008, Coldplay appeared at Madison Square Garden in New York City on the first night of the North American leg, Viva la Vida, 161-date world Tour.

2004, UK DJ Tony Blackburn was suspended by radio station Classic Gold Digital for playing songs by Cliff Richard which was against station policy.

2004, Bob Dylan was awarded an honorary degree by the University of St. Andrews Scotland’s oldest University and made a “Doctor of Music.”

2003, Diana Ross appeared in court and testified that she was coerced and felt intimidated into taking a breath test that showed her blood alcohol level was 0.2 (well over the 0.08 limit). The singer said, “If I didn’t take the breath tests, I was either going to go to the hospital or to jail”. After the hearing, Ross asked the judge if it would be possible to have court paperwork processed using her married name of Diana Naess. The City Magistrate said he thought it was “a little late” for that now.

2002, the top pop earners from US sales during 2001 were listed by Rolling Stone magazine as: Madonna at No.5 with £29.1 million ($49.5 million); Dave Matthews Band at No.4 with £31 million ($52.7 million); The Beatles at No.3 with £34.2 million ($58 million); Dr. Dre at No.2 with £37.1 million ($63 million) and, top of the list, U2 with £44.2 million ($75 million).

2002, Nelly started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Hot In Here.’

2000, The Experience Music Project was unveiled in Seattle by Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. The £150 ($255) museum contained over 80,000 items of Hendrix memorabilia, including a smashed guitar from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.

1996, Bryan Adams went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘18-Till I Die’. Metallica went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Load’.

1995, drummer Alan White made his live debut with Oasis at Glastonbury Festival. Also former Take That member Robbie Williams appeared on stage with the band during the show.

1992, Luciano Pavarotti went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘The Essential Collection’.

1990, 13-year-old Keith Sorrentino filed a $500,000 (£294,118) lawsuit against Madonna, claiming he suffered nightmares and bed-wetting problems after an incident outside Madonna’s home when she allegedly flung him to the ground.

1990, Elton John had his first UK solo No.1 single with ‘Sacrifice / Healing Hands’ after achieving over 50 previous UK hits and 6 chart toppers in the US.

1990, Buddy Holly’s Gibson acoustic guitar sold for £139,658 ($237,419) in a Sotheby’s auction. The guitar was in a tooled leather case made by Holly himself.

1989, George Michael received the Silver Clef Award for outstanding achievements to British Music.

1988, Bros kicked off a UK tour at Sheffield City Hall.

1984, Duran Duran started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘The Reflex’, the group’s first US No.1, also a UK No.1.

1976, Paul McCartney and Wings played the last date on their Wings Over America tour at the Forum in Los Angeles.

1975, during his ‘Welcome To My Nightmare’ tour in Vancouver, Canada, Alice Cooper fell from the stage and broke six ribs.

1975, Bob Marley and The Wailers played the first of 14 shows over 7 nights at Paul’s Mall in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of their Natty Dread Tour.

1973, 10CC were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Rubber Bullets’, the first of three UK No.1’s for the band, (who also had a No.1 as Hotlegs).

1973, George Harrison started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Living In The Material World’, his second US No.1.

1970, Cubby Checker was arrested in Niagara Falls after police discovered marijuana and other drugs in his car.

1966, The Beatles had their tenth consecutive UK No.1 single with ‘Paperback Writer’.

1965, The Yardbirds appeared at The City Hall, Salisbury, England, admission 10 shillings, ($1.40).

1962, Ray Charles started a 14-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music’.

1962, The film soundtrack to ‘West Side Story’ went to No.1 on the UK charts for the first time. It spent a total of 13 weeks at No.1 on seven different occasions.

1960, Eddie Cochran was at No.1 in the UK with the single ‘Three Steps To Heaven’. The American singer had been killed 3 months earlier in a car crash while touring the UK.

1957, Lonnie Donegan was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Gamblin’ Man / Putting On The Style’, the singers second UK No.1. It was the last UK No.1 to be released as a 78rpm as well as a 7′ vinyl record.

June 23rd: Born on this day

1984, Born on this day, Aimee Anne Duffy, (Duffy) Welsh singer-songwriter, (2008 UK No.1 single ‘Mercy’).

1981, Born on this day, Anthony Costa, singer, Blue, (2002 UK No.1 single ‘If You Come Back’).

1980, Born on this day, Jessica Taylor, singer, Liberty X, (2002 UK No.1 single ‘Just A Little’).

1966, Born on this day, James MacPherson, drummer, The Breeders, (1993 UK No.40 ‘Cannonball EP’).

1966, Born on this day, Mark Chadwick, guitar, vocals, The Levellers, (1995 UK No.12 single ‘Just The One’).

1965, Born on this day, Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, guitar, Oasis, (first single ‘Supersonic’ 1994 UK No.31, 1996 UK No.1 single ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, 1994 UK No.1 album ‘Definitely Maybe’ fastest selling UK debut album ever’). Quit the band in Aug 1999.

1962, Born on this day, Richard Coles, Communards, (1986 UK No.1 single ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’).

1962, Born on this day, Steve Shelley, drums, Sonic Youth, (1993 UK No.26 single ‘Sugar Kane’).

1957, Born on this day, Lee John, Imagination, (1982 UK No.2 single ‘Just An Illusion’).

1956, Born on this day, Randall Darius Jackson, American musician and record producer, now best known for being a judge on the US television show American Idol.

1940, Born on this day, Adam Faith, singer and actor, (1959 UK No.1 single ‘What Do You Want’, plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles), acting roles include the TV series ‘Love Hurts.’ Faith died on March 8th 2003.

1940, Born on this day, Stuart Sutcliffe, original bassist of The Beatles for eighteen months (January 1960 - June 1961). Sutcliffe was living in Hamburg, Germany at the time of his death, he died of a brain haemorrhage in an ambulance on the way to hospital on April 10th 1962, aged 22.

1937, Born on this day, Niki Sullivan, guitarist, singer, one of the three original members of Buddy Holly’s backing group, The Crickets. He co-wrote a number of his hit songs and sang back-up vocals on 27 of the 32 songs Buddy recorded over his brief career. Sullivan died suddenly of a heart attack on April 6th 2004, at his home in Independence, Missouri aged 66

1929, Born on this day, June Carter Cash, country singer, wife of Johnny Cash. Died 15th May 2003 aged 73. Had hits with Johnny Cash, ‘Ring Of Fire’, ‘Jackson’, ‘If I Were A Carpenter’.

June 23rd: I knew the bride

1967, John Entwistle bass player from The Who married Alison Wise.

2008, Coldplay went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Viva La Vida’, their first UK No.1. History was made by this single, as it had no physical CD-single release in the UK, being available by internet download only. The song won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 2009.

2003, Clay Aiken, runner-up in the 2003 US American Idol went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘This Is The Night.’

2003, Evanescence were at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Fallen.’

2003, Luther Vandross was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Dance With My Father.’

2000, After giving himself various new identities’ during the 90’s, The Artist Formally Known As Prince announced he wanted to be known as Prince again.

2000, Mick Jagger was ordered to reveal his financial worth and income to a New York court in his child support battle with the mother of his last child, Brazilian model Luciana Morad.

1997, Hanson went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut album ‘Middle Of Nowhere.’

1997, Wu-Tang Clan went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Wu- Tang Forever.’

1996, The brother of singer Diana Ross, Arthur Ross and his wife were murdered by suffocation in the basement of their rented Detroit home. The badly decomposed bodies were discovered after neighbors complained of a foul odor coming from the house. Two men were later charged with murder and robbery. Arthur Ross had written songs for Marvin Gaye, The Miracles and Madonna.

1992, Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain was rushed to hospital after a gig in Belfast, Northern Ireland suffering from acute stomach pains brought on by ulcers.

1992, Three members of M.C. Hammer’s tour crew were wounded in a drive in shooting incident, three days later Joseph Mack, a dancer in Hammer’s entourage was shot on stage during a concert in Nevada.

1991, N.W.A. went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘EFIL4ZAGGIN’.

1990, Ry Cooder and David Lindley, The Cure, Happy Mondays, Sinead O’Connor, Deacon Blue, De La Soul, Adamski, Blue Aeroplanes, Julian Cope, Del Amitri, Jesus Jones, James and The Pale Saints all appeared on the first day of this years Glastonbury Festival. A three day ticket cost £38.

1988, American session guitarist Jesse Ed Davis died of a heroin overdose after collapsing in a laundry room in Venice, California, aged 43. Worked with Conway Twitty, The Monkees, John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Leonard Cohen, Keith Moon, Jackson Browne, Steve Miller, Harry Nilsson and Taj Mahal.

1988, Dennis Lobban was convicted of the murder of reggae star Peter Tosh, and was sentenced to hang by a Jamaican court.

1985, Bryan Adams started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Heaven’, his first No.1 single, it made No.35 in the UK. The song had been featured in the film ‘Night In Heaven’.

1985, The soundtrack from the film ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart.

1985, U2, Faith Brothers, Spear of Destiny, Billy Bragg, The Ramones and R.E.M. all appeared at ‘The Longest Day’, Milton Keynes Bowl, Milton Keynes, England.

1981, Mark Chapman pleaded guilty to the charge of murdering John Lennon in 1980. He was later sentenced to 20 years to life.

1980, Don McLean had his second UK No.1 single with the Roy Orbison song ‘Crying’. The song had been a No.2 US hit for Orbison in July 1961. In 1987, Orbison re-recorded the song as a duet with k.d. lang as part of the soundtrack for the motion picture, Hiding Out. Their collaboration won the Grammy Award.

1977, American guitarist, songwriter and singer Peter Laughner from US punk band Pere Ubu died aged 24.

1974, Gary Glitter was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Always Yours’, his third UK No.1.

1974, Gordon Lightfoot started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Sundown’.

1971, Melanie, Quintessence, The Edgar Broughton Band, Pink Fairies, Terry Reid, Gong, David Bowie, Hawkwind, Arthur Brown, Brinsley Schwarz, Fairport Convention and Family all appeared at the second Glastonbury Festival in England.

1969, American singer, actress, Judy Garland, died of a barbiturate overdose aged 47, she was found on the floor of her rented Chelsea home, in London, UK. Made more than two dozen films, played Dorothy in the 1939 film ‘Wizard Of Oz’, sang ‘Over The Rainbow’ in the film, (voted the ‘Song Of The Century’ in a 2001 poll published in America). 1961 US No.1 comeback album ‘Judy At Carnegie Hall’.

1968, Herb Alpert started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘This Guys In Love With You’. His first No.1 plus first No.1 for the A&M label and the writer’s Bacharach and David’s first chart topper. A No.3 hit in the UK.

1968, The Jeff Beck group featuring Rod Stewart made their US debut at the Fillmore East, New York.

1968, The Otis Redding album ‘Dock Of The Bay’ went to No.1 in the UK, (Redding was killed in a plane crash on Dec 10th 1967).

1964, The Beatles played their first ever show in New Zealand at Wellington Town Hall. The local Chief Constable refused a police escort for The Beatles leaving just two policemen to control over 5,000 fans.

1963, 13-year old Stevie Wonder first entered the US singles chart as Little Stevie Wonder with ‘Fingertips Parts One and Two.’

1958, Vic Damone was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘On The Street Where You Live.’ The song was from the hit musical ‘My Fair Lady’.

1956, Elvis Presley started a three-day run playing 10 shows at the Paramount Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. The stage manager was told; “Pull all white lights. Presley works all in color, Presley act has no encore. When he leaves the stage, immediately close curtains.”

2000, Eminem was to be immortalised in animation, with a new cartoon series, which would be hosted on a new web site. 26 weekly ‘webisodes’ would be broadcast on the site, featuring Eminem providing all the voices.

1993, Tina Turner went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’.

1992, The Greenpeace Stop Sellafield, campaign concert took place at G-Mex in Manchester, England with U2, Big Audio Dynamite II, Public Enemy and Kraftwerk.

1990, Prince played the first of 12 sold-out nights at Wembley Arena in London, England on his current Nude European tour.

1987, Guns N’ Roses made their UK live debut at a sold out Marquee Club in London.

1985, the first showing of a new pop quiz show today on UK TV, ‘Poparound’ which was hosted by DJ Gary Crowley.

1982, Culture Club appeared at the recently opened Hacienda Club in Manchester, England.

1980, US singer Donna Summer became the first act to be signed by David Geffen to his new Geffen record label.

1978, The Rolling Stones played the Palladium, in New York City during their summer tour of North America.

1977, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers supported by The Boomtown Rats appeared at The Rainbow, London.

1977, Six men wielding knives and iron bars outside Shepherd’s Bush underground station beat up Paul Cook from The Sex Pistols. Cook required 15 stitches to a head wound.

1976, future Smiths singer Steve Morrissey had a letter published in this weeks music magazine Record Mirror and Disc asking the editor why they paper had not included any stories on The Sex Pistols.

1974, The Jackson Five played two shows at the Apollo, Glasgow, Scotland.

1974, The Delinquents a band featuring Mick Jones (later of The Clash) made their debut at the Students union bar, Queen Elizabeth College, Kensington.

1971, Carole King started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘It’s Too Late / I Feel The Earth Move’. Both songs were from her ‘Tapestry’ album.

1968, The Rolling Stones scored their seventh UK No.1 single when ‘Jumpin Jack Flash’ hit the top of the charts.

1967, during an interview with Life Magazine Paul McCartney admitted that he had taken the drug LSD.

1965, The Who, Manfred Mann, Long John Baldry, The Birds, Solomon Burke, Zoot Money and Marianne Faithfull all appeared at Uxbridge Blues Festival, England.

1965, The Four Tops went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I Can’t Help Myself’. Lead singer Levi Stubbs had not been satisfied with the recording session and was promised that he could do it again the following day, but no other session ever took place. The track that became a hit was just the second take of the song.

1964, touring Australia for the first and only time The Beatles played a second night at Sydney Stadium in Sydney.

1961, Pat Boone went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Moody River’, the single reached No.18 in the UK.

June 19th: Born on this day

1970, Born on this day, Brian Welch, guitar, Korn, (1998 UK No.23 single ‘Got The Life’, 1998 US No.1 album ‘Follow The Leader’).

1963, Born on this day, Paula Abdul, singer, dancer, (1990 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘Opposites Attract’ plus five other US No.1 singles. 1989 album ‘Forever Your Girl’ spent ten weeks as US No.1.). Judge on American Idol TV show.

1963, Born on this day, Simon Wright, drummer, AC/DC, joined in 1983. Joined Dio in 1989.

1960, Born on this day, Dennis Fuller, London Boys, (1989 UK No.2 single ‘London Nights’). He was killed in a car crash with London Boy partner Edem Ephraim on January 21st 1996.

1959, Born on this day, Mark Debarge, Debarge, (1985 UK No.4 single ‘Rhythm Of The Night’).

1957, Born on this day, Maxi Jazz (Maxwell Fraser), rapper, Faithless, (1996 UK No.3 album ‘Insomnia’).

1951, Born on this day, Ann Wilson, vocals, Heart, (1987 US No.1 & UK No.3 single ‘Alone’).

1948, Born on this day, Nick Drake UK singer, songwriter, (1972 album ‘Pink Moon’). Drake committed suicide on November 25th 1974 aged 26.

1944, Born on this day, Robin Box, White Plains, (1970 UK No.8 single ‘Julie Do Ya Love Me’).

1942, Born on this day, Elaine McFarlane, Spanky And Our Gang, (1967 US No.9 single ‘Sunday Will Never Be The Same Again’). Joined the re- formed Mama and the Papas in 1982.

1939, Born on this day, Al Wilson, US singer, (1974 US No.1 single ‘Show And Tell’).

1936, Born on this day, Tommy Devito, The Four Seasons, (1976 UK & US No.1 single ‘December 1963, Oh What A Night’).

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