Birthdays:
Paul Jones - Manfred Mann (1942)
Rupert Holmes - (1980 US #1 single "Escape, (The Pina Colada Song)" (1947)
Lonnie Turner - Steve Miller Band (1947)
George Thorogood (1950)
Bob Abrams - Buckinghams (1955)
Colin Farley - Cutting Crew (1959)
Michelle Shocked (1962)
Noah "Wuv" Bernardo Jr - P.O.D. (1974)
They Are Missed:
The late George Harrison ("My Sweet Lord") was born in 1943. Though he found fame and fortune as The Beatles' guitarist, Harrison (on his own) is best remembered for his "All Things Must Pass" album and his work with the Traveling Wilburys.
Singer, songwriter, pianist Johnnie Ray died of liver failure at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles in 1990. He scored over 20 Top 40 singles between 1952 & 1960.
Born on this day in 1944, Nicky Hopkins, session piano player who worked with The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, The Beatles, John Lennon, The Who and Small Faces. Hopkins died on September 6, 1994.
Estelle Axton, who helped create the legendary soul music label Stax, died in hospital in Memphis in 2004 (age 85). Stax was home to Otis Redding, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes and Booker T and the MG's and the Stax studio, 'Soulsville USA', was second only to Motown in its production of soul hits during its 1960s heyday.
History:
In 1956, in Cleveland, OH, police invoked a 1931 ordinance barring people under the age of 18 from dancing in public unless accompanied by an adult.
In 1957, Buddy Holly recorded a new version of "That'll Be The Day," the title being taken from a phrase used by John Wayne in the film 'The Searchers.'
Today in 1958 the song "Get a Job" by the Silhouettes topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.
The Rolling Stones started a Sunday night residency at The Station Hotel, Richmond, Surrey in 1963. The Stones were paid $41 for the gig and played on the first night to 66 people.
The Beach Boys recorded "Help Me Rhonda" in 1965.
In 1965, the first full day of filming took place for The Beatles movie ‘Help!’ with the group riding bicycles on location near London Airport, England.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their last ever-British performance when they appeared at the Royal Albert Hall in 1969.
Roberta Flack had her second #1 hit when "Killing Me Softly With His Song," started a five-week run at the top in 1973. The song was written about singer songwriter Don McLean.
The Byrds made their final live appearance when they played at The Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey in 1973.
In 1976, The Eagles 'Greatest Hits' became the first album to be certified platinum by the RIAA. New certification's represented sales of 1 million copies for albums and two million for singles.
"Roxanne" was released by The Police in 1979.
The Sex Pistols released the album "The Great Rock N' Roll Swindle" in 1979.
Winners at the 1982 Grammy Awards included John & Yoko Album of the year with 'Double Fantasy, Kim Carnes for Song of the year with "Bette Davis Eyes," Quincy Jones won producer of the year and Sheena Easton best new act.
"Higher Love" earns Steve Winwood Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance trophies at the 29th Grammy Awards in L.A. in 1987.
In 1988, Alice Cooper ran for governor of Arizona (and lost).
In 1990, Bob Dylan joined Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and David Crosby to sing "Mr. Tambourine Man" at a Los Angeles tribute to the late Roy Orbison.
The U.S. Postal Service unveils two designs for an Elvis Presley stamp in 1992 ("Young Elvis" defeats "Vegas Elvis" in subsequent voting).
Eric Clapton’s touching “Tears In Heaven” was a big winner at the Grammy Awards in 1993 (Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal, Male, etc.). The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ "Give It Away" earns a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Song. The band also performs. Melissa Etheridge’s "Ain’t It Heavy" takes Best Rock Performance, Female. Peter Gabriel opened the L.A. show.
Lauryn Hill won five Grammy awards in 1999 for her debut solo album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
In 2000, Carlos Santana won eight awards at this year Grammy Awards. Before the 'Supernatural' album, the guitarist had not had a Top 10 album since 1981. Sting won two awards, one for best pop album and another for best male pop vocalist. Sir Elton John won the legend award and Phil Collins the best soundtrack award for 'Tarzan'.
In 2006, U2's Bono was one of a 191 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize. The singer's efforts to cancel Third World debt make him a contender for the $1.3 million honor which is awarded later in the year. No, he doesn't win - but it's an honor just to be nominated.
In 2009, the United States Mint launched a new coin featuring American composer, pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington, making him the first African-American to appear by himself on a US coin.
Also in 2009 - “The War Child Presents Heroes” compilation is out with songs by Paul McCartney, David Bowie, The Kinks, Bruce Springsteen and other Classic Rock acts re-recorded by a younger generation - Beck, Franz Ferdinand and Yeah Yeah Yeahs (to name a few). The collection benefits the War Child organization's campaign to aid young people in war-stricken areas. "It's great that so many talented people gave their time, energy and support to this initiative," says McCartney.
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