David Foster - Canadian musician, producer, composer and arranger (1949)
Dan Peek - America (1950)
Ronald Bell - Kool & The Gang (1951)
Chris Morris - Paper Lace (1954)
Lyle Lovett (1957)
Eddie Macdonald - The Alarm (1959)
Anthony Kiedis - Red Hot Chili Peppers (1962)
Mags Furuholmen - A-Ha (1962)
Rick Allen - Def Leppard (1963)
Willie D - Geto Boys (1966)
Sophie B. Hawkins (1967)
Alex James - Blur (1968)
Andrew Gonzales - Reel Big Fish (1972)
LaTavia Roberson - Destiny's Child (1981)
They Are Missed:
Born on this day in 1940, Sgt Barry Sadler. He died on November 5, 1989.
Born today in 1946, Rick Grech, bass, Family, Traffic, Blind Faith, Airforce. Grech died on March 17, 1990.
Born on this day in 1966, Mary Hanson, singer, Stereolab. Hanson died in a cycling accident in England on 9th December 2002.
In 2004, 61 year-old Terry Knight, the former manager of Grand Funk Railroad, was murdered at his home in Killeen, Texas. Knight was defending his daughter during a domestic disturbance, when he was stabbed by her boyfriend, 26 year old Donald Alan Fair. Knight began his music career by leading a Michigan band called Terry Knight and the Pack, who scored a Billboard top 50 hit with "I, Who Have Nothing."
Drummer and singer Jimmy Carl Black died in 2008. Was a member of The Keys, The Soul Giants, The Mothers Of Invention and Jimmy Carl Black And The Mannish Boys. Also worked with Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Doors, Joe Cocker, Grateful Dead and The Turtles.
In 2008, Shakir Stewart shot himself dead in the bathroom of his home in Atlanta. Worked as a music promoter and was a vice-president of Def Jam Music Group, he signed Rick Ross, Karina Pasian, Ciara and Young Jeezy and worked with LL Cool J and Nas.
History:
In 1954, the November issue of Billboard magazine listed Elvis Presley at number 8 of the Most Promising New Hillbilly or Country Singers.
In 1955, R&B group The Famous Flames, lead by singer James Brown, cut their first demo of "Please, Please, Please" at a radio station in Macon Georgia. It would lead to their signing with King Records.
Elvis Presley bought a new Harley Davidson motorcycle in 1956 and he spent the day riding round Memphis on his new bike with actress Natalie Wood. Cool.....
In 1957, Buddy Holly and The Crickets started a three week run at #1 on the UK singles chart with "That'll Be The Day."
After cracking the US Top 40 twice while with Atlantic Records, Ray Charles signed with ABC-Paramount in 1959, where he will have 24 more Billboard hits.
In 1962, the Beatles started a run of appearances over 14 nights at the star Club, Hamburg, Germany. While The Beatles were appearing, a recording was made on a small, portable tape recorder which would be pressed and issued by Singasong Records in 1977 as 'Live! At the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany, 1962.'
Lorne Greene recorded the classic cut "Ringo" in 1963.
In 1963, the Rolling Stones issued their second single “I Wanna Be Your Man,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Ringo sings on The Beatles’ version.
The Dave Clark Five performed "Glad All Over" on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964. Sullivan liked them much better than the Rolling Stones, saying that unlike the latter, the DC5 are "nice, neat boys."
In 1965, the Rolling Stones played at the War Memorial Auditorium, New York during the bands 4th North American tour.
In 1966, the Doors played the first night of a month long residency at the Ondine Discotheque, Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
George Harrison released the soundtrack 'Wonderwall' in 1968. He was the first Beatle to release a solo album. The songs are mostly Harrison instrumentals, aided by Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and an unaccredited banjo contribution by Peter Tork of the Monkees. The LP would reach #49 in the US and would become the first album to be deleted from the Apple Records catalog.
1969, Elvis Presley went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1969 with "Suspicious Minds," his 18th US #1 single (a #2 hit in the UK).
In 1971, Sly and the Family Stone continue to cancel many concerts at the last minute because Sly doesn't show up. Of 80 concerts booked in 1970, he cancelled 26 and ducked out of 12 of 40 shows in '71. The band was still successful on the radio however, enjoying the hits "Family Affair" and "There's a Riot Goin' On."
Allman Brothers Band guitarist Duane Allman was laid to rest in 1971. The group, plus Dr. John and Bonnie Bramlett, performed at the service. Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident three days earlier.
The 33rd and final film of Elvis' career, Elvis On Tour opened in the US in 1972. It would be awarded the 1972 Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary, making it the only Elvis film to win an award of any kind.
Elton John started a three week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1975 with the insipid cut "Island Girl," his 5th US #1.
The original, seven minute version of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” was released in the UK in 1975. A shorter version was subsequently issued.
“Rock And Roll Over” was released in 1976. The KISS album goes platinum.
Bruce Springsteen scored his first #1 US album in 1980 with 'The River,' featuring the single "Hungry Heart."
Boston started a four-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1986 with 'Third Stage.'
In 1988, Sub-Pop issued Nirvana’s first single "Love Buzz/Big Cheese." The "A" side ("Love Buzz") is a cover of a Shocking Blue song. Sub-Pop initially issues 1,000 copies.
Nearly twenty years after their first US chart appearances, two former teen heart-throbs returned to Billboard's Hot 200 album list in 1990. The Partridge Family's David Cassidy reached #27 with his self titled LP, while Donny Osmond was enjoying the success of 'My Love Is A Fire,' which would climb to #21.
The Nirvana album "MTV Unplugged in New York" was released in 1991.
In 1993, Flavor Flav (Public Enemy) was arrested for allegedly trying to shoot another man in a dispute over a woman. William Drayton (Flavor Flav's real name) was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment.
In 1996, U2 set up a video link to an internet site from their recording studio in Dublin so fans could watch them record their new album.
In 2000, the Recording Industry Association Of America introduces guidelines for Parental Advisory labeling on recordings.
In 2000, Robbie Williams offered to donate his bone marrow to save a fan's life after meeting leukaemia suffer Johanna MacVicar. Williams asked his fans to sign up as potential donors after being told of the desperate shortage of male donors.
The Beatles “1” tops the US album chart in 2000. Even though the songs on this collection of 27 former #1 hits are over 30 years old, the Beatles once again demonstrate their lasting appeal.
To celebrate his 33rd birthday party in Morocco in 2002, P Diddy hired two private jets to fly 300 guests from New York to Marrakech.
In 2004, a man who allegedly stalked Australian pop star Natalie Imbruglia, was deemed too mentally ill to be interviewed by police. The 44-year-old fan was arrested after turning up on the doorstep of the singer's $3.5m home in Berkshire after flying to London from Australia.
Alice Cooper and Doors guitarist Robby Krieger landed on Golf Digest's list of the Top 100 Musician Golfers in 2006. Both Cooper and Krieger credit the game with helping them overcome substance-abuse problems. "I traded one addiction for another," says Cooper, while Krieger adds, "It's probably the only reason I'm still alive." Roger Waters (Pink Floyd), Glenn Frey (The Eagles), Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac), Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen) and Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) are also on the list.
Winners at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards held in Munich, Germany in 2007 included Avril Lavigne who was named best solo artist, and her song "Girlfriend" was voted most addictive track. Muse won two awards for best UK and Ireland act and best headline act, Linkin Park won the award for best band of 2007, and German band Tokio Hotel took the prize for best international act. Amy Winehouse won the Artist Choice prize, an award chosen by her fellow musicians and The ultimate urban prize went to R&B star Rihanna.
Kenny Chesney went to #1 on the US album chart in 2008 with ‘Lucky Old Sun’ the country singers thirteenth studio album.
Bret Michaels is the "Face of Diabetes" during the American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Month this year. The reality TV star, solo performer and former Poison frontman has lived with Type 1 diabetes since the age of six. "His passion and commitment to the cause and to our movement to Stop Diabetes is crucial in helping us change the future of this deadly disease," says American Diabetes Association head Larry Hausner.
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