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ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

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ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

1984, Metallica made their UK live debut at the Marquee, London.

The 80's were when Metallica was great. The recent stuff they're putting out just isn't Metallica anymore. cry

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

So true, Sandy. I'm not too excited about the newer stuff.

Lady Strange · 80's Rock Chick

1987, Mel and Kim were at No.1 on the UK singles chart 'Respectable', giving the production team of Stock, Aitken and Waterman their first UK No.1.

I can honestly say that I had forgotten all about Mel & Kim.

Lady Strange · 80's Rock Chick

garougal wrote:
So true, Sandy. I'm not too excited about the newer stuff.

Never a huge fan. But you're absolutely right!

MzHartz · Permanent Vacation

ghostdancer wrote:

1984, Metallica made their UK live debut at the Marquee, London.

The 80's were when Metallica was great. The recent stuff they're putting out just isn't Metallica anymore.

Same here. I wasn't a huge fan, but I did like their stuff until they, well, sold out.

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

lol I remember really admiring the Kill Them All album in the late 80s. My friends and I were mostly preppy I guess, but we would stand around kinda in shock at just how tight & evil sounding that album was. We admired the greaseballs who turned us on to that album. smile

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

March 30th: On this Day

2007, a man was arrested by police and detained under the Mental Health Act after trying to force his way into Paul McCartneys mansion, screaming: I must get to him. The middle-aged man burst through security patrols into McCartneys isolated Sussex estate; guards who feared an assassination attempt were scrambled to intercept him as he sped towards the front door. He was finally halted by trees and a fence just yards from Sir Pauls six-bedroom home at Peasmarsh.

2003, Room 5 & Oliver Cheatham started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Make Luv.'

2003, Linkin Park went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their third album Meteora. Also a US No.1.

2001, LeAnn Rimes reached an out of court settlement with her father and her former manager. The country star filed a lawsuit claiming the pair had stolen £7 million ($12 million) from her.

2000, Castle music was sold to the Sanctuary Music group for £40 million. Castle owned the rights to all The Kinks back catalogue.

2000, Rolling Stone Mick Jagger made a nostalgic visit to his old school. He opened the new arts centre that had been named after him at Dartford Grammar. The singer said he had spent the worst years of his life at the school.

2000, Mungo Jerry singer Ray Dorset was ordered to pay a former employee £620 ($1,054) in back wages after a tribunal heard he had harassed her after she left his company. Dorset told the court he had paid her double pay by mistake for ten months.

1997, rapper Scarface was at No.1 on the US album chart with The Untouchable.

1996, The Beatles went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Anthology 2.'

1996, The Prodigy started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Firestarter.'

1991, Chensey Hawks started a five-week run at the UK No.1 position with his debut single 'The One And Only' as featured in the film 'Buddy's Song.'

1991, Gloria Estefan started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Coming Out Of The Dark', a No.25 hit in the UK.

1991, The Eurythmics started a nine-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with their 'Greatest Hits' LP.

1989, Appearing at The Guildhall, Preston, England, The Stone Roses.

1985, Phil Collins started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'One More Night', his second US No.1, it made No.4 in the UK.

1982, Appearing at the Hacienda in Manchester, England, The Undertones.

1978, Paul Simonon and Nicky Headon were arrested in Camden Town, London after shooting down racing pigeons with air guns from the roof of Chalk Farm Studios. Four police cars and a helicopter were required to make the arrest. Their fines totalled £800 ($1,360).

1978, U2 won £500 ($850) and a chance to audition for CBS Ireland in a talent contest held in Dublin that was sponsored by Guinness.

1976, The Sex Pistols played their first show at The 100 club, London, they begin a weekly residency at the club in June.

1974, John Denver went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Sunshine On My Shoulders', the singers first of four US No.1's. Denver was killed in a plane crash on 12th October 1997.

1967, during an appearance by Jimi Hendrix on 'Top Of The Pops', a technician put on the backing track of Alan Price's 'Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear', to which Hendrix responded 'I don't know the words to this one man.'

1967, the photo session took place at Chelsea Manor studios in London with Michael Cooper for the cover of The Beatles 'Sgt Pepper's' album.

1963, The Chiffons started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with Hes So Fine, which was a No.16 UK hit. In 1971 George Harrison was taken to court accused of copying the song on his 1970 My Sweet Lord and ordered to pay $587,000 (£345,000) to the writers.

March 30th: Born on this day

1980, Born on this day, Paul Wall, US rapper, features on the US No.1 single Grillz by Nelly with Ali & Gipp.

1979, Born on this day, Norah Jones, US singer, (2002 US & UK Grammy award winning No.1 album 'Come Away With Me', plus two other No.1 albums).

1979, Born on this day, Simon Webbe, singer, vocals, Blue, (2002 UK No.1 single 'If You Come Back').

1976, Born on this day, Mark McClelland who founded Snow Patrol with Gary Lightbody. McClelland quit the band in 2005.

1968, Born on this day, Celine Dion, French, Canadian singer, (1994 US No.1 single 'The Power Of Love', 1998 UK No.1 single 'My Heart Will Go On', plus over 10 other UK Top 40 singles, won the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland, in 1988.

1967, Born on this day, Martin 'Ace', Kent, guitar, Skunk Anansie, (1996 UK No.20 single 'Weak').

1965, Born on this day, Tim Dorney, Republica, (1997 UK No.7 single 'Drop Dead Gorgeous').

1964, Born on this day, Tracy Chapman, singer, songwriter, (1988 UK No.5 & US No.6 single 'Fast Car', 1988 US & UK No.1 self-titled debut album).

1962, Born on this day, MC Hammer, (Stanley Kirk Burrell), 1990 US No.1 album 'Please Hammer Don't Hurt Em', record-breaking 21 weeks at the Top of the chart. 1990 UK No.3 single 'U Can't Touch This'.

1955, Born on this day, Randy VanWarmer, singer, songwriter, (1979 US No.4 & UK No.8 single 'Just When I Needed You Most'). He died of leukaemia on January 12th 2004.

1954, Born on this day, Lena Lovich, US singer, (1979 UK No.3 single 'Lucky Number').

1950, Born on this day, Dave Ball, Procol Harum, (1967 UK No.1 & US No.5 single 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale').

1950, Born on this day, Re Styles, guitar, vocals, The Tubes, (1977 UK No.28 single 'White Punks On Dope', 1983 US No 10 single 'She's A Beauty').

1948, Born on this day, Jim Dandy, Black Oak Arkansas, (70's US No.1 radio hit single 'Jim Dandy To The Rescue').

1945, Born on this day, Eric Clapton, guitarist, singer, songwriter, The Roosters, Casey Jones and the Engineers, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, (1967 UK No.11 single 'I Feel Free'). Derek and the Dominoes (1972 UK No.7 single 'Layla'). Solo, 1974 US No.1 single 'I Shot The Sheriff', 1992 UK No.5 & US No.25 single 'Tears in Heaven').

1942, Born on this day, Graeme Edge, drums, Moody Blues, (1965 UK No.1 single 'Go Now' & 1968 UK No.19 & 1972 US No.2 single 'Nights In White Satin').

1930, Born on this day, Rolf Harris, singer, artist, TV presenter, (1963 US No.3 single 'Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport', 1969 UK No.1 single 'Two Little Boys' and 1993 UK No.7 'Stairway To Heaven').

1913, Born on this day, Frankie Laine, singer, (1953 UK No.1 single 'I Believe', plus over 25 other UK Top 20 singles, 1956 US No.3 single 'Moonlight Gambler').

March 30th: Three steps to heaven

2004, Timi Yuro, died from cancer of the brain aged 62. Was just 18 years old when she reached No.4 on the US charts in 1961 with Hurt.

-- Edited by garougal at 19:45, 2008-03-30

ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

1996, The Prodigy started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Firestarter.'

I like The Prodigy......introduced my oldest girl to their music when she was about 7, haha, and now she's a true fan of their stuff. smile

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

2000, Rolling Stone Mick Jagger made a nostalgic visit to his old school. He opened the new arts centre that had been named after him at Dartford Grammar. The singer said he had spent the worst years of his life at the school.

ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

That must have been something.....here they are naming a new center in honor of him, then he comes up with that.

Something only a man of his iconic stature could get away with.

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

I think that's hilarious. His brutal honesty is something to admire, don't you think?

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

oh indeed! I saw an interview after he was Knighted! There was to be no cameras in the actual knighting ceremony but he came out afterwords and said "oh yea there were a bunch of important people like royal bee keepers and historians there....." that was awesome!!

Lady Strange · 80's Rock Chick

1978, Paul Simonon and Nicky Headon were arrested in Camden Town, London after shooting down racing pigeons with air guns from the roof of Chalk Farm Studios. Four police cars and a helicopter were required to make the arrest. Their fines totalled £800 ($1,360).

Lady Strange · 80's Rock Chick

1967, during an appearance by Jimi Hendrix on 'Top Of The Pops', a technician put on the backing track of Alan Price's 'Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear', to which Hendrix responded 'I don't know the words to this one man.'

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

Lady Strange wrote:

1967, during an appearance by Jimi Hendrix on 'Top Of The Pops', a technician put on the backing track of Alan Price's 'Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear', to which Hendrix responded 'I don't know the words to this one man.'

That was one of my favorites, too. biggrin

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

March 31st: On this Day

2007, a new world record for the longest non-stop concert was set by hundreds of musicians in Japan. The performance began on the evening of 23 March in the city of Omi, with musicians aged between six and 96 taking turns with over 2,000 tunes being performed over 182 hours. Organisers praised the musicians, one of whom carried on despite a major earthquake during her piano piece. The previous world record was set in Canada in 2001 with 181 hours.

2005, Rap record company boss Marion "Suge" Knight was ordered to pay $107m (£57m) to a woman who claimed she helped found Death Row label in 1989, one of hip-hop's top labels with artists including Tupac Shakur, Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg. Lydia Harris said she invested in Death Row but was pushed out by Mr Knight.

2002, Bee Gee Barry Gibb bought his childhood home in Keppel Road, Chorlton, Manchester. Gibb said he was going to clean the house up, rent it out and put a plaque on the wall.

2002, Celine Dion started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'A New Day Has Come', the singers fifth No.1 album.

2001, Whitney Houston and husband Bobby Brown were banned for life from Hollywood's Bel Air hotel after wrecking their room. Hotel workers said a TV was smashed, two doors were ripped of their hinges and the walls and carpets were stained by alcohol. It was reported that Whitney called in her lawyers to plead with the hotel management not to call the police. The suite was so badly damaged it had to be shut for five days for repairs.

1995, Jimmy Page escaped being knifed when a fan rushed the stage at a Page and Plant gig at Auburn Hills, Michigan. The fan was stopped by two security guards, who he knifes instead. After his arrest, he told police that he wanted to kill Jimmy Page because of the Satanic music he was playing.

1990, David Bowie scored his seventh UK No.1 album with 'Changes Bowie.'

1990, Snap! had their first UK No.1 single with 'The Power.'

1984, Kenny Loggins started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Footloose', the theme from the film with the same name, a No.6 hit in the UK.

1979, Greatest Hits Vol 2' by Barbra Streisand started a four week run at No.1 on the UK album chart, the singers first UK No.1 LP.

1976, The Brotherhood Of Man were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Save Your Kisses For Me.' The groups first of three UK No.1's.

1974, Appearing at CBGB's New York, Television.

1973, Donny Osmond was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of 'The Twelfth Of Never' a hit single for Johnny Mathis in 1957.

1972, The Beatles Official Fan Club closed. The Beatles Monthly magazine had ceased three years previously.

1967, Jimi Hendrix set fire to his guitar live on stage for the first time when he was appearing at The Astoria London. It was the first night of a 24-date tour with The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdink.

1962, Connie Francis went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't Break The Heart That Loves You', it made No.33 in the UK.

1962, The Beatles played their first gig in the South of England when they appeared at The Subscription Rooms, Stroud, on the same bill as The Rebel Rousers, tickets cost 5 shillings, ($0.70).

1960, Lonnie Donegan was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'My Old Man's A Dustman.'

1958, Chuck Berry's rock 'n' roll classic 'Johnny B. Goode' single was released.

March 31st: Born on this day

1978, Tony Yayo, (Marvin Bernard), rapper with G-Unit and solo, (2005 single 'So Seductive' feat. 50 Cent').

1974, Born on this day, Stefan Olsdal, bass, Placebo, (1997 UK No. 6 single Nancy Boy).

1971, Born on this day, Julian Deane, Toploader, (2000 UK No.7 single 'Dancing In The Moonlight').

1959, Born on this day, Angus Young, guitar, AC/DC, (the one with the short pants, 1980 UK No.36 single 'Whole Lotta Rosie' and 1980 UK No.1 & US No.14 album 'Back in Black' sold over 10 million copies).

1958, Born on this day, Pat McGlynn, Bay City Rollers, (1975 UK No.1 single 'Bye Bye Baby', plus 11 other UK Top 20 singles', 1976 US No.1 single 'Saturday Night').

1958, Born on this day, Paul Ferguson, Killing Joke, (1985 UK No.16 single 'Love Like Blood').

1954, Born on this day, Tony Brock, The Babys, (1977 US No.13 & UK No.45 single 'Isn't It Time').

1953, Born on this day, Sean Hooper, Huey Lewis and the News, (1985 US No.1 & UK No.11 single 'The Power Of Love').

1948, Born on this day, Mick Ralphs, guitarist, Mott The Hoople, (1972 UK No.3 & US No.37 single 'All The Young Dudes'), Bad Company, (1974 UK No.15 & US No.5 single 'Can't Get Enough').

1948, Born on this day, Thiis Van Leer, organ, flute, Focus, (1973 US No 9 single 'Hocus Pocus', 1973 UK No.4 single 'Sylvia').

1947, Born on this day, Al Goodman, The Moments, (1970 US No.3 single 'Love On A Two- Way Street', 1975 UK No.3 single 'Girls').

1947, Born on this day, Jon Poulos, drums, The Buckinghams, (1967 US No.1 single 'Kind Of A Drag').

1946, Born on this day, Al Nichol, The Turtles, (1967 US No.1 single 'Happy Together', 1967 UK No.4 single 'She'd Rather Be With Me').

1944, Born on this day, Rodney Bainbridge, bass, The Fortunes, (1965 UK No.2 & US No.7 single 'You've Got Your Troubles').

1937, Born on this day, Herb Alpert, trumpet, vocals, (1968 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'This Guy's In Love With You'). Formed A&M Records with Jerry Moss, at first operating from his garage at home.

1934, Born on this day, Shirley Jones, singer, actress, The Partridge Family, (1970 US No.1 single 'I Think I Love You', 1972 UK No.3 single 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do').

March 31st: Three steps to heaven

1996, Jeffrey Lee Pierce founder member and guitarist with The Gun Club died from a blood clot on his brain.

1995, Mexican American singer Selena was murdered aged 23 by the president of her fan club Yolanda Saldívar. Warner Brothers made a film based on her life starring Jennifer Lopez in 1997.

1986, O'Kelly Isley of The Isley Brothers died of a heart attack, aged 48.

1985, Jeanine Deckers, The Singing Nun, died after taking a overdose of sleeping pills in a suicide pact with a friend. (1963 US No.1 & UK No.7 single 'Dominique').

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

April 1st

1939, Born on this day, Rudolph Isley, The Isley Brothers, (1968 UK No.3 single This Old Heart Of Mine', 1973 US No 6 & UK No.14 single 'That Lady').

1942, Born on this day, Alan Blakley, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, (1967 UK No.1 & US No.11 single 'Silence Is Golden'). He died of cancer 1st June 1996.

1942, Born on this day, Phil Margo, The Tokens, (1961 US No.1 & UK No.11 single 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight').

1945, Born on this day, John Barbata, The Turtles, (US No.1 single 'Happy Together', Jefferson Starship, (1987 UK & US No.1 single 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us').

1946, Born on this day, Arthur Conley, US soul singer, (1967 US No.2 & UK No.7 single 'Sweet Soul Music). He died of cancer on 17th November 2003.

1946, Born on this day, Ronnie Lane, bass player and vocalist with Small Faces. The Small Faces, had a 1967 UK No.3 & US No.16 single with Itchycoo Park and a 1968 UK No.1 album with 'Ogdens Nut Gone Flake'. As The Faces they had a 1972 UK No.6 & US No.17 single with Stay With Me. Ronnie then formed Slim Chance, who had a 1974 UK No.5 single with How Come. He died on June 4th 1997, aged 51, after a 20 year battle with multiple sclerosis.

1947, Born on this day, Robin Scott, M, (1979 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Pop Muzik').

1948, Born on this day, Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican singer, songwriter, (1969 UK No.6 & US No.25 single 'Wonderful World Beautiful People', 1970 UK No.8 version of Cat Stevens 'Wild World').

1948, Born on this day, Simon Cowe, guitar, Lindisfarne, (1972 UK No.3 single 'Lady Eleanor', 1978 US No.33 single 'Run For Home).

1952, Born on this day, Billy Currie, keyboards, Ultravox, (1981 UK No.2 single 'Vienna', plus 15 other UK Top 40 singles).

1954, Born on this day, Jeff Porcaro, drums, Toto, (1983 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Africa'). Porcaro died on 5th August 1992.

1955, George Martin became the head of A&R for EMI's Parlophone label.

1956, Elvis Presley was given a screen test at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, acting the role of Jimmy Curry in a scene from 'The Rainmaker.'

1957, Appearing at London Palladium, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers.

1961, Born on this day, Mark White, ABC, (1982 UK No.4 & US No.18 single 'The Look Of Love', plus nine other UK Top 40 singles).

1961, The Beatles began a three- month residency at The Top Ten Club, Hamburg. The band played for seven hours a night on weekdays and eight hours at weekends with a fifteen-minute break every hour.

1964, Born on this day, Leslie Langston, bass, Throwing Muses, (1992 UK No.46 'Firepile EP').

1965, Born on this day, Peter O'Toole, Hothouse Flowers, (1988 UK No.11 single 'Don't Go').

1966, Pye Records released David Bowie's first solo single, 'Do Anything You Say'. Bowie had previously recorded as David Jones and The Lower Third.

1967, The Kinks appeared in concert at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland.

1969, Ambrose Slade (Slade) made their live debut at Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England.

1969, The Beach Boys announced they were suing their record label Capitol for $2m in unpaid royalties.

1970, 50 musicians recorded the orchestral scores for The Beatles tracks The Long And Winding Road and Across The Universe for the Phil Spector produced sessions. The bill for the 50 musicians was £1,126 and 5 shillings, ($1.914).

1970, Earls Court in London received over one million postal ticket applications for The Rolling Stones forthcoming six concerts as part of the group's European tour.

1971, Born on this day, Clifford Smith, (Method Man), Wu-Tang Clan, (1997 US & UK No.1 album 'Wu- Tang Forever').

1972, the three-day Mar Y Sol festival in Puerto Rico took place, featuring Rod Stewart, Dr John, The Allman Brothers, Osibisa, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Alice Cooper, The Mahavishnu Orchestra. Security was simple as the event took place on an island accessible by ticket only.

1973, Curved Air kicked off a 12-date UK tour at Birmingham Town Hall.

1975, The Bay City Rollers TV series 'Shang-A- Lang' premiered on ITV in the UK.

1976, making their live debut in the UK, AC/ DC played at The Red Cow, Hammersmith, London

1976, The Buzz****s played their debut live gig when the appeared at Bolton Institute Of Technology. The power was turned off after three numbers.

1978, Appearing live at The Bracknell Sports Centre, Berkshire, England, Elvis Costello and The Attractions.

1981, Born on this day, Hannah Louise Spearitt, vocals, S Club 7, (1999 UK No.1 single 'Bring It All Back'). 2000 UK No.1 album '7' spent over a year on the UK chart.

1984, Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father during a violent argument at his parent's home in Los Angeles. His father was later charged and found guilty and was sentenced to five years for voluntary manslaughter.

1985, Tom Bailey singer with The Thompson Twins collapsed from exhaustion while staying at The Holiday Inn, Chelsea. He was flown to Paris to see his private doctor.

1989, Madonna scored her third UK No.1 album with 'Like A Prayer.' Also a US No.1 the album spent 70 weeks on the UK chart.

1989, The Bangles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Eternal Flame', also a No.1 in the UK.

1990, Willie Nelson's tour bus crashed into a car in Riverdale, Canada, killing the car driver.

1995, The Outhere Brothers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Don't Stop (Wiggle Wiggle).

2000, Santana started a nine week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with, 'Maria Maria.'

2001, Crazytown went back to No.1 on the US singles chart for two weeks with 'Butterfly'.

2001, TV's 'Popstars' winners Hear'say started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut album 'Popstars.'

2001, it was reported that Spice Girl Mel B had been advised to sell her £3.5m Buckinghamshire mansion because she couldn't afford to run it. The singer told friends she had to take out a £500.000 bank loan.

2002, Paul McCartney kicked off the first leg of his 19 date Driving USA North American tour at The Oakland Arena, Oakland.

2004, Paul Atkinson guitarist with The Zombies died aged 58. They scored the 1964 US No.2 & UK No.12 single 'She's Not There'.

2007, American indie rock band Modest Mouse were at No.1 on the US album chart with We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.' The album featured former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr who joined the band in May 2006.

-- Edited by garougal at 21:54, 2008-03-31

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

1984, Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father during a violent argument at his parent's home in Los Angeles. His father was later charged and found guilty and was sentenced to five years for voluntary manslaughter.

Wow, that's tragic. I didn't know about this.

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

1976, making their live debut in the UK, AC/ DC played at The Red Cow, Hammersmith, London

I'll admit it, I still love to hear AC/DC once in awhile!

ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

1989, Madonna scored her third UK No.1 album with 'Like A Prayer.' Also a US No.1 the album spent 70 weeks on the UK chart.

I believe Madonna was the first one to command ticket prices of $100.00 per seat. She played here at the Pontiac Silverdome a few years before this album was released (I think it was around '84, '85) and if you wanted to go, you had to buy tickets in a "block" of four, no more, no less....400 bucks to go see that show, and I remember hearing the concert sold out in one day!

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

April 2nd: On this Day

2006, a John Lennon schoolbook containing the 12-year-old's drawing of Lewis Carroll's poem The Walrus and the Carpenter was sold at auction for £126,500, ($239,733). The poem inspired Lennon to write The Beatles' 1967 song I Am the Walrus. Also sold for £12,000, ($22,741) was a ship's log book written by Lennon during a stormy trip to Bermuda in 1980, and a letter from Paul McCartney to his bandmates Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr failed to reach its £50,000, ($94,742) reserve price.

2006, Gnarls Barkley started an eight-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Crazy.' The American duo made chart history by becoming the first act ever to reach No.1 with through computer downloads only. The single was not available to buy in shops until the following week.

2006, Embrace went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'This New Day', the bands third UK No.1 album.

2005, Kanye West had to abandon a signing appearance in Fresno, California, after a fight broke out between a fan and a security guard. West was taken out of the back door of the new FTK urban boutique, while the owners locked all the doors and cleared around 1,000 fans from the store's parking area.

2004, Coldplay singer Chris Martin was accused of attacking a photographer after leaving a London restaurant with his wife Gwyneth Paltrow. A Coldplay spokesman said photographer Alessandro Copetti had been running after Paltrow's taxi and tripped. Mr Copetti said he had been taking pictures of the singer and his wife outside a restaurant when Martin kicked him from behind.

2001, Mariah Carey signed the richest recording deal in history. The 31-year old singer signed a deal with Virgin for three albums worth £60m. The singer had sold over 120 million records worldwide, scoring 14 US No.1 singles.

2000, Westlife went to No. 1 on the UK singles chart with 'Fool Again'. It made the Irish group the first in chart history to debut at No. 1 with their first five releases.

1999, The Black Crowes played a concert in Knoxville, Tennessee. Joshua Harmon, a teenager sitting in the second row sued the band, a year later for $5,000 claiming significant hearing loss.

1997, Joni Mitchell was reunited with Kilauren Gibb, the daughter she gave up for adoption 32 years earlier.

1995, 2Pac started a four week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Me Against The World.

1994, Ace Of Base went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'The Sign.'

1991, LL Cool J gave a pair of sneakers to every student and teacher at The Thompson Middle School in Dorchester, to celebrate them winning the 'foot locker cool school video' contest.

1990, Eric Clapton was fined £300 with £10 costs by Walton-on- Thames Magistrates court, after being booked for speeding at 105mph; Clapton was also banned from driving for three months.

1990, Nirvana went into Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin and started work on demo versions of In Bloom, Dive, Lithium, Pay To Play, Imodium, Sappy and Polly with Butch Vig producing.

1987, U2 kicked off their 29-date North American Joshua Tree tour at Arizona State Activity Centre.

1983, Pink Floyd scored their third UK No.1 album with 'The Final Cut.'

1981, CBS records launched the 'Nice Price' series of back catalogue albums in the UK. The first batch priced at £2.99 included early albums by Bob Dylan, Santana, Billy Joel, Abba, Janis Joplin and Simon and Garfunkel.

1977, Abba were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their fifth No.1 'Knowing Me Knowing You.' And on this day made No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Dancing Queen' the groups only US No.1.

1977, Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Rumours.'

1977, Frank Sinatra scored his first ever UK No.1 album with 'Portrait Of Sinatra', his 46th album release.

1975, The Bay City Rollers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Bye Bye Baby.'

1971, Janis Joplin was at No.1 on the US album charts with 'Pearl.'

1968, Jimi Hendrix appeared at the Paul Suave Arena, Montreal, Canada.

1967, 154 Austrian Rolling Stones fans were arrested when a riot broke out at a 14,000-seated Town Hall gig; a smoke bomb was thrown on the stage.

1966, a charity concert at The Hollywood Bowl took place featuring, Jan and Dean, Sonny & Cher, The Mamas And The Papas, The Turtles, Otis Redding, Donovan and Bob Lind.

1965, the first edition of new music show 'Ready Steady Goes Live!' was shown on UK TV.

1965, The Who made their first radio appearance on the UK BBC's 'Joe Loss Pop Show.'

1964, The Beatles had their fourth UK No.1 single with 'Can't Buy Me Love.' With advanced sales of over 2.1 million, it holds the record for the greatest advanced orders for a single in the UK.

April 2nd: Born on this day

1983, Born on this day, Jasiel A. Robinson, (Yung Joc), 2007 US No.1 with T-Pain, Buy U a Drank, Shawty Snappin'.

1981, Born on this day, Scott Cain, Australian singer and winner of the third Australian Popstars competition. (2002 Australian No.1 single I'm Moving On).

1979, Born on this day, Jesse Carmichael, Maroon 5, (2004 UK No.1 album Songs About Jane, 2004 US No.1 & UK No.4 single She Will Be Loved).

1971, Born on this day, Chico, (Yousseph Slimani), singer, reached the semi-finals of the UK 2005 series of The X Factor, (2006 UK No.1 single, It's Chico Time).

1967, Born on this day, Greg Camp, Smash Mouth, (1997 UK No.19 single 'Walkin' On The Sun').

1963, Born on this day, Keren Woodward, Bananarama, (1984 UK No.3 single 'Robert De Niro's Waiting', plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles, 1986 US No.1 single 'Venus').

1956, Born on this day, Gregory Abbott, (1986 UK No.6 single 'Shake You Down').

1953, Born on this day, David Robinson, The Cars, (1978 UK No.3 & US No.35 single 'My Best Friend's Girl', 1984 US No.3 & 1985 UK No.4 single 'Drive').

1952, Born on this day, Leon Wilkeson, bass, Lynyrd Skynyrd, (1974 US No. 8 single, 'Sweet Home Alabama', 1982 UK No.21 single 'Freebird'). He died on 27th July 2001.

1947, Born on this day, Emmylou Harris, country singer, two albums with Gram Parsons, (1976 UK No.30 single 'Here There And Everywhere', US No. 37 single 'Mr Sandman'). Six times Grammy award winner.

1946, Born on this day, Kurt Winter, Guess Who, (1970 US No.1 & UK No.19 single 'American Woman'). He died on 15th December 1997.

1943, Born on this day, Glen Dale, guitar, vocals, The Fortunes, (1965 UK No.2 & US No.7 single 'You've Got Your Troubles').

1941, Born on this day, Leon Russell, singer songwriter, mult-instumentalist. Worked with Phil Spector, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Glenn Campbell, wrote 'Delta Lady' a hit for Joe ****er. Played on The Byrds 'Mr Tambourine Man.'

1939, Born on this day, Marvin Gaye, singer, songwriter who had a 1968 US No.1 & 1969 UK No.1 single with I Heard It Through The Grapevine and a 1982 US No.3 & UK No.4 single with Sexual Healing. He was shot dead by his father on April 1st 1984.

1928, Born on this day, Serge Gainsbourg, singer who had a 1969 UK No.1 single with Jane Birkin Je T'aime...Moi Non, the only French language chart topper. Gainsbourg died of a heart attack on March 2nd 1991.

April 2nd: Three steps to heaven

2003, US soul singer Edwin Starr died aged 61. Had the 1970 US No.1 and UK No.3 single 'War.'

1998, Rob Pilatus, one half of pop duo Milli Vanilli was found dead in a Frankfurt Hotel room after taking a lethal combination of drugs and alcohol.

1987, Bandleader and drummer Buddy Rich died aged 69 due to complications caused by a brain tumour. Worked with Frank Sinatra, had his own US TV show.

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

April 3rd

1924, Born on this day, Doris Day, singer, actress, (1956 US No.2 & UK No.1 single 'Whatever Will Be, Will Be, (Que Sera, Sera, plus 17 other UK Top 40 singles).

1928, Born on this day, Don Gibson, US country singer songwriter, (1958 US No.7 single 'Oh Lonesome Me', 1961 UK No.14 single 'Sea Of Heartbreak.)' Neil Young covered 'Oh Lonesome Me' on 'After The Gold Rush' album. Died on 17th November 2003

1938, Born on this day, Jeff Barry, songwriter. Wrote 'Tell Laura I Love Her', 'Da Doo Ron Ron', 'Be My Baby', 'Baby I Love You', 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy.'

1938, Born on this day, Phillip Wynne, vocals, Detroit Spinners, (1980 UK No.1 & US No.2 single 'Working My Way Back To You'). He died 14th July 1984.

1941, Born on this day, Jan Berry, Jan and Dean, (1963 US No.1 & UK No.26 single 'Surf City', co-written by Beach Boy Brian Wilson). Berry died on 26th March 2004 after being in poor health from the lingering effects of brain damage after a 1966 car crash.

1943, Born on this day, Richard Manuel, The Band, (1969 US No.25 single 'Up On Cripple Creek', 1970 UK No.16 single 'Rag Mama Rag'). Manuel committed suicide on 6th March 1986.

1944, Born on this day, Barry Pritchard, guitar, vocals, The Fortunes, (1965 UK No.2 & US No.7 single 'You've Got Your Troubles'). He died on 11th January 1999.

1944, Born on this day, Tony Orlando, singer, Dawn, (1971 UK & US No.1 single 'Knock Three Times', 1973 US & UK No.1 single 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree').

1949, Born on this day, Richard Thompson, guitar, vocals, Fairport Convention & solo, (1991 UK No.32 album, 'Rumour And Sigh').

1951, Born on this day, Mel Schacher, Grand Funk Railroad, (1974 US No.1 single 'The Locomotion'). Most successful US Heavy Metal band of the 70's selling over 20m albums.

1956, Elvis Presley appeared on ABC- TV's 'The Milton Berle Show' singing 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Shake Rattle And Roll' and 'Blue Suede Shoes.'

1961, Born on this day, Eddie Murphy, Golden Globe Award-winning American actor and comedian. Regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984. Appeared in the 2006 motion picture musical Dreamgirls. Scored the 1986 US No.3 single, 'Party All The Time.'

1961, The Marcels started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with the Rodgers and Heart song 'Blue Moon', also a No.1 in the UK.

1962, Born on this day, Simon Raymonde, Cocteau Twins, (1984 UK No.29 single 'Pearly Dewdrops' Drops').

1964, Bob Dylan made his first entry on the UK charts with 'The Times They Are A-Changin'.

1966, Peter Tork opened a solo stint in Hollywood at The Troubadour. Tork had already auditioned for 'The Monkees,' who he will join later in the year.

1968, Born on this day, Sebastian Bach, Skid Row, (1989 US No.4 & 1990 UK No.12 single '18 and Life').

1970, Born on this day, Matthew Priest, Dodgy, (1996 UK No.4 single 'Good Enough').

1971, The Temptations scored their second US No.1 with 'Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)' a No.8 hit in the UK.

1975, Steve Miller was charged with setting fire to the clothes of a friend, Benita Diorio. When police arrived at Miller's house, Diorio was putting out the flames, Miller then got into a fight with some of the policemen and was charged with resisting arrest.

1976, Johnnie Taylor started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Disco Lady', his 10th US Top 40, a No.25 hit in the UK.

1979, Kate Bush kicked off the 28-date 'Tour Of Life' trek making her concert debut at Liverpool's Empire Theatre, England. Bush never set out on another tour again.

1983, after completing a 29-date UK tour, U2 appeared on BBC TV Top Of The Pops performing their latest single Two Hearts Beat As One.

1985, On BBC Radio 1, Janice Long with The Chameleons in session and Stephen Tin Tin Duffy playing his favourite records and at 10pm Muriel Gray sitting in for John Peel with Simple Minds and The Cocteau Twins in session.

1985, Born on this day, Leona Lewis, singer, winner of the third UK series of the The X Factor, 2006 UK No.1 single A Moment Like This. The download single set a world record, by being downloaded over 50,000 times within 30 minutes of being available online.

1990, jazz singer Sarah Vaughan died of Lung cancer. (1954 US No.6 single 'Make Yourself Comfortable').

1991, Paul McCartney recorded his unplugged session for MTV.

1993, 10 years after it's first release, The Bluebells had a UK No.1 single with 'Young At Heart' after the track was featured on a Volkswagen TV commercial. The song was co-written by Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey.

1993, Depeche Mode went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Songs Of Faith And Devotion' their first UK No.1 and their 10th album release.

1994, a forthcoming tour by Nirvana and Hole was cancelled amid continuing speculation about Kurt Cobain's drug problems.

1994, Morrissey went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Vauxhall & I.'

1998, Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson was born.

1999, Composer Lionel Bart died from cancer aged 69. Wrote 'Living Doll' for Cliff Richard, 'Little White Bull' for Tommy Steele, composed the musical, 'Oliver.'

2000, Mariah Carey was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital suffering from dehydration and complications from food poisoning after eating raw oysters.

2001, Robbie Williams won the award for the most radio plays in the UK for the third year running. The singer picked up the award at the Radio Academy awards in London.

2002, Frank Tovey of Fad Gadget died died of heart failure.

2003, Stax records songwriter Homer Banks died aged 61.

2007, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards denied that he snorted the ashes of his late father during a drugs binge. Jane Rose, Richards' manager, told MTV News the remarks were made "in jest", and she could not believe they had been taken seriously. Richards had said in an interview with The NME: "He was cremated and I couldn't resist grinding him up with a little bit of blow." But NME interviewer Mark Beaumont was convinced that Richards was not joking when speaking to him about the alleged incident. "He did seem to be quite honest about it. There were too many details for him to be making it up," he later told BBC news.

ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

1951, Born on this day, Mel Schacher, Grand Funk Railroad, (1974 US No.1 single 'The Locomotion'). Most successful US Heavy Metal band of the 70's selling over 20m albums.

When I was in Jr. High, best friend's sister dated their drummer, Don Brewer, for quite a few years. We hung out with the band at my friend's house whenever they were in town. It was pretty cool how easy those guys were to talk with and joke around with.

Oh, and Mel is from Flint. smile

-- Edited by ghostdancer at 23:47, 2008-04-02

Lady Strange · 80's Rock Chick

1958, Chuck Berry's rock 'n' roll classic 'Johnny B. Goode' single was released.

Wow, the start of it all!

Lady Strange · 80's Rock Chick

garougal wrote:
1984, Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father during a violent argument at his parent's home in Los Angeles. His father was later charged and found guilty and was sentenced to five years for voluntary manslaughter.

Wow, that's tragic. I didn't know about this.

This sucked. It still astounds me.

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

Lady Strange wrote:

garougal wrote:
1984, Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father during a violent argument at his parent's home in Los Angeles. His father was later charged and found guilty and was sentenced to five years for voluntary manslaughter.

Wow, that's tragic. I didn't know about this.
This sucked. It still astounds me.

What were they arguing about that was terrible enough to murder your own son?

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

April 4th: On this Day

2007, a Swedish couple ran into trouble with authorities after trying to name their baby Metallica. Michael and Karolina Tomaro went to court with the country's National Tax Authority about naming their daughter after the rock band. The six-month-old has been baptised Metallica, but tax officials said the name was "inappropriate". Under Swedish law, both first names and surnames need to win the approval of authorities before they can be used.

2004, Anastacia was at No.1 on the UK album chart with her self-titled album, Anastasia, the singers first UK No.1.

2004, Usher was at No.1 on the US album chart with Confessions the singers second US No.1.

2004, British boy band McFly scored their first UK No.1 single with 'Five Colours In Her Hair.'

2003, 50 Cent became the best selling artist in the US so far this year when his latest album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' sold more than four million copies in two months.

1999, The Corrs album 'Talk On Corners' went to No.1 on the UK album chart for the 10th time. They also had the No.2 position with 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten.' Both albums had spent over a year on the chart.

1998, K- Ci & Jojo started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'All My Life.'

1996, Take That made their final performance on The Ivo Niehe Show on Dutch TV, playing two songs in front of a 250 strong studio audience.

1992, Bruce Springsteen scored his third UK No.1 album with 'Human Touch.'

1992, The film soundtrack from 'Wayne's World' started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart.

1987, Starship started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Nothin's Gonna Stop Us', taken from the film 'Mannequin', also a No.1 in the UK.

1987, the charity record by Ferry Aid 'Let It Be' was at No.1 on the UK singles chart. The single was recorded in aid of the 1986 Zeebrugge Ferry disaster, which killed almost 200 people.

1987, U2 entered the US album chart at No.7 with 'The Joshua Tree' making it the highest chart new entry in America for seven years.

1985, appearing at The Hippodrome, Bristol, England, The Smiths.

1981, Bucks Fizz won the Eurovision Song Contest held in Dublin with the UK entry 'Making Your Mind Up'.

1981, Styx went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Paradise Theatre'.

1976, The Sex Pistols played the first night of a residency at the El Paradiso club in Soho, London, England.

1973, The Supremes appeared at the Granada, Tooting, the last date on a 20 date UK tour. The group played two shows at every venue.

1970, Brinsley Schwarzs promotion company sent 133 UK journalists, by plane to New York to see the band supporting Van Morrison at the Fillmore East, at a cost of £120,000 ($204,000). The event turned into a disaster. The group planned to leave a few days before the show to rehearse, but were denied visas on a technicality. They were finally given visas on the morning of the show, and arrived hours before the concert. The plane carrying the journalists developed a mechanical fault, delaying the flight and when the journalists arrived In New York 18 hours later, they were all hung over. Brinsley Schwarz gave a underwhelming live performance, resulting in a flood of scathing reviews.

1970, Crosby Stills Nash & Young went to No.1 on the US album chart with Deja Vu.

1968, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Joni Mitchell, Al Kooper and Ted Nugent met up for an all night blues, folk and rock session at The New Generation Club, New York after hearing the news of Martin Luther King's assassination.

1967, Jimi Hendrix was the special guest on the first edition of the UK BBC-TV's 'Dee Time', along with Kiki Dee and Cat Stevens.

1964, The Beatles held the top five places on the US singles chart, at No. 5 'Please Please Me', No.4 'I Want To Hold Your Hand', No.3, 'Roll Over Beethoven', No.2 'Love Me Do' and at No.1 'Can't Buy Me Love.' They also had another nine singles on the chart, bringing their total to fourteen singles on the Hot 100.

1953, The Stargazers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Broken Wings.' With 'Broken Wings' they became the first British act to score a US No.1 single.

April 4th: Born on this day

1980, Born on this day, Johnny Borrell guitar, vocals, Razorlight, (2005, UK No.2 single Somewhere Else, 2006 UK No.1 album Razorlight).

1978, Born on this day, Lemar Obika, UK singer, appeared on BBC TV talent show Fame Academy, 2003 UK No.2 single Dance (With You).

1975, Born on this day, Phil A. Jimenez, percussion, vocals, Wheatus, (2001 UK No 2 single 'Teenage Dirtbag').

1972, Born on this day, Magnus Sveningsson, bass, The Cardigans, (1997 UK No.2 single 'Lovefool').

1968, Born on this day, Mark Yates, guitar, Terrorvision, (1999 UK No.2 single 'Tequila').

1963, Born on this day, David Gavurin, The Sundays, (1997 UK No.15 single 'Summertime').

1962, Born on this day, Craig Adams, The Mission, (1988 UK No.12 single 'Tower Of Strength').

1957, Born on this day, Graeme Kelling, Deacon Blue, (1988 UK No.8 single 'Real Gone Kid', plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles).

1952, Born on this day, Dave Hill, guitarist, Slade, (1971 UK No.1 single 'Coz I Luv You' plus 5 other UK No.1 and 18 top 40 singles).

1952, Born on this day, Gary Moore, guitar, vocals, Skid Row, Thin Lizzy, (1973 UK No.6 single 'Whisky In The Jar'), solo, (1979 UK No.8 single 'Parisian Walkways').

1952, Born on this day, Pete Hay****, Climax Blues Band, (1976 UK No.10 & 1977 US No.3 single 'Couldn't Get It Right').

1948, Born on this day, Berry Oakley, bass, Allman Brothers Band, (1973, US No.12 single 'Ramblin Man'). He was killed in a motorcycle accident 11th November 1972.

1948, Born on this day, Pick Withers, Dire Straits, (1985 US No.1 single 'Money For Nothing', 1986 UK No.2 single 'Walk Of Life').

1945, Born on this day, Knox Carnochan, The Vibrators, (1978 UK No.35 single 'Automatic Lover').

1941, Born on this day, Soul singer Major Lance, died of heart failure 9th March 1994. (1964 US No. 5 & UK No.40 single 'Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um').

1940, Born on this day, Sharon Sheeley, US songwriter. Hits include 'Poor Little Fool' US No.1 for Ricky Nelson in 1958 and 1959 hit for Eddie Cochran 'Somethin' Else'. Sheeley became Cochrn's girlfriend and survived the car crash that killed Cochran in 1960. She died on May 17th 2002 aged 62.

1939, Born on this day, Hugh Masekela, (1968 US No.1 single 'Grazing In The Grass').

1915, Born on this day, Muddy Waters, US blues singer, guitarist, died 30th April 1983. Recorded 'I Just Want To Make Love To You', 'I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man', 'Got My Mojo Working.'

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

Happy B-day Muddy Waters! smile

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

April 6th: On this Day

2006, Eminem filed for divorce from his wife Kim less than three months after the couple re-married. Eminem first married his high school sweetheart Kimberly Scott in 1999. He fantasised about her death in his 2000 hit Kim and their first marriage ended the following year. The couple remarried on 14 January 2006. Eminem was seeking joint custody of their 10-year-old daughter Hailie Jade Scott.

2003, White Stripes went to No.1 on the UK album chart with Elephant, the duos second album.

2003, Linkin Park started a two week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Meteroa the bands first US and UK No.1 album.

2001, Dido kicked off a 6 date UK tour at Glasgow Barrowlands, tickets £12.

2000, an all-star tribute to Joni Mitchell was held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City featuring performances by Elton John, Bryan Adams, Shawn Colvin, James Taylor, Cyndi Lauper, Richard Thompson, k.d. Lang, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

2000, eighties pop star Steve Strange lead singer of Visage - was arrested after stealing a £10.99 Teletubbies doll in Bridgend, south Wales. He was given a suspended jail sentence after being caught on a shoplifting spree stealing cosmetics and clothes from High Street stores. Strange was already on bail for stealing a £15 ladies' jacket from Marks and Spencer in Cardiff when he was arrested.

1999, an all star tribute to singer, songwriter Johnny Cash took place in New York City with Sheryl Crow, Chris Isaak and U2 all performing for the TV special.

1992, Shakespear's Sister held the UK No.1 position on the singles chart with 'Stay', Vanessa Williams was at No.1 in the US with 'Save The Best To Last.'

1985, UK singer, songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan won a lawsuit against his manager Gordon Mills for unpaid royalties and was awarded $2 million.

1985, Paul Young scored his second UK No.1 album with 'The Secret Of Association.'

1981, Published in this week's Sounds magazine, The Futurist chart. No.5, Visage, 'Mind Of A Toy', No.4, Depeche Mode, 'Dreaming Of Me', No.3, Spandau Ballet, 'Journey's To Glory', No.2, Landscape, 'Einstein A Go- Go', No.1, Spandau Ballet, 'Glow.'

1974, Swedish act Blue Swede went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Hooked On A Feeling'. The single didn't chart in the UK.

1974, the California Jam 1, festival took place in Ontario, California, featuring The Eagles, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Earth Wind and Fire, ELP, Black Oak Arkansas and Seals & Croft. Over 200,000 fans attended.

1971, Carly Simon was introduced to James Taylor after her show at the Troubadour, Los Angeles. The couple married on 3rd November 1972.

1971, The Rolling Stones launched their own record label, 'Rolling Stones Records', with Atlantic Records.

1968, Cliff Richard sang 'Congratulations' the UK entry in the Eurovision Song Contest held at the Royal Albert Hall London, winning second place behind the entry from Spain.

1968, Pink Floyd announced founder Syd Barrett had officially left the group. Barrett was suffering from psychiatric disorders compounded by drug use.

1968, Simon and Garfunkel went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'The Graduate.'

1968, The Beatles Apple Corps Ltd. record company, management and publishing firm, opened their offices in London.

1967, The first master tape of The Beatles new album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was made. The song order on side one is different from the final product at this point, the last five songs on that side being initially ordered as follows: Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite, Fixing a Hole, Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds, Getting Better, and She's Leaving Home. The Beatles had specified that there were to be no gaps between songs - a unique idea at the time.

1966, the first session of what would become The Beatles album 'Revolver' started in the evening at Abbey Road studios London, with the recording of the basic track of 'Tomorrow Never Knows.'

1960, The Everly Brothers started their first UK concert tour at London's New Victoria Theatre, supported by The Crickets.

1956, Elvis Presley signed a seven-year contract with Paramount Pictures.

April 6th: Born on this day

1978, Born on this day, Myleene Klass, singer, Hear'Say, (2001 UK No.1 single 'Pure And Simple'). Now works as a TV presenter and model.

1965, Born on this day, Frank Black, (born Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV) guitarist, singer, Pixies, (1990 UK No.28 single 'Velouria', 1998 album Surfer Rosa). Formed Frank Black and the Catholics in 1993, Pixies reformed in 2004. Has released over 10 solo albums.

1962, Born on this day, Stan Cullimore, Housemartins, (1986 UK No.1 single 'Caravan Of Love').

1951, Born on this day, Ralph Cooper, drums, Air Supply, (1980 UK No.11 single 'All Out Of Love', 1981 US No.1 single 'The One That You Love').

1947, Born on this day, Tony Conner, Hot Chocolate, (1975 US No.3 single 'You Sexy Thing' 1977 UK No.1 single 'So You Win Again' plus over 25 other Top 40 hits).

1944, Born on this day, John Stax, The Pretty Things, (1964 UK No.10 single 'Don't Bring Me Down').

1944, Born on this day, Michelle Gilliam, The Mamas and the Papas, (1966 US No.1 and UK No.3 single 'Monday Monday').

1942, Born on this day, Christopher Franke, keyboards, Tangerine Dream, (1974 UK No.15 album 'Phaedra').

1937, Born on this day, Merle Haggard, US country singer, songwriter, (scored 38 US country No.1's including 'Okie From Muskogee').

April 6th: I knew the bride

1992, Living Colour front man Vernon Reid married Mia McLeod.

1979, Rod Stewart married actor George Hamilton's ex wife Alana Hamilton in Beverly Hills.

April 6th: Three steps to heaven

1998, Wendy O Williams former singer of The Plasmatics died from self- inflicted gunshot wounds.