Today in Music History 09/16

TiMH September 16

In 1925, blues guitar legend B.B. King is born.

In 1942, the Hollies bassist Bernie Calvert is born.

In 1948, Small Faces and the Who drummer Kenney Jones is born.

In 1963, singer/songwriter/producer Richard Marx is born.

In 1977, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album began its 19th week on the charts at #1.

Also in 1977, Marc Bolan, the man who was T. Rex, died in a car crash at the age of 28.

In 1978, Boston went to No.1 on the US album chart with Don’t Look Back.

Also in 1978, Styx released “Blue Collar Man” as “Just What I Needed” by The Cars peaked at #27 on the charts.

The ABC’s of Success: Aspire to Inspire. Build Bridges. Create a Legacy.

©2008 Tom Leu

Today in Music History 07/26

TiMH July 26

In 1943, Rolling Stones lead vocalist Mick Jagger is born.

In 1949, Queen drummer Roger Taylor is born.

In 1961, Extreme lead vocalist Gary Cherone is born.

In 1975, The Eagles started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with One Of These Nights.

In 1986, the film soundtrack to Top Gun went to No.1 on the US album chart. 

People don’t give much attention to those things that don’t get their attention in the first place.

©2008 Tom Leu

Today in Music History 07/17

TiMH July 17

In 1949, Black Sabbath bassist Terry (Geezer) Butler is born.

In 1952, Doobie Brothers drummer Chet McCracKen is born.

In 1967, The Beatles single “All You Need Is Love”/”Baby You’re A Rich Man” was released in the U.S. becoming The Beatles’ 14th U.S. No.1 single. 

In 1971, The Who released “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

In 1976, Heart’s “Magic Man” entered the U.S. singles chart.

It isn’t possible to truly value the quality of one’s own work until its value isn’t wholly based on the approval of others.

©2008 Tom Leu

Today in Music History 07/07

TiMH July 7

In 1940, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is born.

In 1969, George Harrison recorded his new song “Here Comes the Sun” with just two other Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Star at Abbey Road in London.

In 1977 (7/7/77), Styx released their seventh album, The Grand Illusion. It proved to be their big breakthrough, selling four million copies.

In 1984, Bruce Springsteen went to No.1 on the US album chart with Born In The USA. The album went on to spend a total of 139 weeks on the US chart.

In 1989, it was announced that for the first time compact discs were out selling vinyl albums.

Cordial disdain is the coward’s confrontation and another form of hatred.

©2008 Tom Leu

Today in Music History 06/30

TiMH June 30

In 1943, The Supremes vocalist Florence Ballard is born.

In 1944, Little River Band lead singer Glenn Shorrock is born.

In 1951, Sweet guitarist Andy Scott is born.

In 1968, Pantera lead singer Philip Anselmo is born.

In 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 hit.

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

In 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.

Good intentions are sometimes only sentiments of pending procrastination.

©2008 Tom Leu

Today in Music History 06/22

TiMH June 22

In 1936, singer/songwriter/actor Kris Kristofferson is born.

In 1948, guitarist/producer Todd Rundgren is born.

In 1953, singer/songwriter Cyndi Lauper is born.

In 1956, Simple Minds bassist, Derek Forbes is born.

In 1957, INXS bassist Gary Beers is born.

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

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

When you know it, and you doubt it, you kill it.

©2008 Tom Leu

Today in Music History 06/19

TiMH June 19

In 1950, Heart lead vocalist Ann Wilson is born.

In 1963, AC/DC and Dio drummer Simon Wright is born.

In 1963, singer/dancer/”talent” judge Paula Abdul is born.

In 1970, Korn guitarist Brian (Head) Welch is born.

In 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 the album Tapestry, which also topped the US charts on this day.

In 1976, Blue Oyster Cult’s Agents of Fortune album entered the charts as “Don’t Fear the Reaper” was on its way to becoming their biggest hit.

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

How you say goodbye is how you live your life.

©2008 Tom Leu

Today in Music History 06/14

TiMH June 14

In 1945, The Zombies and Argent keyboardist Rod Argent is born.

In 1963, Queensryche guitarist Chris DeGarmo is born.

In 1965, Paul McCartney recorded “Yesterday” in London.

In 1975, America went to No.1 on the US singles chart with “Sister Golden Hair,” the group’s second US No.1.

In 1980, Billy Joel started a six-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Glass Houses, his second US No.1 album.

People usually don’t pay attention until they have to.

©2008 Tom Leu

Today in Music History 06/11

TiMH June 11

In 1949, ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is born.

In 1952, 38 Special vocalist Donnie Van Zandt is born.

In 1966, The Rolling Stones’ song “Paint It Black” hit #1.

In 1969, David Bowie released the single “Space Oddity” to coincide with the recent moon landing.

In 1977, “Telephone Line” by E.L.O. entered the charts.

In 1983, Bryan Adams released the song “Cuts Like A Knife.”

Consensus doesn’t sell. Controversy equals commerce.

©2008 Tom Leu

Today in Music History 06/03

TiMH June 3

In 1946, Led Zeppelin bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones is born.

In 1946, Mott the Hoople vocalist Ian Hunter is born.

In 1952, Lynyrd Skynrd keyboardist Billy Powell is born.

In 1954, singer/songwriter Dan Hill is born.

In 1964, Slayer guitarist Kerry King is born.

In 1967, The Doors released the song “Light My Fire.”

In 1970, Ray Davies of The Kinks flew back to London from New York to rerecord two words in the song “Lola.” He changed “Coca-Cola” to “cherry cola” to qualify for airplay on the noncommercial BBC radio.

It takes a certain amount of self-control to remain simple.

©2008 Tom Leu