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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today in Music History 05/31

TiMH May 31

In 1948, legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham is born.

In 1969, The Rolling Stones recorded “Honky Tonk Women.”

In 1969, The Plastic Ono Band recorded “Give Peace A Chance” during a ‘bed-in’ at the Hotel La Reine in Montreal, Canada.

In 1975, the Eagles released the “One Of These Nights” single.

In 1982, R.E.M. signed a five-album deal with I.R.S. Records, an independent label based in California.

Volume and intensity do not necessarily equal value and intelligence.