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9th Oct 1944, Born on this day, John Entwistle, bassist with The Who

Publié le 8 Octobre 2020

9th Oct 1944, Born on this day, John Entwistle, bassist with The Who

9th Oct 1940, Born on this day, John Lennon singer, songwriter, guitarist, The Beatles sold over 20m singles worldwide, (1962-1970)

Publié le 8 Octobre 2020

9th Oct 1940, Born on this day, John Lennon singer, songwriter, guitarist, The Beatles sold over 20m singles worldwide, (1962-1970)

October 9th 1978, Belgian singer songwriter Jacques Brel died of cancer aged 49. Artists who recorded his songs include, Ray Charles, Scott Walker, Alex Harvey, Frank Sinatra,Dusty Springfield, David Bowie, Nina Simone and Terry Jacks.

Publié le 8 Octobre 2020

October 9th 1978, Belgian singer songwriter Jacques Brel died of cancer aged 49. Artists who recorded his songs include, Ray Charles, Scott Walker, Alex Harvey, Frank Sinatra,Dusty Springfield, David Bowie, Nina Simone and Terry Jacks.

October 8th 1966, Cream drummer Ginger Baker collapsed during a gig at Sussex University, England after playing a 20 minute drum solo. He later recovered in a local hospital.

Publié le 7 Octobre 2020

October 8th 1966, Cream drummer Ginger Baker collapsed during a gig at Sussex University, England after playing a 20 minute drum solo. He later recovered in a local hospital.

October 7th 1951, Born on this day, John ‘Cougar’ Mellencamp

Publié le 6 Octobre 2020

October 7th 1951, Born on this day, John ‘Cougar’ Mellencamp

October 7th 1964, Born on this day, Sam Brown, UK singer, (1989 UK No.4 single ‘Stop’), Jools Holland Band.

Publié le 6 Octobre 2020

October 7th 1964, Born on this day, Sam Brown, UK singer, (1989 UK No.4 single ‘Stop’), Jools Holland Band.

October 7th 1945, Born on this day, Kevin Godley, drums, vocals, 10cc, (1975 UK No.1 & US No.2 single ‘I’m Not In Love’, plus 10 other UK Top 30 hits including 2 No.1’s). Godley And Creme (1981 UK No.3 single ‘Under Your Thumb’). Video producer.

Publié le 6 Octobre 2020

October 7th 1945, Born on this day, Kevin Godley, drums, vocals, 10cc, (1975 UK No.1 & US No.2 single ‘I’m Not In Love’, plus 10 other UK Top 30 hits including 2 No.1’s). Godley And Creme (1981 UK No.3 single ‘Under Your Thumb’). Video producer.

Happy birthday to Thom Yorke, born on 7th Oct 1968, vocals, guitar, keyboards, Radiohead.

Publié le 6 Octobre 2020

Happy birthday to Thom Yorke, born on 7th Oct 1968, vocals, guitar, keyboards, Radiohead.

Eddie Van Halen, Guitar Hero, Dies At 65

Publié le 6 Octobre 2020

Eddie Van Halen, Guitar Hero, Dies At 65

6th Oct 1972, During sessions at RCA Studios, New York City, David Bowie recorded ‘The Jean Genie’, which became the lead single from his 1973 album Aladdin Sane. The track spent 13 weeks in the UK charts, peaking at No.2, making it Bowie’s biggest hit to date. The line « He’s so simple minded, he can’t drive his module » would later give the band Simple Minds their name.

Publié le 5 Octobre 2020

6th Oct 1972, During sessions at RCA Studios, New York City, David Bowie recorded ‘The Jean Genie’, which became the lead single from his 1973 album Aladdin Sane. The track spent 13 weeks in the UK charts, peaking at No.2, making it Bowie’s biggest hit to date. The line « He’s so simple minded, he can’t drive his module » would later give the band Simple Minds their name.

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