188 Classic Rock

23rd May 1970, Paul McCartney's debut solo album, 'McCartney', started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart. Apart from Linda McCartney's vocal contributions, McCartney performed (and recorded) the entire album solo. The album featured 'Maybe...

Blue Oyster Cult’s "Agents of Fortune," released 42 years ago today!

Happy birthday to Steven Morrissey, born on 22nd May 1959, vocals, songwriter, The Smiths, who scored the 1984 UK No.10 single 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now', plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles'. As a solo artist he scored the 1988 UK No.5 single...

Happy birthday to Bernie Taupin, born on 22nd May 1950, English lyricist, poet, and singer and Elton John's long-time song writing partner. Rod Stewart, Cher, The Motels, John Waite, Starship and Alice Cooper have all recorded his songs. In 1967, Taupin...

May 22nd 1976, Wings started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Silly Love Songs', McCartney's fifth US No.1 since leaving The Beatles. Paul McCartneyhad often been teased by music critics as well as former Beatle and friend, John Lennon,...

May 22nd 1924, Born on this day, Charles Aznavour, French singer, actor, public activist and diplomat, (1974 UK No.1 single 'She'). He is one of France's most popular and enduring singers and has been dubbed France's Frank Sinatra, selling more than 180...

May 21st 1967, Jimi Hendrix signed with Reprise Records on the US Warner Brothers label. They released the guitarist's albums Are You Experienced? Axis: Bold as Love and Electric Ladyland.

May 21st 1948, Born on this day, Leo Sayer, (1977 UK & US No.1 single 'When I Need You', the Chrysalis record label's first No.1, plus 13 other UK Top 40 singles).

May 21st 1940, Born on this day, Tony Sheridan, singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was best known as an early collaborator of The Beatles. Sheridan died on 16th February 2013.

April 9th 1983, David Bowie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the title track from his latest album 'Let's Dance', his fourth UK No.1 and featuring blues guitaristStevie Ray Vaughan. The song introduced Bowie to a new, younger audience oblivious...