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11 APRIL 2017 J. Geils, guitarist and founding member of J. Geils Band, dies at age 71.

Publié le 10 Avril 2022

11 APRIL 2017 J. Geils, guitarist and founding member of J. Geils Band, dies at age 71.

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11th April 2014, American musician and songwriter Jesse Winchester died aged 69. To avoid the Vietnam War draft he moved to Canada in 1967, where he began his career as a solo artist. His best known songs include « Yankee Lady », « The Brand New Tennessee Waltz », « Mississippi, You’re on My Mind », « A Showman’s Life », and « Biloxi ».

Publié le 10 Avril 2022

April 10th 1962, The Beatles former bass player Stuart Sutcliff died, (original bassist for eighteen months – January 1960 – June 1961). Sutcliff had stayed in Hamburg Germany after leaving the group. He died of a brain haemorrhage in an ambulance on the way to hospital, aged 22.

Publié le 9 Avril 2022

April 10th 1962, The Beatles former bass player Stuart Sutcliff died, (original bassist for eighteen months – January 1960 – June 1961). Sutcliff had stayed in Hamburg Germany after leaving the group. He died of a brain haemorrhage in an ambulance on the way to hospital, aged 22.

April 10th 1959, Born on this day, American guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brian Setzer, guitar, vocals, The Stray Cats who spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 1980s. They scored the 1980 UK No.9 single ‘Runaway Boys’, and the 1983 US No.3 single ‘Stray Cat Strut’. He later worked with his swing revival band, the Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Publié le 9 Avril 2022

April 10th 1959, Born on this day, American guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brian Setzer, guitar, vocals, The Stray Cats who spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 1980s. They scored the 1980 UK No.9 single ‘Runaway Boys’, and the 1983 US No.3 single ‘Stray Cat Strut’. He later worked with his swing revival band, the Brian Setzer Orchestra.

April 9th 1932, Born on this day, Carl Perkins, American singer, songwriter, guitarist, 1956 US No.2 & UK No.10 single ‘Blue Suede Shoes.’ Perkins’ songs were recorded by artists Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Johnny Cash. Perkins died on 19th Jan 1998 aged 65.

Publié le 8 Avril 2022

April 9th 1932, Born on this day, Carl Perkins, American singer, songwriter, guitarist, 1956 US No.2 & UK No.10 single ‘Blue Suede Shoes.’ Perkins’ songs were recorded by artists Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Johnny Cash. Perkins died on 19th Jan 1998 aged 65.

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April 8th 1963, Born on this day, Julian Lennon, first son of Beatle John Lennon and the only child of Lennon’s first wife Cynthia Lennon. His godfather was Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein. Julian Lennon had the 1991 UK No.6 single ‘Saltwater’. Had a cameo role in the 1995 film ‘Leaving Las Vegas’, as a bartender.

Publié le 7 Avril 2022

April 8th 1963, Born on this day, Julian Lennon, first son of Beatle John Lennon and the only child of Lennon’s first wife Cynthia Lennon. His godfather was Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein. Julian Lennon had the 1991 UK No.6 single ‘Saltwater’. Had a cameo role in the 1995 film ‘Leaving Las Vegas’, as a bartender.

April 8th 1997, American singer, songwriter Laura Nyro died from ovarian cancer. Suzanne Vega, Phoebe Snow, Roseane Cash, Frank Sinatra and Linda Ronstadt all covered her songs. She wrote ‘And When I Die’ a hit for Blood, Sweat & Tears and ‘Stoney End’ which was covered by Barbra Streisand.

Publié le 7 Avril 2022

April 8th 1997, American singer, songwriter Laura Nyro died from ovarian cancer. Suzanne Vega, Phoebe Snow, Roseane Cash, Frank Sinatra and Linda Ronstadt all covered her songs. She wrote ‘And When I Die’ a hit for Blood, Sweat & Tears and ‘Stoney End’ which was covered by Barbra Streisand.

April 8th 1942, Born on this day, Roger Chapman, vocals, Family, (1971 UK No.4 single ‘In My Own Time’, 1968 album Music in a Doll’s House), also a member of the Streetwalkers. Now solo.

Publié le 7 Avril 2022

April 8th 1942, Born on this day, Roger Chapman, vocals, Family, (1971 UK No.4 single ‘In My Own Time’, 1968 album Music in a Doll’s House), also a member of the Streetwalkers. Now solo.

April 8th 1947, Born on this day, Steve Howe, guitarist, Yes, (1977 UK No.7 ‘Wonderous Stories’, 1983 US No.1 & UK No. 28 single ‘Owner Of A Lonely Heart’). Asia, (1982 US No 4 & UK No. 46 single ‘Heat Of The Moment’). Has also been a member of The Syndicats, Bodast, Tomorrow and GTR. Released over a dozen solo albums. Howe was voted Best Overall Guitarist in Guitar Player magazine five years in a

Publié le 7 Avril 2022

April 8th 1947, Born on this day, Steve Howe, guitarist, Yes, (1977 UK No.7 ‘Wonderous Stories’, 1983 US No.1 & UK No. 28 single ‘Owner Of A Lonely Heart’). Asia, (1982 US No 4 & UK No. 46 single ‘Heat Of The Moment’). Has also been a member of The Syndicats, Bodast, Tomorrow and GTR. Released over a dozen solo albums. Howe was voted Best Overall Guitarist in Guitar Player magazine five years in a

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Michael Timothy ‘Mick’ Abrahams (born 7 April 1943) is a guitarist and band leader, best known as being the original guitarist for Jethro Tull. Abrahams was born in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Publié le 6 Avril 2022

Michael Timothy ‘Mick’ Abrahams (born 7 April 1943) is a guitarist and band leader, best known as being the original guitarist for Jethro Tull. Abrahams was born in Luton, Bedfordshire.

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