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May 17th 1996, US blues guitarist Johnny Guitar Watson died of a heart attack while on tour in Yokohama, Japan. According to eyewitness reports, he collapsed mid guitar solo. His last words were « ain’t that a bitch. »

Publié le 16 Mai 2021

May 17th 1996, US blues guitarist Johnny Guitar Watson died of a heart attack while on tour in Yokohama, Japan. According to eyewitness reports, he collapsed mid guitar solo. His last words were « ain’t that a bitch. »

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17th May 1964, Bob Dylan made his first major concert UK appearance when he played at the Royal Festival Hall in London with an afternoon show listed as a ‘Folksong Concert’. Dylan’s 18-song set included the live debut of Mr. Tambourine Man and took place on a Sunday afternoon. In the interval, Dylan received a telegram from John Lennon seeking a meeting which never materialised.

Publié le 16 Mai 2021

17th May 1964, Bob Dylan made his first major concert UK appearance when he played at the Royal Festival Hall in London with an afternoon show listed as a ‘Folksong Concert’. Dylan’s 18-song set included the live debut of Mr. Tambourine Man and took place on a Sunday afternoon. In the interval, Dylan received a telegram from John Lennon seeking a meeting which never materialised.

May 17th 1948, Born on this day, Bill Bruford, English drummer. He was the original drummer for the progressive rock group Yes, from 1968–1972, and then joined King Crimson. He worked as the touring drummer for Genesis in 1976 and U.K. in 1978.

Publié le 16 Mai 2021

May 17th 1948, Born on this day, Bill Bruford, English drummer. He was the original drummer for the progressive rock group Yes, from 1968–1972, and then joined King Crimson. He worked as the touring drummer for Genesis in 1976 and U.K. in 1978.

May 17th 1942, Born on this day, Taj Mahal, US multi-instrumentalist, composer of film soundtracks. In the early 60’s he formed The Rising Sons with Ry Cooder, one of the first interracial bands of the period. Mahal has worked with Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Garth Hudson and Levon Helm of The Band, and Muddy Waters.

Publié le 16 Mai 2021

May 17th 1942, Born on this day, Taj Mahal, US multi-instrumentalist, composer of film soundtracks. In the early 60’s he formed The Rising Sons with Ry Cooder, one of the first interracial bands of the period. Mahal has worked with Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Garth Hudson and Levon Helm of The Band, and Muddy Waters.

May 16th 1947, Born on this day, Darrell Sweet, Nazareth, (1973 UK No.9 single ‘Broken Down Angel’ 1976 US No. 8 single ‘Love Hurts’). Died on 30th April 1999 after suffering a fatal heart attack before a show in New Albany, Indiana.

Publié le 15 Mai 2021

May 16th 1947, Born on this day, Darrell Sweet, Nazareth, (1973 UK No.9 single ‘Broken Down Angel’ 1976 US No. 8 single ‘Love Hurts’). Died on 30th April 1999 after suffering a fatal heart attack before a show in New Albany, Indiana.

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16 MAY 1946 Roger Earl (drummer for Foghat, Savoy Brown) is born in Hampton Court Palace, London, England.

Publié le 15 Mai 2021

16 MAY 1946 Roger Earl (drummer for Foghat, Savoy Brown) is born in Hampton Court Palace, London, England.

May 16th 1946, Born on this day, Robert Fripp, King Crimson, (1969 UK No.5 album, ‘In The Court Of The Crimson King’). He has also worked extensively as a studio musician, notably with David Bowie on the albums « Heroes » and Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps), Brian Eno, Porcupine Tree, Slow Music, The Travis, The Humans, Jakko Jakszyk and many others.

Publié le 15 Mai 2021

May 16th 1946, Born on this day, Robert Fripp, King Crimson, (1969 UK No.5 album, ‘In The Court Of The Crimson King’). He has also worked extensively as a studio musician, notably with David Bowie on the albums « Heroes » and Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps), Brian Eno, Porcupine Tree, Slow Music, The Travis, The Humans, Jakko Jakszyk and many others.

May 16th 2010, Ronnie James Dio, singer with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own band Dio died after a six-month battle with stomach cancer. He was 67 years old.

Publié le 15 Mai 2021

May 16th 2010, Ronnie James Dio, singer with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own band Dio died after a six-month battle with stomach cancer. He was 67 years old.

May 16th 1951, Born on this day, Jonathan Richman, guitar, vocals, The Modern Lovers, (1977 UK No.5 single ‘Egyptian Reggae’ & 1977 UK No.11 ‘Roadrunner’). Appeared in the films Dumb & Dumber and There’s Something About Mary.

Publié le 15 Mai 2021

May 16th 1951, Born on this day, Jonathan Richman, guitar, vocals, The Modern Lovers, (1977 UK No.5 single ‘Egyptian Reggae’ & 1977 UK No.11 ‘Roadrunner’). Appeared in the films Dumb & Dumber and There’s Something About Mary.

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Dennis Hardy « Fergie » Frederiksen (May 15, 1951 – January 18, 2014) was an American rock singer best known as the former lead singer of Trillion, Angel, LeRoux and Toto, as well as providing backing vocals for Survivor.

Publié le 14 Mai 2021

Dennis Hardy « Fergie » Frederiksen (May 15, 1951 – January 18, 2014) was an American rock singer best known as the former lead singer of Trillion, Angel, LeRoux and Toto, as well as providing backing vocals for Survivor.

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