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August 18th 1950, Born on this day, Dennis Elliott, drums, Foreigner, (1985 UK & US No.1 single ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’).

Publié le 17 Août 2020

August 18th 1950, Born on this day, Dennis Elliott, drums, Foreigner, (1985 UK & US No.1 single ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’).

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August 18th 1966, Paul Jones left Manfred Mann just as ‘Pretty Flamingo’ was climbing the US charts. He was replaced by singer Mike D’Abo, who would take over lead vocals on the bands next hit, ‘The Mighty Quinn,’ a song written by Bob Dylan.

Publié le 17 Août 2020

August 18th 1966, Paul Jones left Manfred Mann just as ‘Pretty Flamingo’ was climbing the US charts. He was replaced by singer Mike D’Abo, who would take over lead vocals on the bands next hit, ‘The Mighty Quinn,’ a song written by Bob Dylan.

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18 AUGUST 1969 Jimi Hendrix closes out Woodstock with an early morning performance of « Hey Joe. » The festival headliner, he was supposed to play the previous night, but when it runs long, he ends up taking the stage on a Monday morning

Publié le 17 Août 2020

18 AUGUST 1969 Jimi Hendrix closes out Woodstock with an early morning performance of « Hey Joe. » The festival headliner, he was supposed to play the previous night, but when it runs long, he ends up taking the stage on a Monday morning

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August 18th 2012, American singer and songwrite Scott McKenzie died aged 73.

Publié le 17 Août 2020

August 18th 2012, American singer and songwrite Scott McKenzie died aged 73.

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Luther Allison (August 17, 1939 – August 12, 1997) was an American blues guitarist. He was born in Widener, Arkansas, and moved with his family to Chicago in 1951. He taught himself guitar and began listening to blues extensively. Three years later he began hanging around outside blues nightclubs with the hopes of being invited to perform. He played with Howlin’ Wolf’s band and backed James Cotton

Publié le 16 Août 2020

Luther Allison (August 17, 1939 – August 12, 1997) was an American blues guitarist. He was born in Widener, Arkansas, and moved with his family to Chicago in 1951. He taught himself guitar and began listening to blues extensively. Three years later he began hanging around outside blues nightclubs with the hopes of being invited to perform. He played with Howlin’ Wolf’s band and backed James Cotton

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Eric Johnson (born August 17, 1954) an American guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist from Austin, Texas. Best known for his electric guitar skills, Johnson is also a highly proficient acoustic, lap steel, resonator, and bass guitarist as well as an accomplished pianist and vocalist.

Publié le 16 Août 2020

Eric Johnson (born August 17, 1954) an American guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist from Austin, Texas. Best known for his electric guitar skills, Johnson is also a highly proficient acoustic, lap steel, resonator, and bass guitarist as well as an accomplished pianist and vocalist.

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16 AUGUST 2018 Aretha Franklin dies after a long battle with pancreatic cancer at age 76.

Publié le 15 Août 2020

16 AUGUST 2018 Aretha Franklin dies after a long battle with pancreatic cancer at age 76.

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August 16th 1945, Born on this day, Kevin Ayers, singer, songwriter, and founder member of Soft Machine, who had the 1970 UK No.18 album, ‘Third’. Ayers who was a major influential force in the English psychedelic movement died on 18th February 2013.

Publié le 15 Août 2020

August 16th 1945, Born on this day, Kevin Ayers, singer, songwriter, and founder member of Soft Machine, who had the 1970 UK No.18 album, ‘Third’. Ayers who was a major influential force in the English psychedelic movement died on 18th February 2013.

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Today we remember the passing the great Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American musician and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as « the King of Rock and Roll », or simply, « the King »

Publié le 15 Août 2020

Today we remember the passing the great Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American musician and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as « the King of Rock and Roll », or simply, « the King »

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August 16th 1958, Born on this day, Madonna, (Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone), singer, actress, (first hit 1984 UK No.6 single ‘Holiday’, 1984 US No.1 ‘Like A Virgin’, first UK No.1 1985 ‘Into The Groove’, plus 6 other UK No.1’s & over 10 US No.1 singles and over 30 other top 40 hits).

Publié le 15 Août 2020

August 16th 1958, Born on this day, Madonna, (Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone), singer, actress, (first hit 1984 UK No.6 single ‘Holiday’, 1984 US No.1 ‘Like A Virgin’, first UK No.1 1985 ‘Into The Groove’, plus 6 other UK No.1’s & over 10 US No.1 singles and over 30 other top 40 hits).

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