October 19th:

Peter "Tosh" McIntosh - born in 1944 in Church Lincoln, Jamaica

Its Jade Jagger's 40th Birthday today Jade was born on the 21.10.1971 in Paris

Today is it 20.10.2011



I was driving home early Sunday morning through Bakersfield...

Mickey Mantle, my boyhood idol, would have been 80 years old today. Hmmmmmm. So how old does that make me?

October 20th:

Ric Lee (drummer with Ten Years After) - born in 1945

Wanda Jackson - born in 1937

The Stones play in Paris at The Olympia in 1964 - 150 arrests

1962, Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt Kickers started a two-week run at #1 on the U.S. singles chart with “Monster Mash.” It became a #3 hit in the U.K. 11 years later in 1973. The song had been banned by The BBC in the U.K., deemed offensive.

1969, The Who played the first of six nights at New York’s Filmore East performing a two-hour show featuring the songs from Tommy.

1976, Led Zeppelin’s film The Song Remains the Same premiered in New York City. The charity night raised $25,000 for the Save the Children fund.

1977, Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines of Lynyrd Skynyrd were all killed along with manager Dean Kilpatrick when their rented plane ran out of fuel and crashed into a densely wooded thicket in the middle of a swamp in Gillsburg, Missouri. The crash seriously injured the rest of the band and crew, who were due to play at Louisiana University that evening. 1978, The Police made their U.S. debut at CBGB in New York. The trio had flown on low-cost tickets with Laker Airtrain from the U.K., carrying their instruments as hand luggage.

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He reminds me of my older brother who went to MIT. His lack of patience manifest itself in a lot of ways. Had the same type of biting sense of humor.

Yeah, we all think of your older brother when we think of John.

Oh Please. Why the need to act like this about celebs. It always amazes me.

Lennon was an loud mouth idiot with way to much time on his hands. Why the need to build him up to be something he wasn't.

It wasn't necessarily a flattering comparison. We haven't gotten along for years. Although your description of Lennon is pretty childish.

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1977, Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines of Lynyrd Skynyrd were all killed along with manager Dean Kilpatrick when their rented plane ran out of fuel and crashed into a densely wooded thicket in the middle of a swamp in Gillsburg, Missouri.

Gillsburg, MISSISSIPPI.

Somebody please bitch-slap the writer of this article.

October 21st:

Manfred Mann born in 1940

Steve Cropper born in 1941

Lee Loughnane (trumpet and flugelhorn with Chicago) born in 1946

Buddy Holly's last studio session in NYC in 1958

Jack Kereouac died in 1969

Dr. Ross born in 1925

Interesting, never heard of Dr. Ross before but the song has sort of a "stonesy" feel to it. I bet Keith knows who he is!!!

Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind...

October 22nd:

Timothy Leary - born in 1920

The Who were rejected by EMI in 1964 after submission of recordings from a test session

Jefferson Airplane's first concert was in 1966 - Santa Barbara

Eddie Brigati (vocalist with The Young Rascals) born in 1946

Today in Music History - Oct. 22
The Canadian Press
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Today is October 22nd:

In 1883, the original Metropolitan Opera House in New York opened with a production of Gounod's "Faust." The building was heavily damaged by fire in 1892, but was rebuilt. The current Metropolitan Opera House opened in 1966.

In 1942, Bobby Fuller, leader of "The Bobby Fuller Four," was born in Baytown, Tex. Fuller had hits in 1966 with "I Fought the Law" and "Love's Made a Fool of You," but died within months of his success under mysterious circumstances. He was found in his parked car, and Los Angeles police ruled his death a suicide. But it was later revealed that Fuller had been beaten and had ingested gasoline.

In 1946, Eddie Brigati, lead singer of "The Rascals," was born in New York City. The term "blue-eyed soul" was coined to describe "The Rascals" style of emulating black pop groups in the mid-1960's. Brigati and two other members of "The Rascals," Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish, had played with "Joey Dee and the Starlighters." With the addition of Dino Danelli, the three formed "The Young Rascals" in 1965. Their second single, "Good Lovin'," became one of the biggest hits of 1966. That was followed by such hits as "Groovin'," "A Beautiful Morning" and "People Got to Be Free." "The Rascals" dropped the "Young" from their name in 1967, as the group moved to more serious themes. Eddie Brigati departed "The Rascals" in 1971, and the group itself broke up within a couple of years.

In 1947, the "Montreal Women's Symphony Orchestra" became the first Canadian orchestra to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.

In 1964, "The Who" were rejected by EMI, "The Beatles" record label, after they submitted some test recordings. "The Who" later became one of rock music's most successful groups.

In 1965, Ernest Tubb was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

In 1966, "The Beach Boys" classic single, "Good Vibrations," was released. It took six months and $40,000 to make, the most expensive single ever recorded up to that time. "Good Vibrations" was the only "Beach Boys" single to sell a million copies in North America.

In 1966, "Weird Al" Yankovic took his first accordion lesson.

In 1969, singer Tommy Edwards, who topped the charts in 1958 with "It's All in the Game," died in Richmond, Va., at the age of 47. Edwards had first had a hit with the song in 1951, but when he re-recorded it seven years later in a rock 'n' roll ballad arrangement, it turned into a million seller. Note for trivia buffs: the music for "It's All in the Game" was written in 1912 by U.S. General Charles G. Dawes, who became vice-president in 1925 under Calvin Coolidge. At that time, the tune was called simply, "Melody in A Major." The lyrics, by Carl Sigman, were added in 1951.

In 1970, Canadian soprano Pauline Donalda died in Montreal at the age of 72. A leading international opera star in the early years of the 20th century, she performed with such renowned singers as Enrico Caruso. In 1937, she returned to Montreal, where she formed the Opera Guild five years later. Under Donalda's direction, the guild presented 29 operas in 28 seasons.

In 1976, drummer Keith Moon played his last North American concert with "The Who" at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Moon died two years later of a sedative overdose.

In 1992, former "Motley Crue" lead singer Vince Neil filed suit in Los Angeles seeking reinstatement with the band and at least $5 million in damages. Neil accused "Motley Crue" members Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee of libelling him by announcing he had quit the band. Neil said he was fired. They reunited in 1997 and following a hiatus, announced a reunion tour in 2004. They released their ninth studio album "Saints of Los Angeles" in 2008.

In 1994, Jimmy Miller, who produced about 100 gold and platinum records, died in Denver of liver failure. He was 52. Miller produced hundreds of albums from the 1960's to the '90's, including some of "The Rolling Stones" biggest successes -- "Beggar's Banquet," "Sticky Fingers," "Exile on Main Street," "Let It Bleed" and "Goat's Head Soup." He also produced hit singles like "Gimme Some Lovin'" for "The Spencer Davis Group" and "Dear Mr. Fantasy" for "Traffic." (Note for trivia buffs: It's Miller who strikes the cowbell at the beginning of "The Rolling Stones" "Honky Tonk Women."

In 1996, Death Row Records founder Suge Knight was jailed after violating his probation for a 1992 assault.

In 2004, Bill Reed, who sang the bass part in the Canadian doo-wop group "The Diamonds," died in Port St. Lucie, Fla. He was 68. "The Diamonds" rose to prominence in the mid-1950's and early '60's performing mostly cover versions. Their first hit was "Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers'" "Why Do Fools Fall in Love." In 1957, their version of "The Gladiolas'" "Little Darlin'" reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "The Stroll," an original written by Brook Benton, reached No. 4.

In 2008, country singer Kenny Chesney's "Lucky Old Sun" album was No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, which covers all genres. It was his fifth album to do that and his eighth Top Country Album.

In 2008, the title track to the long-awaited "Guns N' Roses" CD -- "Chinese Democracy" -- was released. The CD wasn't released until Nov. 23.

In 2009, Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession. He later was sentenced to a one-year jail term and began serving it in March, 2009.

In 2010, actor and singer Denis Simpson, one of the hosts of the long-running Ontario children's show "Polka Dot Door," died following a brain hemorrhage. He was 59. He was also the original bass singer for a cappella group, "The Nylons."

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October 23rd:

Greg Ridley was born in 1941 (bassist with Spooky Tooth and later Humble Pie)

Ellie Greenwich was born in 1939 (she wrote together with Jeff Barry some of Phil Spector's greatest produced hits, e.g. Be My Baby and Then He Kissed Me)

Al Jolson died in 1950

Charlie Foxx was born in 1939

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October 23rd:

Greg Ridley was born in 1941 (bassist with Spooky Tooth and later Humble Pie)

Ellie Greenwich was born in 1939 (she wrote together with Jeff Barry some of Phil Spector's greatest produced hits, e.g. Be My Baby and Then He Kissed Me)

Al Jolson died in 1950

Charlie Foxx was born in 1939

Greg Ridley, probably my favorite rock bass player.

On this day in 1979 Mr. Edward was born. His world has never been the same.

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On this day in 1979 Mr. Edward was born. His world has never been the same.

Wow, 10 years after the palace revolution began.

Happy Birthday Mr. Edward

Bill Wyman is 75 years old today he was born on the 24.10.1936

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Happy Birthday Mr. Edward

Thanks Peter!

October 24th:

As mentioned above, William Perks, the future Lord of the Manor of Gedding and Thormwoods, was born in Kent in 1936. William was in his church choir for 10 years, he played piano at age 4, and at 14 could play the clarinet and organ as well. He served for 2 years in the RAF. In 1962 he answered an advertisement in the "Melody Maker" for a bass player position





Paul & Barry Ryan were born in 1948

Edgar Broughton was born in 1947

Jerry Edmonton (drummer with Steppenwolf) was born in 1946

Keith (Richard) was fined in 1973 on charges of cannabis, heroin, mandrax and gun possession

Dale "Buffin" Griffin (drummer with Mott The Hoople) was born in 1948

I had no idea Bill also sang in a church choir, wouldn't it be funny if he and Keith had both been in the same choir together? It could have been another Stones connection like the infamous Dartford train station meeting.

Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind...

October 25th 1951: Guitar hero Richard Lloyd of Television was born. happy 60th birthday and rock on with Rocket from the tombs
'Get off my cloud' cover 1981

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October 25th:

Jon Anderson (lead singer of Yes) was born in 1944

Paul Hancox (guitarist and drums with Wayne Fontana And The Mindbenders) was born in 1950

John Hall (drummer with The Equals) was born in 1947

John Lennon filed suit in 1973 in Manhattan Fedral Court claiming that wiretaps and surveillance were used against him, and his lawyer, in connection with his applications against deportation

Nick Drake died in 1974

Oh, RIP Nick Drake.

Today in Music History - Oct. 25
The Canadian Press

Today is October 25th:

In 1918, Canadian trumpeter and songwriter Bobby Gimby was born in Cabri, Sask. Known as "The Pied Piper of Canada," he composed "Canada," the most popular song of Canada's centennial celebration in 1967. He died on June 20, 1998 in North Bay, Ont., at the age of 79.

In 1944, Jon Anderson, lead vocalist of the 1970's progressive rock band "Yes," was born in Lancashire, England. "Yes" was formed in 1968 after Anderson met bass guitarist Chris Squire at a London bar. One of the band's first engagements was as an opening act at "Cream's" farewell concert in November of that year. But their commercial breakthrough didn't come until 1971 with the release of "The Yes Album," which was actually their third LP. Further best-selling LP's, such "Close to the Edge," "Yessongs" and "Tales From Topographic Oceans" made "Yes" one of the top groups of the 1970's. Jon Anderson left "Yes" in 1980, and the band broke up later that year. They regrouped for a tour 20 years later.

In 1964, "The Rolling Stones" made their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

In 1964, "The Beatles" dominated the British music industry awards, winning five overall.

In 1973, John Lennon filed suit in New York, charging that the U.S. government used wiretaps and surveillance against him and his lawyer in connection with his battle against deportation.

In 1975, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and the Canadian Brass appeared at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C.

In 1980, Paul Kantner, guitarist and vocalist with "Jefferson Airplane" and "Jefferson Starship," suffered a stroke at age 39. The stroke left no permanent damage.

In 1984, western swing bandleader Johnnie Lee Wills died at the age of 72. Johnnie Lee was overshadowed by his elder brother, Bob Wills, who was known as the "King of Western Swing." But Johnnie Lee still managed two major hits in the late 1940's -- "Rag Mop" and "Peter Cottontail."

In 1988, Johnnie Louise Richardson of the 1950's rhythm-and-blues duo "Johnnie and Joe," died of a stroke. "Over the Mountain, Across the Sea" was the duo's only hit reaching the top 10 in 1957.

In 1991, promoter Bill Graham, one of the most powerful people in the music business, died when the helicopter he was riding in crashed into a utility tower northeast of San Francisco. He was 60. Graham helped launch psychedelic music in 1965 by opening the Fillmore Auditorium as a showcase for such groups as the "Jefferson Airplane," the "Grateful Dead" and "Quicksilver Messenger Service." Graham also had a part in planning the 1985 Live Aid concert.

In 1991, Margo Sylvia, lead singer of the Boston rhythm-and-blues group "The Tune Weavers," died of a heart attack. The group's 1957 recording of "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby" was a Top Five hit, and remains a favorite oldie of the doo-wop era.

In 1992, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Roger Miller died in Los Angeles of cancer. He was 56. His folksy, mostly humorous songs, like "Dang Me" in 1964 and "King of the Road" the following year, were hits on both the country and pop charts. He won 11 Grammys in 1964 and '65. He also wrote the music for the Broadway show "Big River," based on "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." It won seven Tony awards in 1985, including one for best musical score.

In 1993, Billy Joel settled a $90 million lawsuit that accused his former law firm of fraud and breach of contract. Joel had charged that lawyer Allen Grubman and his firm paid kickbacks to Frank Weber, Joel's former manager and brother-in-law.

In 1995, singer Cliff Richard was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his charity work. Ten per cent of his earnings are channelled through the Cliff Richard Charitable Trust to organizations such as the United Nations Children's Fund.

In 1996, singer Paula Abdul married sportswear designer Brad Beckerman in Los Angeles. She filed for divorce 17 months later.

In 1997, "The Rolling Stones" performed in a small theatre in Port Chester, New York, in a concert that was broadcast on MTV's "Live at the 10 Spot." It was an invitation-only show attended by radio station contest winners and celebrities such as Bette Midler and John McEnroe.

In 2009, "U2" performed what was billed as the first full-length global concert on YouTube. The band's concert from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. was streamed for free. YouTube grabbed its largest viewing audience ever, when nearly 10 million people watched the two-and-half hour concert.

In 2009, Dee Anthony, who began a 40-year music-managing career representing neighbourhood friend Jerry Vale in the 1950's and later worked for Tony Bennett, died at age 83. He was Peter Frampton's manager when the singer-guitarist released the wildly successful "Frampton Comes Alive" album in 1976. He also represented British acts including "Traffic," Jethro Tull and Joe Cocker when they first came to the U.S. in the mid-1960's.

In 2010, Sony announced that it ceased production on the classic, cassette tape Walkman in Japan, effectively sounding the death knell for the once iconic, now obsolete device. Sony sold over 220 million units globally since the portable music player was launched in 1979.

In 2010, country music crossover sweetheart Taylor Swift released her third CD, "Speak Now." (It easily debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart selling 1,047,000 copies in its first week.)

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Colonial launches his first post in this forum.

This Day in Music: October 26th
10.26.2011
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Born on this day:
1946, Keith Hopwood, guitar, vocals, Herman’s Hermits
1951, Bootsy Collins, bass, James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic
1952, David Was, multiple instruments, Was (Not Was)
1953, Keith Strickland, guitar, The B-52s
1963, Natalie Merchant, singer, 10,000 Maniacs

1961, Bob Dylan signed with Columbia Records.

1962, The Rolling Stones (known as The Rollin’ Stones), consisting of Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, pianist Ian Stewart and drummer Tony Chapman, recorded their first demo tape at Curly Clayton Studios in Highbury, London. They recored three songs, Jimmy Reed’s “Close Together,” Bo Diddlley’s “You Cant Judge a Book by the Cover” and Muddy Waters’ “Soon Forgotten.”

1965, Queen Elizabeth II presented The Beatles with their MBEs at Buckingham Palace. According to John Lennon, The Beatles smoked marijuana in one of the palace bathrooms to calm their nerves.

1970, A wake was held at the Lion’s Share in San Anselmo, California to celebrate the life of Janis Joplin. The singer, who died of an accidental drugs overdose, had left $2,500 in her will to throw a wake party in the event of her demise. Joplin was cremated in the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Mortuary in Los Angeles; her ashes were scattered from a plane into the Pacific Ocean and along Stinson Beach.

1974, Barry White scored his only U.S. #1 album with Can’t Get Enough.

1991, Legendary American promoter Bill Graham was killed when the helicopter he was flying in hit a 200-foot utility tower in Sonoma County, California.

1993, Catholic churches in San Juan, Puerto Rico, asked residents to tie black ribbons on trees in protest against Madonna’s first live appearance in the country.

1996, The Spice Girls had their second U.K. #1 single when “Say You’ll Be There” started a two-week run at the top of the charts. The song included a harmonica solo played by Judd Lander, who also played the harmonica solo on Culture Club’s 1984 hit “Karma Chameleon.”

2004, Apple launched the U2 Special Edition iPod as part of a partnership between Apple, U2 and Universal Music Group. The new U2 iPod held up to 5,000 songs and featured a red Click Wheel and custom engraving of U2 band member signatures. The iPod was being introduced as the band released their new album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.

2006, Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor quit the band during the U.S. leg of their world tour. A statement on behalf of the group described the relationship with Andy Taylor as unworkable and one that could not be resolved.

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This Day in Music: October 28th
10.28.2011
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Born on this day

1936: Charlie Daniels, vocals, guitar, fiddle, The Charlie Daniels Band
1941, Hank Marvin, guitar, The Shadows
1945, Wayne Fontana, vocals, Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders
1948, Telma Hopkins, vocals, Tony Orlando and Dawn
1957, Stephen Morris, drums, New Order, Joy Division
1958, William Reid, guitar, The Jesus and Mary Chain
1969, Ben Harper, singer, guitarist
1972, Brad Paisley, country singer, guitarist

1958, Buddy Holly appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, where he lip-synched “It’s So Easy” and “Heartbeat.” It would be Holly’s last major TV appearance.

1961, Raymond Jones went into Liverpool’s NEMS Record store trying to buy Beatles records that had been released in Germany. Shop manager Brian Epstein promised to investigate further.

1964, The first of two nights billed as The TAMI Show took place at the Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica with Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and The Rolling Stones.

1974, David Bowie played the first of seven sold-out nights on his Diamond Dogs Tour at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

1978, Queen played the first night on their 79-date Jazz Tour at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas.

1982, The Jam announced they were splitting up at the end of their current U.K. tour. For more on this story, see This Day in Music Spotlight.

1989, Janet Jackson started a four-week run at #1 on the U.S. album chart with Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814. At the time it was one of only three albums to produce seven Top 10 U.S. singles (the other two being Thriller by her brother Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the USA).

1997, R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry announced that he was leaving the group after 17 years to become a farmer.

2006, Rod Stewart was at #1 on the U.S. album chart with Still the Same... Great Rock Classics of our Time, the singer’s fifth U.S. #1 album.

2007, Country musician Porter Wagoner died in Nashville, at age 80, from lung cancer. Wagoner helped launch the career of Dolly Parton and had his own U.S. TV show, which ran for 21 years. Wagoner signed his first record deal in 1955, and had hits including “Carroll County Accident” and “Green Green Grass of Home.”

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October 29:

Duane Allman died in a motorcycle crash in 1971

Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) was born in London in 1946





Denny Laine (Moody Blues, Wings) was born in 1944

Thw Who released "My Generation"w/B-side "Shout and Shimmy" in 1965

O/T: Wall Sreet Crash in 1929