Starting off is the year 1794, in which composer Isaak-Ignaz Moscheles was born. In 1912, Jean Francaix, who was a French composer, was born. Francaix composed 16 ballets and five operas and comic operas. Singer Rosemary Clooney was born. Robert Moog who invented the synthesizer was born in 1934. In 1943, Norman Johnson of Chairmen of the Board was born while Raymond Fulwood of Parliament, Funkadelic was born in 1944. In 1947, Electric Light Orchestra’s Bill Hunt was born. Rick Fenn of 10cc was born in 1953. Suede’s Simon Gilbert was born in 1965. In 1967, Junior Waite of Musical Youth and Philip James Selway of Radiohead were both born. Singer Maxwell, was born in 1972. Singer/Songwriter Jewel Kilcher was born in 1974. Also born in 1974 was Stereophonics’ Richard Jones. Lastly, in 1983, Heidi Range of the group Atomic Kitten and currently The Sugababes was born.
In 1940, Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey and the Pied Pipers recorded "I'll Never Smile Again".
In 1960, "Cathy's Clown" by The Everly Brothers started a five week run at number one on the singles chart and seven weeks at number one in the United Kingdom.
In 1964, Ella Fitzgerald's "Can't Buy Me Love", a cover of the Beatles' song, was #34 in the United Kingdom.
In 1966, the Beatles' single, "Paperback Writer" and "Rain", was released.
In 1970, The Grateful Dead played for the first time outside of the United States at a British concert held at The Hollywood Rock Festival. Paul McCartney's solo album, McCartney, started its three weeks as number one on the United States' album chart. Also in this year, the 12th and final album by The Beatles, Let It Be, started its three weeks as number one on the United Kingdom's chart.
In 1971, the band Iron Butterfly broke up.
In 1973, the band Jefferson Airplane was prevented from giving the public a free concert in the Golden Gate Park due to the authorities passing a resolution that banned electronic instruments. Their song "We Built This City" was written about the ban.
In 1974, George Harrison of The Beatles announced the launching of Dark Horse, his own record label.
In 1978, Shea's Buffalo in Buffalo, NY saw the start of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's 117 show Darkness Tour.
In 1979, a documentary entitled The Kids Are Alright by Jeff Stein detailed the history of the band Who involving a series of film clips. Also in 1979, Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
In 1982, The UK Musicians Union wanted to ban the use of synthesizers and drum rhythm machines from both sessions and live concerts because they felt these instruments would cause musicians to lose work.
In 1987, the band Swing Out Sister only had one number one UK album which was It's Better to Travel, their debut album.
In 1991, Michael Lavine, a photographer, took photos of water babies for Nirvana's Nevermind album at the Jay Aaron Studios in Los Angeles, Cal.
In 1992, Iron Maiden's Fear Of The Dark was number one on the United Kingdom's album chart.
In 1998, a concert at the Pine Knob Amphitheatre on June 29 for the band Hanson sold out in less than 20 minutes.
In 1999, Shanks & Bigfoot started its two weeks as number one on the UK's singles chart with "Sweet Like Chocolate" and vocals by Sharon Woolf.
In 2000, rapper Eminem's album The Marshall Mathers LP was released. Also, Noel Gallagher of Oasis walked out during a tour in Europe. To finish the tour, the band brought in guitarist Matt Deighton.
In 2002, London's Wyndham's Theatre opened Up For Grabs in which Madonna was the lead role. Also, the 47th Ivor Novello awards winners included Kylie Minogue for The Dance Award and Most Performed Work and International Hit for "Can't Get You Out of My Head" and U2 for Best song.
In 2006, Led Zeppelin's surviving members were presented with the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Sweden by the king. They were recognized as "great pioneers" of rock music.
In 2009, Amy Winehouse cancelled her concert appearance in order to celebrate the Island Records' 50th anniversary.
Lastly in 2010, after 16 years, The Rolling Stones' re-released 1972 double LP Exile On Main Street gave them their first UK number one album. The album included unheard tracks.
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