Robert Zimmerman, also known as Bob Dylan, was born in 1941. In 1942, Derek Quinn from Freddie and the Dreamers was born. Dave Peacock from Chas & Dave was born in 1945. In 1946, Steve Upton from Wishbone Ash was born. In 1947, Albert Bouchard, the drummer, guitarist and songwriter from Blue Oyster Cult, was born. Guy Fletcher from Roxy Music was born in 1960. In 1962, Gene Anthony Ray, "Leroy" from TV's Fame, was born. Heavy D, a rapper, was born in 1967. Rich Robinson from The Black Crowes was born in 1969. In 1976, Alessandro Cortini from Nine Inch Nails was born.
In 1962, Elvis Presley was number one on the UK's singles chart for "Good Luck Charm" which gave his 11th UK number one single.
In 1963, Elmore James, a blues guitarist and singer, died of a heart attack. The Beatles recorded their very own and first BBC radio program called Pop Go the Beatles.
In 1966, Captain Beefheart was at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, Cal.
In 1968, The Rolling Stones released their single "Jumpin' Jack Flash" in the United Kingdom which gave the band their seventh UK number one hit.
In 1969, Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline gave him his fourth number one UK album. The Beatles, with Billy Preston, started their five weeks at number one on the US' singles chart with their "Get Back", their 17th US number one hit.
In 1970, Peter Green played his final concert alongside Fleetwood Mac at the Bath Festival in Somerset, England.
In 1974, Duke Ellington, an American composer, pianist and bandleader, died of lung cancer and pneumonia.
In 1975, Earth Wind and Fire were number one on the US' singles chart for "Shining Star".
In 1980, Genesis fans were surprised when they discovered band members Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford selling tickets for their upcoming gig at the Roxy Club box office in Los Angeles.
In 1982, The Clash started its 12-date tour at Leeds University in the United Kingdom.
In 1984, Laser 558, a US backed pirate station, started to broadcast in the UK.
In 1986, country singer Garth Brooks married Sandy Mahl.
In 1991, Gene Clark, the founding member of The Byrds, died. The band Guns n' Roses started their 192-day Use Your Illusion world Tour at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wis.
In 1992, a Steve Miller impostor left a hotel with an unpaid bill of $600. He left a $73 tip on a $8 drinks bill. Police were called in.
In 1997, Hanson started its three weeks at number one on the United States' singles chart for "MMMBop". This was their first US and UK hit. The Spice Girls was number one on the US' album chart for Spice. Also, Boyzone started a 12-date tour of the United Kingdom, starting at the Aberdeen Conference Centre.
In 1998, John Martyn, The Verve and Beck were at the Haigh Hall in Wigan, England. The band Garbage was number one on the UK's album chart with Version 2.0.
In 1999, Freddie Mercury was on new millenium stamps that were issued by the Royal Mail.
In 2000, Andrea and Sharon Corr from The Corrs collapsed on a sunny mid-day while they were shooting their new video in the Mojave Desert in California.
In 2002, Paul McCartney's art exhibition, "The Art of Paul McCartney", was his first major exhibition. It opened at The Walker in Liverpool, England.
In 2003, Paul McCartney had his first live performance in front of 20,000 fans in Red Square in Russia.
In 2004, Madonna started her North American section of her Re-invention World Tour. She played at The Los Angeles Forum for three sold out nights.
In 2007 at the Ivor Novello Awards, Amy Winehouse won Best Contemporary Song for her "Rehab". Madonna won the International Hit of the Year for her "Sorry". The Arctic Monkeys won the Best Album Award for their Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not.
In 2009, Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden were number one on UK's singles chart with their song "Bonkers". Billy Joel's former drummer, Liberty Devitto, was suing him for hundreds of thousands of dollars for unpaid royalties. Also, Eminem, a rapper, started his two weeks at number one on UK's album chart with his sixth album, Relapse.
Finally in 2010, Paul Gray from the band Slipknot was found dead in a hotel in Des Moines, Iowa.
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