In 1921, Hal David, songwriter, pianist and arranger, was born. In 1936, Donnie Elbert, a soul singer, was born. Brian Davison from The Nice was born in 1942. 1943 saw the birth of John Palmer from Family. Dave Lee Travis from BBC Radio 1 and a TV presenter was born in 1945 while Mitchel Margo from The Tokens was born in 1947. Klaus Meine of The Scorpions was born in 1948. 1950 saw the births of Jean Millington from Fanny and Robert Steinhardt from Kansas. John Grimaldi from Argent was born in 1955. Paul Weller of The Jam was born in 1958. In 1959, Rick Smith of Underworld was born. 1975 saw the birth of Lauryn Hill from The Fugees while 1980 saw the birth of Joe King from The Fray.
In 1956, Evlis Presley performed at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Mich.
In 1961, The Temperance Seven’s single "You’re Driving Me Crazy" was number one on the UK’s singles chart, giving them their only number one UK single.
In 1965, Sonny Boy Williamson died in his sleep.
In 1967, Procol Harum’s "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" was on the UK chart for the first time. It would go on to be a number one hit. Pink Floyd was at the Gwent Constabulary Spring Holiday Barn Dance that was held at The Barn, Grosmont Wood Farm in Cross Ash, Wales, in the United Kingdom.
In 1968, Simon and Garfunkel’s Bookends gave them their second number one hit on the US’ album chart.
In 1969, a benefit concert was held for Fairport Convention to raise money for the families of Martin Lamble, Richard Thompson’s girlfriend and clothes designer Jeannie Franklyn was held at The Roundhouse in London. They had been killed after driving back from a performance.
In 1973, Carole King performed in New York’s Central Park to an audience of 100,000. The band Wings played one of three sold out nights at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England for their 21-day United Kingdom tour.
In 1974, Cockney Rebel and Be Bop Deluxe were at Friars, Aylesbury, England. Rick Wakeman of the band Yes was the first person to have a number one hit on the UK’s album chart with Journey To The Centre Of The Earth.
In 1978, Paul McGuinness became The Hype’s manager after seeing them at the Project Arts Centre in Dublin, Ireland.
In 1981, Slade was at The Oxford New Theatre in Oxford, England.
In 1985, Dire Straits’ album Brothers In Arms gave the band their second UK number one hit. It would also be number one in the US and 24 other countries. Wham! started their two weeks at number one on the US’ singles chart with their song "Everything She Wants".
In 1990, Fleetwood Mac played their first of 42 North American concerts for their Behind The Mask world tour in Vancouver, Canada at the PNE Coliseum.
In 1991, Mariah Carey’s single "I Don’t Wanna Cry" gave the singer her fourth number one hit in the US. It was not a hit in the UK. Michael Bolton was number one on the US’ album chart with Time, Love and Tenderness.
In 1992, Boyz II Men’s tour manager, Khalil Roundtree, was killed by gunfire when there was a scuffle in one of the elevator’s on the 26th floor in a Chicago hotel. The assistant tour manager had also been injured.
In 1995, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards’ earliest recording from 1961 was sold in London for $85,425.
In 1996, Gina G’s single, "Ooh Aah…Just A Little Bit", was a number one hit in the United Kingdom for one week.
In 1997, a report showed Elvis Presley was the bestselling posthumous entertainer in the world. Michael Jackson was number one on the UK’s album chart with Blood On The Dance Floor.
In 2000, ASDA, a supermarket chain in the United Kingdom, cancelled a signing tour that was to promote Boyzone’s Mikey Graham’s debut solo single "Like An Angel". He said he used cannabis and also went on alcohol benders with his band mates.
In 2001, Noel Gallagher, the guitarist for Oasis, won a damages settlement against The Daily Mirror. They claimed that during the guitarist’s divorce proceedings from Meg Matthews he had lied to the court.
In 2002, fans of the rapper Eminem were hurt during a crowd surge in Washington DC. Five people were taken to the hospital and one man had a heart attack.
In 2003, rapper 50 Cent started his four weeks at number one on the US’ singles chart with "21 Questions", giving him his second US number one hit. Marilyn Manson was at number one on the US’ album chart with The Golden Age of Grotesque. This was a number four hit in the United Kingdom and gave the band its second number one hit in the US.
In 2004, Madonna cancelled three Israel performances after she and her kids were threatened to be killed by terrorists. The spokesperson said that the singer was targeted because she represents the West, not because she practices the Jewish faith of Kabbalah.
In 2006, Desmond Dekker died in his home in London, England after suffering a heart attack.
In 2007, Wayne Fontana from the band Mindbenders was returned to custody in court after having confessed to pouring gas on a bailiff’s car and setting it on fire. Fontana arrived to court wearing a crown, cape and dark glasses while carrying a sword and scales. He did handover the sword and scales to guards.
In 2008, The Ting Tings was number one on the UK’s album chart with their We Started Nothing debut album. Rihanna’s single "Take A Bow" reached number one in the United Kingdom, giving the singer her second UK single hit.
And in 2009, Jay Bennett, former member of the band Wilco, died in his home in Illinois. He was suing the band for a royalties claim.
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