Bobby Harrison of Procol Harum was born in 1943, David Knights of Procol Harum in 1945 and John Martyn in 1948. In 1954, Steven J. Morse of Deep Purple was born and Clint Boon of Inspiral Carpets was born in 1959. Andy Couson of All About Eve, Beverley Craven and Charles Clouser were born in 1963 and Saul Davis of James was born in 1965. Ray Slijngaard of 2 Unlimited was born in 1971 and Mark Stoermer of The Killers was born in 1977.
In 1959, Bobby Darin's song "Dream Lover" was number one on the UK's singles chart.
In 1966, at the Marquee Club on Wardour Street in London, England, The Small Faces made an appearance.
In 1969, Henry Mancini's song "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet" was number one on the US' singles chart for two weeks. At The Bath Festival in England, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Nice, John Mayall and other bands made appearances to over 12,000 fans.
In 1975, The Eagles spent five weeks as number one on the US' album chart with their One of These Night. Wings' album Venus and Mars was number one on the UK's album chart. Tim Buckley's last-ever tour show was performed in Dallas, Tex. in front of 1,800 fans. Buckley died the following day.
In 1977, Elton John became the Chairman of Watford Football Club.
In 1978, The Clash made an appearance at Friars in Aylesbury, England where they were supported by The Specials.
In 1980, Roxy Music's Flesh and Blood was their second number one album in the UK. Paul McCartney's live version of "Coming Up" was number one on Billboard's Hot 100.
In 1983, at The Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, England, David Bowie made an appearance for his Serious Moonlight tour.
In 1985, Sister Sledge's "Frankie" was number one on the UK's singles chart.
In 1986, "The Edge of Heaven" by Wham! was number one on the UK's singles chart.
In 1993, at the Marquee Club, London, England, The Manic Street Preachers performed in front of a sold out crowd.
In 1996, Burt Bacharach made an appearance at The Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Def Leppard appeared at The Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for the start of the North American part of their Slang's 133-day world tour.
In 1997, Puff Daddy and Faith Evans were number one with their "I'll Be Missing You" on the UK's singles chart. Radiohead's OK Computer was number one on the UK's album chart. Pink Floyd's album Dark Side of the Moon was still on the US' album chart for the 1056th week. On the Trans-Canada Highway in Nipigon, Ontario, Canada, Bob Seger crashed his BMW.
In 2005, 2 Pac's "Ghetto Gospel" featuring Elton John was number one on the UK's singles chart.
In 2007, Benno Goldewijk and Alfredo Pecina Matias were killed and two others were injured in an accident while dismantling the stage after a Rolling Stones concert in Madrid. The Spice Girls announced they would reunite for a world tour.
Finally in 2009, Michael Jackson's Number Ones was number one on the UK's album chart three days after his death.
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