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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 15, 2019 7:16:24 GMT
15th March In 1906 Britons Rolls, Royce & Johnson form Rolls Royce Ltd. In 1939 Adolf Hitler summons Czech President Emil Hácha to a meeting in Berlin and informs him of the impending attack by Germany; Hácha suffers a heart attack and later capitulates. In 1968 LIFE mag calls Jimi Hendrix "most spectacular guitarist in the world". In 1969 Tommy Roe started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Dizzy', also No.1 in the UK. In 1991 Vic Reeves and the Wonder Stuff took the song to No.1 on the UK chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 16, 2019 8:00:04 GMT
16th March In 1954 born this dayEnglish singer-songwriter, actor, film producer, and television writer Jimmy Nail who had the 1985 UK No.3 hit 'Love Don't Live Here Anymore' and the 1992 UK No.1 single 'Ain't No Doubt'. Nail also appeared in the TV series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Spender and Crocodile Shoes. In 1961 18th Golden Globes: "Spartacus", starring Kirk Douglas wins best motion picture drama. In 1971 Muddy Waters wins his first Grammy Award. In 1977 Paper Lace were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the anti-war pop song 'Billy Don't Be A Hero,' the group's only No.1. Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods scored a US No.1 with their version of the song.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 17, 2019 7:08:22 GMT
17th March St. Patrick's Day In 432 Saint Patrick, aged about 16 is captured by Irish pirates from his home in Great Britain and taken as a slave to Ireland (traditional date) In 1900 In South Africa, British troops relieve Mafeking, besieged by the Boers since 13 October, 1899. In 1957 Elvis Presley bought the Graceland mansion from Mrs Ruth Brown-Moore for $102,500. (£60,295). The 23 room, 10,000 square foot home, on 13.8 acres of land, would be expanded to 17,552 square feet of living space before Elvis moved in a few weeks later. The original building had at one time been a place of worship, used by the Graceland Christian Church and was named after the builder's daughter, Grace Toof. In 1966 The Walker Brothers had their second UK No.1 with the single 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore', (originally recorded by Frankie Valli).
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 17, 2019 8:02:00 GMT
In 1972 I went to my very first Jethro Tull Concert at the ABC Stockton on Tees.
This is what it looked like back then.
The ABC then came to an end in 1974.
Now the multi-million pound restoration of a Grade II-listed art deco theatre is nearing completion after years of neglect.
Here's an artist impression of how the theatre, in Stockton, will look once its full restoration is complete.
Now all I need is Jethro Tull to play there again
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Post by JTull 007 on Mar 17, 2019 20:12:29 GMT
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all and CHEERS !!!
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 18, 2019 6:53:13 GMT
18th March In 1892 Lord Stanley presents silver challenge cup for hockey (Stanley Cup) In 1965 Poppin' Fresh Pillsbury Dough Boy introduced. In 1965 Cosmonaut Alexey Leonov, leaving his spacecraft Voskhod 2 for 12 minutes, becomes the first person to walk in space. In 1972 Paul Simon scored his first solo No.1 album when his self-titled debut went to the top on the UK charts. Featuring the singles 'Mother And Child Reunion' and 'Me And Julio Down By The School Yard.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 19, 2019 7:18:07 GMT
19th March In 1882 1st stone laid for the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. In 1932 The Sydney Harbour Bridge is opened. In 1958 Britain's first planetarium opens at Madame Tussaud's, London. In 1971 T Rex were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Hot Love.' The group's first of four UK No.1's spent six weeks at the top of the charts.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 20, 2019 6:52:10 GMT
20th March In 1942 General Douglas MacArthur vows "I came through and I shall return" after escaping Japanese-occupied Philippines. In 1951 born this day english drummer and percussionist Carl Palmer who was a member of Atomic Rooster, (1971 UK No.4 single 'The Devil's Answer'). Emerson Lake and Palmer, (1977 UK No.2 single 'Fanfare For The Common Man'). Asia, (1982 US No.4 single 'Heat Of The Moment'). In 1970 David Bowie and Angela Bowie were married at Beckenham Registry Office, London. The couple had one child, film director Duncan Jones. They divorced in 1980. In 1982 Joan Jett And The Blackhearts started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll', a No.4 hit in the UK. The song had been a B-side from 60s bands The Arrows.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 21, 2019 7:13:42 GMT
21st March In 1940 "Rebecca" based on the book by Daphne du Maurier, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine premieres in Miami, Florida (Best Picture 1941) In 1946 born this day English guitarist, singer, songwriter, Ray Dorset, founder of Mungo Jerry, who had the 1970 UK No.1 & US No.3 single 'In The Summertime' as well as the hits 'Baby Jump' and 'Lady Rose'. In 1970 15th Eurovision Song Contest: Dana for Ireland wins singing "All Kinds of Everything" in Amsterdam. In 1981 REO Speedwagon went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Keep On Loving You', the group's first top 40 hit and first No.1, a No.7 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 22, 2019 7:08:04 GMT
22nd March In 1914 The St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line becomes the world's first scheduled airline. In 1936 born this day Kenyan/British singer-songwriter and musician, Roger Whittaker who had the 1969 UK No.12 single 'Durham Town', and the 1975 UK No.2 & US No.19 single 'The Last Farewell'. He is best known for his baritone singing voice and trademark whistling ability. In 1963 British Minister of War John Profumo denies having sex with Christine Keeler. In 1975 20th Eurovision Song Contest: Teach-In for Netherlands wins singing "Ding-a-dong" in Stockholm.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 23, 2019 7:32:01 GMT
23rd March In 1861 London's 1st tramcars, designed by Mr Train of NY, begins operating. Mr Train?? Is that a windup? In 1944 born this day English blues guitarist, and founder of The Groundhogs Tony McPhee. They had three UK Top 10 hits in the UK Albums Chart in the early 1970s. In 1972 The film of The Concert For Bangladesh featuring George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton premiered in New York. The event was the first benefit concert of this magnitude in world history. The concert raised $243,418.51 for Bangladesh relief, which was administered by UNICEF. Sales of the album and DVD continue to benefit the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF. In 1999 "Livin' la Vida Loca" sung by Ricky Martin released - goes on to sell over 8 million copies.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 24, 2019 7:41:09 GMT
24th March In 1877 University boat race between Oxford & Cambridge ends in a dead heat. In 1939 "Wuthering Heights" based on the novel by Emily Brontë, directed by William Wyler and starring Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier, premieres in Los Angeles. In 1962 Mick Jagger & Keith Richards perform as Little Boy Blue & Blue Boys. In 1966 Simon and Garfunkel made their UK singles chart debut with 'Homeward Bound.' Simon is said to have written the song at Farnworth railway station, Widnes, England, while stranded overnight waiting for a train. A plaque is displayed in the station to commemorate this, although memorabilia hunters have stolen it many times. The song describes his longing to return home, both to his then girlfriend, Kathy Chitty in Brentwood, Essex, England, and to return to the United States. The song was also a No.5 hit in the US.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 25, 2019 6:51:53 GMT
25th March In 1807 British Parliament abolishes slave trade throughout the British Empire; penalty of £120 per slave introduced for ship captains. In 1944 RAF Flight Sgt Nicholas Alkemade survives a jump from his Lancaster bomber from 18,000 feet over Germany without a parachute; his fall broken by pine trees and soft snow, he suffers only a sprained leg. In 1960 DH Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover" ruled not obscene (NYC) In 1967 The Turtles started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Happy Together'. The song was written by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon, former members of a band known as The Magicians. The song had been rejected a dozen times before it was offered to the Turtles, and the demo acetate was worn out.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 26, 2019 7:17:37 GMT
26th March In 1936 Mary Joyce ends a 1,000 mile trip by dog in Alaska. In 1948 born this day Steven Tyler, multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of Aerosmith, known as the 'Demon of Screamin'. Aerosmith scored the 1989 UK No.13 single 'Love In An Elevator', their 1989 album Pump spent 53 weeks on the US charts, and the 1993 US No.1 & UK No.2 album Get A Grip, as well as the 1998 US No.1 & UK No.4 single 'I Don't Want To Miss A Thing'. In 2011, Tyler made his debut appearance as a judge on American Idol. In 1971 "Benny Hill Show" tops TV ratings. In 1977 Hall and Oates started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Rich Girl', the duo's first US No.1. Hall and Oates have sold an estimated 40 million records, making them the third-bestselling music duo of all time.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 27, 2019 6:43:20 GMT
27th March In 1860 M L Byrn patents "covered gimlet screw with a 'T' handle" (corkscrew) In 1952 "Singin' in the Rain", musical comedy directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, premieres at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. In 1964 Great Train Robbers sentenced to a total of 307 years behind bars. In 1967 John Lennon and Paul McCartney were awarded the prestigious Ivor Novello award for 'Michelle', the most performed song in the UK in 1966.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 28, 2019 7:16:36 GMT
28th March In 1866 1st ambulance goes into service. In 1948 born this day John Evan, British musician and composer. He is best known for having played keyboards for Jethro Tull from April 1970 to June 1980. In 1964 Madame Tussauds, London unveiled the wax works images of The Beatles, the first pop stars to be honoured. In 1981 Blondie started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Rapture', the group's fourth US No.1 and the first No. 1 song in the US to feature rap and its lyrics, notable for name-checking hip-hop pioneers Fab Five Freddy and Grandmaster Flash.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 29, 2019 7:17:23 GMT
29th March In 1848 Niagara Falls stops flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam. In 1959 "Some Like It Hot", directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, is released in NYC. In 1973 Dr Hook And The Medicine Show got their picture on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine after their hit, 'The Cover of Rolling Stone' reached No. 6 on the US singles chart. According to members of the group, they really did buy five copies for their mothers, just like the song said. In 1975 Labelle went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Lady Marmalade', the group's only No.1. British act All Saints had an UK No.1 with the song in 1998.
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Post by JTull 007 on Mar 29, 2019 11:27:37 GMT
29th March In 1959 "Some Like It Hot", directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, is released in NYC. In 2019 I still do ...
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 30, 2019 7:37:19 GMT
30th March In 1858 Pencil with attached eraser patented (Hyman L Lipman of Philadelphia) In 1945 born this day Eric Clapton guitarist, singer, songwriter who has been a member of The Roosters, Casey Jones and the Engineers, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and Cream who had the 1967 UK No.11 single 'I Feel Free'. Then formed Derek and the Dominoes who had the 1972 UK No.7 single 'Layla'. As a solo artist Clapton scored the 1974 US No.1 single 'I Shot The Sheriff' and the 1992 UK No.5 & US No.25 single 'Tears in Heaven'. In 1957 Buddy Knox became the first artist in the Rock 'n' Roll era to write his own number one hit when 'Party Doll' topped the US singles chart. Knox would go on to score four more US Top 40 hits between 1957 and 1961. In 1974 John Denver went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Sunshine On My Shoulders', the singers first of four US No.1's.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 31, 2019 6:57:23 GMT
31st March In 1889 Eiffel Tower officially opens in Paris. Built for the Exposition Universelle, at 300m high it retains the record for the tallest man made structure for 41 years. In 1924 Croydon Airport, London: Imperial Airways established. In 1949 RCA Victor introduced the 45rpm single record, which had been in development since 1940. The 7-inch disc was designed to compete with the Long Playing record introduced by Columbia a year earlier. Both formats offered better fidelity and longer playing time than the 78rpm record that was currently in use. Advertisements for new record players boasted that with 45rpm records, the listener could hear up to ten records with speedy, silent, hardly noticeable changes. In 1958 Chuck Berry's rock 'n' roll classic 'Johnny B. Goode' single was released. It entered the US charts six weeks later and peaked at No.8 on the chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 1, 2019 6:26:25 GMT
1st April In 1891 The Wrigley Company is founded in Chicago, Illinois. In 1948 born this day Simon Cowe, guitarist with English group Lindisfarne who had the 1970s hit singles 'Meet Me on the Corner', 'Lady Eleanor and 'Run For Home'. Their album Fog on the Tyne became the biggest selling UK album in 1972. In 1969 The Hawker Siddeley Harrier (vertical take-off fighter) enters service with the RAF. In 2007 Alanis Morissette released a tongue-in-cheek cover of The Black Eyed Peas's 'My Humps', which she recorded in a slow, mournful voice, accompanied only by a piano. The accompanying YouTube video, in which she danced provocatively with a group of men received over 15m views. In 1989 The Bangles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Eternal Flame', also a No.1 in the UK and the biggest selling single of 1989 in Australia.
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 1, 2019 6:49:08 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 1, 2019 15:41:37 GMT
A perfect post for the 1st of April
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 2, 2019 6:41:33 GMT
2nd April In 1902 "Electric Theatre", the first full-time movie theater in the United States, opens in Los Angeles, California. In 1958 Antillean Brewery (Amstel beer) opens. In 1968 "2001 A Space Odyssey" directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, premieres at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. In 1977 Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US album chart with Rumours. The album is Fleetwood Mac's most successful release; along with winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978, the record has sold over 45 million copies worldwide.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 3, 2019 5:48:20 GMT
3rd April In 1882 Wood block alarm invented, when alarm rang, it dropped 20 wood blocks. In 1924 born this day American actress, singer, and animal welfare activist Doris Day. She starred in Alfred Hitchcock's suspense film, The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) with James Stewart and sang two songs in the film, 'Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be), which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and 'We'll Love Again'. In 1953 American magazine "TV Guide" publishes 1st issue, features on the cover the new born baby of actors Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz Jr. In 1964 Bob Dylan made his first appearance on the UK charts with The Times They Are A-Changin'. In 2004 the song was ranked No.59 on Rolling Stone's list of the '500 Greatest Songs of All Time'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 4, 2019 5:58:39 GMT
4th April In 1945 Hungary liberated from Nazi occupation (National Day) In 1952 born this day Irish guitarist and singer Gary Moore, who was a member of Skid Row and Thin Lizzy. As a solo artist he had the 1979 UK No.8 single 'Parisian Walkways'. His 1990 album Still Got the Blues featured contributions from Albert King, Albert Collins, and George Harrison. Moore died on 6 February 2011 while on holiday in Spain. In 1958 The CND Peace Symbol displayed in public for the first time in London. In 1964 Beatles' "Can't Buy Me Love" single goes no.1 & stays no.1 for 5 weeks.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 5, 2019 5:49:47 GMT
5th April In 1943 Chinese steward Poon Lim is found off the coast of Brazil by a Brazilian fisherman family after being adrift 133 days, after British ship SS Benlomond torpedoed by german U-boat In 1942 born this day Alan Clarke, singer with British pop/rock group The Hollies who have scored over 30 top 40 hits, including 'Just One Look', 'Bus Stop', 'Carrie Anne', and later 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' and 'The Air That I Breathe'. Clarke retired from performing in 1999. In 1962 The Beatles performed at The Cavern Club in Liverpool as part of a special night presented by the Beatles' fan club. The Beatles wear their black leather outfits for the first half of the performance. In 1963 Beatles receive their 1st silver disc (Please Please Me) Poor old Ringo looked like he wasn't on a very wobbly stage
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 6, 2019 6:21:21 GMT
6th April In 1889 George Eastman begins selling his Kodak flexible rolled film for the first time. In 1944 born this day John Stax, English musician, bass, harmonica, backing vocals with the Pretty Things. He played on all of their charting singles, which included 'Rosalyn', (covered by David Bowie on his Pinups album) 'Don't Bring Me Down', 'Road Runner', and 'Cry to Me'. They took their name from Willie Dixon's 1955 song 'Pretty Thing'. In 1967 The first master tape of The Beatles new album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was made. The song order on side one is different from the final product at this point, the last five songs on that side being initially ordered as follows: ‘Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite’, ‘Fixing a Hole’, ‘Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds’, ‘Getting Better’, and ‘She's Leaving Home’. The Beatles had specified that there were to be no gaps between songs - a unique idea at the time. In 1973 David Bowie released 'Drive-In Saturday' which became a Top 3 UK hit. The lyrics name-checked Mick Jagger ("When people stared in Jagger's eyes and scored"), the model Twiggy ("She'd sigh like Twig the wonder kid"), and Carl Jung ("Jung the foreman prayed at work").
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 7, 2019 6:57:48 GMT
7th April In 1906 The world's 1st animated cartoon "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces" by J. Stuart Blackton is released. In 1943 born this day English musician Mick Abrahams, guitarist with Blodwyn Pig and the original guitarist for Jethro Tull and the Mick Abrahams Band. In 1957 Last of NY's electric trolleys completes its final run. In 1973 18th Eurovision Song Contest: Anne-Marie David for Luxembourg wins singing "Tu te reconnaitras" in Luxembourg.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 8, 2019 5:49:46 GMT
8th April In 1820 The famous ancient Greek statue, Venus de Milo is discovered on the Aegean island of Milos. In 1947 born this day Steve Howe, guitarist, Yes, (1977 UK No.7 'Wonderous Stories', 1983 US No.1 & UK No. 28 single 'Owner Of A Lonely Heart'). Asia, (1982 US No 4 & UK No. 46 single 'Heat Of The Moment'). Has also been a member of The Syndicats, Bodast, Tomorrow and GTR. Released over a dozen solo albums. Howe was voted Best Overall Guitarist in Guitar Player magazine five years in a row (1977-1981). In 1963 at the 35th Academy Awards: "Lawrence of Arabia" wins best picture. In 1965 Unit Four Plus Two were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Concrete And Clay', the English group's only No.1 hit.
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