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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 14, 2020 2:21:21 GMT
13th February In 1967 The Monkees announced that from now on they would be playing on their own recordings instead of session musicians. No matter how they were formed... They were FUN !!!
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 14, 2020 6:54:40 GMT
14th February In 1849 In New York City, James Knox Polk becomes first serving US President to have his photograph taken (by Matthew Brady). In 1942 The Polish resistance movement, the Home Army, is formed and will eventually become the largest resistance movement in occupied Europe. In 1955 Ruby Murray was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Softly, Softly'. The Belfast-born recording and TV star of the mid 50s was the first act to score five simultaneous Top 20 hits. In 1968 Manfred Mann were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Bob Dylan song 'The Mighty Quinn' which was also a No.10 hit in the US. Dylan recorded the song in 1967 during the Basement Tapes sessions, but did not release a version for another three years.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 15, 2020 8:16:41 GMT
15th February In 1903 1st Teddy Bear introduced in America, made by Morris & Rose Michtom. In 1943 Wartime propaganda poster "We Can Do It!" produced by J. Howard Miller and posted on the walls of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company's plants in the Midwest. In 1965 John Lennon passes his driving test. In 1975 Linda Ronstadt went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You're No Good', the singers only solo chart topper out of 12 other top 40 hits. Also today Ronstadt went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Heart Like A Wheel.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 16, 2020 8:17:37 GMT
16th February In 1852 Studebaker Brothers wagon company, precursor of the automobile manufacturer, is established. In 1946 1st commercially designed helicopter tested, Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 1957 Disc jockey Pete Murray began hosting BBC television's first Rock 'n' Roll music program The Six-Five Special, named for the time the show began, five minutes after six. The show was given air-time immediately after the abolition of what was called the Toddlers' Truce, which had seen television stop between 6 and 7pm so children could be put to bed. In 1974 Winners in the UK music weekly Disc Readers Awards Poll; David Bowie won UK and World male singer, Top single with 'Jean Genie.' Now this is one weird costume
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 17, 2020 6:51:56 GMT
17th February In 1883 A Ashwell patents free-toilet in London. In 1934 1st high school auto driving course offered (State College, Penn) In 1960 Elvis Presley won his first Gold record for his second studio album 'Elvis'. It spent four weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart, making Presley the first recording artist to have both albums go straight to No.1 in the same year. In 1966 Nancy Sinatra was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'These Boots Are Made For Walking', Frank's eldest daughters first No.1. Written by Lee Hazlewood Sinatra's recording of the song was made with the help of Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 18, 2020 6:51:47 GMT
18th February In 1678 John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" is published in Holborn, London, by Nathaniel Ponder. In Born this day in 1933, Yoko Ono, Japanese artist, singer, poet, author and peace activist and wife of John Lennon. Ono moved to New York City from Tokyo aged 14 and first met John Lennon in London in 1966, the couple married in 1969. In 1962 On weekend leave from marine training, The Everly Brothers appeared on the US Ed Sullivan show, in full uniform and with regulation cropped hair, singing their new single, 'Crying In The Rain'. In 1965 The Kinks were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Tired Of Waiting For You', the group's second UK No.1. According to Ray Davies, the music for 'Tired of Waiting for You' was written on the train to the recording studio and the words were written at a coffee shop during a break in the session.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 19, 2020 8:04:06 GMT
19th February 1856 Tin-type camera patented by Hamilton Smith, Gambier, Ohio. Born this day in 1948, Toni Iommi, guitarist with English rock band Black Sabbath who had the 1970 UK No.4 single 'Paranoid'. The bands self-titled album was voted as the best British rock album ever by Kerrang! in 2005. At the age of 17 and on his last day of work in a sheet metal factory, he lost the tips of the middle and ring finger of his right hand. After attempting to learn to play right-handed, Iommi instead strung his guitars with lighter strings and made thimbles to extend his fingers. Of course he also had a spell with Jethro Tull In 1971 British TV chat show "Parkinson" debuts on BBC1 presented by Michael Parkinson. In 1977 Leo Sayer had his only UK No.1 single with the Albert Hammond and Carole Bayer Sager song 'When I Need You.' Both Celine Dion and Cliff Richard have scored hits with the song.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 20, 2020 6:55:36 GMT
20th February In 1872 Silas Noble & JP Cooley patents toothpick manufacturing machine. Born this day in 1941, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Canadian singer, songwriter who had the 1971 UK No.7 single 'Soldier Blue'. She wrote 'Up Where We Belong' the 1982 US No.1 & UK No.7 for Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. In 1959 Jimi Hendrix (16), rock and roll guitarist, plays his first gig in the Temple De Hirsch synagogue basement, Seattle. He is fired from the band after the 1st set due to "wild" playing. In 1972 Chicory Tip were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Son Of My Father.' Written by Giorgio Moroder, it was the first UK number one single to prominently feature a synthesizer, in this case a Moog synthesizer.
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 20, 2020 12:10:29 GMT
20th February In 1959 Jimi Hendrix (16), rock and roll guitarist, plays his first gig in the Temple De Hirsch synagogue basement, Seattle. He is fired from the band after the 1st set due to "wild" playing. . He was ahead of his time in '59
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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 20, 2020 16:33:32 GMT
20th February In 1959 Jimi Hendrix (16), rock and roll guitarist, plays his first gig in the Temple De Hirsch synagogue basement, Seattle. He is fired from the band after the 1st set due to "wild" playing. . He was ahead of his time in '59 Remember buying Hey Joe/Stone Free in December 1966, and I've still got it. The almost seismic effect it had on both rock musicians (Eric Clapton and Eric Burdon to name but two) and rock/underground music fans was undeniably life changing after some of the pap being released at the time.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 21, 2020 7:55:34 GMT
21st February In 1902 Dr Harvey Cushing, 1st US brain surgeon, performs his 1st brain operation. In 1931 Alka Seltzer first introduced. In 1964 UK flies 24,000 rolls of Beatles wallpaper to US. Also in 1964, Three classic British singles were released, The Rolling Stones 'Not Fade Away', (a UK No.3), The Hollies 'Just One Look', (a UK No.2), and Billy J Kramer's 'Little Children', (a UK No.1).
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 21, 2020 12:22:10 GMT
A sad but important day to remember... Jethro Tull died on 21 February 1741 LINK
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Post by ash on Feb 21, 2020 18:56:47 GMT
A sad but important day to remember... Jethro Tull died on 21 February 1741 LINK And plus the other guy
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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 22, 2020 14:39:05 GMT
telanganatoday.com/When Jethro Tull won 1st Metal Grammy awardThe band initially started to play blues rock and jazz fusion but later incorporated elements of hard rock By AuthorT Ivan Nischal | Published: 22nd Feb 2020 Thirty-one years ago on this day (February 22, 1989), the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences made a bid to prove it could keep up with the times by introducing the first ever Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance (Vocal or Instrumental) Grammy Award, although the Grammys aren’t known to embrace new forms of music. So, it isn’t until 1989 that they recognised heavy metal for the first time and the very unheavy Jethro Tull wins the Grammy. The British rock band which was formed in Blackpool, Lancashire, in 1967, initially started to play blues rock and jazz fusion, the band later developed their sound to incorporate elements of hard rock and folk-rock to forge a progressive rock signature. The band is led by vocalist/ flautist/guitarist Ian Anderson, a Scottish-born musician, singer and songwriter best known for his work as the lead vocalist, flautist and acoustic guitarist and is a multi-instrumentalist who plays keyboard, bass guitar, bouzouki, balalaika, saxophone, harmonica, and a variety of whistles. Ian has featured a revolving door of line-ups through the years including significant members such as guitarists Mick Abrahams and Martin Barre, keyboardist John Evan, drummers Clive Bunker, Barriemore Barlow, and Doane Perry, and bassists Glenn Cornick, Jeffrey Hammond, John Glascock, and Dave Pegg. The British rock band’s cult classic Aqualung is still among the very best prog-rock albums for a metal fan to listen to. The crazy antics of Ian Anderson, complex songs, and some heavy riffs made this band among the top attractions in the ‘70s. The band, as many of their contemporaries, turned more electronic and straightforward in the ‘80s but their legacy as a progressive rock locomotive was already cemented in history. Jethro Tull’s influence on musicians includes Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, Dream Theater’s John Myung,Blind Guardian’s Marcus Siepen,Joe Bonamassa, the Decemberists’ Jenny Conlee and folk doom metal band Blood Ceremony. The reformed group, now billed as “Ian Anderson and the Jethro Tull band”, still performs live, and has announced tour dates into 2020. link
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 22, 2020 14:51:47 GMT
sorry I'm late today folks. Had a bit of PC trouble 22nd February In 1920 1st artificial rabbit used in greyhound racing. In 1941 Arthur "Bomber" Harris becomes Air Chief Marshal. 1955 British Aircraft carrier Ark Royal sets sail. In 1981 One Hit Wonder Joe Dolce was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Shaddap You Face,' famously keeping the legendary Ultravox song, Vienna, off the UK No.1 slot. 'Shaddap You Face' was Number 1 in 11 countries with over 35 different foreign language cover versions, selling over 4 million copies.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 23, 2020 8:01:33 GMT
23rd February In 1896 Tootsie Roll introduced by Leo Hirshfield. In 1945 US Marines raise American flag on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Photo of which by Joe Rosenthall later became iconic, inspiring the Marine Corps War Memorial sculpture In 1961 Petula Clark had her first UK No.1 single with 'Sailor'. During her career the former child actress achieved a total of 20 UK Top 40 hits and 2 US No.1 singles. In Winners at this years Grammy Awards included Best pop vocal performance, The Bee Gees for 'How Deep Is Your Love.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 24, 2020 6:56:42 GMT
24th February In 1868 1st US parade with floats (Mardi Gras-Mobile, Alabama) In 1923 The Flying Scotsman goes into service. In 1955 12th Golden Globes: "On The Waterfront", Marlon Brando, & Judy Garland win. In 1982 At the first annual Brit Awards held in London, Adam And The Ants won best album for 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 25, 2020 6:51:30 GMT
25th February In 1837 1st US electric printing press patented by Thomas Davenport. In 1925 Glacier Bay National Monument established in Alaska. In 1964 Muhammad Ali [Cassius Clay] TKOs Sonny Liston in 7 for his first world heavyweight championship title. In 1989 Simple Minds were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Belfast Child.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 26, 2020 6:56:33 GMT
26th February In 1797 Bank of England issues first £1 note. In 1917 1st jazz records recorded - "Dixie Jazz Band One Step" and "Livery Stable Blues" by Original Dixieland Jass Band for the Victor Talking Machine Company. In 1960 Vera Miles stars in the famous "Mirror Image" episode of the classic CBS television series "The Twilight Zone." In 1965 Jimmy Page released a solo single called 'She Just Satisfies' in the UK. Page played all the instruments on it except for the drums, and produced the track, as well as singing lead vocals.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 27, 2020 7:18:21 GMT
27th February In 1874 Baseball 1st played in England at Lord's Cricket Ground. In 1946 4th "Road" film "Road to Utopia" premieres (NYC) In 1964 21 year-old former hairdresser and cloakroom attendant at The Cavern Club, Cilla Black was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Anyone Who Had A Heart.' Written by Bacharach and David it was Black's first UK No.1. Also this week's UK Top Ten was the first ever to feature only UK acts. In 1980 22nd Grammy Awards: Song of the Year Kenny Loggins' "What a Fool Believes."
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 28, 2020 7:16:18 GMT
28th February In 1931 British politician Oswald Mosley founds the New Party. In 1943 George Gershwin's "Porgy & Bess" opens on Broadway with Anne Brown & Todd Duncan. In 1957 14th Golden Globes: The King and I won best musical. In 1981 Country music star Eddie Rabbitt crossed over to the Pop chart to score a US No.1 hit with 'I Love a Rainy Night'. He had earlier written the Elvis Presley smash 'Kentucky Rain' before having a No.5 hit with 'Drivin' My Life Away'. Although it sounds like he made up a stage name, his real name is Edward Thomas Rabbitt.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 29, 2020 8:08:22 GMT
29th February In 1692 First people are accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. In 1940 Hattie McDaniel becomes 1st African American woman to win an Oscar for "Gone with the Wind." In 1960 1st Playboy Club, featuring bunnies, opens in Chicago. In 1992 Mr Big started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'To Be With You', a No.3 hit in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 1, 2020 8:01:13 GMT
1st March In 1854 SS City of Glasgow leaves Liverpool harbour with approximately 480 passengers and crew; she was never seen again. Born this day in 1927, Harry Belafonte, US singer, who had the 1957 UK No.1 & US No.12 single with ‘Mary’s Boy Child’ and a 1957 UK No.2 & US No.5 with ‘Banana Boat Song’. He also scored over 15 US Top 40 albums, including the 1956 Calypso. In 1967 Queen Elizabeth Hall in London's South Bank Centre opens. In 1980 Blondie were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Atomic' the group's third UK No.1 single from their album 'Eat To The Beat'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 2, 2020 6:54:45 GMT
2nd March In 1890 Norwegian speed skater Oskar Fredriksen sets inaugural 5,000m world record of 9:19.8 in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1933 "King Kong" film directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Fay Wray premieres at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy in NYC. In 1959 Ceremony to mark the start of construction of the Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point, Sydney. In The Four Seasons became the first group to have 3 consecutive No.1's in the US when 'Walk Like A man', started a three week run at the top, a No.12 in hit the UK.
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Post by JTull 007 on Mar 3, 2020 2:37:52 GMT
2nd March In 1933 "King Kong" film directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Fay Wray premieres at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy in NYC. This looks like a GREAT MOVIE to see in a Theater !!!! TCM Big Screen Classics has announced they'll be bringing the original KING KONG (1933) to the theatres for one day only, on March 15, 2020. LINK
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 3, 2020 7:37:42 GMT
3rd March In 1899 George Dewey becomes 1st in US to hold the rank of Admiral of the Navy. In 1933 Mount Rushmore dedicated. In Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay formed Buffalo Springfield in Los Angeles. Among the first wave of American bands to become popular in the wake of the British invasion, the group combined rock, folk, and country music into a sound all its own. Its million-selling song 'For What It's Worth' became a political anthem for the turbulent late 1960s. In The Bee Gees scored their fourth UK No.1 single with 'Tragedy.' Also today The Bee Gees went to No.1 on the US album chat with 'Spirits Having Flown', the brother's second US No.1 album.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 4, 2020 6:52:47 GMT
4th March In 1890 The longest bridge in the Great Britain, the Forth Bridge (railway) (1,710 ft) in Scotland is opened by the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII. In 1936 1st flight of the airship Hindenburg at Friedrichshafen, Germany. In 1965 David Attenbrough became the new controller of BBC2. In 1967 The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Ruby Tuesday', the group's fourth US No.1 single. 'Lets Spend The Night Together' was the original A side but after radio stations banned the song 'Tuesday' became the A side.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 5, 2020 7:14:20 GMT
5th March In 1894 Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, becomes First Lord of the Treasury (the official title of the UK Prime Minister) In 1936 Spitfire makes its 1st flight (Eastleigh Aerodrome in Southampton) In 1962 19th Golden Globes: "The Guns of Navarone", wins best film drama. In 1963 The Beatles recorded what would be their third single 'From Me to You' just five days after John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song. Originally planned as the B-side of the record, it was switched to the A-side during the recording session, with 'Thank You Girl' demoted to the B-side.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 6, 2020 6:49:38 GMT
6th March 1899 1899 "Aspirin" (acetylsalicylic acid) patented by Felix Hoffmann at German company Bayer. Born this day in 1947, Kiki Dee, (Pauline Matthews), singer and actress who had the 1976 UK & US No.1 single Don't Go Breaking My Heart' with Elton John. As a session singer she worked with Dusty Springfield and also became the first white British artist to be signed by Motown Records, releasing her first Motown single in 1970. Dee now performs with guitarist Carmelo Luggeri. In 1964 Tom O'Hara runs world record mile (3:56.4) In 1970 Beatles release "Let it Be" in UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 7, 2020 8:00:08 GMT
7th March In 1912 Roald Amundsen announces discovery of the South Pole. In 1942 15 Mk-VB Spitfires reach Malta. In 1946 Bikini Atoll islanders are evacuated by the US government to make way for a nuclear testing site. In Guy Mitchell was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'She Wears Red Feathers'. The song details a bizarre story of an English banker's love for a hula-hula girl. They don't make songs like this anymore thank goodness
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