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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 9, 2024 8:08:26 GMT
9th March In 1891 Great Blizzard of 1891 begins in England and lasts until March 13; Kills 200 people and 6,000 animals. Born on this day in 1945 - English rock guitarist and vocalist Robin Trower who with Procol Harum, had the 1967 UK No.1 single & US No.5 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale'. He formed the Robin Trower Band in 1973 and has since released over 20 albums. In 1964 1st Ford Mustang produced. In 1984 John Lennon single "Borrowed Time" released posthumously.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 8, 2024 7:12:56 GMT
8th March In 1910 Baroness Raymonde de Laroche of Paris becomes the 1st ever licensed female pilot. In 1945 International Women's Day is 1st observed. In 1968 Bill Graham's New York rock venue Fillmore East opens in Manhattan. In 1986 The Young Ones and Cliff Richard release new version of single "Living Doll" for Comic Relief charity.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 7, 2024 16:24:38 GMT
Check out Jack on this one
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 7, 2024 6:40:06 GMT
Good to see you back John
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 7, 2024 6:34:17 GMT
7th March In 1905 Arthur Conan Doyle publishes "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" collection in London after public pressure to revive his famous detective. In 1942 1st cadets graduated from flying school at Tuskegee, Alabama. In 1975 RCA releases "Young Americans", David Bowie's 9th studio album, recorded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New York City; featuring appearances by John Lennon on two tracks, it peaks in the U.S. charts at No. 9, and No. 2 in the U.K. In 1983 New Order released 'Blue Monday,' as a 12-inch single through Factory Records. The track went on to become the biggest-selling 12-inch single of all time.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 6, 2024 7:12:34 GMT
6th March In 1831 Edgar Allan Poe court-martialed and dismissed from West Point military academy for gross neglect of duty and disobedience of orders. In 1933 Eleanor Roosevelt is the 1st First Lady to hold an official Press Conference at the White House. In 1967 Joseph Stalin's daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva approaches the US Embassy in New Delhi, India, and asks for political asylum. In 1970 Beatles release single "Let it Be" in UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 5, 2024 6:36:36 GMT
5th March In 1931 Gandhi & British viceroy Lord Irwin sign pact in London - marks end of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India. In 1946 Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech in Fulton, Missouri, popularized the term and draws attention to the division of Europe. In 1970 "Airport" based on the book by Arthur Hailey, directed by George Seaton and starring Burt Lancaster and Dean Martin is released. In 1992 R.E.M. cleaned up in The Rolling Stone Music Awards winning Album of the year, for 'Out Of Time', Artist of the year, Best single for 'Losing My Religion', Best video for 'Losing My Religion' and Best band, Best guitarist and Best songwriter awards.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 4, 2024 7:27:19 GMT
4th March In 1890 Longest bridge in Great Britain, the Forth Bridge (railway) at 1,710 ft in length is opened in Scotland by the Prince of Wales. In 1945 United Kingdom's Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), joins the British Auxiliary Transport Service (ATS) as a driver. In 1968 Martin Luther King Jr. announces plans for Poor People's Campaign. In 1974 ABBA released 'Waterloo' the first single from their second album and the first single to be credited to the group performing under the name ABBA. It later became the winning entry for Sweden in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest and a No.1 hit in several countries. It reached the US Top 10 and went on to sell nearly six million copies, making it one of the best-selling singles in history.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 3, 2024 7:53:15 GMT
Gidday all. I'm from Australia. I used to listen to Jethro Tull as a teenager. My favourite album was (surprise, surprise) Living in the Past. The band came up on YouTube and I've spent the past couple of days reminiscing. He is such a phenomenal showman. I actually joined the forum because I'm trying to get information on a record they made, in which my brother's school was the backing choir in a song. My brother was in that choir and I asked him a few years ago if he still had the record and he said no. I was very disappointed, as I would have liked to have got it onto a disc. Not sure what section of the forum I should go in, to ask if anyone would know the particular album, or would know how I could find out, and find a copy. Welcome pandora and thanks for joining. I can't remember Tull ever making a record with a school choir but if you come up with any answers please post them.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 3, 2024 7:45:06 GMT
3rd March In 1915 US National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) created, the predecessor of NASA. In 1955 Elvis Presley makes his 1st TV appearance on a broadcast of radio show "Louisiana Hayride." In 1972 Sculpted figures of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson are completed at Stone Mountain Georgia. In 1973 Slade's 'Com On Feel The Noize', entered the UK at No.1, making Slade the first act to achieve this since The Beatles.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 2, 2024 7:36:15 GMT
2nd March In 1882 Queen Victoria narrowly escapes assassination when Roderick Maclean shoots at her. In 1949 Lucky Lady II (USAF B-50 Superfortress), completes 1st nonstop round- the-world flight at Fort Worth, Texas, covering 23,452-mis in 94 hrs. In 1983 Compact Disc recordings developed by Phillips & Sony introduced. In 1991 Madonna's 'Rescue Me', entered the US hot 100 at No.15, making her the highest- debuting female artist in rock history. The record had been held by Joy Llayne whose 1957 single 'Your Wild Heart', entered the chart at No. 30.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 1, 2024 6:44:51 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 1, 2024 6:40:26 GMT
1st March In 1909 1st US university school of nursing established, University of Minnesota. In 1941 Captain America created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby is first published by Timely Comics. In 1961 US President JFK establishes the Peace Corps. In 1986 Mr Mister started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Kyrie', the group's second US No.1, a No.11 hit in the UK. Also the group's album 'Welcome To The Real World' went to No.1 on the US album chart.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 29, 2024 11:38:09 GMT
Ian just makes the list of great oldies
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 29, 2024 10:27:45 GMT
They were pretty crazy
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 29, 2024 6:35:28 GMT
29th February In 1692 First people are accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. In 1958 Frank Sinatra was at No.1 on the US album chart with Come Fly with Me, an album that was designed as a musical trip around the world. Tracks included 'Isle of Capri', 'Autumn in New York', 'April in Paris' and 'Blue Hawaii'. Sinatra expressed intense dislike for the album cover suggesting it looked like an advertisement for TWA. In 1964 LBJ reveals the US has secretly developed the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, an advanced, long‐range high-speed and high-altitude reconnaissance airplane. 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 Feb 28, 2024 9:24:31 GMT
The cost of hiring a band in 1969 with Tull the same price as The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 28, 2024 7:11:44 GMT
28th February In 1935 Ladby Ship is discovered within a Viking grave on the island of Funen in Denmark by amateur archaeologist Poul Helweg Mikkelsen. In 1953 Francis Crick and James Watson discover the chemical structure of DNA-molecule (double-helix polymer) using studies of x-ray diffraction developed by Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins. In 1966 The Cavern Club (Beatles hangout) in Liverpool, closes. In 1976 Paul Simon's 'Still Crazy After All These Years' was named Best Pop Vocal Performance and Album Of The Year at the 18th annual Grammy Awards. In his acceptance speech, Simon told the audience "I'd like to thank Stevie Wonder for not releasing an album this year."
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 27, 2024 7:12:36 GMT
27th February In 1922 US Supreme Court unanimously upholds 19th amendment to the US Constitution - women's right to vote. In 1946 4th "Road" film "Road to Utopia" premieres (NYC) In 1981 Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder record the single "Ebony & Ivory." In 1988 George Michael scored his sixth No.1 US single with 'Father Figure' a No. 11 hit in the UK - the first time Michael had failed to reach the top ten in his home country.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 26, 2024 7:19:04 GMT
26th February In 1881 P&O's SS Ceylon begins world's 1st round-the-world pleasure cruise from Liverpool. In 1947 4th Golden Globes: "The Best Years of Our Lives." wins best picture. In 1960 Vera Miles stars in"Mirror Image" episode of CBS anthology 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 the track except for the drums and produced the track, as well as singing lead vocals.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 25, 2024 8:38:51 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 25, 2024 7:51:25 GMT
25th February In 1862 Congress forms US Bureau of Engraving and Printing to print newly issued US paper currency, the United States Notes. In 1950 "Your Show of Shows" with Sid Caesar & Imogene Coca premieres on NBC. In 1968 Archbishop Makarios re-elected president of Cyprus. In 1992 Muddy Waters wins Lifetime Achievement Award at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 24, 2024 7:27:34 GMT
24th February In 1881 De Lesseps' Company begins work on Panama Canal. In 1944 Minister of War Juan Perón leads a coup in Argentina. In 1981 Britain's Prince Charles announces engagement to Lady Diana Spencer. In 2000 Carlos Santana won eight awards at this years Grammy Awards for his Supernatural album. Before Supernatural, the guitarist had not had a Top 10 album since 1981.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 23, 2024 7:24:56 GMT
23rd February In 1782 Engineer James Watt's patent for a rotary motion for the steam engine (his sun-and-planet gear) is granted. In 1945 US Marines raise the flag of the United States on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Pulitzer Prize winning photo of which by Joe Rosenthall later became iconic, inspiring the Marine Corps War Memorial sculpture. In 1963 Luciano Pavarotti makes his debut at the Vienna State Opera in "La traviata." In 1974 Suzi Quatro was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Devil Gate Drive', the singers second UK No.1 and fourth No.1 for the songs writers Chinn & Chapman.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 22, 2024 6:45:07 GMT
22nd February In 1933 Malcolm Campbell sets a world land speed record of 272.46 mph driving his famous Blue Bird car at Daytona Beach, Florida. In 1935 "The Little Colonel" premieres starring Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore and Bill Robinson, featuring famous stair dance with Hollywood's first interracial dance couple. In 1968 Rock group Genesis release their 1st record "Silent Sun". In 1997 No Doubt went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Don't Speak.' The third single from the band's second album Tragic Kingdom was written by Eric Stefani and his sister Gwen Stefani.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 21, 2024 6:40:38 GMT
21st February In 1902 Dr. Harvey Cushing, 1st US brain surgeon, performs his 1st brain operation. In 1958 British artist Gerald Holtom designs Nuclear Disarmament logo, based on blended semaphore signals for the letters N and D; it later became an international peace symbol. In 1978 Electrical workers accidentally discover the Aztec Templo Mayor, or High Temple, two blocks from Mexico City's central square, the Zócalo. In 1987 Ben E King was at No.1 in the UK singles chart with 'Stand By Me.' The track was first released in 1961 and became a hit in 1987 after being featured in the film 'Stand By Me.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 20, 2024 10:55:44 GMT
Well I know who's on bass and drums, but if still no keys, and the guy Jack, who was second guitar while there was no keys....is now lead guitar...does that not mean a huge gap....come on Ian... The Tull reputation is going down the drain and that should not happen It's a worrying situation for all of us Tull fans with John missing the last few gigs and now Joe leaving at the end of the month, what on earth is going on?? Jack Clark taking over from Joe is a start but, I for one need to know when John is coming back because I'm afraid, Jethro Tull aren't the same without keyboards.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 20, 2024 6:37:43 GMT
20th February In 1937 1st automobile/airplane combination tested, Santa Monica, California. In 1947 Earl Mountbatten of Burma is appointed the last viceroy of India to oversee the move to independence. In 1962 John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, aboard Friendship 7. In 2004 Brian Wilson kicked off an 11-date UK tour at London's Royal Festival Hall. The shows saw Wilson performing the full suite of songs from his unreleased masterpiece 'Smile' Wilson's 'teenage symphony to God.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 19, 2024 16:10:05 GMT
shiney put a post on shoutbox 26th August 2023 about Tull playing at Sunderland Top rank in 1972. I've tried ever since this was posted to find out anything about this gig but unfortunately I've found nothing to prove Tull played there but shiney also mentioned seeing Tull for the first time at The Bay in Whitburn on the outskirts of Sunderland in 1969. So here's a photo I've found of the venue This is what the Jethro Tull Ministry of information has to say about the gig........ 13/6/69 Bay Hotel Sunderland, UK Capacity: 800, audience: ~1,500 (double the venue's record), and hundreds more were turned away. Tull had to access the stage via a fire door from the car park, and couldn't go back on for an encore as they couldn't get through the crowd. Six songs were played in a 40 min. set: My Sunday Feeling, A New Day Yesterday, Bourée, Dhama For One, Nothing Is Easy, and one other.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 19, 2024 8:01:56 GMT
19th February In 1906 Will Keith Kellogg (after falling out with brother over development credit and wanting to add sugar to cereal) joins Charles D. Bolin in founding the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company, now the multinational food manufacturer Kellogg's. Born on this day in 1950 - Andy Powell, guitarist from British rock band Wishbone Ash who scored the 1972 UK No.3 album Argus and eight other Top 40 albums. Wishbone Ash are noted for their extensive use of the harmony twin lead guitar. In 1968 Children's educational TV program "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" debuts on NET (now PBS) In 1971 Progressive rock band Yes release their break-through third studio album "The Yes Album".
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