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Post by bunkerfan on May 17, 2024 5:46:37 GMT
17th May In 1900 "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is first published by L. Frank Baum with illustrations by William Wallace Denslow in Chicago. In 1939 The Glenn Miller Orchestra begins a three month engagement at the Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, New York. In 1967 Dylan's 1965 UK Tour is released as film "Don't Look Back". In 1971 Dawn were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Knock Three Times', the group's first of two UK No.1's. Singer Tony Orlando had retired from singing when he was persuaded to front Dawn for studio recordings.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 16, 2024 6:03:24 GMT
16th May In 1884 Italian inventor Angelo Moriondo receives patent for 1st espresso machine. In 1939 US food stamps are 1st issued in Rochester, New York. In 1965 The Campbell Soup Company introduces SpaghettiOs. In 1966 The Beach Boys release their groundbreaking album "Pet Sounds", containing hit singles "Sloop John B" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice", and "God Only Knows".
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Post by bunkerfan on May 15, 2024 6:20:56 GMT
Longtime Tull fan, just getting on the board after fully digesting the SW Anniversary sets and reading "Ballad" and "Silent Singing." Found the Aqualung LP in my uncle's collection in my teens and began a lifelong obsession. First new album was Crest. Either 5 or 6 live shows.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 15, 2024 6:17:45 GMT
15th May In 1902 Lyman Gilmore is 1st person to fly a powered craft. Born on this day in 1948 - English musician, composer, record producer Brian Eno, best known for his pioneering work in ambient music. With Roxy Music he had the 1972 UK No.4 single 'Virginia Plain'. He has produced U2, Talking Heads, David Bowie, John Cale, Coldplay and Damon Albarn. In 1968 Paul McCartney & John Lennon appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson", to promote Apple Records, Joe Garagiola is substitute host. In 1976 The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the US album chart with Black And Blue, the group's sixth US No.1 album. The band's first studio album released with Ronnie Wood as the replacement for Mick Taylor featured the hit 'Fool To Cry'.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 14, 2024 5:56:01 GMT
14th May In 1897 Oldest continuously operating movie theater in the world, the State Theatre first opens in Washington, Iowa (Guinness World Records) In 1940 British Local Defence Volunteers forms, an armed citizen militia designed to support the British Army during the Second World War. It is later renamed the Home Guard. In 1968 Beatles announce formation of Apple Corp. In 1977 Leo Sayer went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the Albert Hammond and Carole Bayer Sager song 'When I Need You', the singers second US No.1, also No.1 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 13, 2024 6:00:02 GMT
13th May In 1912 Royal Flying Corps forms in Great Britain. In 1950 First ever race of the Formula 1 World Drivers Championship is run at Silverstone, England and won by Giuseppe Farina of italy in an Alfa Romeo. In 1967 Octagonal boxing ring is tested to avoid corner injuries. In 2011 'Like A Rolling Stone' was voted as Bob Dylan's best-ever song by Rolling Stone Magazine, who had asked the opinions of a panel of writers, academics and musicians to compile a poll to mark Dylan's 70th birthday on 24th May. 'Like A Rolling Stone', was described by U2's Bono as 'a black eye of a pop song', while Mick Jagger praised the simplicity of 'Desolation Row'.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 12, 2024 6:10:05 GMT
12th May In 1926 Airship Norge is the first vessel to fly over North Pole, lead by Roald Amundsen and piloted by Umberto Nobile. In 1941 Konrad Zuse presents the Z3, the world's first working programmable, fully automatic computer, in Berlin. In 1968 "March of the Poor" under Rev Ralph Abernathy reaches Washington, D.C. In 1972 The Rolling Stones released Exile on Main Street, the second album on their own label. The double set featured two hit singles, 'Tumbling Dice' and 'Happy'. In 2003, the album was ranked No. 7 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, the highest of any Stones album on the list.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 11, 2024 6:56:56 GMT
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY JANU
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Post by bunkerfan on May 11, 2024 6:45:36 GMT
11th May In 1893 Henri Desgrange establishes world's 1st bicycle world record, travelling 35.325 km (21.95 miles) an hour. In 1941 1st Messerschmidt 109F shot down above England. In 1969 British comedy troupe Monty Python forms, made up of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. In 1974 ABC Records releases Steely Dan single "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" from the "Pretzel Logic "album; it peaks at #4 in the US, making it their biggest hit.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 10, 2024 5:43:36 GMT
10th May In 1869 Golden Spike driven, completing the 1st US Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah and connecting the Central Pacific Railroad with the Union Pacific. In 1941 Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess escapes to Britain to open secret negotiations with the Allies, parachuting into Scotland. In 1969 The Turtles gave a special performance at the White House as guests of Tricia Nixon. Stories circulate concerning members of the group allegedly snorted cocaine on Abraham Lincoln's desk. In 1986 The Pet Shop Boys went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'West End Girls', the duo's first US No.1, also a No.1 in the UK.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 9, 2024 15:28:47 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on May 9, 2024 6:17:44 GMT
9th May In 1932 Piccadilly Circus, London, first lit by electricity. In 1945 World War II: Hermann Goering is captured by the United States Army. In 1971 Friends of Earth return 1500 non-returnable bottles to Schweppes. In 1992 Bruce Springsteen made his North American network television debut on Saturday Night Live with host Tom Hanks.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 8, 2024 5:34:12 GMT
8th May In 1878 David Edward Hughes' paper on the idea for a microphone is read before the Royal Society of London by Thomas Henry Huxley. In 1936 Jockey Ralph Neves unexpectedly revived after being declared dead after a fall. His wife faints when he returned to track. In 1970 The Beatles twelfth and final album, Let It Be was released, (it was recorded before the Abbey Road album, and was originally to be called 'Get Back'). The album came in a deluxe-boxed edition with a 'Get Back' book. In 1989 Paul McCartney releases remake of "Ferry Cross the Mersey" in aid of those affected by the Hillsborough disaster, which claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool football fans.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 7, 2024 6:19:01 GMT
HAVE A GREAT DAY geostrehl
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Post by bunkerfan on May 7, 2024 6:14:21 GMT
7th May In 1925 1st projection planetarium opens at Deutsche Museum in Munich, Germany. In 1945 World War II: Unconditional German surrender to the Allies signed by General Alfred Jodl at Rheims. In 1975 US President Gerald Ford declares an end to "Vietnam Era". In 1977 22nd Eurovision Song Contest: Marie Myriam for France wins singing "L'oiseau et l'enfant" in London.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 6, 2024 6:38:27 GMT
6th May In 1896 Samuel Pierpont Langley flies his unpiloted Number 5 aircraft using a catapult launch from a boat on the Potomac River, USA. The aircraft travels almost 3/4 of a mile - ten times further than any previous heavier-than-air flying machine. In 1935 Audrey Wurdemann is the youngest person at 24 to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for "Bright Ambush". In 1970 Yuichiro Miura of Japan skis down Mt Everest. In 1977 Parlophone releases live album "The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl" in UK; recorded during 1964 and 1965 tours, sound quality was of sub-par quality, but released to combat bootleg versions.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 5, 2024 6:58:10 GMT
5th May In 1930 Amy Johnson takes off - first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. In 1945 Mauthausen Concentration camp in Austria liberated by US forces from 41st Reconnaissance Squadron. In 1961 Alan Shepard becomes 1st American in space (aboard Freedom 7) In 1967 The Kinks released 'Waterloo Sunset' as a single which went on to peak at No.2 on the UK chart. Songwriter and Kinks singer Ray Davies later stated that the song was originally entitled 'Liverpool Sunset', after his love for Liverpool and Merseybeat.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 4, 2024 6:04:54 GMT
4th May In 1780 Charles Bunbury on Diomed wins 1st Epsom Derby. In 1945 German forces in Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands surrender unconditionally to British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery at Luneburg Heath. In 1964 "Another World" premieres on TV in the US. In 1996 Alanis Morissette started a six-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with Jagged Little Pill. The record produced six successful singles, including 'You Oughta Know', 'Ironic', 'You Learn', 'Hand in My Pocket', and 'Head over Feet'.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 3, 2024 18:40:22 GMT
I was wearing my new Tull T-shirt last night along with my Tull badge that steelmonkey gave me a few years ago This was the view I had before a 7 foot giant sat in front of me. One from behind. A couple of my videos. Not the best quality and includes the giant in front
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Post by bunkerfan on May 3, 2024 18:27:36 GMT
Agree with you fully Bunkerfan - the show was excellent last night. I thought IA's voice sounded better than it has done for years. This is possibly due to resting it over Covid and touring less than he used to. He was helped vocally on a few songs by David Goodier and John O'Hara. Well helped also by Jack Clark on "Dark Ages". He plans the show well to add non vocal songs. Some of the criticism of his voice is unfair anyway.. are here any jobs where you comment that they were better 50+ years ago? I would guess that IA is a better musician than he was in the sixties though. The highlights of the show to me were "Roots to Branches" (a song I am not that keen on but sounded fantastic live), "Mrs Tibbets" and "Dark Ages". I was amazed at Jack Clark on guitar ... how does IA keep finding these very talented guitarists? His presence has added energy to the show and he looked very much at home on the stage. My only very tiny moan would be that IA did not pick up his acoustic guitar at all and I think he played the flute on every song in the concert. I think similar comments have been made about the last two albums. I love his acoustic songs... If you get the chance, go and see the show. I hope I get the chance to see the group live soon again... Totally with everything you say stevep Like all Tull fans, we always want our own favourite songs played but there's an awful lot of songs out there to pick from. I would have loved to hear them play 'Budapest' and it would have been nice for them to play some acoustic stuff like 'Cheap Day Return and 'Nursie' but I'm more than happy with the setlist as it is Jack Clark is a very accomplished guitar player and was brilliant last night. I also agree with you Stevep on how Ian keeps picking such talented artists. My wife and I discussed it on our way home on how Tull have managed to pick such amazing guitarists, drummers and keyboard players over the years. Long live Tull
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Post by bunkerfan on May 3, 2024 6:18:55 GMT
Tull were fantastic last night More later.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 3, 2024 6:16:25 GMT
3rd May In 1830 First regular steam train passenger service in the US starts in South Carolina, with U.S.-built locomotive “The Best Friend of Charleston”. In 1946 International military tribunal in Tokyo begins. In 1968 The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded 'Voodoo Chile.' It was featured on the 'Electric Ladyland' double album and became a UK No.1 single on 21st November 1970 two months after the guitarist's death. Hendrix's solo on the track was named the 11th greatest solo of all-time in Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitar Solos. In 2020 The Stranglers’ keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Greenfield contracted COVID-19 following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. He is best known as a long-standing member of the rock band and penning the music for their biggest hit 'Golden Brown'.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 2, 2024 10:23:17 GMT
ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy dies at age of 76Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy has died at the age of 76. The news was shared by the Birmingham rock group’s founder Jeff Lynne, who described Tandy as a “remarkable musician”. Tandy was credited with helping to shape the sound of the band known for hits including Mr Blue Sky and Last Train to London. Lynne wrote on social media: "It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my long-time collaborator and dear friend Richard Tandy. "He was a remarkable musician and friend and I'll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together. Tandy was born in Birmingham and joined ELO after the release of the group's first album in 1972. He initially played bass guitar but became the keyboardist after Roy Wood left. He also played the Minimoog synthesiser, a Wurlitzer electric piano, the clavinet, Mellotron and piano, while also lending his voice to 1977's Mr Blue Sky.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 2, 2024 8:35:19 GMT
Duane Eddy dies at 86American guitarist Duane Eddy - hailed by many as one of the founding fathers of rock and roll - has died aged 86. His death occurred on 30 April in Franklin, Tennessee, his wife Deed said. The cause was cancer. The Grammy-winning artist had a run of instrumental hits in the 1950s and 60s. He reached the charts again in 1986 with a remake of his song Peter Gunn. He was called the King of Twang for his distinctive style. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. In 2008, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum also made him its inductee. "Duane inspired a generation of guitarists the world over with his unmistakable signature 'Twang' sound," Eddy's representative was quoted as saying by Variety's website. "He was the first rock and roll guitar god, a truly humble and incredible human being. He will be sorely missed." Eddy was born in Corning, New York state, in 1936. He began playing the guitar at a young age. Eddy was self-taught and his distinctive sound inspired artists from The Beatles to Blondie. During his illustrious career spanning seven decades, he sold more than 100 million records. Echoes of his distinctive slow twang come through loud and clear on The Beatles' Day Tripper, Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run and Blondie's Atomic. In 2011, Eddy told the BBC: "When people come right out, like Bruce Springsteen or John Fogerty, and say: 'Duane was a big influence,' that's just one of the perks and rewards of what I did. "That's worth more to me than money and the fame. That goes right to the heart."
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Post by bunkerfan on May 2, 2024 6:17:05 GMT
2nd May In 1887 Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film. In 1952 1st scheduled jet airliner passenger service began with a British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) Comet from London to Johannesburg carrying 36 passengers. In 1963 The Beatles were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'From Me To You', the group's first No.1 and the first of eleven consecutive No.1's. The title of the song was inspired from a letters column called From You To Us that ran in the British music newspaper, The New Musical Express. In 1979 Film "Quadrophenia" premieres in London.
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Post by bunkerfan on May 1, 2024 6:11:48 GMT
1st May In 1912 The Beverly Hills Hotel opens on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California. In 1941 US savings bonds go on sale to help finance the war effort. In 1963 1st American (James Whittaker) conquers Mount Everest. In 1971 Rolling Stones release single "Brown Sugar".
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 30, 2024 6:21:11 GMT
30th April In 1904 Ice cream cone makes its debut at St. Louis World's Fair invented by Ernest A. Hamwi (independently of other claimant Italo Marchiony in NY) In 1945 Adolf Hitler commits suicide along with his new wife Eva Braun in the Führerbunker in Berlin. In 1968 BBC TV launched The Cilla Black Show making Cilla the first British female performer to have her own TV show. The theme song, 'Step Inside Love', was written by Paul McCartney. In 1983 American Blues legend Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) died in his sleep at his home in Westmont, Illinois, aged 68. Major influence of many acts, Cream, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones named themselves after Waters' 1950 song 'Rollin' Stone.' Best known songs include 'I Just Want To Make Love To You', 'I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man', 'Got My Mojo Working.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 29, 2024 5:44:54 GMT
29th April In 1927 Construction of Spirit of St Louis (the monoplane which Charles Lindbergh was to fly across the Atlantic) is completed. In 1945 Conscientious objector Desmond Doss saves 75 wounded soldiers in the Battle of Okinawa at Hacksaw Ridge. Later depicted in the Oscar-winning film "Hacksaw Ridge". In 1965 Canadian folk singer-songwriter Joni Anderson (soon to be known as Joni Mitchell) meets American folk singer and future husband Chuck Mitchell at a gig in Toronto, Ontario. In 1980 Black Sabbath began their first tour with vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who had replaced Ozzy Osbourne.
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 28, 2024 6:57:35 GMT
28th April In 1887 "Europe's first motoring competition" is 'won' by The Marquis de Dion on a steam-powered quadricycle built by French toymaker and engineer Georges Bouton; French newspaper Le Velocipede organized the 'test', and Bouton was the only participant. In 1947 Thor Heyerdahl and the crew of the "Kon-Tiki" sail from Peru to Polynesia. In 1967 Muhammad Ali refuses induction into army & stripped of boxing title. In 1998 Before These Crowded Streets by the Dave Matthews Band debuted at No.1 on the US albums chart, ending the Titanic soundtrack's 16-week run at the top. Fans got a glimpse of the band's darker side with the moody lead single, 'Don't Drink The Water.'
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Post by bunkerfan on Apr 27, 2024 7:11:47 GMT
27th April In 1875 The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), the world's 1st such agency is incorporated. In 1940 Himmler orders establishment of Auschwitz Concentration Camp. In 1965 RC Duncan patents "Pampers" disposable diaper/nappy. In 1979 George Harrison releases single "Love Comes to Everyone."
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