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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 1, 2022 8:42:33 GMT
Ugh. Hope it all goes smoothly and you’re back on Monday the latest!! Cheers Ron and as you can see, I'm back posting again Did you have a good birthday?
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 1, 2022 8:40:13 GMT
My internet will go off tomorrow because I'm changing internet provider but the trouble is, my new router won't be here until Monday So, I won't be posting for a couple of days but hopefully I'll be back sometime Monday. WE WANT BUNKERFAN !!! WE NEED JOHN !!!! I nipped down the Post Office early this morning and picked up my new router so, here I am back on the interweb Thanks Jim for reminding me of that photo taken just after I retired and enjoying a well earned holiday in Croatia and certainly looking slimmer than I do now I blame the beer
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 30, 2022 6:26:16 GMT
My internet will go off tomorrow because I'm changing internet provider but the trouble is, my new router won't be here until Monday So, I won't be posting for a couple of days but hopefully I'll be back sometime Monday.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 30, 2022 6:20:32 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 30, 2022 6:16:47 GMT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFFREY HAMMOND-HAMMOND
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 30, 2022 6:11:44 GMT
30th July In 1908 Around the World Automobile Race ends in Paris. Born on this day in 1946-Jeffrey Hammond former bass guitar player for the progressive rock band Jethro Tull. Hammond appeared on the classic Tull albums Aqualung (1971) and Thick as a Brick (1972). In 1966 FIFA World Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, England: Striker Geoff Hurst scores a hat trick as England beats West Germany, 4-2 after extra time. Also in 1966 The Troggs started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Wild Thing'. Because of a distribution dispute, The Troggs' single was available on two competing labels: Atco and Fontana. Because both pressings were taken from the identical master recording, Billboard combined the sales for both releases, making it the only single to simultaneously reach No. 1 for two companies.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 29, 2022 7:09:58 GMT
MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY RREDMOND/RON
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 29, 2022 6:54:12 GMT
29th July In 1836 Inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. In 1930 Airship R100, 1st passenger-carrying flight from England to Canada. In 1948 King George VI opens the XIV Summer Olympic Games at Wembley Stadium in London. In 1974 Mamas & the Papas singer Cass Elliot died in her sleep from a heart attack after playing a sold out show in London, England. She was staying at Harry Nilsson's London flat when she died. Her solo hits included 'Dream a Little Dream of Me,' which also featured the rest of The Mamas & the Papas and 'It's Getting Better'. Had also been a member of The Mugwumps.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 28, 2022 6:46:35 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 28, 2022 6:43:50 GMT
HAVE A GREAT DAY Equus
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 28, 2022 6:31:59 GMT
28th July In 1893 Vizcaya Bridge - largest transporter bridge in the world opens over the River Ibaizabal, designed by Basque architect Alberto de Palacio. In 1945 "Elevator girl" Betty Lou Oliver survives falling 75 stories after fog causes a US bomber plane to crash into the Empire State Building, breaking the cables supporting the elevator she was operating. This remains a world record for the longest survived elevator fall. In 1964 Ranger 7 launched toward the Moon; sends back 4308 TV pictures. In 1966 Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards song 'Out Of Time'. The song was first released on the Stones 1966 album Aftermath (UK version).
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 27, 2022 6:49:36 GMT
27th July In 1866 First transatlantic telegraph cable comes ashore at Heart's Content, Newfoundland after being laid out 1,686 miles by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Eastern steamship. In 1920 Radio compass used for 1st time for aircraft navigation. In 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson signs a bill requiring cigarette makers to print health warnings on all cigarette packages about the effects of smoking. In 1991 Jesus Jones went to No. 2 on the US chart with 'Right Here, Right Now', unable to shift Bryan Adams '(Everything I Do), I Do It for You', from a seven week stay at the No.1 position.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 26, 2022 7:07:18 GMT
26th July In 1896 Vitascope Hall, 1st permanent for-profit movie theatre, opens in New Orleans. Born on this day in 1943-Mick Jagger, singer, songwriter with The Rolling Stones, (1969 UK & US No.1 single 'Honky Tonk Women', and over 35 UK & US Top 40 singles and albums). Solo (1985 UK No.1 single with David Bowie 'Dancing In The Street'). 1985 UK No. 6 solo album 'She's The Boss.' In 2003 he was knighted for his services to popular music. In 1971 Apollo 15 launched (Scott and Irwin) to 4th manned landing on Moon. In 1986 Peter Gabriel went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Sledgehammer', a No.4 hit in the UK. The song's music video has won a number of awards, including a record nine MTV Awards at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards, and Best British Video at the 1987 Brit Awards. Gabriel was also nominated for three Grammy Awards. As of 2011, 'Sledgehammer' is the most played music video in the history of MTV.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 25, 2022 7:11:14 GMT
25th July In 1871 Carousel patented by Wilhelm Schneider, Davenport, Iowa. In 1909 France's Louis Bleriot, makes 1st airplane flight across English Channel. In 1966 Brian Jones' final performance as a Rolling Stone. In 1971 T Rex were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Get It On', the group's second UK No.1 which spent four weeks at the top of the charts. In the US it was retitled Bang A Gong, (Get It On). Power Station had a UK & US hit with their version of the song in 1985.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 24, 2022 13:36:27 GMT
"JETHRO TULL'S MARTIN BARRE, PERHAPS ONE OF THE MOST CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED ROCK GUITARISTS IN MUSIC HISTORY DEMONSTRATING WHY HE IS A GIANT WHEN PLUGGED IN. THIS ISN'T HIS FASTEST OR HEAVIEST, BUT IT'S ONE OF THE BEST!" The Broadsword File - The Definitive Tull Podcast
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 24, 2022 5:41:09 GMT
24th July In 1911 American explorer Hiram Bingham discovers Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. In 1927 The Menin Gate war memorial is unveiled at Ypres. In 1952 "High Noon", American Western film directed by Fred Zinnemann, starring Gary Cooper and Thomas Mitchell, is released. In 1982 Survivor started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Eye Of The Tiger', taken from the film 'Rocky III'. Also No.1 in the UK. Survivor won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance for the song.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 23, 2022 6:33:37 GMT
23rd July In 1921 Edward Gourdin of US sets long jump record at 25' 2 3/4". In 1955 English speed ace Donald Campbell drives Bluebird K7 to new water speed record at Ullswater in English Lakes District; first boat past 200 mph: 202.32 mph (325.60 km/h) In 1961 American opera singer Grace Bumbry becomes the first black singer to perform at the Bayreuth Festival, Germany, she earns 42 curtain calls. In 2005 Queen's 1985 Live Aid performance was voted the best rock concert ever by over 7,000 UK Sony Ericsson music fans.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 22, 2022 16:42:14 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 22, 2022 6:53:32 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 22, 2022 6:44:22 GMT
22nd July In 1729 Diamonds found in Minas Geras, Brazil. Born on this day in 1944 - Rick Davies, vocalist and keyboardist with Supertramp, who had the 1979 UK No.7 and US No.6 single with 'The Logical Song' and the 1979 US No.1 and UK No.3 album Breakfast In America. Davies is the only member of Supertramp to have been with the group for their entire history, and has composed many of their most well-known songs, including 'Goodbye Stranger', and 'Bloody Well Right'. In 1963 The Beatles first US album, Introducing The Beatles was pressed by Vee-Jay Records, who thought they had obtained the legal rights from EMI affiliate, Trans-Global Records. When it was finally released in January, 1964, Capitol Records would hit Vee Jay with an injunction against manufacturing, distributing, advertising, or otherwise disposing of records by the Beatles. After a trial, Vee-Jay was allowed to release any Beatles records that they had masters of in any form until October 15th, 1964. After that time, they no longer had the right to issue any Beatles product. In 2004 French singer and guitarist Sacha Distel died after a long battle with deteriorating health. He scored the 1970 UK No.10 single 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.' As a professional jazz guitarist he worked alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Tony Bennett.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 21, 2022 6:44:19 GMT
21st July In 1853 Central Park in New York created when New York State Legislature puts aside more than 750 acres of land on Manhattan Island. Born on this day in 1948-Cat Stevens, singer, songwriter, who had the 1967 UK No.2 single 'Matthew And Son', and the 1972 UK No.9 & US No.6 single, 'Morning Has Broken'. He wrote 'The First Cut Is The Deepest' covered by many artists including PP Arnold, Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow. Stevens converted to the Muslim religion in 1977 changing his name to Yusef Islam. In 1960 Francis Chichester arrive in NY aboard Gypsy Moth II, setting record of 40 days for a solo Atlantic crossing. In 1966 Georgie Fame was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Get Away'. The song started life as a TV jingle for a petrol advert.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 20, 2022 6:18:16 GMT
20th July In 1793 Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie completes the first European east-to-west crossing of America north of Mexico. In 1940 Billboard publishes its 1st singles record chart (#1 is "I'll Never Smile Again" by Tommy Dorsey) In 1954 The Blue Moon Boys made their live debut appearing on the back of a flatbed truck outside a new drug store for its grand opening in Memphis. The band line up was Elvis Presley Scotty Moore and Bill Black. The name was taken from a song they had recorded just two weeks previously, 'Blue Moon of Kentucky.' In 1968 Cream started a four-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Wheels Of Fire'. The double album which consisted of a studio and a live record reached No.3 in the United Kingdom.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 19, 2022 16:53:41 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 19, 2022 14:00:51 GMT
Thanks to Michael Höbel for uploading these videos
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 19, 2022 5:43:23 GMT
19th July In 1922 American swimmer Johnny Weissmuller first to break 1 minute barrier for 100m freestyle; swims 58.6s at Alameda, CA. In 1941 Tom and Jerry first appear under their own names in cartoon "The Midnight Snack" by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. In 1965 Shooting begins on Star Trek 2nd pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before." In 1988 Bruce Springsteen played his first ever show behind the Iron Curtain when he appeared in East Berlin in front of 180,000 people. The show was broadcast on East German TV.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 18, 2022 7:04:50 GMT
I much prefer the album guitar solo on the Aqualung album, I've always loved it, keep it simple Martin like the original..... Same with the Aqualung solo.......the original solo was perfect I'm with you 100% JITG If there's one guitar solo I never get tired of hearing it's the original from the album so why change it?
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 18, 2022 5:36:34 GMT
18th July In 1892 First human test of a vaccine against cholera; Ukrainian bacteriologist Waldemar Huffkine risks his life by testing it on himself. In 1921 Babe Ruth achieves 139 home runs and becomes the all-time home run leader in Major League Baseball, taking the title from Roger Connor. In 1974 World's tallest structure, 646 metre Polish radio mast, completed. In 1994 "Kiss From a Rose" released by Seal (Grammy Record and Song of the Year)
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 17, 2022 6:33:39 GMT
17th July In 1938 Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan leaves NY flying for LA, winds up in Ireland supposedly by mistake. In 1945 Potsdam Conference: Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill hold 1st post-World War II meeting. In 1967 Jimi Hendrix quits as opening act of the Monkees' tour, after playing 7 of a planned 29 shows. In 2019 Snow Patrol's ballad 'Chasing Cars' was named the most-played song of the 21st Century on UK radio. Originally released in 2006, the lovestruck ballad never reached No.1 in the UK, but remained on the charts for more than three years. Second place went to Black Eyed Peas' 'I Gotta Feeling', while Pharrell's 'Happy' came third.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 16, 2022 6:14:52 GMT
16th July In 1926 National Geographic takes 1st natural-colour undersea photos. In 1935 First automatic parking meter in the United States is installed in Oklahoma City. In 1967 American pop-rock group "The Monkees" perform at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens, New York. In 1994 "The Three Tenors", Plácido Domingo, José Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti, perform in Los Angeles, California.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 15, 2022 5:41:51 GMT
15th July In 1916 Boeing Company (Pacific Aero) formed by William Boeing in Seattle, Washington. In 1929 1st airport hotel opens at Oakland, California. In 1965 "Mariner IV" sends back 1st pictures of Mars. In 1972 Elton John started a five week run at No.1 on the US album chart with his fifth studio album Honky Chateau, his first US chart topper. The album was titled after the 18th century French chateau where it was recorded, Château d'Hérouville. Both the tracks from the album 'Rocket Man' and 'Honky Cat' were released as singles.
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