Day to day musical history for

Jane Powell (1929) (vocals-solo)

Debbie Reynolds (1932) (vocals-solo)

Jim Ed Brown (1934) (vocals-Browns-solo)

Rudolph Isley (1939) (vocals-Isley Brothers)

Larry Coryell (1943) (guitar-solo)

Ronnie Lane (1946) (bass-Small Faces-solo)

Arthur Conley (1946) (vocals-solo)

Simon Crowe (1948) (Lindisfarne)

Stan Ridgway (1955) (vocals-Wall of Voodoo-solo)

Scott Joplin dies penniless in NYC-1917.

HMV introduces first automatic changer record machine-1928

Elvis Presley signs movie deal with Hal Wallis-1956.

The Rolling Stones release 1st self titled LP UK-1964.

David Bowie releases 1st solo single Anything You Say/Good Morning Girl-1966.

The Beatles record Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and finish sessions for LP-1967.

P.J. Proby's Niki Hoeky peaks Can top 30-1967.

Wilson Pickett's Everybody Needs Somebody to Love peaks Can top 30-1967.

Peaches/Herb's Let's Fall in Love peaks Can top 20-1967.

The Monkees' A Little Bit Me peaks Can #1-1967.

The DC5's You Got What it Takes enters US chart-1967.

Jefferson Airplane's Somebody to Love enters US chart-1967.

The Beach Boys sue Capitol for over $2 million-1969.

Phil Spector overdubs strings on The Beatles' Long & Winding Road/Ringo Starr overdubs 3 drum tracks/last official session-1970.

Dr. Hook's Sylvia's Mother enters US chart-1972.

Cat Stevens' Morning Has Broken enters US chart-1972.

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards' Amazing Grace enters UK chart-1972.

Ringo Starr's Back Off Boogaloo enters US chart-1972.

Paul Simon's Mother & Child Reunion peaks Can top 5-1972.

Anne Murray's Cotton Jenny peaks Can #1/enters US chart-1972.

Love Unlimited's Walkin' In the Rain With the One I Love enters US chart-1972.

The 5th Dimension's Last Night I Didn't Get to Sleep at All enters US chart-1972.

Al Green's Look What You Done For Me enters US chart-1972.

The 5 Man Electrical Band's Julianne peaks Can top 20-1972.

Cher's The Way of Love peaks Can top 10-1972.

Ringo Starr's Back Off Boogaloo enters UK chart-1972.

MFSB awarded gold TSOP-1974.

Blue Swede's Hooked On a Feeling peaks US #1-1974.

Frankie Valli awarded gold My Eyes Adored You-1975.

The Bay City Rollers replace Alan Longmuir with Ian Mitchell-1976.

The Rolling Stones receive over million ticket applications for Earls Court week of shows-1976.

Rita Coolidge's Way You Do The Things You Do peaks Can top 20-1978.

Linda Ronstadt's Poor Poor Pitiful Me peaks Can top 30-1978.

Olivia Newton-John/John Travolta's You're the One That I Want enters US chart-1978.

Paul Davis' I Go Crazy peaks Can top 5-1978.

Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams' Too Much Too Little Too Late enters US chart-1978.

Steely Dan's Deacon Blues enters US chart-1978.

Art Garfunkel/James Taylor/Paul Simon's Wonderful World peaks Can top 20-1978.

Wings' With a Little Luck enters UK chart-1978.

ABBA's Name of the Game peaks Can top 20-1978.

The BeeGees' Night Fever peaks Can #1-1978.

Angel's Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore enters US chart-1978.

Sun Records releases Million Dollar Quartet LP UK-1981.

Marvin Gaye dies gunshot wound-1984.

David Bowie's This is Not America peaks Can top 20-1985.

Ultrasound bar opens Toronto-1990.

Jeff Healey's How Long Can a Man Be Strong peaks Can top 40-1991.

Keven Jordan's No Sign of Rain peaks Can top 40-1991.

Jesse Stone dies-1999.

Paul Atkinson (Zombies) dies-2004.

Buddy Ebsen (1908) (theatrical-DECEASED)

Bud Deckleman (1927) (vocals-Daydreamers)

Serge Gainsbourg (1928) (vocals-solo)

Marvin Gaye (1939) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Leon Russell (1941) (vocals-keys-guitar-solo-Asylum Choir-Mad Dogs/Englishmen)

Emmylou Harris (1947) (vocals-solo)

Kerry Minnear (1948) (Gentle Giant)

Glenn Miller records American Patrol LA-1942.

Doris Day's Secret Love enters UK chart-1954.

Pat Boone's Two Hearts enters US chart-1955.

Somethin' Smith/Redheads' It's a Sin to Tell a Lie enters US chart-1955.

Johnny Cash records I Walk the Line-1956.

Percy Faith's Theme From a Summer Place peaks US #1-1960.

Peter Paul & Mary arrive London for UK tour-1964.

Dionne Warwick's Message to Michael enters US chart-1966.

The Dave Clark 5's Try Too Hard enters US chart-1966.

The Rolling Stones release Big Hits (HT&GG) US-1966.

The Beach Boys' Sloop John B enters US chart-1966.

Buck Owens' Waiting in the Welfare Line peaks US CW#1-1966.

The Beatles complete sessions for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Abbey Road London UK-1967.

Mary Hopkin's Goodbye enters UK chart-1969.

Ringo Starr releases It Don't Come Easy-1971.

The Allman Brothers Band plays Mar y Sol Festival Puerto Rico-1972.

Dawn awarded gold Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree-1973.

The 4 Tops awarded gold Ain't No Woman-1973.

Vicki Lawrence awarded gold Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia-1973.

The Beatles release Red and Blue compilations-1973.

The Doobie Brothers awarded gold What Were Once Vices LP-1974.

Boston's Long Time peaks Can top 10-1976.

Deniece Williams' Free enters UK chart-1977.

Burton Cummings' I'm Scared peaks Can top 100-1977.

ABBA's Dancing Queen peaks Can #1-1977.

Joe Tex' Ain't Gonna Bump No More enters US chart-1977.

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville enters US chart-1977.

Alan O'Day's Undercover Angel enters US chart-1977.

Kenny Nolan's I Like Dreamin' peaks Can top 5/Love's Grown Deep enters US chart-1977.

Boney M's Daddy Cool peaks Can top 20-1977.

Klaatu's Calling Occupants enters US chart-1977.

The Kinks' Sleepwalker enters US chart-1977.

Stevie Wonder's Sir Duke enters US chart-1977.

Kansas' Carry On Wayward Son peaks Can top 5-1977.

Tom Jones' Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow peaks Can top 20-1977.

Ray Noble dies-1978.

F.R. David's Words enters UK chart-1983.

Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want to Have Fun peaks Can #1-1984.

Real Life's Send Me an Angel peaks Can top 20-1984.

Kool/Gang's Joanna peaks Can top 20-1984.

Michael Jackson's Human Nature peaks Can top 10-1984.

Corey Hart's Sunglasses at Night peaks Can top 30-1984.

Kenny Loggins' Footloose peaks Can #1-1984.

Buddy Rich dies brain tumour-1987.

Paul Janz' Every Little Tear peaks Can top 10-1990.

The Rolling Stones' Almost Hear You Sigh peaks Can top 30-1990.

The Rolling Stones release Flashpoint LP-1991.

Rob Pilatus (Milli Vannilli) dies-1998.

Doris Day (1924) (vocals-solo)

Don Gibson (1928) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Jimmy McGriff (1936) (keys-solo)

Jeff Barry (1939) (vocals-solo-songwriter)

Jan Berry (1941) (vocals-w.Dean/Arnie-DECEASED)

Wayne Newton (1942) (vocals-solo)

Billy Joe Royal (1942) (vocals-solo)

Richard Manuel (1943) (keys-vocals-Band-DECEASED)

Joe Vann (1943) (vocals-Duprees)

Tony Orlando (1944) (vocals-solo-Dawn)

Barry Pritchard (1944) (Fortunes)

Lois Ann Wilkinson (1944) (vocals-Caravelles)

Richard Manuel (1945) (keys-vocals-drums-Hawks-Band-DECEASED)

Dee Murray (1946) (bass-Plastic Penny-Spencer Davis-Elton John-DECEASED)

Richard Thompson (1949) (vocals-guitar-Fairport Convention-solo-w.Linda Thompson)

Curtis Stone (1950) (Highway 101)

Mel Schacher (1951) (bass-Grand Funk)

Eddie Murphy (1961) (vocals-solo)

Mike Ness (1962) (vocals-Social Distortion-solo)

Sebastian Bach (1968) (vocals-Skid Row)

Jesse James shot to death-1882.

Frankie Laine's I Believe enters UK chart-1953.

The Johnston Brothers' Oh Happy Day enters UK chart-1953.

Elvis Presley appears Milton Berle Show-1956.

Elvis Presley records It's Now or Never/Mess of Blues-1960.

Al Caiola's Bonanza Theme enters US chart-1961.

The Marcels' Blue Moon peaks US #1-1961.

Jorgen Ingman's Apache peaks US #2-1961.

Bob Dylan enters UK LP chart 1st time with Times They Are a Changing-1964.

Bob Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues enters US chart-1965.

Gary Lewis' Count Me In enters US chart-1965.

The Temptations' It's Growing enters US chart-1965.

The Dixie Cups' Iko Iko enters US chart-1965.

The Impressions' Woman's Got Soul enters US chart-1965.

Sir Douglas' She's About a Mover enters US chart-1965.

The Searchers' goodbye My Love Goodbye enters US chart-1965.

Sam the Sham/Pharaohs' Wooly Bully enters US chart-1965.

Herman's Hermits' Silhouettes enters US chart-1965.

The Beatles complete recording Within You Without You-1967.

Jim Morrison turns self in to FBI to answer charges stemming from March Miami performance-1969.

Billy Preston becomes one of 1st signings to Apple Records-1969.

Brinsley Schwarz launched with promo gig that backfired when press from around world flown to NYC at record company expense to see band not yet ready-1970.

Ike & Tina Turner's Proud Mary peaks Can top 20-1971.

Jimi Hendrix' Freedom enters US chart-1971.

Tin Tin's Toast & Marmalade for Tea enters US chart-1971.

The Temptations' Just My Imagination peaks Can chart-1971.

Bobby Sherman's Cried Like a Baby peaks Can top 10-1971.

The Poppy Family's I Was Wondering enters US chart-1971.

Anne Murray's A Stranger in My Place peaks Can top 20-1971.

Lobo's Me and You and a Dog Named Boo enters US chart-1971.

The Jackson 5's Never Can Say Goodbye enters US chart-1971.

John Lennon's Power to the People enters US chart-1971.

Chicago's Free peaks Can top 20-1971.

Tom Jones' She's a Lady peaks Can #1-1971.

Billy Ocean's Love Really Hurts Without You enters US chart-1976.

The Sutherland Brothers' Arms of Mary enters UK chart-1976.

Pratt/McClain's Happy Days enters US chart-1976.

The Captain/Tennille's Lonely Night peaks US top 5-1976.

Johnnie Taylor's Disco Lady peaks US #1-1976.

Diana Ross' Love Hangover enters US chart-1976.

Jim Capaldi's Love Hurts peaks Can top 20-1976.

Joni Mitchell's In France They Kiss on Main Street peaks Can top 20-1976.

The 4 Seasons begin UK tour Bournemouth Winter Gardens-1976.

The Brotherhood of Man's Save Your Kisses For Me peaks UK #1-1976.

Gary Wright's Dreamweaver peaks Can #1/US #2-1976.

Rufus/Chaka Khan's Sweet Thing peaks US top 5-1976.

Charity Brown's Anyway You Want It peaks Can top 10-1976.

Brass Construction's Movin' enters US chart-1976.

101ers/Sex Pistols play Nashville Rooms London UK-1976.

Van Halen's Pretty Woman peaks Can top 5-1982.

Journey's Open Arms peaks Can #2-1982.

Sheena Easton's When He Smiles enters US chart-1982.

LRB's Man On Your Mind enters US chart-1982.

Olivia Newton-John's Make a Move On Me peaks Can top 5-1982.

Gordon Lightfoot's Baby Step Back enters US chart-1982.

Deniece Williams' It's Gonna Take a Miracle enters US chart-1982.

PhD's I Won't Let You Down enters UK chart-1982.

Pigbag's Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag enters UK chart-1982.

Dan Fogelberg's Run For the Roses enters US chart-1982.

Billy Ocean's Get Out Of My Dreams Get Into My Car peaks US #1-1988.

NKOTB's You Got It peaks Can top 20-1989.

Sam Brown's Stop peaks Can top 10-1989.

Sheriff's When I'm With You peaks Can top 10 2nd time-1989.

Enya's Orinoco Flow peaks Can top 10-1989.

Kon Kan's I Beg your Pardon peaks Can top 10-1989.

Sarah Vaughan dies lung cancer-1990.

Charlie Watts Quintet debuts Ronnie Scott's jazz club London-1991.

Annie Lennox' Medusa CD enters Can chart-1995.

Collective Soul's Collective Soul enters Can chart-1995.

Elastica's Elastica enters Can chart-1995.

Matthew Sweet's 100% Fun CD enters Can chart-1995.

Whigfield's Saturday Night peaks Can top 20-1995.

Lionel Bart dies cancer-1999.

McKinley "Muddy Waters" Morganfield (1915) (vocals-guitar-solo-DECEASED)

Hugh Masakela (1939) (trumpet-solo)

Leon Russell (1941) (vocals-keys-guitar-solo)

Major Lance (1941) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Christopher Franke (1942) (drums-keys-Tangerine Dream-solo)

Larry Leishman (1947) (Rhinoceros-Blackstone)

Berry Oakley (1948) (bass-vocals-Allmans-DECEASED)

Dave Hill (1946) (guitar-vocals-Slade)

Garry Moore (1953) (guitar-vocals-solo-Thin Lizzy-BBM)

Scott Joplin dies-1919.

Glenn Miller records Moonlight Serenade-1939.

Kurt Weill dies-1950.

Eddie Cochran records Pink Pegged Slacks-1956.

Skip/Flip's Cherry Pie enters US chart-1960.

Ron Holden's I Love You So enters US chart-1960.

Elvis Presley's Stuck On You/Fame and Fortune enters US chart//Such a Night/Are You Lonesome Tonight recorded-1960.

The Chiffons' He's So Fine peaks US #1-1963.

Mary Wells' My Guy enters US chart-1964.

Henry Mancini's Pink Panther Theme enters US chart-1964.

The Ronettes' Breakin' Up enters US chart-1964.

Barbra Streisand's People enters US chart-1964.

The Impressions' I'm So Proud enters US chart-1964.

The Beatles' Can't Buy Me Love peaks US #1 giving group 3 toppers in a row/Twist & Shout peaks US #2/all top 5 positions monopolised by group/beat own record

    with 12 tracks on US Hot 100-1964.

The Dave Clark 5's Bits and Pieces enters US chart-1964.

The Beatles' Do You Want to Know a Secret/Thank You Girl enters US chart- 1964.

The Rolling Stones' 19th Nervous Breakdown peaks Can top 10-1966.

The Temptations' Get Ready peaks Can top 40-1966.

Peter/Gordon's Woman peaks Can #1-1966.

Gary Lewis' Sure Gonna Miss her peaks Can top 30-1966.

3 Dog Night's Celebrate peaks Can top 10-1968.

Andy Kim's Friend in the City peaks Can top 20-1970.

Mountain's Mississippi Queen enters US chart-1970.

Ray Stevens' Everything is Beautiful enters US chart-1970.

Bob Seger's Lucifer enters US chart-1970.

Van Morrison's Come Running enters US chart-1970.

Chicago's Make Me Smile enters US chart-1970.

Ronnie Hawkins' Down in the Alley peaks Can top 20-1970.

Dr. Hook/Medicine Show awarded gold Cover of Rolling Stone-1973.

Vicki Lawrence's Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia peaks US #1-1973.

The Rolling Stones' Ladies and Gentlemen... film premieres in quadrophonic sound-1974.

The Sex Pistols play El Paradise London UK-1976.

The Miracles begin UK tour Portsmouth Locarno-1976.

Don McLean's Crying peaks Can top 10-1981.

Blondie's Rapture peaks Can top 5-1981.

Barbra Streisand/Barry Gibb's What Kind of Fool peaks Can top 20-1981.

Eddie Rabbitt's I Love a Rainy Night peaks Can top 20-1981.

Starship's Find Your Way Back enters US chart-1981.

Lionel Richie's You Are peaks Can top 5-1983.

Luba's Everytime I See Your Picture peaks Can top 20-1983.

Def Leppard's Hysteria peaks Can top 20-1988.

Robbie Robertson's Showdown at Big Sky peaks Can chart-1988.

Michael Bolton's Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay peaks Can top 10-1988.

Eric Clapton's Pilgrim CD enters US chart-1998.

Mick Jagger honoured at opening of arts centre bearing his name Dartford UK-2000.

Colin Blunstone/Rod Argent reunite on stage Jazz  Cafe London UK-2001.

Gale Storm (1922) (vocals-solo)

Tony Williams (1928) (vocals-Platters-DECEASED)

Billy Bland (1932) (vocals-solo)

Stanley Turrentine (1934) sax-solo-DECEASED)

David LaFlamme (1941) (violin-It's a Beautiful Day)

Dave Swarbrick (1941) (fiddle-vocals-Fairport Convention)

Crispian St. Peters (1944) (vocals-solo)

Agnetha Faltskog (1950) (vocals-ABBA)

Johnnie Ray plays London Palladium-1954.

Lonnie Donegan's Cumberland Gap enters UK chart-1957.

Bobby Curtola's Mean Woman Blues peaks Can top 5-1965.

Sandie Shaw's Girl Don't Come peaks Can #2-1965.

Jimi Hendrix plays Odeon Leeds UK-1967.

Cream's Badge enters US chart-1969.

Donovan's Atlantis enters US chart-1969.

The Guess Who's These Eyes enters US chart-1969.

The Who's Pinball Wizard enters US chart-1969.

James Brown's I Don't Want Nobody to Give Me Nothing enters US chart-1969.

Ray Stevens' Gitarzan enters US chart-1969.

The Spiral Starecase's More Today Than Yesterday enters US chart-1969.

Peter Sarstedt's Where Do You Go To My Lovely enters US chart-1969.

Neon Philharmonic's Morning Girl enters US chart-1969.

The Friends of Distinction's Grazing in the Grass enters US chart-1969.

David Crosby/Graham Nash release self-titled LP-1972.

Grand Funk's Bad Time enters US chart-1975.

Sweet Sensation's Sad Sweet Dreamer peaks Can top 20-1975.

Sugarloaf's Don't Call Us peaks Can top 5-1975.

Ringo Starr's No No Song peaks Can #1-1975.

Seals & Crofts' I'll Play For You enters US chart-1975.

America's Sister Golden Hair enters US chart-1975.

Joe Simon's Get Down Get Down enters US chart-1975.

Pilot's Magic enters US chart-1975.

Roger Whittaker's Last Farewell enters US chart-1975.

Alice Cooper's Only Women enters US chart-1975.

Loggins/Messina's Growin' enters US chart-1975.

Jessi Colter's I'm Not Lisa enters US chart-1975.

Joe Cocker's You Are So Beautiful peaks Can top 5-1975.

Sky's Toccata enters UK chart-1980.

R.E.M. play 1^st gig private party-1980.

The Knack's Baby Talks Dirty peaks Can top 20-1980.

Trooper's Janine peaks Can top 10-1980.

Teri DeSario/K.C.'s Yes I'm Ready peaks Can top 10-1980.

Steve Forbert's Romeo's Tune peaks Can top 10-1980.

Red Rider's White Hot enters US chart-1980.

David Essex' Silver Dream Machine enters UK chart-1980.

Pat Benatar's We Live For Love enters US chart-1980.

Ambrosia's Biggest Part of Me enters US chart-1980.

The Babys' Back on My Feet Again peaks Can top 30-1980.

Bob Hite (Canned Heat) dies heart attack-1981.

American Video Awards held/Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want to Have Fun Best Female Video-1984.

USA for Africa's We Are the World played by 5000 stations simultaneously worldwide-1985.

Jean-Michel Jarre's Rendezvous Houston concert/laser show draws 1.3 million-1986.

George Michael's Different Corner enters UK chart-1986.

Danny Rapp of Juniors dies-1983.

Sting's If I Ever Lose My Faith in You peaks Can top 10-1993.

Madonna's Bad Girl peaks Can top 5-1993.

Take That's It Only Takes a Minute peaks Can top 20-1993.

Depeche Mode's I Feel You peaks Can top 5-1993.

Duran Duran's Ordinary World peaks Can #2-1993.

Kurt Cobain kills self with gun-1994.

Country Dance Music Awards held/Tracy Byrd's Watermelon Crawl honoured twice-1995.

Alan Ginsberg dies-1997.

Cozy Powell dies-1998.

Cappadonna's Pillage CD enters Can chart-1998.

Gang Starr's Moment of Truth CD enters Can chart-1998.

The Watchmen's Silent Radar CD enters Can chart-1998.

Cocoa Brovaz' Rude Awakening CD enters Can chart-1998.

Pulp's This is Hardcore CD enters Can chart-1998.

Fastball's All the Pain That Money Can Buy CD enters Can chart-1998.

Scott Weiland's 12-Bar Blues CD enters Can chart-1998.

Reba McIntyre's Moments & Memories CD enters Can chart-1998.

Bonnie Raitt's Fundamental CD enters Can chart-1998.

Montell Jordan's Let's Ride CD enters Can chart-1998.

Int'l Latin Music Hall of Fame inducts Jose Feliciano/Willie Colon-2000.

Tammy Wynette's daughters file $50m wrongful death/malpractice suite-1999.

International Latin Music Hall of Fame inducts Jose Feliciano/Willie Colon//Harry Belafonte/Ry Cooder given special recognition awards-2000.

Vernon Dalhart (1883) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Andre Previn (1929) (composer-conductor-piano-solo)

Merle Haggard (1937) (vocals-guitar-solo)

Bob Marley (1945) (vocals-guitar-Wailers-solo-DECEASED)

Dottsy (1954) (vocals-solo)

Georg Frederick Handel performs last concert conducting Messiah-1759.

1st Canadian to sell million records Henry Burr dies-1941.

Guy Mitchell's Rock-a-Billy enters US chart-1957.

Chuck Berry's School Days enters US chart-1957.

Ken Copeland's Pledge of Love enters US chart-1957.

Teresa Brewer's Empty Arms enters US chart-1957.

The Diamonds' Little Darlin' peaks US #2-1957.

Perry Como's Round & Round peaks US #1-1957.

Elvis Presley's All Shook Up enters US chart-1957.

Franck Pourcel's Only You enters US chart-1959.

The Fiestas' So Fine enters US chart-1959.

The Everly Brothers begin 1^st UK tour London-1960.

Al Martino's I Love You Because enters US chart-1963.

Martha/Vandellas' Come and Get These Memories enters US chart-1963.

Bobby Darin records 18 Yellow Roses LA-1963.

Darlene Love's The Boy I'm Gonna Marry enters US chart-1963.

Brenda Lee's Losing You enters US chart-1963.

The Kingston Trio's Reverend Mr. Black enters US chart-1963.

Gerry/Pacemakers' How Do You Do It peaks UK #1-1964.

The Beatles release For Sale EP UK-1965.

The Beatles begin recording Tomorrow Never Knows Abbey Road London UK-1966.

Buffalo Springfield formed-1966.

Jimi Hendrix plays Odeon Glasgow-1967.

The Move's I Can Hear the Grass Grow enters UK chart-1967.

Aretha Franklin's Ain't No Way enters US chart/Since You've Been Gone peaks Can top 10-1968.

Stevie Wonder's Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day enters US chart-1968.

The Tremeloes' Suddenly You Love Me peaks Can top 10-1968.

The Mills Brothers' Cab Driver peaks Can top 30-1968.

The People's I Love You enters US chart-1968.

Grapefruit's Dear Delilah peaks Can top 20-1968.

Madeleine Bell's I'm Gonna Make You Love Me peaks Can top 20-1968.

Tommy James/Shondells' Mony Mony enters US chart-1968.

The Delfonics' La La Means I Love You peaks Can #1-1968.

Syd Barrett leaves Pink Floyd-1968.

Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart's Goodbye Baby enters US chart-1968.

Igor Stravinsky dies-1971.

The Rolling Stones sign to Atlantic-1971.

Carly Simon plays Troubadour LA-1971.

Jerry Butler/Brenda Lee Eager awarded gold Ain't Understanding Mellow-1972.

The Stylistics awarded gold Break Up to Make Up-1973.

John Denver's Sunshine On My Shoulders peaks Can #1-1974.

ABBA's Waterloo wins Eurovision song contest-1974.

Carly Simon/James Taylor's Mockingbird peaks Can top 5-1974.

Aretha Franklin's I'm in Love enters US chart-1974.

Stevie Wonder's Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing enters US chart-1974.

Bob Dylan's On a Night Like This peaks Can top 20-1974.

Linda Ronstadt's Silver Threads & Golden Needles enters US chart-1974.

The Spinners' Mighty Love peaks Can top 20-1974.

Slade's Everybody enters UK chart-1974.

California Jam Music Festival held-1974.

Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom peaks US #1-1975.

Bob Marley fined cannabis possession UK-1977.

ABBA's Dancing Queen peaks US #1-1977.

AC/DC's Let's Get it Up peaks Can top 10-1982.

Wang Chung's Let's Go peaks Can top 10-1987.

Janet Jackson's Let's Wait Awhile peaks Can top 20-1987.

Amazulu's Montego Bay peaks Can top 10-1987.

Genesis' I Can't Dance peaks Can top 10-1992.

George Harrison plays benefit for Natural Law Party Royal Albert Hall London UK-1992.

Amy Grant's Good For Me peaks Can top 10-1992.

Tammy Wynette dies blood clot-1998.

Wendy O. Williams dies suicide-1998.

Red Norvo dies-1999.

Johnny Cash performs 1^st time since pneumonia at tribute to self NYC NY-1999.

ABBA musical Mamma Mia opens Prince Edward Theatre London UK-1999.

Charles Pettigrew (Charles & Eddie) dies-2001.

Niki Sullivan (Crickets) dies-2004.

Percy Faith (1908) (arranger-conductor-solo-DECEASED)

Billie Holiday (1915) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Ravi Shankar (1920) (sitar-solo)

Bobby Bare (1935) (vocals-solo)

Charlie Thomas (1937) (vocals-Drifters)

Spencer Dryden (1938) (drums-Jefferson Airplane-Hot Tuna-New Riders of the Purple Sage-DECEASED)

Freddie Hubbard (1938) (trumpet-solo)

Mick Abrahams (1943) (guitar-vocals-Jethro Tull-Blodwyn Pig-solo)

Steve Ellis (1950) (Love Affair)

Janis Ian (1951) (vocals-solo)

South Pacific debuts Broadway-1949.

Little Richard's Long Tall Sally/Slippin' and Slidin' enters US chart-1956.

Bill Haley/Comets' R-O-C-K/Saints Rock'n'Roll enters US chart-1956.

Elvis Presley's Blue Suede Shoes enters US chart-1956.

The Platters' Twilight Time enters US chart-1958.

Dean Martin's Return to Me enters US chart-1958.

The 4 Lads' There's Only One of You enters US chart-1958.

Little Willie John's Talk to Me enters US chart-1958.

Mick Jagger/Keith Richards visit Ealing Blues Club see Brian Jones play 1st time-1962.

Burl Ives' Funny Way of Laughin' enters US chart-1962.

Walter Brennan's Old Rivers enters US chart-1962.

Shelley Fabares' Johnny Angel peaks US #1-1962.

The Beatles begin recording Got to Get You Into My Life completing next day Abbey Road London UK-1966.

The Winwood Brothers play last gig with Spencer Davis-1967.

Bobby Goldsboro's Honey peaks US #1-1968.

Clarence Carter's Snatching it Back peaks Can top 20-1969.

Frankie Laine's You Gave Me a Mountain peaks Can top 20-1969.

The Temptations' Runaway Child Running Wild peaks Can top 20-1969.

The Sir Douglas Quintet's Mendocino peaks Can top 20-1969.

David Ruffin's My Whole World Ended peaks Can top 10-1969.

Glen Campbell's Galveston peaks Can #2-1969.

The 5th Dimension's Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In peaks Can #1-1969.

The Beatles' Let it Be peaks US #1-1970.

Deodato's Also Sprach Zarathustra peaks in Canadian top 5-1973.

Dr. Hook's Cover of Rolling Stone peaks Can #2-1973.

Elton John's Daniel enters US chart-1973.

Kris Kristofferson's Why Me enters US chart-1973.

Elton John's Bennie & the Jets peaks US #1-1974.

Bob Seger's Old Time Rock'n'Roll enters US chart-1979.

Journey's Just the Same Way enters US chart-1979.

Evelyn Champagne King's I Don't Know If It's Right peaks Can top 20-1979.

Wings' Goodnight Tonight enters UK chart-1979.

M's Pop Muzik enters UK chart-1979.

Gino Soccio's Dancer enters US chart-1979.

Eddie Money's Maybe I'm a Fool peaks Can top 30-1979.

Claudja Barry's Boogie Woogie Dancing Shoes peaks Can top 10-1979.

Neil Diamond's Forever in Blue Jeans peaks Can top 10-1979.

Phil Collins' Against All Odds enters UK chart-1984.

Wham play Workers' Stadium Beijing CHI-1985.

Wang Chung's Don't Let Go peaks Can top 30-1986.

Mr. Mister's Kyrie peaks Can #1-1986.

Atlantic Starr's Secret Lovers peaks Can #1-1986.

Eddie Van Halen delayed by airport police for loaded weapon in luggage-1995.

Liam Gallagher/Patsy Kensit wed-1997.

George Michael charged indecent exposure Will Rogers Park LA-1998.

Drummer Carlos Vega (James Taylor Band) dies self-inflicted gunshot wound-1998.

Brian Wilson plays/records Roxy LA 2 nights-2000.

Van Stephenson dies lymphoma-2001.

Edwin/Pressures' self titled CD enters Can chart-2002.

Carmen McRae (1922) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Connie Stevens (1938) (vocals-solo)

John Schneider (1940) (vocals-solo)

Roger Chapman (1942 or 1944) (vocals-Family-Streetwalkers)

Steve Howe (1947) (guitar-Yes-solo-Asia-ABWH)

Adam Woods (1953) (drums-Fixx)

Julian Lennon (1963) (vocals-piano-solo)

Glenn Miller's Moonlight Serenade peaks US #1-1942.

Jimmy Dorsey's Besame Mucho peaks US #1-1944.

Odetta records live album Carnegie Hall NYC-1960.

The Supremes record Where Did Our Love Go-1964.

Peter/Gordon's True Love Ways enters UK chart-1965.

The Tremeloes' Here Comes My Baby enters US chart-1967.

The Supremes' Happening enters US chart-1967.

Buffalo Springfield's For What It's Worth peaks Can top 5-1967.

Paul Revere/Raiders' Ups and Downs peaks Can top 20-1967.

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Buy For Me the Rain enters US chart-1967.

The Mojo Men's Sit Down I Think I Love You peaks Can top 30-1967.

Smokey Robinson/Miracles' Mirage peaks Can top 40-1967.

The Lovin' Spoonful's Darling Be Home Soon peaks Can top 10-1967.

Neil Diamond's Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon enters US chart-1967.

Tijuana Brass' Casino Royale enters US chart-1967.

The Happenings' I Got Rhythm enters US chart-1967.

Tommy James/Shondells' I Think We're Alone Now peaks Can top 10-1967.

Engelbert Humperdinck's Release Me enters US chart-1967.

Herman's Hermits' There's a Kind of Hush/No Milk Today peaks Can #2-1967.

Eric Burdon/Animals' When I Was Young enters US chart-1967.

3 Dog Night release Joy to the World UK-1971.

B.J. Thomas' Rock & Roll Lullaby peaks Can top 10-1972.

The Staples Singers' I'll Take You There enters US chart-1972.

Neil Young's Heart of Gold peaks Can #1-1972.

Todd Rundgren's I Saw the Light enters US chart-1972.

Santana's No One to Depend On peaks Can top 20-1972.

Paul Simon's Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard enters US chart-1972.

Wings' Give Ireland Back to the Irish banned BBC/IRA-1972.

Chakachas' Jungle Fever peaks Can top 20-1972.

David Cassidy's Could It Be Forever peaks Can top 10-1972.

Neil Young's film Journey Through the Past premieres Dallas-1973.

Elton John awarded gold Bennie & the Jets-1974.

Sister Janet Mead awarded gold Lord's Prayer-1974.

Bobby Womack awarded gold Lookin' For a Love-1974.

Nazareth awarded gold Love Hurts-1975.

Minnie Riperton awarded gold Lovin' You-1975.

April Wine's Rock'n'Roll is a Vicious Game peaks Can top 50-1978.

Patti Smith's Because the Night enters US chart-1978.

Jay Ferguson's Thunder Island peaks Can top 10-1978.

Van Halen's You Really Got Me peaks Can chart-1978.

Journey's Wheel in the Sky enters US chart-1978.

Heart's Heartless enters US chart-1978.

Doucette's Mama Let Him Play enters US chart-1978.

USA for Africa's We Are the World peaks US #1-1985.

Glenn Frey's The Heat Is On peaks Can top 10-1985.

Tears for Fears' Shout peaks Can #1-1985.

Honeymoon Suite's Stay in the Light peaks Can top 30-1985.

Candi's Good Together peaks Can top 20-1991.

The Dream Warriors' My Definition peaks Can top 20-1991.

Londonbeat's I've Been Thinking About You peaks Can #1-1991.

Vanilla Ice's I Love You peaks Can top 5-1991.

Celine Dion's Where Does My Heart Beat Now peaks Can top 10-1991.

Kurt Cobain dies self inflicted shotgun wound-1994.

Laura Nyro dies ovarian cancer-1997.

Van Stephenson (Blackhawk) dies cancer-2001.

Antal Dorati (1906) (conductor-DECEASED)

Art van Damme (1920) (orchestra leader)

Carl Perkins (1932) (guitar-vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Terry Knight (1943) (vocals-Pack-manager-DECEASED)

Gene Parsons (1944) (drums-vocals-Byrds)

Emil Stucchio (1944) (vocals-Classics)

Les Gray (1946) (vocals-Mud-DECEASED)

Philip Wright (1948) (drums-vocals-Paper Lace)

Perry Como's Wanted peaks US #1-1954.

Johnny Ray's Such a Night enters UK chart-1954.

Les Baxter's/Al Hibbler's Unchained Melody both enter US chart-1955.

Caterina Valente's Breeze & I enters US chart-1955.

Walter Schumann's Ballad of Davy Crockett enters US chart-1955.

Bruce Johnston joins Beach Boys-1965.

The Kinks play Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen Den/riot ensues-1965.

The Beatles release Ticket to Ride/Yes It Is-1965.

The Rolling Stones perform Ready Steady Go-1965.

Jr. Walker/All Stars' Road Runner enters US chart-1965.

Percy Sledge's When a Man Loves a Woman enters US chart-1966.

Herman's Hermits' Leaning On the Lamppost enters US chart-1966.

The Righteous Brothers' Soul & Inspiration peaks US #1-1966.

The Lovin' Spoonful's Daydream peaks US #2-1966.

The Mamas/Papas' Monday Monday enters US chart-1966.

Jimi Hendrix plays Empire Liverpool-1967.

Merle Haggard records White Line Fever LA-1969.

King Crimson plays 1^st show Speakeasy London UK-1969.

3 Dog Night awarded gold Joy to the World-1971.

Queen plays 1^st show Rainbow Theatre London UK-1973.

EW&F awarded gold That's the Way of the World LP-1975.

Phil Ochs commits suicide-1976.

Rod Stewart's First Cut is the Deepest peaks Can top 20-1977.

Daryl Hall/John Oates' Rich Girl peaks Can top 5-1977.

Paul McCartney/Wings' Maybe I'm Amazed (Live) peaks Can top 10-1977.

ABBA's Dancing Queen peaks US #1-1977.

Addrisi Brothers' Slow Dancin' enters US chart-1977.

Aerosmith's Back in the Saddle enters US chart-1977.

Jackson Browne's Here Come Those Tears Again peaks Can top 20-1977.

Gordon Lightfoot's Race Among the Ruins peaks Can top 30-1977.

ELO's Do Ya peaks Can top 20-1977.

David Bowie's Sound and Vision enters US chart-1977.

The Culture Club's Church of the Poison Mind enters UK chart-1983.

The Flying Pickets' Only You peaks Can top 20-1984.

Rockwell's Somebody's Watching Me peaks Can #2-1984.

Sherry Kean's I Want You Back peaks Can top 20-1984.

Frankie Goes to Hollywood begin Euro tour Copenhagen DEN-1985.

Dave Clark's musical Time premieres London starring Cliff Richard-1986.

Dave Prater (Sam &…) dies auto accident-1988.

Robbie Robertson's Somewhere Down the Crazy River peaks Can chart-1988.

Maestro Fresh Wes' Let Your Backbone Slide peaks Can #1-1990.

Warrant's Sometimes She Cries peaks Can top 20-1990.

Sinead O'Connor's Nothing Compares to U peaks Can top 20-1990.

Nirvana/L7/Breeders play Bosnian benefit Cow Palace San Francisco CA-1993.

Songwriter Mae Axton (Heartbreak Hotel) dies-1997.

Tammy Wynette memorial service held Ryman Aud Nashville TN-1998.

Faith Hill begins US tour Orpheum Theater Minneapolis MN-1999.

Bruce Springsteen/E Street Band begin reunion tour Barcelona SPA-1999.

Eddy Duchin (1910) (keys-solo-DECEASED)

Martin Denny (1921) (vibes-solo-DECEASED)

Sheb Wooley (Ben Colder) (1921) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Nathaniel Nelson (1932) (vocals-Flamingos-DECEASED)

Glen Campbell (1936) (vocals-guitar-solo)

Bobbie Smith (1921) (vocals-Spinners)

Don Meredith (1938) (vocals-solo)

Bobby Hatfield (1940) (vocals-Righteous Brothers-DECEASED)

Bunny "Wailer" Livingstone (1947) (vocals-Wailers-solo)

Terre Roche (1953) (vocals-Roches)

Lenny Pickett (1954) (horns-arranger-Tower of Power)

Steven Gustafson (1957) (bass-10000 Maniacs)

Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds (1958) (vocals-solo-record producer/executive)

Brian Setzer (1959or60) (vocals-guitar-Stray Cats-solo)

Afrika Bambataa (1960) (vocals-solo)

Mandy Moore (1984) (vocals-solo)

King Oliver dies bronchial asthma-1938.

Glenn Miller records Little Brown Jug/Sunrise Serenade-1939.

Kay Starr's Wheel of Fortune peaks US #1-1952.

Nat King Cole badly beaten during performance Birmingham AL-1956.

Rick Nelson's singing debut TV/performs I'm Walkin' on family's show-1957.

Chuck Willis dies after operation-1958.

Faron Young's Hello Walls enters US chart-1961.

Roy Orbison's Running Scared enters US chart-1961.

Laverne Baker's Saved enters US chart-1961.

Stu Sutcliffe dies brain hemorrhage-1962.

The Beatles release Second Album US-1964.

The Righteous Brothers' Just Once in My Life enters US chart-1965.

Freddie/Dreamers' I'm Telling You Now peaks US #1-1965.

Jr. Walker/All-Stars' Shotgun peaks US top 5-1965.

Tom Jones' It's Not Unusual enters US chart-1965.

Gerry/Pacemakers' It's Gonna Be Alright enters US chart-1965.

Merle Haggard records Branded Man LA-1967.

The Who play week Saville Theatre London with guest Jimi Hendrix-1967.

Frank/Nancy Sinatra's Something Stupid peaks US #1-1967.

The Herd's I Don't Want Our Loving to Die enters UK chart-1968.

Paul McCartney announces departure from Beatles-1970.

The Bells' Stay Awhile peaks Can #1-1971.

Neil Young's When You Dance I Can Really Love enters US chart-1971.

Dawn's Knock 3 Times enters UK chart-1971.

The Doors' Love Her Madly enters US chart-1971.

The Raiders' Indian Reservation enters US chart-1971.

Stephen Stills' Sit Yourself Down peaks Can top 30-1971.

The Stampeders' Carry Me peaks Can #2-1971.

Santana's Oye Como Va peaks Can top 5-1971.

Honey Cone's Want Ads enters US chart-1971.

John Denver's Take Me Home Country Roads enters US chart-1971.

Chilliwack's Sundown peaks Can chart-1971.

The Cornelius BrosSister Rose's Treat Her Like a Lady enters US chart-1971.

Led Zeppelin awarded gold Houses of the Holy LP-1973.

Rhythm Heritage's Barretta's Theme enters US chart-1976.

The Trampps' That's Where the Happy People Go enters US chart-1976.

The Bay City Rollers' Love Me Like I Love You enters UK chart-1976.

Gino Vannelli's Keep On Walking peaks Can chart-1976.

Boz Scagg's It's Over enters US chart-1976.

Vicki Sue Robinson's Turn the Beat Around enters US chart-1976.

Fox' S-s-s-single Bed enters UK chart-1976.

Peter Frampton's Comes Alive LP peaks US #1-1976.

Neil Sedaka's Love In the Shadows enters US chart-1976.

The 4 Seasons' December 1963 peaks Can #1-1976.

Paul McCartney's Silly Love Songs enters US chart-1976.

Dr. Hook's Only 16 peaks Can top 5-1976.

Nino Rota dies-1979.

Paul McCartney/Stevie Wonder's Ebony & Ivory enters UK/US chart-1982.

Loverboy's When It's Over enters US chart-1982.

Bananarama's Really Saying Something enters UK chart-1982.

The England World Cup Squad's This Time/England We'll Fly the Flag enters UK chart-1982.

Buckner/Garcia's Pac Man Fever peaks Can top 10-1982.

Guns'n'Roses' Paradise City peaks Can top 20-1989.

Mike/Mechanics' Living Years peaks Can #2-1989.

Elton John's Made in England CD enters Can chart/Believe enters Can chart-1995.

BKS/Ashley MacIsaac's Square Dance Song enters Can chart-1995.

The Headstones' Teeth & Tissue CD enters UK chart-1995.

Joel Grey (1932) (vocals-theatrical)

Elvis Presley records I Want You I Need You I Love You Nashville-1956.

The Fleetwoods appear Dick Clark Saturday Night show-1959.

Anita Bryant's Paper Roses enters US chart-1960.

Bob Dylan's 1^st NYC gig Gerde's Folk City/opening for John Lee Hooker-1961.

Elvis Presley's Follow That Dream premieres-1962.

The Beatles release From Me to You UK-1963.

Gerry/Pacemakers' How Do You Do It peaks UK #1-1963.

The Beatles' Love Me Do enters US chart/group beats own record with 14 tracks on US chart-1964.

The Ray Charles Singers' Love Me With All Your Heart enters US chart-1964.

The Reflections' Romeo & Juliet enters US chart-1964.

Roy Orbison's It's Over enters US chart-1964.

Al Hirt's Cotton Candy enters US chart-1964.

The 4 Seasons' Ronnie enters US chart-1964.

Bobby Goldsboro's It's Too Late peaks Can top 5-1965.

Frank Sinatra records Strangers in the Night-1966.

The Vogues' Magic Town peaks Can #1-1966.

Bob Kuban/In Men's The Cheater peaks Can top 40-1966.

Lesley Gore/Paul Anka perform last episode Hullabaloo-1966.

Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass' Spanish Flea peaks Can top 5-1966.

Little Caesar/Consuls' You Laugh Too Much peaks Can top 10-1966.

The Harden Trio's Tippy Toeing peaks Can top 30-1966.

The Beatles record Love You Too Abbey Road London UK-1966.

Pop Stoneman's last recording session-1968.

Charles Wright/Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band's Love Land enters US chart-1970.

The Kinks' Victoria peaks Can top 40-1970.

Tommy James/Shondells' Gotta Get Back to You peaks Can top 20-1970.

The Moments' Love on a 2-Way Street enters US chart-1970.

Steppenwolf's Hey Lawdy Mama enters US chart-1970.

Simon/Garfunkel's Cecilia enters US chart-1970.

Jr. Walker's Gotta Hold On To This Feeling peaks Can top 20-1970.

The Beatles' Let it Be peaks Can #1/Paul McCartney announces will not work with John Lennon again-1970.

Johnny Cash's What Is Truth enters US chart-1970.

Frijid Pink's House of the Rising Sun peaks Can top 5-1970.

Vincent Bell's Airport Love Theme enters US chart-1970.

The Doors' You Make Me Real/Roadhouse Blues enters US chart-1970.

Roxy Music's Angel Eyes enters UK chart-1979.

Eddie Van Halen/Valerie Bertinelli wed-1981.

Santana's Winning enters US chart-1981.

Stars on 45's Stars on 45 enters US chart-1981.

Cliff Richard's A Little In Love peaks Can top 5-1981.

Neil Diamond's Hello Again peaks Can top 20-1981.

Eric Clapton's I've Got a Rock'n'Roll Heart peaks Can top 20-1983.

Pretenders' Back on the Chain Gang peaks Can top 5-1983.

Men Without Hats' Safety Dance peaks Can top 20-1983.

George Harrison's When We Was Fab peaks Can top 20-1988.

David Lee Roth's Just Like Paradise peaks Can top 10-1988.

Lisa Lisa's Skip to My Lu peaks Can top 20-1994.

The Breeders' Kelley Deal checks into rehab avoiding heroin charges-1995.

Johnny Dodds (1892) (King Oliver-Louis Armstrong-DECEASED)

Lionel Hampton (1908or09or20) (vibes-drums-Benny Goodman-solo-DECEASED)

Ned Miller (1925) (vocals-solo)

Montserrat Caballe (1933) (vocals-opera)

Tiny Tim (1932) (vocals-ukulele-solo-DECEASED)

Herbie Hancock (1940) (keys-Miles Davis-solo)

John Kay (1944) (vocals-guitar-Steppenwolf-solo)

David Cassidy (1950) (vocals-Partridge Family-solo-theatrical)

Pat Travers (1954) (vocals-guitar-solo)

Vince Gill (1957) (vocals-guitar-Pure Prairie League-solo)

Will Sergeant (1958) (Echo/Bunnymen)

Art Alexakis (1962) (vocals-guitar-Everclear)

Amy Ray (1964) (vocals-guitar-Indigo Girls)

Nicholas Hexum (1970) (vocals-311)

Woody Herman records At the Woodchopper's Ball-1939.

Bill Haley/Comets record Rock Around Clock NYC-1954.

Charlie McDevitt/Nancy Whiskey's Freight Train enters UK chart-1957.

Lonnie Donegan's Cumberland Gap peaks UK #1-1957.

Grammys held/Ray Charles wins 4 including Best Male Vocal (Georgia On My Mind)-1961.

Bob Dylan plays Town Hall NYC-1963.

The Byrds release Mr. Tambourine Man-1965.

The Animals' Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood peaks Can top 10-1965.

Bobby Vinton's Long Lonely Nights peaks Can top 5-1965.

The Rolling Stones' Satisfaction enters US chart-1965.

Shirley Ellis' Clapping Song peaks Can top 10-1965.

Petula Clark's I Know a Place peaks Can #1-1965.

Jan Berry seriously injured car crash-1966.

Mercy's Love Can Make You Happy enters US chart-1969.

Andy Williams' Happy Heart enters US chart-1969.

Sly/Family Stone's Stand enters US chart-1969.

Simon/Garfunkel's Boxer enters US chart-1969.

Stephen Stills' Manassas release debut LP-1972.

The Rolling Stones release Exile on Main Street-1972.

David Essex' That'll Be the Day film premieres London UK-1973.

Rufus' Once You Get Started peaks Can top 20-1975.

Supertramp's Bloody Well Right enters US chart-1975.

Average White Band's Cut the Cake enters US chart-1975.

Gino Vannelli's Powerful People peaks Can top 40-1975.

Linda Ronstadt's When Will I Be Loved enters US chart-1975.

Tony Camillo's/Bazuka's Dynomite Pt 1 enters US chart-1975.

Chicago's Harry Truman peaks Can top 20-1975.

The Beach Boys' Sail on Sailor re-enters US chart-1975.

B.T. Express' Express peaks Can top 5-1975.

Blondie's Call Me enters UK chart-1980.

J. Geils' Love Stinks enters US chart-1980.

Linda Ronstadt's Hurt So Bad enters US chart-1980.

XTC's Making Plans For Nigel peaks Can top 20-1980.

The Beach Boys' Goin' On enters US chart-1980.

Andy Gibb's Desire peaks Can top 10-1980.

Donna Summer's On the Radio peaks Can #2-1980.

Robbie Dupree's Steal Away enters US chart-1980.

David Crosby arrested Dallas nightclub drug/weapons offenses-1982.

Aretha Franklin/George Michael's I Knew You'd Be Waiting peaks US #1-1987.

Cher wins Best Actress Oscar-1988.

Apache Indian's Arranged Marriage peaks Can top 20-1993.

Michael Jackson's Heal the World peaks Can top 20-1993.

Jerry Cantrell's Bobby Depot CD enters Can chart-1998.

Shania Twain sells 10 million copies on back to back releases with Come On Over-1999.

Boxcar Willie dies leukemia-1999.

Horace Kay (1934) (vocals-Tams)

Tim Field (1936) (vocals-Springfields)

Lester Chambers (1940) (vocals-Chambers Brothers)

Eve Graham (1943) (vocals-New Seekers)

Jack Casady (1944) (bass-Jefferson Airplane-Hot Tuna)

Lowell George (1945) (vocals-guitar-Mothers-Brotherhood of Man-Little Feat)

Al Green (1946) (vocals-solo)

Roy Loney (1946) (vocals-Flamin' Groovies)

Peabo Bryson (1951) (vocals-solo)

Handel's Messiah performed 1st time Dublin-1742.

Glenn Miller's In the Mood peaks US #1-1940.

Elvis Presley's Peace in the Valley enters US chart/All Shook Up peaks US #1-1957.

Bonnie Guitar's Dark Moon enters US chart-1957.

Marty Robbins' White Sport Coat enters US chart-1957.

Chuck Berry's Little Queenie enters US chart-1959.

The Fleetwoods' Come Softly to Me peaks US #1-1959.

Dodie Stevens' Pink Shoelaces peaks US top 5-1959.

Thomas Wayne's Tragedy peaks US top 5-1959.

Kathy Linden's Goodbye Jimmy Goodbye enters US chart-1959.

Wilbert Harrison's Kansas City enters US chart-1959.

Carl Dobkins, Jr.'s My Heart Is an Open Book enters US chart-1959.

Martin Denny's Quiet Village enters US chart-1959.

Floyd Cramer's On the Rebound enters UK chart-1961.

The Marcels' Blue Moon enters UK chart-1961.

The Dartells' Hot Pastrami enters US chart-1963.

Ray Charles' Take These Chains From My Heart enters US chart-1963.

Bill Anderson's Still enters US chart-1963.

The Rolling Stones get 1st press article Richmond Twickenham Times-1963.

The Beatles record Help 45 Abbey Road London UK-1965.

Grammys presented/Stan Getz-Astrud Gilberto win Record of Year (Girl From Ipanema)/Getz-Joao Gilberto Album of Year/Beatles Best New Artist-1965.

The Beatles record Paperback Writer Abbey Road London UK-1966.

The Rolling Stones play Warsaw POL-1967.

The Rascals' Beautiful Morning enters US chart-1968.

Manfred Mann's Mighty Quinn peaks Can top 5-1968.

Dionne Warwick's Do You Know the Way to San Jose enters US chart- 1968.

Neil Diamond's Red Red Wine enters US chart-1968.

Wilson Pickett's She's Lookin' Good enters US chart-1968.

Guy Marks' Loving You Has Made Me Bananas enters US chart-1968.

The Monkees' Valleri peaks Can #1-1968.

Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell's Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing enters US chart-1968.

The Beatles' Lady Madonna peaks Can #2-1968.

The Allman Brothers Band awarded gold Eat a Peach LP-1972.

Roger Daltrey's first self titled solo LP released-1973.

The Beatles awarded gold Red and Blue compilations-1973.

Gary/Dave's I Fell in Love With You Sometime peaks Can top 3-1974.

The O'Jays' For the Love Of Money enters US chart-1974.

Olivia Newton-John's If You Love Me enters US chart-1974.

Gordon Lightfoot's Sundown enters US chart-1974.

Murray McLauchlan's Linda Won't You take Me In peaks Can top 20-1974.

Blue Swede's Hooked On a Feeling peaks Can #2-1974.

Ray Stevens' Streak enters US chart-1974.

Lighthouse's Can You Feel It peaks Can top 20-1974.

Mud's Cat Crept In enters UK chart-1974.

Elton John's Bennie & the Jets peaks Can #1-1974.

The Carpenters' I Won't Last a Day Without You enters US chart-1974.

Bill Amesbury's Virginia peaks Can top 20-1974.

USA for Africa's We Are the World enters UK chart-1985.

Phil Collins' One More Night enters UK chart-1985.

Billy Joel's Keeping the Faith peaks Can chart-1985.

Prince/Revolution's Kiss peaks US #1-1986.

The Beastie Boys' Fight For Your Right to Party peaks Can top 10-1987.

Genesis' Tonight Tonight Tonight peaks Can top 20-1987.

Lou Gramm's Midnight Blue peaks Can top 20-1987.

Sonny Bono elected mayor Palm Springs-1988.

Rage Against the Machine appear SNL/forbidden to perform 2nd song-1996.

The Chemical Brothers' Dig Your Own Hole CD enters Can chart-1997.

Bush's Gavin Rossdale collapses following performance Mt. Clemens MI-2000.

Metallica sue Napster for pirating music-2000.

Buddy Knox (1933) (vocals-Rhythm Orchids-solo)

Loretta Lynn (1935) (vocals-solo)

Richie Blackmore (1945) (guitar-Deep Purple-Rainbow)

Patrick Fairley (1943) (bass-Marmalade)

Georg Frederick Handel dies-1759.

George Cates'/Morris Stoloff's Moonglow/Theme From Picnic both enter US chart-1956.

Pat Boone's Long Tall Sally enters US chart-1956.

Tony Bennett's Can You Find it In Your Heart enters US chart-1956.

Art/Dotty Todd's Chanson d'Amour enters US chart-1958.

Larry Williams' Dizzy Miss Lizzie enters US chart-1958.

The Voxpoppers' Wishing For Your Love enters US chart-1958.

Perry Como's Kewpie Doll/Dance Only With Me enters US chart-1958.

David Seville's Witch Doctor enters US chart-1958.

Nat King Cole's Looking Back enters US chart-1958.

Paul Evans' 7 Little Girls Sitting in the Back Seat enters US chart-1959.

Adam Faith's Someone Else's Baby enters UK chart-1960.

The Everly Brothers' Cathy's Clown enters UK chart-1960.

The King Brothers' Standing On the Corner enters UK chart-1960.

James Darren's Conscience enters US chart-1962.

Brenda Lee's Everybody Loves Me But You enters US chart-1962.

James Brown's Night Train enters US chart-1962.

The Beatles see The Stones play 1st time-1963.

The Byrds record I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better/Bells of Rhymney-1965.

Spencer Davis/Who open UK tour Southampton Gaumont-1966.

The Beatles record Rain Abbey Road London UK-1966.

The Supremes/Temptations' I'll Try Something New peaks Can top 20-1969.

Steppenwolf's Rock Me peaks Can top 5-1969.

3 Dog Night's Try a Little Tenderness peaks Can top 20-1969.

The Arbors' The Letter peaks Can top 30-1969.

Bubble Puppy's Hot Smoke & Sassafras peaks Can top 20-1969.

Stephen Stills breaks wrist in car accident resulting in cancellation of CSNY tour-1970.

The Rolling Stones release Tumblin' Dice/Sweet Black Angel-1972.

Valdy's Good Song peaks Can top 10-1973.

Barry White's I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby enters US chart-1973.

Roger Daltrey's Giving It All Away enters UK chart-1973.

James Leroy's Touch of Magic peaks Can top 10-1973.

David Bowie's Drive In Saturday enters UK chart-1973.

Jermaine Jackson's Daddy's Home peaks Can top 5-1973.

Elvis Presley's Steamroller Blues enters US chart-1973.

Paul McCartney's My Love enters US chart-1973.

Edward Bear's Close Your Eyes enters US chart-1973.

Les Emmerson's Control of Me peaks Can top 5-1973.

Jim Croce's One Less Set of Footsteps peaks Can chart-1973.

Dr. John's Right Place Wrong Time enters US chart-1973.

Alice Cooper's No More Mr. Nice Guy enters US chart-1973.

The Carpenters' Sing peaks Can top 5-1973.

Perry Como's And I Love You So enters US chart-1973.

The Doobie Brothers awarded gold Black Water-1974.

MFSB's TSOP peaks US #1-1974.

The Rolling Stones concert film Ladies & Gentlemen the Rolling Stones premieres-1974.

Ron Wood announced as new stage guitarist for Rolling Stones eventually joining full time after leaving Faces-1975.

Eric Faulkner (Bay City Rollers) ODs on Seconal and Valium/survives-1976.

The Babys' Everytime I Think of You peaks Can top 10-1979.

The Little River Band's Lady peaks Can top 10-1979.

Olivia Newton-John's Deeper Than the Night enters US chart-1979.

Eddie Rabbitt's Every Which Way But Loose peaks Can chart- 1979.

Peaches/Herb's Shake Your Groove Thing peaks Can top 5-1979.

Billy Joel's Big Shot peaks Can top 20-1979.

Claudja Barry's Boogie Woogie Dancin' Shoes enters US chart-1979.

Dr. Hook's When You're in Love With a Beautiful Woman enters US chart-1979.

Frank Zappa's Dancin' Fool enters US chart-1979.

Blondie's Call Me peaks US #1-1980.

Pete Farndon (Pretenders) dies OD-1983.

Queen's I Want to Break Free enters UK chart-1984.

Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark's Locomotion enters UK chart-1984.

The Cult's She Sells Sanctuary peaks Can top 20-1986.

Elton John's Nikita peaks Can #1-1986.

Eurythmics' It's Alright peaks Can top 40-1986.

Feargal Sharkey's A Good Heart is Hard to Find peaks Can top 5-1986.

Cats Can Fly's Flippin' to the 'A' Side peaks Can top 20- 1986.

Fine Young Cannibals' Johnny Come Home peaks in Can top 20-1986.

Tammy Wynette's body exhumed re autopsy-1999.

Bessie Smith (1894or95or98) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Roy Clark (1933) (vocals-guitar-solo)

Marty Wilde (1939) (vocals-solo)

Allan Clarke (1942) (vocals-Hollies-solo)

Dave Edmunds (1944) (vocals-guitar-Love Sculpture-solo-Rockpile)

Wooley Wolstenholme (1947) (keys-vocals-Barclay James Harvest)

Samantha Fox (1966) (vocals-solo)

Les Paul/Mary Ford's How High the Moon peaks US #1-1951.

Tony Bennett's Stranger in Paradise enters UK chart-1955.

Elvis Presley's Good Luck Charm peaks US #1-1962.

The Beatles' Ticket to Ride enters UK chart-1965.

The Rolling Stones release Aftermath LP UK-1966.

Buffalo Springfield play 1^st show opening for Byrds Swing Aud San Bernardino CA-1966.

Harpers Bizarre's 59th Street Bridge Song peaks Can top 10-1967.

The Who's Happy Jack enters US chart-1967.

James/Bobby Purify's Shake a Tail Feather enters US chart- 1967.

The Parade's Sunshine Girl enters US chart-1967.

The Mamas/Papas' Dedicated to the One I Love peaks Can top 5-1967.

Ed Ames' My Cup Runneth Over peaks Can top 10-1967.

Jerry Jaye's My Girl Josephine enters US chart-1967.

Lesley Gore's California Nights peaks Can top 20-1967.

The 4 Seasons' Beggin' peaks Can top 10-1967.

Petula Clark's This is My Song peaks Can top 5-1967.

Jimi Hendrix plays Odeon Blackpool-1967.

Aretha Franklin records Think NYC-1968.

The Beatles release Get Back 45 UK-1969.

George Goldner 50s record executive with Roulette/Red Bird dies-1970.

Terry Nelson awarded gold Battle Hymn of Lt. Calley-1971.

Loggins/Messina's Vahevala enters US chart-1972.

Elton John's Tiny Dancer peaks Can top 20-1972.

Jerry Garcia's Sugaree enters US charts-1972.

The Grassroots' Glory Bound peaks Can top 20-1972.

J.J. Cale's Crazy Mama peaks Can top 30-1972.

David Bowie's Changes becomes first US charter-1972.

Tony Orlando/Dawn's Tie a Yellow Ribbon peaks US #1-1973.

Gladys Knight/Pips awarded gold Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me-1974.

Frank Zappa testifies in lawsuit vs. Royal Albert Hall London UK-1975.

Lynyrd Skynyrd's You Got That Right enters US chart-1978.

KC/Sunshine Band's Boogie Shoes peaks Can top 30-1978.

Carly Simon's You Belong To Me enters US chart-1978.

The BeeGees' Night Fever enters UK chart-1978.

Seals/Crofts' You're the Love enters US chart-1978.

Rod Stewart's Hot Legs peaks Can top 30-1978.

Barry Manilow's Can't Smile Without You peaks Can #2-1978.

Andy Gibb's Shadow Dancing enters US chart-1978.

Eric Clapton's Lay Down Sally peaks Can top 5-1978.

Peter Tosh signed to Rolling Stone Records after Mick Jagger sees show Reggae Sunsplash Jamaica-1978.

Billy Joel breaks wrist motorcycle accident-1982.

Julian Lennon's Too Late For Goodbyes peaks Can top 10-1985.

Phil Collins' 1 More Night peaks Can #1-1985.

REO Speedwagon's Can't Fight This Feeling peaks Can #1-1985.

Faith Hill launches Faith CD with performance CMT-US' 1^st live televised concert-1998.

Rose Maddox dies kidney failure-1998.

Anthony Newley dies cancer-1999.

Joey Ramone dies lymphoma-2001.

Henry Mancini (1924) (piano-composer-conductor-solo-DECEASED)

Roy Hamilton (1929) (vocals-solo)

Bobby Vinton (1935) (vocals-sax-solo)

Dusty Springfield (1939) (vocals-Springfields-solo-DECEASED)

Stefan Grossman (1945) (guitarist-Fugs-solo)

Hayley Mills (1946) (vocals-solo)

Gerry Rafferty (1947) (vocals-Stealers Wheel-solo)

Jimmy Osmond (1963) (vocals-Osmonds-solo)

Al Bowlly killed air raid London UK-1941.

Buddy Holly's Blue Days Black Nights released US/1^st single-1956.

Chuck Berry records Roll Over Beethoven/Too Much Monkey Business/Brown Eyed Handsome Man/Havana Moon Chess Studios Chicago IL-1956.

Eddie Cochran's last gig Hippodrome Bristol-1960.

Bob Dylan writes Blowin' In the Wind-1962.

The Searchers' Don't Throw Your Love Away enters UK chart-1964.

The Beatles record Hard Day's Night Abbey Road London UK-1964.

The Walker Bros.' Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore enters US chart-1966.

Stevie Wonder's Nothing's Too Good For My Baby enters US chart-1966.

Chris Montez' The More I See You enters US chart-1966.

The Mindbenders' Groovy Kind of Love enters US chart-1966.

Bobby Fuller's Love's Made a Fool of You enters US chart-1966.

Bob Dylan's Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 enters US chart-1966.

Ronnie Dove's Let's Start All Over Again enters US chart-1966.

Spencer Davis' Somebody Help Me peaks UK #1-1966.

Aretha Franklin releases Respect-1967.

James Brown records Licking Stick Cincinnatti-1968.

Elektra Records drops MC5 for running ad antagonising Hudson's Department Store Detroit MI-1969.

Tommy Roe's Dizzy enters UK chart-1969.

Fleetwood Mac's Man of the World enters UK chart-1969.

The Rolling Stones release Brown Sugar-1971.

ELO debuts Greyhound Pub Surrey London UK-1972.

Chuck Berry banned Fairfield Hall Croydon as inappropriate-1976.

David Soul's Don't Give Up On Us peaks US #1-1977.

10cc's The Things We Do For Love peaks Can #1/US top 5-1977.

April Wine's Dreams enters US chart-1977.

Thelma Houston's Don't Leave Me This Way peaks Can top 5-1977.

Marvin Gaye's Got to Give It Up enters US chart-1977.

Pablo Cruise's Whatcha Gonna Do enters US chart-1977.

Morris Stoloff dies-1980.

The New Edition's Candy Girl enters UK chart-1983.

Heaven 17's Temptation enters UK chart-1983.

The Culture Club's Miss Me Blind peaks Can top 10-1984.

Weird Al Yankovic's Eat It peaks Can top 5-1984.

Thomas Dolby's Hyperactive peaks Can top 20-1984.

Manfred Mann's Runner peaks Can top 20-1984.

Shannon's Let the Music Play peaks Can top 20-1984.

Gloria Estefan's Here We Are peaks Can top 20-1990.

Technotronic's Get Up peaks Can top 20-1990.

Lisa Stanfield's All Around the World peaks Can #1-1990.

Bros' Chocolate Box peaks Can top 20-1990.

Phil Collins' I Wish It Would Rain Down peaks Can top 5-1990.

Michael Penn's No Myth peaks Can top 10-1990.

Skip Spence dies lung cancer-1999.

Shania Twain honoured as songwriter/artist of year by Nashville Songwriter's Association-1999.

Johnny Rivers inducted Louisiana Hall of Fame-2000.

Charlie Chaplin (1889) (composer-DECEASED)

James Last (1929) (bandleader)

Chris Barber (1930) (trombone-band leader)

Don Kirshner (1934) (publisher-producer)

Billy Fury (1941) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Roy Estrada (1943) (bass-Mothers-Little Feat)

Bobby Curtola (1944) (vocals-solo)

William Kreutzmann (1946) (drums-Grateful Dead)

Jan Hammer (1948) (keys-solo-w.Jeff Beck-Mahavishnu Orchestra)

Liz Phair (1967) (vocals-solo)

Al Jolson records Ragging the Baby to Sleep-1912.

Eddie Cochran dies/Gene Vincent injured car accident UK-1960.

The Fleetwoods' Tragedy enters US chart-1961.

Ral Donner's Girl of My Best Friend enters US chart-1961.

The Shirelles' Mama Said enters US chart-1961.

Elvis Presley's Flaming Star enters US chart-1961.

Connie Francis' Breakin' In a Brand New Broken Heart enters US chart-1961.

The Rolling Stones first LP released UK-1964.

Peter/Gordon's True Love Ways enters US chart-1965.

The Beach Boys' Help Me Rhonda enters US chart-1965.

The DC5's Reelin' and Rockin' enters US chart-1965.

The Beau Brummels' Just a Little enters US chart-1965.

Gene Chandler's Nothing Can Stop Me enters US chart-1965.

Herman's Hermits' Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter enters US chart-1965.

The Beatles record Doctor Robert Abbey Road London UK-1966.

The Rolling Stones play Athens GRE-1967.

Julie Driscoll/Brian Auger/Trinity's This Wheel's On Fire enters UK chart-1968.

Gary Puckett/Union Gap's Young Girl enters UK chart-1968.

The Small Faces' Lazy Sunday enters UK chart-1968.

Aretha Franklin records House That Jack Built/I Say a Little Prayer NYC-1968.

Paul McCartney releases debut solo LP-1970.

Elton John releases self-titled LP UK-1970.

Johnny Cash command performance Richard Nixon White House-1970.

The 5th Dimension's Love's Lines Angles & Rhymes peaks Can top 20- 1971.

Ringo Starr's It Don't Come Easy enters UK chart-1971.

Boz Scagg's We Were Always Sweethearts enters US chart-1971.

Carly Simon's That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be enters US chart-1971.

The Staple Singers' Heavy Makes You Happy peaks Can chart-1971.

Sammi Smith's Help Me Make It Through the Night peaks Can top 5-1971.

Ocean's Put Your Hand in the Hand peaks Can top 10-1971.

Van Morrison's Blue Money peaks Can top 20-1971.

Aretha Franklin's Bridge Over Troubled Water/Brand New Me enters US chart-1971.

Joe Cocker's Bird on a Wire peaks Can chart-1971.

George Harrison's What Is Life peaks Can top 5-1971.

Glen Campbell's Dream Baby peaks Can top 20-1971.

The Guess Who's Albert Flasher/Broken enter US chart-1971.

Marvin Gaye's What's Goin' On peaks Can chart-1971.

ELP awarded gold Pictures at an Exhibition LP-1972.

The Stylistics awarded gold Betcha By Golly Wow-1972.

Pink Floyd awarded gold Dark Side of the Moon LP-1973.

Vinnie Taylor of Sha Na Na dies of alleged drug OD-1974.

Hank Mizell's Jungle Rock enters UK top 5 nineteen years after release-1976.

Maxine Nightingale's Right Back Where We Started From peaks Can top 20-1976.

Gary Wright's Love is Alive enters US chart-1976.

Starbuck's Moonlight Feels Right enters US chart-1976.

Seals/Crofts' Get Closer enters US chart-1976.

Heart's Crazy on You enters US chart-1976.

Donny/Marie's Deep Purple peaks Can top 20-1976.

Captain/Tenille's Lonely Nights peaks Can #1-1976.

The Manhattans' Kiss & Say Goodbye enters US chart-1976.

The Carpenters' There's a Kind of Hush peaks Can top 10-1976.

The Doobie Brothers' Takin' it to the Streets enters US chart-1976.

Johnny Cash's One Piece at a Time enters US chart-1976.

Amii Stewart's Knock On Wood peaks US #1-1979.

Bob Marley performs Independence Day concert Salisbury ZIM-1980.

Roxy Music's Over You enters UK chart-1980.

Yazoo's Only You enters UK chart-1982.

Asia's Heat of the Moment enters US chart-1982.

Dan Fogelberg's Leader of the Band peaks Can top 20-1982.

Quarterflash's Find Another Fool peaks Can top 20-1982.

David Bowie's Cat People enters US chart-1982.

The Go-Gos' We Got the Beat peaks Can top 5-1982.

Stevie Wonder's That Girl peaks Can top 20-1982.

Toto's Rosanna enters US chart-1982.

Huey Lewis/News' Do You Believe in Love peaks Can top 20-1982.

Quincy Jones/James Ingram's 100 Ways peaks Can chart-1982.

J. Geils' Freeze Frame peaks Can #2-1982.

Felix Pappalardi (Mountain/producer) shot to death by wife-1983.

Bobby Brown's Roni peaks Can top 20-1989.

Songwriter Jack (Happy Days Are Here Again) Yellen dies-1991.

The Tea Party's Edges of Twilight CD enters Can chart-1995.

Tupac Shakur's Me Against the World CD enters Can chart-1995.

Faith No More's King For a Day CD enters Can chart-1995.

Guns'n'Roses' Sympathy For the Devil peaks Can top 10-1995.

20 Fingers' Short Dick Man peaks Can top 10-1995.

Hole perform season opener MTV Unplugged-1995.

TLC's Creep peaks Can top 20-1995.

Luther Vandross/Mariah Carey's Endless Love peaks Can top 20-1995.

Sheryl Crow's All I Wanna Do peaks Can top 20-1995.

Linda McCartney dies breast cancer-1998.

Joey Ramone funeral held Forest Hills NY-2001.

Earl King dies diabetes-2003.

Leopold Stokowski (1882) (keys-violin-conductor-DECEASED)

Lord Kitchener (1922) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Clarence Gatemouth Brown (1924) (vocals-guitar-solo)

Mike Vickers (1941) (guitar-sax-arranger-Manfred Mann-orchestra leader)

Skip Spence (1944or46) (drums-guitar-vocals-Jefferson Airplane-Moby Grape-solo-DECEASED)

Guy Lombardo/Royal Canadians' It's Love Love Love peaks US #1-1944.

Jack Scott's Burning Bridges enters US chart-1960.

Jimmy Jones' Good Timin' enters US chart-1960.

The Everly Brothers' Cathy's Clown enters US chart-1960.

The Beatles' From Me to You enters UK chart/play Royal Albert Hall-1963.

The Beatles' PS I Love You enters US chart-1964.

The New Christy Minstrels' Today enters US chart-1964.

Billy J. Kramer's Little Children enters US chart-1964.

The Bachelors' Diane enters US chart-1964.

Tony Sheridan/Beatles' Why enters US chart-1964.

The Searchers' Ain't That Just Like Me enters US chart-1964.

Wayne Fontana/Mindbenders' Game of Love peaks US #1-1965.

The Big Town Boys' Hey Girl Go It Alone peaks Can top 10-1966.

B.J. Thomas' I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry peaks Can #2-1966.

Norma Tanega's Walkin' My cat Named Dog peaks Can top 5-1966.

Mitch Ryder/Detroit Wheels' Little Latin Lupe Lu peaks Can top 20-1966.

The Pozo Seco Singers' Time peaks Can top 10-1966.

Al Martino's Think I'll Go and Cry Myself to Sleep peaks Can top 20-1966.

The Lovin' Spoonful's Daydream peaks Can #1-1966.

Tom Jones' Daughter of Darkness enters UK chart-1970.

Led Zeppelin end 153-date 16-month tour-1970.

The Who's Seeker enters US chart-1970.

White Plains' My Baby Loves Lovin' enters US chart-1970.

Joe Cocker's Letter enters US chart-1970.

The Brotherhood of Man's United We Stand enters US chart-1970.

Edison Lighthouse's Love Grows peaks Can top 5-1970.

James Brown awarded gold Payback-1974.

Aerosmith awarded gold Get Your Wings LP-1975.

Thelma Houston's Don't Leave Me This Way peaks US #1-1977.

ABBA's Super Trouper peaks Can top 40-1981.

Leo Sayer's Living In a Fantasy peaks Can top 20-1981.

Alan Parsons' Time enters US chart-1981.

Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 peaks Can #1-1981.

Dire Straits' Twistin' By the Pool peaks Can top 20-1983.

Marvin Gaye begins final tour-1983.

ABC's Poison Arrow peaks Can top 30-1983.

Bananarama's Shy Boy peaks Can top 10-1983.

Dexy's Midnight Runners' Come On Eileen peaks US #1-1983.

Gloria Estefan's Can't Stay Away From You peaks Can top 20-1988.

John Mellencamp's Check It Out peaks Can top 10-1988.

T'Pau's China In Your Hand peaks Can top 20-1988.

Richard Marx' Endless Summer Nights peaks Can top 5-1988.

Def Leppard's Adrenalize CD debuts US chart #1-1992.

Bruce Springsteen's Lucky Town/Human Touch CDs both debut US chart-1992.

Wynonna's self titled debut CD debuts US chart-1992.

Melvin van Peebles dropped by Capitol after attacking company VP-1995.

Chic's Bernard Edwards dies Tokyo-1996.

Diamond Reo become members Grand Ol' Opry-1998.

Alexis Korner (1928) (vocals-guitar-Blues Incorporated-solo-Free at Last- New Church-CCS-DECEASED)

Dudley Moore (1931) (keys-solo-DECEASED)

Alan Price (1941or42) (vocals-keys-Animals-solo)

Eve Graham (1943) (vocals-New Seekers)

Mark Volman (1944) (vocals-Turtles-Mothers-Flo/Eddie)

Bob Rock (1954) (bass-Payolas-Rockhead-producer)

Rod Morgenstein (1957) (Dixie Dregs)

Clyde McPhatter released US Armed Forces-1956.

Andy Williams' Butterfly enters UK chart-1957.

Elvis Presley's Stuck On You peaks US #1-1960.

B.Bumble/Stingers' Nut Rocker enters UK chart-1962.

The Rolling Stones make 1st trip outside UK to Switzerland/tape TV show Montreux-1964.

The Beatles tape Around The Beatles TV special-1964.

Herman's Hermits' Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter peaks Can #1-1965.

The 3 Degrees' Gee Baby I'm Sorry peaks Can top 20-1965.

The Seekers' I'll Never Find Another You peaks Can top 5-1965.

The Rolling Stones' Last Time peaks Can top 10-1965.

The Beatles release Ticket to Ride/Yes It Is US-1965.

The Ikettes' Peaches & Cream peaks Can top 20-1965.

Johnny Kidd/Pirates break up-1966.

Jan Berry seriously injured car crash-1966.

Jimi Hendrix plays Odeon Birmingham UK-1967.

Mary Hopkin's Goodbye enters US chart-1969.

The Hollies' Sorry Suzanne enters US chart-1969.

Roberta Flack awarded gold First Time Ever I Saw Your Face-1972.

The Jackson 5's ABC peaks US #1-1970.

Aretha Franklin awarded gold Daydreaming-1972.

Marvin Hamlisch's OST The Sting LP awarded gold-1974.

Bob Dylan's Tangled Up in Blue peaks Can top 30-1975.

The Captain/Tennille's Love Will Keep us Together enters US chart-1975.

Thundermug's Let's Live Together peaks Can chart-1975.

Minnie Riperton's Lovin' You peaks Can top 5-1975.

Phoebe Snow's Poetry Man peaks Can top 5-1975.

Van McCoy's The Hustle enters US charts-1975.

Led Zeppelin's Trampled Underfoot enters US charts-1975.

Bad Company's Good Lovin' Gone Bad enters US chart-1975.

Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom reaches Can #1-1975.

Michael Jackson's She's Out Of My Life enters US chart-1980.

Uranus' You're So Square peaks Can chart-1980.

The Manhattan Transfer's Twilight Zone/Tone enters US chart-1980.

Rush's Spirit of Radio peaks Can top 30-1980.

Linda Ronstadt's How Do I Make You peaks Can top 20-1980.

Flying Lizards' Money peaks Can top 10-1980.

Prism's Night to Remember peaks Can top 40-1980.

Tom Petty's Refugee peaks Can #2-1980.

Paul McCartney's Coming Up enters UK chart-1980.

The B-52s' Rock Lobster enters US chart-1980.

Bruce Cockburn's Tokyo peaks Can chart-1980.

Pat Benatar's Heartbreaker peaks Can top 20-1980.

April Wine's I Like To Rock peaks Can chart-1980.

ABC's How To Be a Millionaire peaks Can chart-1986.

Madonna's Like a Prayer peaks US #1-1989.

Steve Douglas (Duane Eddy/Rebels/sessionman) dies heart failure during Ry Cooder session-1993.

Jade's Don't Walk Away peaks Can top 20-1993.

Bizarre Inc's I'm Gonna Get You peaks Can top 20-1993.

Snap's Exterminate peaks Can top 20-1993.

Jeremy Jordan's Right Kind of Love peaks Can top 10-1993.

Andrea Bocelli performs before Pres. Clinton Kennedy Center Washington DC-1998.

Louis Applebaum dies cancer-2000.

David Cole (C+C Music Factory) dies-2000.

Tito Puente (1923) (percussionist-bandleader-DECEASED)

Johnny Tillotson (1939) (vocals-solo)

Luther Vandross (1951) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Biggest Rock'n'Roll Tour begins f.Billy Haley/Frankie Lymon/Drifters/Clyde McPhatter/Lavern Baker/Joe Turner/Flamingos Hershey PA-1956.

Chuck Willis' CC Rider enters US chart-1957.

Gail Storm's Dark Moon enters US chart-1957.

Johnnie Ray's Yes Tonight Josephine enters US chart-1957.

Buddy Holly's Rave On released US-1958.

Brook Benton's Endlessly enters US chart-1959.

Edd Byrnes' Kookie Kookie Lend Me Your Comb enters US chart-1959.

The Falcons' You're So Fine enters US chart-1959.

Dion/Belmonts' Teenager in Love enters US chart-1959.

Bobby Darin's Dream Lover enters US chart-1959.

Sam Cooke's Another Saturday Night enters US chart-1963.

Etta James' Pushover enters US chart-1963.

The 4 Seasons' Ain't That a Shame enters US chart-1963.

James Brown's Prisoner of Love enters US chart-1963.

Solomon Burke's If You Need Me enters US chart-1963.

The Rolling Stones make 1st appearance Switzerland Montreux TV Festival-1964.

Elvis Presley's Viva Las Vegas film premieres-1964.

The Beatles begin recording And Your Bird Can Sing/Taxman Abbey Road London UK-1966.

The Beatles finish recording Only a Northern Song-1967.

Deep Purple play 1^st live show DEN-1968.

Spanky/Our Gang's Like to Get to Know You enters US chart-1968.

The Supremes' Forever Came Today peaks Can top 20-1968.

Bobby Taylor/Vancouvers' Does Your Mama Know About Me enters US chart-1968.

Raymond Lefevre's Soul Coaxing peaks Can top 40-1968.

Gary Puckett/Union Gap's Young Girl peaks Can #1-1968.

Esther/Abi Ofarim's Cinderella Rockafella peaks Can top 10-1968.

Gene/Debbe's Playboy peaks Can top 10-1968.

DDDBM&T's Legend of Xanadu peaks Can top 10-1968.

The Beach Boys' Friends enters US chart-1968.

Paul McCartney releases 1^st solo LP US-1970.

Composer Perry Bradford dies-1970.

Bo Donaldson/Heywoods' Billy Don't Be a Hero enters US chart-1974.

Paul McCartney's Band on the Run enters US chart-1974.

Sister Janet Mead's Lord's Prayer peaks Can top 5-1974.

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils' If You Wanna Get to Heaven enters US chart-1974.

Charlie Rich's A Very Special Love Song peaks Can top 5-1974.

The Hollies' Air That I Breathe enters US chart-1974.

Anne Murray's You Won't See Me enters US chart-1974.

Kool/Gang's Hollywood Swinging enters US chart-1974.

The Guess Who's Star Baby peaks Can top 10-1974.

ABBA's Waterloo enters UK chart-1974.

Jim Stafford's My Girl Bill enters US chart-1974.

Peters/Lee's Don't Stay Away Too Long enters UK chart-1974.

The Doobie Brothers' Another Park Another Sunday enters US chart-1974.

The Rolling Stones release Black and Blue LP and Fool to Cry/Crazy Mama-1976.

George Harrison joins Monty Python for Lumberjack Song Civic Center NYC NY-1976.

The Bronski Beat/Marc Almond's I Feel Love medley enters UK chart-1985.

Bryan Adams' Heat of the Night peaks Can top 10-1987.

The Pursuit Of Happiness' I'm an Adult Now peaks Can top 40-1987.

Linda Ronstadt/James Ingram's Somewhere Out There peaks Can #2-1987.

Europe's Final Countdown peaks Can #1-1987.

Whitney Houston's Where Do Broken Hearts Go peaks US #1-1988.

Steve Marriott dies house fire-1991.

Madonna signs $60 million deal with Warner-1992.

Naughty By Nature's Everything's Gonna Be Alright peaks Can top 10-1992.

Bruce Springsteen's Human Touch peaks Can top 5-1992.

Ce Ce Peniston's We Got a Love Thang peaks Can top 10-1992.

Plastikman refused US entry lacking proper work papers-1995.

Christopher Robin Milne dies-1996.

Kiss' full paint/reunion tour tickets go on sale-1996.

SWV's You're the One enters US chart-1996.

The Rolling Stones' No Security tour ends San Jose CA/gross $64.6 million-1999.

Marion "Suge" Knight named suspect murder Notorious B.I.G.-1999.

Mase announces retirement to follow God-1999.

GMA Dove awards held/Steven Curtis Chapman wins 6-2000.

ODB pleads guilty to cocaine possession Queens NY-2001.

Arthur Smith (1921) (guitar-solo)

Dennis Edmonton (1943) (drums-Sparrows/Sparrow-Steppenwolf)

Iggy Pop (1947) (vocals-Stooges-solo)

Alan Warner (1947) (guitar-Foundations)

Robert Smith (1959) (vocals-Cure)

Vic Damone's On the Street Where You Live enters US chart-1956.

The Diamonds' Church Bells May Ring enters US chart-1956.

Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel peaks US #1-1956.

Tony Martin's Walk Hand in Hand enters US chart-1956.

The Everly Brothers' All I Have to Do is Dream/Claudette enters US chart-1958.

Paul Anka's Crazy Love/Let the Bells Keep Ringing enters US chart-1958.

Rick Nelson's Believe What You Say peaks US top 5-1958.

The Platters' Twilight Time peaks US #1-1958.

Ed Townsend's For Your Love enters US chart-1958.

Elvis Presley's Wear My Ring Around Your Neck/Doncha Think It's Time enters US chart-1958.

The Beatles make Cavern Club debut Liverpool UK-1961.

The Blue-Belles' I Sold My Heart to the Junkman enters US chart-1962.

Dion's Lovers Who Wander enters US chart-1962.

Elvis Presley's Good Luck Charm peaks US #1-1962.

Rick Nelson's Young World peaks US top 5-1962.

Ben E. King's Don't Play That Song enters US chart-1962.

The Beatles see the Rolling Stones Crawdaddy Club Richmond-1963.

Manfred Mann's Pretty Flamingo enters UK chart-1966.

The Beatles record Taxman-1966.

Jimi Hendrix performs City Hall Newcastle-1967.

The Beach Boys' I Can Hear Music peaks Can top 40-1969.

Gary Puckett/Union Gap's Don't Give In to Him peaks Can top 5-1969.

Peppermint Rainbow's Will You Be Staying After Sunday peaks Can top 20-1969.

Janis Joplin/Kozmic Blues Band play 1st UK appearance Royal Albert Hall London UK-1969.

Neil Diamond's Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show peaks Can top 10-1969.

Earl Hooker dies TB-1970.

Saxophonist Don Drummond dies-1971.

Neil Young awarded gold Heart of Gold-1972.

The Doobie Brothers' Long Train Runnin' enters US chart-1973.

The Stampeders' Oh My Lady peaks Can top 20-1973.

Tony Orlando/Dawn's Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree peaks Can #1-1973.

Aretha Franklin's Master of Eyes peaks Can top 20-1973.

The 4 Tops' Ain't No Woman peaks Can top 20-1973.

Deep Purple's Woman From Tokyo enters US chart-1973.

Wizzard's See My Baby Jive enters UK chart-1973.

Bloodstone's Natural High enters US chart-1973.

Loudon Wainwright III's Dead Skunk peaks Can top 10-1973.

Jim Croce's Bad Bad Leroy Brown enters US chart-1973.

Keith Hampshire's First Cut is the Deepest enters US chart-1973.

B.J. Thomas' Hey Won't You Play Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song peaks US #1-1975.

Eric Carmen awarded gold All By Myself-1976.

Gino Vannelli's Wheels of Life peaks Can top 40-1979.

Rod Stewart's Ain't Love a Bitch enters US chart-1979.

Donna Summer's Hot Stuff enters US chart-1979.

Rex Smith's You Take My Breath Away enters US chart-1979.

Anne Murray's I Just Fall in Love Again peaks Can #1-1979.

The Blues Brothers' Rubber Biscuit peaks Can chart-1979.

Trooper's Moment That It Takes peaks Can top 20-1979.

Poco's Crazy Love peaks Can top 20-1979.

Dire Straits' Sultans of Swing peaks Can top 5-1979.

Murray McLauchlan's Whispering Rain peaks Can top 30-1979.

Billy Joel's Honesty enters US chart-1979.

Dan Seals' Bop peaks Can #1-1986.

Starship's Sara peaks Can #1-1986.

Steve Marriott (Small Faces/Humble Pie) dies house fire-1991.

Elvis Crespo wins 4 Billboard Latin Music Awards-1999.

Neal Matthews Jr (Jordanaires) dies heart attack-2000.

Peter Buck (R.E.M.) arrested Heathrow London UK re disturbance on aircraft-2001.

Andrew WK's I Get Wet CD enters Can chart-2002.

Sheryl Crow's C'mon C'mon CD enters Can chart-2002.

Eddie Albert (1908) (vocals-theatrical-DECEASED)

Charles Mingus (1922) (bass-solo-DECEASED)

Glen Campbell (1936) (vocals-guitar-solo)

Jack Nicholson (1937) (vocals-theatrical)

Jack Nitzsche (1937) (composer-arranger-DECEASED)

Ray Griff (1942) (vocals-solo)

Mel Carter (1939) (vocals-solo)

Peter Frampton (1950) (vocals-guitar-Herd-Humble Pie-Frampton's Camel-solo)

Ace Frehley (1951) (guitar-vocal-Kiss-solo)

Paul Carrack (1951) (vocals-Ace-Squeeze-solo-Mechanics)

Daniel Johns (1979) (vocals-guitar-Silverchair)

The Byrds record Chimes of Freedom-1965.

The Rolling Stones open NA tour Montreal-1965.

The Beatles' Ticket to Ride peaks UK #1-1965.

The Troggs' Wild Thing released US-1966.

The 4 Tops' Bernadette peaks Can top 5-1967.

Jimi Hendrix plays Odeon Manchester-1967.

Pink Floyd's Arnold Layne enters UK chart-1967.

The Young Canada Singers' Canada peaks Can #1-1967.

The Young Rascals' Groovin' enters US chart-1967.

Davie Allan/Arrows' Blues Theme enters US chart-1967.

John Lennon/Paul McCartney record Ballad of John & Yoko/John changes middle name to Ono-1969.

Billy Preston's Outa Space enters US chart-1972.

Wayne Newton's Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast enters US chart-1972.

Bill Withers' Lean on Me enters US chart-1972.

The Stampeders' Monday Morning Choo Choo/Then Came the White Man peaks Can top 10-1972.

The Moody Blues' Isn't Life Strange enters US chart-1972.

Donny Osmond's Puppy Love peaks Can #1-1972.

Paul McCartney/Wings' Give Ireland Back to the Irish peaks Can chart-1972.

The Guess Who's Heartbroken Bopper peaks Can top 20-1972.

The Jackson 5's Little Bitty Pretty One enters US chart-1972.

Bread's Diary enters US chart-1972.

Elton John's Rocket Man enters UK chart-1972.

Tina Turner begins filming Acid Queen segment Tommy film-1974.

Redbone awarded gold Come and Get Your Love-1974.

Bob Dylan/Rolling Thunder Revue tape show Biltmore Hotel Clearwater FL-1976.

Johnnie Taylor's Disco Lady becomes 1^st official platinum selling single-1976.

Abba's Take a Chance on Me enters US chart-1978.

Lou Rawls' Lady Love peaks Can top 20-1978.

Trooper's Oh Pretty Lady peaks Can chart-1978.

Linda Ronstadt's Tumbling Dice enters US chart-1978.

Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street enters US chart-1978.

Genesis' Follow You Follow Me enters US chart-1978.

Jimmy Buffett's Cheeseburger in Paradise enters US chart-1978.

Heatwave's Always and Forever peaks Can top 10-1978.

Gene Cotton's Before My Heart Finds Out peaks Can top 20-1978.

Natalie Cole's Our Love peaks Can top 20-1978.

Michael Johnson's Bluer Than Blue enters US chart-1978.

Bob Marley/Wailers play One Love Peace Concert Jamaica/unites political opponents on stage-1978.

Earl Hines dies heart attack-1983.

Teena Marie's Lovergirl peaks Can top 20-1985.

Murray Head's One Night in Bangkok peaks Can #1-1985.

Madonna's Rescue Me peaks Can top 5-1991.

ACM honour Tim McGraw/Faith Hill with 4 awards for It's Your Love-1998.

Faith No More announce breakup-1998.

Amy Grant/Vince Gill perform 1^st time together since marriage Grand Ol' Opry Nashville TN-2000.

Songwriter Felice Bryant dies cancer-2003.

Roy Orbison (1936) (vocals-guitar-solo-Traveling Wilburys-DECEASED)

Ray Peterson (1939) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Steve Clark (1960) (guitar-Def Leppard-DECEASED)

William Shakespeare dies-1616.

Art Mooney's Honey Babe enters US chart-1955.

Roy Hamilton's Unchained Melody enters US chart-1955.

Henry Busse dies-1955.

Sarah Vaughan's Whatever Lola Wants enters US chart-1955.

Ray Charles records This Little Girl of Mine Miami FL-1955.

Elvis Presley's 1st gig Las Vegas-1956.

The Rolling Stones audition at BBC/subs fill in for Bill & Charlie who were working day jobs-1963.

The Standells' Dirty Water enters US chart-1966.

Nancy Sinatra's How Does That Grab You Darlin' enters US chart-1966.

Sam/Dave's Hold On I'm Comin' enters US chart-1966.

The Swingin' Medallions' Double Shot enters US chart-1966.

Robert Parker's Barefootin' enters US chart-1966.

Julie Driscoll/Brian Auger/Trinity's This Wheel's on Fire peaks Can top 20-1968.

The Beatles' Get Back enters UK chart-1969.

Herman's Hermits' My Sentimental Friend enters UK chart-1969.

The Ashgrove LA burns to ground-1969.

Ringo Starr releases Sentimental Journey LP US-1970.

The Rolling Stones release Sticky Fingers on own label//Decca releases Stone Age-1971.

Al Green awarded gold Call Me-1973.

Stephen Stills' Manassas release Down the Road LP-1973.

Pete Ham of Badfinger dies hanging-1975.

Elton John awarded gold Philadelphia Freedom-1975.

The Sex Pistols play Nashville Rooms London UK w.101ers-1976.

Al Stewart's On the Border enters US chart-1977.

The Sylvers' High School Dance enters US chart-1977.

Bob Seger's Mainstreet enters US chart-1977.

David Soul's Don't Give Up On Us peaks Can #1-1977.

Thelma Houston's Don't Leave Me This Way peaks US #1-1977.

Peter McCann's Do You Wanna Make Love enters US chart-1977.

Rod Stewart's I Don't Want to Talk About It/1^st Cut is the Deepest enters UK chart-1977.

Andy Gibb's I Just Wanna Be Your Everything enters US chart-1977.

Bill Conti's Gonna Fly Now enters US chart-1977.

Blondie's Heart of Glass peaks US #1-1979.

Jerry Lee Lewis/Johnny Cash/Carl Perkins perform together GER/becomes Survivors CD-1981.

The Human League's Fascination enters UK chart-1983.

Spandau Ballet's True enters UK chart-1983.

Phil Fearon/Galaxy's Dancing Tight enters UK chart-1983.

Queen's Radio Ga Ga peaks Can top 20-1984.

Taylor Dayne's Love Will Lead You Back peaks Can #2-1990.

Don Henley's Heart of the Matter peaks Can top 30-1990.

The B-52s' Roam peaks Can top 10-1990.

Johnny Thunders (NY Dolls/Heartbreakers) dies OD-1991.

Virgin opens world's largest record store NYC NY-1996.

Charlie Daniels' Volunteer Jam f.Garth Brooks/Billy Ray Cyrus Nashville TN-1999.

Melba Liston dies stroke LA CA-1999.

 

Barbra Streisand (1942) (vocals-solo)

Robert Knight (1945) (vocals-solo)

Glen Cornick (1947) (bass-Jethro Tull-Wild Turkey)

Elvis Presley's Fool Such As I/Need Your Love Tonight enters UK chart-1959.

The Everly Brothers' Cathy's Clown peaks US #1-1960.

The Coasters' Little Egypt enters US chart-1961.

Bobby Lewis' Tossin' & Turnin' enters US chart-1961.

Del Shannon's Runaway peaks US #1-1961.

Clarence Henry's but I Do peaks US top 5-1961.

Bob Dylan plays harmonica Harry Belafonte session-1961.

Rick Nelson's Travelin' Man/Hello Mary Lou enters US chart-1961.

The Marathons' Peanut Butter enters US chart-1961.

Little Peggy March's I Will Follow Him peaks US #1-1963.

Brenda Lee marries Charles Shacklett-1963.

Wayne Fontana/Mindbenders' Game of Love peaks US #1-1965.

Elvis Presley's Crying in the Chapel enters US chart-1965.

Wayne Fontana/Mindbenders' Game of Love peaks US #1-1965.

Patti Page's Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte enters US chart-1965.

Freddie/Dreamers' Do the Freddie enters US chart-1965.

Jody Miller's Queen of the House enters US chart-1965.

The Beatles' Ticket to Ride enters US chart-1965.

Chuck Jackson/Maxine Brown's Something You Got enters US chart-1965.

Julie Andrews/Dick Van Dyke's Super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious enters US chart-1965.

Donovan plays Saville Theatre London UK-1967.

Engelbert Humperdinck's Man Without Love enters UK chart-1968.

Muddy Waters & all-star cast record Fathers & Sons live Chicago-1969.

Wilson Pickett's Don't Knock My Love enters US chart-1971.

The Rolling Stones' Brown Sugar enters UK chart-1971.

Neil Diamond's I Am I Said peaks Can #2-1971.

Yvonne Elliman's I Don't Know How to Love Him enters US chart-1971.

Neil Young's When You Dance I Can Really Love peaks Can chart-1971.

Andy Williams' Love Story peaks Can top 5-1971.

3 Dog Night's Joy to the World peaks Can #1-1971.

B.J. Thomas' No Love At All peaks Can top 20-1971.

Cat Stevens' Wild World peaks Can top 20-1971.

Fotheringay's The Way I Feel peaks Can chart-1971.

Grand Funk Railroad awarded gold Locomotion-1974.

Ray Stevens awarded gold The Streak-1974.

Aerosmith's Dream On peaks Can top ten-1976.

The Rolling Stones' Fool to Cry enters US chart-1976.

Peter Frampton's Show Me the Way peaks Can #2-1976.

Marvin Gaye's I Want You enters US chart-1976.

ELO's Strange Magic peaks Can chart-1976.

BTO's Lookin' Out For #1 enters US chart-1976.

The Bellamy Brothers' Let Your Love Flow peaks Can top 5-1976.

The Ramones/Talking Heads begin Euro tour-1977.

The Motels' Only the Lonely enters US chart-1982.

John Cougar's Hurts So Good enters US chart-1982.

Aldo Nova's Fantasy peaks Can top 20-1982.

Stevie Nicks' Edge of 17 peaks Can top 20-1982.

Patti Austin/James Ingram's Baby Come To Me enters US chart-1982.

The Dazz Band's Let it Whip enters US chart-1982.

Jerry Lee Lewis marries 6^th wife-1984.

Tom Cochrane/Red Rider's Good Times peaks Can top 30-1989.

Tanita Tikaram's Twist In My Sobriety peaks Can top 40-1989.

Bruce Cockburn's If a Tree Falls peaks Can top 40-1989.

Madonna's Take a Bow peaks Can #1-1995.

Annie Lennox' Medusa CD peaks Can #1-1995.

Duran Duran's Thank You CD enters Can chart-1995.

The Yakoo Boyz' Pipe Dreams enters Can chart-1995.

Brandy's Baby enters Can chart-1995.

Bryan Adams' Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman enters Can chart-1995.

Rednex' Cotton Eye Joe enters Can chart-1995.

Stone Temple Pilots cancel tour when vocalist Scott Weiland enters rehab-1996.

Guglielmo Marconi (1874) (radio inventor-DECEASED)

Ella Fitzgerald (1918) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Earl Bostic (1913or20) (sax-solo-DECEASED)

Albert King (1923or24) (vocals-guitar-solo-DECEASED)

Jerry Lieber (1933) (songwriter-producer)

Tony Christie (1944) (vocals-solo)

Bjorn Ulvaeus (1945) (keys-ABBA)

Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel peaks US #1-1956.

Your Hit Parade airs last time TV-1959.

Elvis Presley's Stuck On You peaks US #1-1960.

The Brothers 4's Greenfields peaks US #2-1960.

Johnny Horton's Sink the Bismarck peaks US top 5-1960.

Rick Nelson's Young Emotions enters US chart-1960.

Walter Brennan's Dutchman's Gold enters US chart-1960.

Elvis Presley performs last show 8 years Bloch Arena Honolulu HI-1961.

Bob Dylan records tracks for 2^nd LP-1962.

Jet Harris/Tony Meehan's Scarlett O'Hara enters UK chart-1963.

Dionne Warwick's Walk On By enters US chart-1964.

Peter/Gordon's World Without Love peaks UK #1-1964.

The Rolling Stones play MSG Toronto-1965.

Tony Jackson leaves Searchers/Frank Allen replaces-1965.

Herb Alpert/TJB's What Now My Love peaks Can top 40-1966.

Johnny Rivers' Secret Agent Man peaks Can top 5-1966.

The Righteous Brothers' Soul & Inspiration peaks Can #2-1966.

The Young Rascals' Good Lovin' peaks Can #1-1966.

The Outsiders' Time Won't Let Me peaks Can top 5-1966.

The Beatles record All You Need is Love Abbey Road London UK-1967.

Diana Ross' Reach Out & Touch enters US chart-1970.

Bobby Sherman's Easy Come Easy Go peaks Can top 10-1970.

Freda Payne's Band of Gold enters US chart-1970.

Allan Nicholls' Goin' Down peaks Can top 20-1970.

Otis Spann dies-1970.

The Jackson 5's ABC peaks Can top 5-1970.

James Brown records Get Up I Feel Like a Sex Machine Nashville-1970.

CCR's Up Around the Bend/Run Through the Jungle enters US chart-1970.

Melanie's Lay Down enters US chart-1970.

Hurricane Smith's Oh Babe What Would You Say enters UK chart-1972.

The Sweet awarded gold Little Willy-1973.

Pamela Morrison dies of drug overdose-1974.

The Bellamy Brothers' Let Your Love Flow peaks US #1-1976.

Rosanne Cash's Seven Year Ache becomes first US charter-1981.

Lee Ritenour's Is It You enters US chart-1981.

Gary U.S. Bonds' This Little Girl enters US chart-1981.

Joe Dolce's Shaddap Your Face peaks Can #2-1981.

Jesse Winchester's Say What enters US chart-1981.

Madness' Grey Day enters UK chart-1981.

Neil Diamond's America enters US chart-1981.

Greg Kihn's Jeopardy peaks Can top 5-1983.

Berlin's Sex (I'm a...) peaks Can top 5-1983.

Styx' Mr. Roboto peaks Can #1-1983.

Golden Earring's Twilight Zone peaks Can top 20-1983.

Thomas Dolby's She Blinded Me With Science peaks Can #1-1983.

Roger Miller's Big River opens B'way NYC NY-1985.

Bill Wyman/Jimmy Page/Paul Rodgers et. al. release Willie/Poor Boys LP-1985.

Billy Ocean's Get Out of My Dreams peaks Can #1-1988.

Strange Advance's Love Becomes Electric peaks Can top 20-1988.

Debbie Gibson's Out of the Blue peaks Can top 20-1988.

Roger Troutman/Larry Troutman die in murder/suicide-1999.

Eric Clapton/Bobby Whitlock reunite Later w.Jools Holland BBC UK-2000.

William Shakespeare (1564) (poet-playwright-DECEASED)

Ma Rainey (1886) (vocals-solo-DECEASED)

Carol Burnett (1933) (vocals-theatrical)

Maurice Williams (1938) (vocals-Zodiacs-Gladiolas)

Duane Eddy (1938) (guitar-solo)

Claudine Clark (1941) (vocals-solo)

Bobby Rydell (1942) (vocals-solo)

Gary Wright (1943or45) (keys-vocals-Spooky Tooth-solo)

David Wilcox (1957) (vocals-guitar-solo)

Roger Taylor (1960) (Duran Duran)

Guy Mitchell's Rock a Billy enters UK chart-1957.

Elvis Presley begins filming GI Blues-1960.

Billy J. Kramer/Dakotas release Do You Want to Know a Secret-1963.

The Beatles/The Rolling Stones/Blue Jeans/Joe Brown/DC5/Dee Irwin/Shadows/Cliff Richards/Manfred Mann/Brian Poole/Billy J. Kramer/Pacemakers/Searchers/

    Merseybeats play NME Awards show-1964.

The Searchers' Bumble Bee peaks Can top 10-1965.

The Kinks' Tired of Waiting peaks Can top 5-1965.

The Rolling Stones play London Ont-1965.

The Beatles complete recording And Your Bird Can Sing-1966.

Jimi Hendrix plays Capitol Cardiff-1967.

The Beatles' Get Back enters UK chart/begin recording Octopus's Garden-1969.

The Edwin Hawkins Singers' Oh Happy Day enters US chart-1969.

Joan Baez' Love is Just a Four Letter Word enters US chart-1969.

Marvin Gaye's Too Busy Thinking About My Baby enters US chart-1969.

Frank Zappa plays Royal Albert Hall London UK-1970.

Sammi Smith awarded gold Help Me Make It Through the Night-1971.

Gloria Gaynor's Reach Out I'll Be There peaks Can top 20-1975.

Gladys Knight/Pips' The Way We Were/Try to Remember enters US chart-1975.

Tammy Wynette's Stand By Your Man enters UK chart-1975.

Chicago's Old Days enters US chart-1975.

Dwight Twilley's I'm On Fire enters US chart-1975.

Ray Stevens' Misty enters US chart-1975.

Glen Campbell's Southern Nights peaks US #1-1977.

George Burns' I Wish I Was 18 Again peaks Can top 40-1980.

The Dirt Band's An American Dream peaks Can top 5-1980.

Paul McCartney's Coming Up enters US chart-1980.

The Manhattans' Shining Star enters US chart-1980.

Level 42's Lessons in Love enters UK chart-1986.

Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer enters US chart-1986.

Cutting Crew's I Just Died In Your Arms peaks US #1-1987.

Ian McCulloch performs last gig with Echo & the Bunnymen Osaka-1988.

Ugly Kid Joe's Cat's In the Cradle peaks Can #1-1993.

Paperboy's Ditty peaks Can top 5-1993.

King Ganam dies stroke-1994.

Grace Slick pleads guilty to pointing gun at police officer-1994.

Oasis fire drummer Tony McCarroll-1995.

Bobby Brown arrested aggravated battery Florida-1995.

Sinead O'Connor ordained as priest Latin Tridentine Church-1999.

Mary Wollestonecraft Shelley (1759) (novelist-Frankenstein-DECEASED)

Maxine Brown (1932) (vocals-Browns)

Ann Margret (1941) (vocals-solo)

Ann Peebles (1947) (vocals-solo)

Pete Ham (1947) (vocals-guitar-Iveys-Badfinger-DECEASED)

Kate Pierson (1948) (vocals-B52s)

Ace Frehley (1951) (vocals-guitar-Kiss-solo)

Sheena Easton (1959) (vocals-solo)

Lonnie Donegan's Lost John/Stewball enters UK chart-1956.

Pat Boone's I'll Be Home enters UK chart-1956.

Tony Bellus' Robbin' the Cradle enters US chart-1959.

Johnny Horton's Battle of New Orleans enters US chart-1959.

Lloyd Price's Personality enters US chart-1959.

Del Shannon's Runaway enters UK chart-1961.

The Beatles' From Me To You enters UK chart-1963.

The Dovells' You Can't Sit Down enters US chart-1963.

Peggy March's I Will Follow Him peaks US #1-1963.

Andy Williams' Can't Get Used to Losing You peaks US #2-1963.

Jackie Wilson's Baby Workout peaks US top 5-1963.

The Crystals' Da Doo Ron ron enters US chart-1963.

The Beach Boys' Shut Down enters US chart-1963.

Ray Barretto's El Watusi enters US chart-1963.

NME Poll Winner's concert w.Beatles/Rolling Stones/Gerry-PMs/Brian Poole-Tremeloes/Swinging Blue Jeans/Freddie-Dreamerse/DC5/Cliff Richard/Shadows/Hollies/

    Billy J.Kramer/Manfred Mann/Merseybeats/Fourmost/Searchers/others Wembley Arena London UK-1964.

Merle Haggard's 1^st session with Capitol Records-1965.

Bob Dylan arrives London UK for tour-1965.

The Beatles record I'm Only Sleeping Abbey Road London UK-1966.

The Rolling Stones receive gold Big Hits (High Tide & Green Grass)-1966.

The Who's Pictures of Lily enters UK chart-1967.

The Tremeloes' Silence is Golden enters UK chart-1967.

Simon/Garfunkel's Mrs Robinson enters US chart/Scarborough Fair peaks Can top 5-1968.

Otis Redding's Happy Song enters US chart-1968.

The Small Faces' Tin Soldier peaks Can top 40-1968.

Donovan's Jennifer Juniper peaks Can top 20-1968.

Sly/Family Stone's Dance to the Music peaks Can top 20-1968.

The Hollies' Jennifer Eccles peaks Can top 20-1968.

Bobby Goldsboro's Honey peaks Can #1-1968.

The 4 Tops' If I Were a Carpenter enters US chart-1968.

The Doors' Unknown Soldier peaks Can top 40-1968.

Blue Oyster Cult's Phil King dies gunshot wounds after gambling argument-1972.

Redbone's Come & Get Your Love peaks Can top 30-1974.

The Bay City Rollers' Shang a Lang enters UK chart-1974.

MFSB's TSOP peaks Can #1-1974.

Frank Zappa plays Boston MA-1975.

David Bowie reveals fascist leanings and desire to be UK PM/Nazi literature seized at customs-1976.

Ringo Starr marries Barbara Bach-1981.

Jimmy Nail's Love Don't Live Here Anymore enters UK chart-1985.

Robert Palmer's Addicted to Love peaks US #1-1986.

Frozen Ghost's Should I See peaks Can top 30-1987.

Rock/Hyde's Dirty Water peaks Can top 20-1987.

Expose's Come Go With Me peaks Can top 20-1987.

Starship's Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now peaks Can #1-1987.

Bryan Adams' Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven peaks Can top 5-1992.

Bootsauce's Love Monkey #9 peaks Can top 30-1992.

Ozzy Osbourne's Mama I'm Coming Home peaks Can top 20-1992.

NKOTB's If You Go Away peaks Can top 10-1992.

Melissa Etheridge's Ain't it Heavy peaks Can top 30-1992.

Mariah Carey's Make it Happen peaks Can top 10-1992.

Smashing Pumpkins/Ry Cooder/David Lindley play reopened Fillmore San Francisco-1994.

Mary J. Blige's Share My World CD enters Can chart-1997.

George Strait's Carrying Your Load CD enters Can chart-1997.

The BeeGees' Still Waters CD enters Can chart-1997.

R.E.M. guest on Party of Five TV show-1999.

Al Hirt dies liver failure-1999.

Vicki Sue Robinson dies cancer-1999.

Jay Z/DMX donate all proceeds from Denver concert to Columbine victims-1999.

Duane Eddy (1938) (guitar-Rebels-solo)

Charley Patton dies heart condition-1934.

Perry Como's Prisoner of Love peaks US #1-1946.

Glenn Miller records Pennsylvania 6-5000 NYC-1940.

Fats Domino's I'm in Love Again/My Blue Heaven enters US chart-1956.

Frankie Lymon/Teenagers' I Want You To Be My Girl enters US chart-1956.

Gogi Grant's Wayward Wind enters US chart-1956.

Gail Storm's Ivory Tower enters US chart-1956.

Don Robertson's Happy Whistler enters US chart-1956.

The 4 Lads' Standing On the Corner enters US chart-1956.

The Fontane Sisters' Chanson D'Amour enters US chart-1958.

Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode enters US chart-1958.

Link Wray's Rumble enters US chart-1958.

Chuck Willis' What Am I Living For enters US chart-1958.

Elvis Presley's Wear My Ring Around Your Neck peaks US #2-1958.

David Seville's Witch Doctor peaks US #1-1958.

William Bell's You Don't Miss Your Water enters US chart-1962.

Gene Pitney's Liberty Vallance enters US chart-1962.

Chuck Jackson's Any Day Now enters US chart-1962.

Andrew Oldham/Eric Easton see Stones play 1st time-1963.

Dusty Springfield's You Don't Have to Say You Love Me peaks UK #1-1966.

The Beatles record strings for Eleanor Rigby-1966.

The Merseys' Sorrow enters UK chart-1966.

Musical Hair opens NYC-1968.

Engelbert Humperdinck's Way It Used to Be peaks Can top 20-1969.

Edwin Starr's 25 Miles peaks Can top 10-1969.

Elvis Presley's Memories peaks Can top 20-1969.

BS&T's You've Made Me So Very Happy peaks Can #1-1969.

The BeeGees' First of May peaks Can top 20-1969.

Jerry Butler's Only the Strong Survive peaks Can top 5-1969.

Al Green awarded gold Let's Stay Together LP/Look What You've Done for Me 45-1972.

Susan Jacks' You Don't Know What Love Is peaks Can top 5-1973.

The Rolling Stones' You Can't Always Get What You Want enters US chart-1973.

Gladys Knight/Pips' Daddy Could Swear I Declare peaks Can top 20-1973.

The Stylistics' Break Up to Make Up peaks Can top 40-1973.

Charlie Rich's Behind Closed Doors enters US chart-1973.

Johnny Nash's Stir It Up peaks Can top 10-1973.

Donny Osmond's 12th of Never peaks Can top 5-1973.

Stephen Stills' Isn't It About Time enters US chart-1973.

The Spinners' One of a Kind enters US chart-1973.

ELO's Roll Over Beethoven enters US chart-1973.

Grand Funk's Locomotion peaks US #1-1974.

The Rolling Stones begin Euro Tour Festhalle Frankfurt GER-1976.

Eric Clapton plays Hammersmith Odeon London UK-1977.

Ian Thomas' Time Is the Keeper peaks Can chart-1979.

Sister Sledge's We Are Family enters US chart-1979.

Boney M's Hooray Hooray It's a Holi-Holiday enters UK chart-1979.

Van Halen's Dance the Night Away enters US chart-1979.

Cheap Trick's I Want You to Want Me enters US chart-1979.

The Shadows' Theme From the Deerhunter enters UK chart-1979.

Raydio's You Can't Change That enters US chart-1979.

Kenny Rogers' She Believes in Me enters US chart-1979.

The Kinks' Superman enters US chart-1979.

Rickie Lee Jones' Chuck E's in Love enters US chart-1979.

McFadden/Whitehead's Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now enters US chart-1979.

The Doobie Brothers' What a Fool Believes peaks Can #1-1979.

The Beach Boys' Good Timin' enters US chart-1979.

Tommy Caldwell (Marshall Tucker Band) dies car crash-1980.

Michael Jackson's Beat It peaks US #1-1983.

Duran Duran's Reflex enters UK chart-1983.

Falco's Vienna Calling peaks Can top 20-1986.

Faith Hill's Faith CD enters Can chart-1998.

Jimmy Page/Robert Plant's Walking Into Clarksville CD enters Can chart-1998.

George Strait's One Step at a Time CD enters Can chart-1998.

Marilyn Manson shortens concert Des Moines IA/riot ensues-1999.

The Verve breakup/later reform-1999.

Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot CD enters Can chart-2002.

Michael Bolton's Only a Woman Like You CD enters Can chart-2002.

Kenny Chesney's No Shirt No Shoes No POroblem CD enters Can chart-2002.

Antonio Stradivarius (1644) (violin maker-DECEASED)

Duke Ellington (1899) (keys-bandleader-DECEASED)

Russ Morgan (1904) (bandleader-DECEASED)

Charlie Parker (1920) (sax-solo-DECEASED)

Carl Gardner (1928) (vocals-Coasters)

Lonnie Donegan (1931) (vocals-guitar-solo-DECEASED)

Klaus Voorman (1942) (bass-Plastic Ono Band-Manfred Mann)

Duane Allen (1944) (vocals-Oak Ridge Boys)

Hugh Hopper (1946) (bass-Soft Machine-solo-Isotope)

Tommy James (1947or 49) (vocals-Shondells-solo)

Michael Karoli (1948) (bass-Can)

Francis Rossi (1949) (Status Quo)

Carnie Wilson (1968) (vocals-Wilson Phillips)

Blues pianist Leroy Carr dies alcoholism-1935.

Jim Reeves' 4 Walls enters US chart-1957.

Johnny Mathis' It's Not For Me To Say enters US chart-1957.

The Rolling Stones sign management contract with Eric Easton/Andrew Loog Oldham-1963.

The Byrds record Mr. Spaceman-1966.

The Beatles record I'm Only Sleeping-1966.

The Temptations' All I Need enters US chart-1967.

Whistling Jack Smith's I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman enters US chart-1967.

Cindy Birdsong debuts with The Supremes Hollywood Bowl-1967.

The Seeds' Can't Seem to Make You Mine enters US chart-1967.

Paul Revere/Raiders' Him or Me What's It Gonna Be enters US chart-1967.

The Platters' With This Ring peaks Can top 20-1967.

Brenda/Tabulations' Dry Your Eyes peaks Can top 20-1967.

The Mamas/Papas' Creeque Alley enters US chart-1967.

The Lovin' Spoonful's 6 O'Clock enters US chart-1967.

Tom Jones' Detroit City peaks Can top 20-1967.

Tommy James/Shondells' Mirage enters US chart-1967.

Aretha Franklin's I Never Loved a Man peaks Can top 5-1967.

Britain's first psychedelic musical happening held Alexander Palace London/41 bands play overnight show called International Times 14 Hour Technicolour Dream-1967.

Aretha Franklin's Respect enters US chart-1967.

J.B. Lenoir dies after being hit by car Detroit-1967.

The 5 Americans' Western Union peaks Can top 5-1967.

The Carpenters' It's Going to Take Some Time enters US chart-1972.

The Rolling Stones' Tumbling Dice enters UK/US charts-1972.

Yes' Roundabout peaks Can top 10-1972.

The Partridge Family's Am I Losing You peaks Can top 20-1972.

The Allman Brothers Band's Ain't Wastin' Time No More enters US chart- 1972.

Mouth/MacNeal's How Do You Do enters US chart-1972.

Led Zeppelin's Rock and Roll peaks Can top 40-1972.

Lighthouse's I Just Want to Be Your Friend enters US chart-1972.

Neil Young's Old Man enters US chart-1972.

Bobby Vinton's Every Day Of My Life peaks Can top 20-1972.

Bruce Springsteen apprehended entering Graceland after hours Memphis TN-1976.

The Sex Pistols play Nashville Rooms London UK-1976.

England Dan/John Ford Coley's We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye peaks Can top 20-1978.

Boney M's Rivers of Babylon/Brown Girl in the Ring enters UK chart-1978.

The O'Jays' Use Ta Be My Girl enters US chart-1978.

Raydio's Jack & Jill peaks Can top 5-1978.

Plastic Bertrand's Ca Plais Pour Moi enters US chart-1978.

Rod Stewart's I Was Only Joking enters US chart-1978.

Bob Welch's Ebony Eyes peaks Can top 10-1978.

Gordon Lightfoot's Circle is Small peaks Can top 10-1978.

Roxy Music's Dance Away enters UK chart-1979.

Madonna's Material Girl peaks Can top 5-1985.

Northern Lights' Tears are Not Enough peaks Can #1-1985.

The Escape Club's Call it Poison peaks Can top 20-1991.

Another Bad Creation's Iesha peaks Can top 20-1991.

The Rolling Stones' Highwire peaks Can top 20-1991.

Bootsauce's Everyone's a Winner peaks Can top 20-1991.

The Bingo Boys' How to Dance peaks Can top 20-1991.

Great White's Call It Rock'n'Roll peaks Can top 10-1991.

Johnny Horton (1927or29) (vocals-guitar-solo-DECEASED)

Willie Nelson (1933) (vocals-guitar-solo)

Johnny Farina (1941) (guitar-w.Santo)

Bobby Vee (1943) (vocals-solo)

Mike Deacon (1945) (keys-The Ox)

Merrill Osmond (1953) (vocals-The Osmonds)

Darren Emerson (1971) (Underworld)

Alan Dale's Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White enters US chart-1955.

The Crew-Cuts Don't Be Angry/Chop Chop Boom enters US chart-1955.

My Fair Lady debuts London-1958.

Buddy Holly's Raining In My Heart enters US charts-1959.

The Coasters' Little Egypt enters US chart-1961.

Cliff Richard's Constantly enters UK chart-1964.

Roy Orbison's It's Over enters UK chart-1964.

Bob Dylan opens British tour in Sheffield-1965.

The Young Rascals' Good Lovin' peaks US #1-1966.

The Supremes' Love is Like an Itching in My Heart enters US chart-1966.

Love's My Little Red Book enters US charts-1966.

James Brown's It's a Man's Man's Man's World enters US chart-1966.

Richard Farina dies motorcycle crash-1966.

The Capitols' Cool Jerk enters US charts-1966.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience end 1^st UK tour Grenada Theatre London UK-1967.

Ian/Sylvia play Carnegie Hall NYC NY-1967.

Frankie Lymon dies of a heroin overdose-1968.

The Beatles complete recording You Know My Name two years after beginning-1969.

Allman Brothers road manager Twiggs Lyndon charged with murder after stabbing club owner in a contract dispute-1970.

The Rolling Stones release Sticky Fingers LP-1971.

Edgar Winter awarded gold They Only Come Out at Night LP-1973.

The Beach Boys awarded gold Spirit of America LP-1975.

Chilliwack's Fly at Night enters US chart-1977.

Kenny Rogers' Lucille enters UK chart-1977.

Peter Gabriel's Solsbury Hill enters US chart-1977.

Helen Reddy's You're My World enters US chart-1977.

Steve Miller's Jet Airliner enters US chart-1977.

Glen Campbell's Southern Nights peaks US #1-1977.

Natalie Cole's I've Got Love On My Mind peaks US top 5-1977.

The Eagles' Hotel California peaks Can #1-1977.

Alice Cooper's You and Me enters US chart-1977.

MacVicar starring Roger Daltrey/Adam Faith premieres London UK-1980.

Muddy Waters dies-1983.

Michael Jackson's Beat It peaks US #1-1983.

Elton John's I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues enters UK chart-1983.

The Beat's Can't Get Used to Losing You enters UK chart-1983.

Tears for Fears' Pale Shelter enters UK chart-1983.

Daryl Hall/John Oates' Adult Education peaks Can top 20-1984.

Howard Jones' New Song peaks Can top 20-1984.

ZZ Hill dies heart attack-1984.

Melissa Manchester guest stars Fame TV series-1984.

Aerosmith's What it Takes peaks Can top 30-1990.

Koana's Lambada peaks Can top 20-1990.

Leila K's Got to Get peaks Can top 20-1990.

Nirvana sign deal with Geffen Records-1991.

54/40 release Trusted By Millions CD Can-1996.

The Cranberries release To the Faithful Departed CD Can-1996.

Darryl Sweet (Nazareth) dies heart attack-1999.