Births
1899: Al Capone
(Gangster)
1922: Betty White
(Actress)
1927: Eartha
Kitt (Jazz Singer & Catwoman)
1949: Mick
Taylor (Guitar for The Rolling Stones)
1955: Steve Earle (Singer / Songwriter)
1956: Paul Young (Singer)
1959: Susanna Hoffs (Singer & Guitar for The
Bangles & Solo)
1964: Andy Rourke (Bass for The Smiths)
1966: Shabba Ranks (Rexton Gordon) (Reggae
Singer)
1967: Richard Hawley (Guitar for Pulp)
1971: Kid Rock (Robert James Ritchie) (Singer)
1971: Jon Wysocki (Drummer for Staind)
1978: Ricky Wilson (Vocals for Kaiser Chiefs)
1981: Ray J (William Ray Norwood) (R&B Singer
& Brandy’s Brother)
1982: Alex Varkatzas (Vocals for Atreyu)
1884: Calvin Harris (DJ & Producer)
Events
1964: The Rolling Stones released their first EP,
which included, ‘You Better Move On’, ‘Poison Ivy’, ‘Bye Bye Johnny’ and
‘Money’.
1967:
London's Daily Mail newspaper
carries an article about potholes in Blackburn, Lancashire. It was this article
that inspired the line John Lennon wrote in "A Day In The Life."
1970: R&B singer Billy Stewart and three of
his band were killed when the car they're traveling in crashed off a bridge.
1971: Marvin
Gaye performs the national anthem at Superbowl V in Miami, FL.
1972: Highway
51 South in Memphis, TN is renamed "Elvis Presley Blvd."
1974: Singer
Dino Martin (not to be confused with his more famous father, Dean) is arrested
on suspicion of possession and sale of firearms. He was arraigned and released
the next day on $5,000 bail.
1979: Linda
Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton announce their intention to record
what would be known as the Trio
album together. It would be eight years before the recording was made, however.
1981: Mötley Crüe formed when bass guitarist
Nikki Sixx left the band London and began rehearsing with drummer Tommy Lee and
vocalist, guitarist Greg Leon, (who later left). Sixx and Lee then added
guitarist Bob "Mick Mars" Deal. Vince Neil accepted an offer to join
(after turning them down) in April of this year.
1986: Olivia
Newton-John gives birth to her daughter Chloe.
1990: The
Fifth Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are held in New
York City. Inductees include Hank Ballard, Bobby Darin, The Four Seasons, The
Four Tops, The Kinks, The Platters, Simon and Garfunkel, and The Who.
1993:
President William Jefferson Clinton's Inauguration ceremonies feature a free
outdoor concert at which Aretha Franklin, Michael Bolton, Tony Bennett, Bob
Dylan and Diana Ross (among others) perform.
1994: Donny
Osmond of the Osmonds and Danny Bonaduce of the Partridge Family appear in a
three-round charity boxing match. The fight was created after Osmond taunted
Bonaduce at the gym they both frequented. Bonaduce won the split decision.
1996: The
Eleventh Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are held in New
York City. Inductees include David Bowie, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Jefferson
Airplane, Little Willie John, Pink Floyd, The Shirelles and The Velvet
Underground.
