The music & associated thread: pt7 June/July/August 2023

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born 5 Jun 1956 Richard Butler , singer with English rock band The Psychedelic Furs. Film director John Hughes used their song 'Pretty in Pink' for his 1986 movie of the same name.

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5 Jun 1983 During a 48-date North American tour U2 played at Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver. The show was recorded and released as 'U2 Live At Red Rocks: Under A Blood Red Sky.'

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5 Jun 2003 A Grandfather who set up his own pirate radio station in Wakefield, Yorkshire was under investigation by local broadcasting authorities. The man known as Ricky Rock had erected a 32ft transmitter in his garden and had been playing hits by The Beach Boys, The Beatles and Elvis Presley. Ricky said he set the station up because 'talent-less boy bands and dance music' featured on local stations did not cater to the tastes of his generation.

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7 Jun 1977 The Sex Pistols held a party on a boat as it sailed down The River Thames in London. The Pistols performed 'Anarchy In The UK' outside The Houses Of Parliament resulting in members from the party being arrested when the boat docked later that day.

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7 Jun 2010 Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh was granted a restraining order against an elderly neighbor who allegedly threatened to kill him. The man was also ordered to pay more than $1,500 in legal fees.

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born 8 Jun 1944 American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Boz Scaggs, who was a member of The Marksmen with Steve Miller, The Wigs, and as a solo artist had the 1976 US No.3 single 'Lowdown', and the 1977 US No.11 and UK No.13 single 'Lido Shuffle'.

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born 8 Jun 1962 Nick Rhodes, keyboards, Duran Duran who had the 1983 UK No.1 single 'Is There Something I Should Know', plus 25 other UK Top 40 singles, and the 1984 US No.1 single 'The Reflex'. Also a member of Arcadia who had the 1985 UK No.7 single 'Election Day'. In March 2013, he released the TV Mania side project with ex-Duran Duran guitarist Warren Cuccurullo.

-How the bloody hell do you come up with those lyrics

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born 8 Jun 1965 Rob Pilatus, singer from German R&B duo Milli Vanilli, who had the 1989 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Girl I'm Gonna Miss You'. Their success quickly turned to infamy when they confessed that they did not sing any of the vocals heard on their hits. Consequently, the duo was stripped of their Grammy Award for Best New Artist. He died of a drug and alcohol overdose on April 2nd 1998.

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8 Jun 1974 David Bowie started a four-week run at the top of the UK charts with his third No.1 album 'Diamond Dogs'. The cover art features Bowie as a striking half-man, half-dog grotesque painted by Belgian artist Guy Peellaert. It was controversial as the full painting clearly showed the hybrid's genitalia. Very few copies of this original cover made their way into circulation at the time of the album's release.

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8 Jun 1985 Tears For Fears started a two-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World', the group's first US No.1. In 1986, the song won Best Single at the Brit Awards. Band member and co-writer Roland Orzabal argued that the song deserved to win the Ivor Novello International Hit of the Year award, claiming that the winner, '19' by Paul Hardcastle - was not an actual song, but only a "dialogue collage."



- summer in Dorset

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From one of my favourite 80s groups: born 19 Jun 1950 Ann Wilson (& considerably older than me which is good to know ), from American rock band Heart who scored the 1987 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Alone'. Heart has sold over 35 million records worldwide.





- if this was 66 years ago that'd make her 66. That's still some voice b0252

- just saw this as well, that's some song.

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born 19 Jun 1959 Mark DeBarge singer from American family group DeBarge who had the 1983 US No.17 single 'All This Love', and the 1985 UK No.4 single 'Rhythm Of The Night'.

- never get tired of this either!

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born 19 Jun 1963 Paula Abdul, American singer, songwriter, voice actress, dancer, choreographer who had the 1990 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Opposites Attract' plus five other US No.1 singles. Her 1989 album Forever Your Girl spent ten weeks as US No.1. Became a judge on American Idol TV show.

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In May 2023, I discovered Izo Fitzroy. Great talent.

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In 2018 I came across this band ‘Young Gun Silver Fox’ I have since seen them live three times. A brilliant band.

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June 23 my current favourite, Lowes - Bloodstream

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Jun 19, 2023 18:33:21 GMT bratters said:

June 23 my current favourite, Lowes - Bloodstream

Quality b0252

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born 20 Jun 1949 American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer Lionel Richie, who with The Commodores had the 1978 UK & US No.1 single 'Three Times A Lady'. Solo hits include the 1984 UK & US No.1 single 'Hello'. He co-wrote the 1985 charity single 'We Are the World' with Michael Jackson.

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born 20 Jun 1960 (Yes! He's older than me ) John Taylor, bass and co-founder of Duran Duran who scored the 1983 UK No.1 single 'Is There Something I Should Know', plus 25 other UK Top 40 singles, and the 1984 US No.1 single 'The Reflex'. Also a member of The Power Station who had the 1985 UK No.14 single 'Some Like It Hot'.

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20 Jun 1998 Baddiel, Skinner & Lightning Seeds went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Three Lions '98' released for the football World Cup 98.

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I discovered this guy, Christopher, last week after watching a great movie on Netflix, ‘A Beautiful Life’. Immediately downloaded the soundtrack. Bit softer than the recent recommendations and very different to my favourite Linkin Park but love the voice.

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Jun 20, 2023 10:22:06 GMT Hodgy said:

I discovered this guy, Christopher, last week after watching a great movie on Netflix, ‘A Beautiful Life’. Immediately downloaded the soundtrack. Bit softer than the recent recommendations and very different to my favourite Linkin Park but love the voice.

very pleasant b0252

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Jun 20, 2023 13:59:59 GMT admin said:

Jun 20, 2023 10:22:06 GMT Hodgy said:

I discovered this guy, Christopher, last week after watching a great movie on Netflix, ‘A Beautiful Life’. Immediately downloaded the soundtrack. Bit softer than the recent recommendations and very different to my favourite Linkin Park but love the voice.

very pleasant b0252

Loved the movie and every song on the soundtrack.

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born 21 Jun 1959 American soprano vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Marcella Detroit who with Shakespears Sister had the 1992 UK No.1 single 'Stay'. She co-wrote the 1977 Eric Clapton hit 'Lay Down Sally' and released her debut album Marcella in 1982.