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Post by admin on Mar 31, 2024 21:42:45 GMT
1 Apr 1961 Mark White, guitarist with English pop band ABC who as part of the New Romantic movement had the 1982 UK No.4 & 1983 US No.18 'The Look Of Love'. Their 1982 debut album, The Lexicon of Love, was a UK No.1 and they achieved ten UK and five US Top 40 hit singles between 1981 and 1990.
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Post by admin on Mar 31, 2024 22:10:18 GMT
1 Apr 2005 During the first leg of their Vertigo World tour, U2 appeared at the Arrowhead Sports Arena in Anaheim, Southern California, with Kings Of Leon as the opening act. By the end of the 131 date tour, 4,619,021 tickets had been sold with a total gross of $389 million.
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Post by admin on Mar 31, 2024 22:19:07 GMT
1 Apr 2020 American singer-songwriter, record producer and guitarist Adam Schlesinger, best known for his work with Fountains Of Wayne, died at the age of 52 as a result of health complications caused by COVID-19. Fountains Of Wayne formed in New Jersey in 1995 and were named after a lawn ornament store in the state. Over his career, Schlesinger earned nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, Tonys, Grammys and Emmys, winning the latter two.
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Post by Hodgy on Apr 1, 2024 3:30:04 GMT
1 Apr 2020 American singer-songwriter, record producer and guitarist Adam Schlesinger, best known for his work with Fountains Of Wayne, died at the age of 52 as a result of health complications caused by COVID-19. Fountains Of Wayne formed in New Jersey in 1995 and were named after a lawn ornament store in the state. Over his career, Schlesinger earned nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, Tonys, Grammys and Emmys, winning the latter two. Remember the song well but would never have got the name of the band. Don’t recall ever hearing that name. |
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Post by admin on Apr 6, 2024 20:55:45 GMT
born April 7 1949 John Oates, American rock guitarist and vocalist (Hall & Oates - "Rich Girl"; "Maneater"), born in New York City.
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Post by admin on Apr 6, 2024 21:01:14 GMT
born April 7 1957 Simon Climie, English singer-songwriter and producer (Climie Fisher - "Love Changes Everything"), born in London
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Post by admin on Apr 6, 2024 21:08:47 GMT
born 7 April 1958 Tony Ayre, Northern Irish rock bass player (The Adventures - "Broken Land", "Drowning in the Sea of Love"), born in the UK (Died 20 December 2009 aged 51.) - jeez, no age! - what a track  |
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Post by admin on Apr 11, 2024 21:59:13 GMT
11 Apr 1994 Oasis released their first single 'Supersonic' which peaked at No.31 on the UK charts. However, over time it has amassed sales of over 215,000, making it their 13th biggest selling single ever in the UK. 'Supersonic' was also the band's first single to chart in the United States, where it peaked at No. 11 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Post by admin on Apr 11, 2024 22:07:17 GMT
11 Apr 2001 Robbie Williams raised 165,000 pounds at a charity auction with the money going to his old school in Stoke to build a performing arts block. The items sold were Robbie's personal possessions, including a toilet from a stage show, a Union Jack bikini, Tiger's head briefs, a Millennium jet pack and the hand written lyrics to 'Angels' which sold for 27,000.
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Post by admin on Apr 11, 2024 22:22:08 GMT
born 11 Apr 1958 Scottish guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Stuart Adamson. He formed The Skids, who had a 1979 UK No.10 single with ‘Into The Valley’ then Big Country, who had the 1983 UK No.10 single with ‘Fields Of Fire’ plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles. On 26 November 2001, Adamson was reported missing by his wife Melanie. At the time, the couple had been estranged for six weeks, and Melanie filed for divorce on the day he disappeared. Adamson had been due to face drunk-driving charges in March 2002 and had been ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous. He died on December 16th 2001, his body found in a closet in his roomm at the Best Western Plaza Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii 
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Post by Hodgy on Apr 11, 2024 22:37:00 GMT
born 7 April 1958 Tony Ayre, Northern Irish rock bass player (The Adventures - "Broken Land", "Drowning in the Sea of Love"), born in the UK (Died 20 December 2009 aged 51.) - jeez, no age! - what a track Don’t recall this song at all. Had a listen - not for me. |
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Post by Hodgy on Apr 11, 2024 22:49:39 GMT
born 11 Apr 1958 Scottish guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Stuart Adamson. He formed The Skids, who had a 1979 UK No.10 single with ‘Into The Valley’ then Big Country, who had the 1983 UK No.10 single with ‘Fields Of Fire’ plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles. On 26 November 2001, Adamson was reported missing by his wife Melanie. At the time, the couple had been estranged for six weeks, and Melanie filed for divorce on the day he disappeared. Adamson had been due to face drunk-driving charges in March 2002 and had been ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous. He died on December 16th 2001, his body found in a closet in his roomm at the Best Western Plaza Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii Big Country also not for me. Liked the Skids at the time, probably not as much now. |
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Post by admin on Apr 12, 2024 21:42:03 GMT
13 Apr 1973 David Bowie released his sixth studio album Aladdin Sane, the name of the album is a pun on 'A Lad Insane"' Two hit singles included on the album preceded its release, 'The Jean Genie' and 'Drive-In Saturday'.
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Post by admin on Apr 12, 2024 21:56:53 GMT
13 Apr 1974 Elton John went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Bennie And The Jets', his second US No.1. John was set against releasing it as a single, believing it would fail. CKLW in Windsor, Ontario, began heavy airplay of the song and it became the No.1 song in the Detroit market with other radio stations adding it to playlists.
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Post by admin on Apr 12, 2024 22:06:37 GMT
13 Apr 1979 Thin Lizzy released their ninth studio album Black Rose: A Rock Legend. The album, which featured guitarist Gary Moore, contained the hits 'Do Anything You Want To', 'Waiting For An Alibi' and 'Sarah', which was written with Moore about Lynott's newborn daughter.
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Post by admin on Apr 12, 2024 22:38:51 GMT
13 Apr 2002 Thieves broke in to a house in Bexhill, Sussex and stole a hi-fi system and several CD's. They left albums by Madonna, Robbie Williams and Oasis but took the owners entire Showaddywaddy collection.  - leave it  - leave it - leave it - that's the one - yup, that as well |
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Post by admin on Apr 12, 2024 22:42:52 GMT
13 Apr 2009 Procol Harum's 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' was the most played song in public places in the past 75 years, according to a chart compiled for BBC Radio 2. Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody was at number two followed by 'All I Have To Do Is Dream' by the Everly Brothers. Wet Wet Wet's 1994 hit, 'Love Is All Around', was at number four followed by Bryan Adams's 1991 hit '(Everything I Do), I Do It For You.'
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Post by admin on Apr 12, 2024 22:49:47 GMT
13 Apr 2010 Brian May launched a major new campaign to try to prevent the return of legalised blood sports to the British Countryside. The 'SAVE-ME' campaign - named after May's song, called on the British public to consider how their vote will affect the welfare of animals; and in particular fox-hunting, stag hunting and hare-coursing. The first 'SAVE-ME campaign poster was unveiled by Brian at a prime advertising site on London's West Cromwell Road. savemetrust.co.uk/The Save Me Trust is an animal welfare organisation that exists to proactively protect wild animals through campaigning, lobbying and changing laws. We specialise in collaborating with experts by working on the ground to find effective sustainable solutions based on science and common sense. Save Me Trust, Pears Hill, Westwood Road, Windlesham Surrey GU20 6LU Our office hours are: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm Tel: 01344 625800 Email: info@savemetrust.org Registered Charity Number: 1082568 Tweets by AnneatSaveMe Tweets by DrBrianMay |
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Post by admin on Apr 22, 2024 22:00:36 GMT
born 23 Apr 1960 Steve Clark, guitarist with Def Leppard, who had a 1987 UK No.6 single with ‘Animal’, a 1987 worldwide No.1 album with Hysteria and a 1988 US No.1 single with ‘Love Bites’. Clark died on January 8th 1991, aged 30 after a night of heavy alcohol consumption combined with prescription drugs.
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Post by admin on Apr 22, 2024 22:05:11 GMT
23 Apr 1978 Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious filmed his version of 'My Way' for the Sex Pistols film 'The Great Rock n Roll Swindle.' Never let anyone tell you that having no talent is a barrier |
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Post by admin on Apr 22, 2024 22:18:50 GMT
Couldn't leave on that cack  Artist: FreeAlbum: Fire and Water"All Right Now" is a song by English rock band Free, from their third studio album "Fire and Water", released by Island Records in 1970. It is regarded as one of the band's marquee songs and one of Paul Rodgers' most successful singles. Free are a 1970s English rock band formed in London in 1968 by Paul Rodgers (vocals), Paul Kossoff (guitar), Andy Fraser (bass, piano) and Simon Kirke (drums, percussion). Their music ranges from rock, blues rock, hard rock and progressive rock. PersonnelPaul Rodgers – vocals Paul Kossoff – guitar Andy Fraser – bass Simon Kirke – drums LyricsThere she stood in the street Smiling from her head to her feet I said hey, what is this Now baby, maybe she's in need of a kiss I said hey, what's your name baby Maybe we can see things the same Now don't you wait or hesitate Let's move before they raise the parking rate All right now baby, it's all right now All right now baby, it's all right now I took her home to my place Watching every move on her face She said look, what's your game baby Are you tryin' to put me in shame I said slow don't go so fast Don't you think that love can last She said love, Lord above Now you're tryin' to trick me in love All right now baby, it's all right now All right now baby, it's all right now All right now baby, it's all right now All right now baby, it's all right now All right now baby, it's all right now All right now baby, it's all right now All right now baby, it's all right now All right now baby, it's all right now |
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Post by admin on Apr 23, 2024 22:16:22 GMT
24 Apr 2003 The first official UK download chart was compiled after the big five record companies - EMI, Warners, Sony, BMG and Universal combined for a Digital Download day. Over 150,000 computer users had downloaded 1.1m tracks. The Net Parade Top 3: No.3, Tatu, 'All The Things She Said', No, 2, Coldplay 'Clocks' and No.1 Christina Aguilera, 'Beautiful.'  |
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Post by admin on Apr 23, 2024 22:18:37 GMT
24 Apr 2007 Sheryl Crow said a ban on using too much toilet paper should be introduced to help the environment. The singer suggested using "only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where two to three could be required". Climate Cult nutjob |
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Post by admin on Apr 23, 2024 22:28:39 GMT
born 24 Apr 1982 Kelly Clarkson, singer, who came to prominence after winning the first season of American Idol, and scored the 2002 US No.1 single 'A Moment Like This'.
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Post by admin on Apr 24, 2024 22:09:11 GMT
born 25 Apr 1964 Andy Bell, lead singer of the English synth-pop duo Erasure who achieved 24 consecutive Top 40 hits in the UK, while having three Top 20 hits in the US. Bell grew up in the Dogsthorpe area of Peterborough. His family still resides in the city and surrounding areas such as Market Deeping. Bell was educated at the King's School in the city. |
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