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Happy birthday to Wreckless Eric. Here's Whole Wide World filmed for French TV in 1979. The full recording with a few more songs is at https://t.co/0HsylSSYw6 pic.twitter.com/8vnUiwNOhy
— Birmingham 81 (@Birmingham_81) May 18, 2023
#OnThisDay 1979 #IanDury & the Blockheads released 'Do It Yourself'. The album was released in the wake of the chart-topping hit single "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" & reached#️⃣2️⃣ in the charts, behind ABBA's Voulez-Vous. It was Dury's 2nd Platinum album.#NewWave #70smusic pic.twitter.com/pPTG5ZLVdW
— G.U.Mass (@GeorgiosMasman2) May 18, 2023
19 May 1945. Rock legend, Pete Townsend, was born in London. He was the co-founder, principal songwriter, and lead guitarist of rock giants, The Who, considered to be one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. pic.twitter.com/XBQVcGe5gj
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) May 19, 2023
UK No.1 on this day in 1973: Wizzard - See My Baby Jive https://t.co/amEMQLSx4W via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) May 19, 2023
USA No.1 on this day in 1981: Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes https://t.co/djVMG4yrsQ via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) May 19, 2023
46 years ago today
China Girl" is a song written by Iggy Pop and David Bowie during their years in Berlin, first appearing on Pop's debut solo album, The Idiot (1977) and released as single on this day in 1977.#punk #punks #punkrock #iggypop #history #punkrockhistory #otd pic.twitter.com/d5AFJdU6L6— Punkrock History (@PunkRockStory) May 19, 2023
20 May 1944. Rock singing legend, Joe Cocker, was born in Sheffield. His version of Lennon & McCartney’s With a Little Help from My Friends became a UK No.1 in 1968, and Up Where We Belong, a duet with Jennifer Warnes, became a US No.1 in 1982. pic.twitter.com/getGCe2gyw
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) May 20, 2023
20 May 1946. Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian), was born in El Centro, California, USA. She first found international fame in the popular duo, Sonny and Cher. She’s known for her distinctive contralto voice, and her fashion style. She’s also appeared in many acclaimed Hollywood films. pic.twitter.com/FuzE2mtjqH
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) May 20, 2023
20 May 2012. Singer-songwriter, Robin Gibb, died (aged 62). He gained worldwide fame as a member of the sibling pop group, Bee Gees, with older brother, Barry, and twin, Maurice. With record sales of 200 million, the Bee Gees are one of the most successful pop groups of all time. pic.twitter.com/qIJJOxhxGK
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) May 20, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 1896 pianist, composer (Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17; Three Romances for Violin and Piano), piano teacher, (wife of Robert Schumann) Clara Schumann died from a stroke in Frankfurt, aged 76. Alter Friedhof, Bonn https://t.co/d5xIeeGWWC pic.twitter.com/WzAFsMmpUZ
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) May 20, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2013 keyboardist, songwriter (the Doors; "Light My Fire", "People Are Strange", "Break On Through (To the Other Side)"), author, Ray Manzarek died from bile duct cancer at a hospital in Rosenheim, Germany, at the age of 74. Cremation https://t.co/d5xIeeGWWC pic.twitter.com/gtnQjBZcGl
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) May 20, 2023
USA No.1 on this day in 1967: The Young Rascals - Groovin' https://t.co/skkk7Gv7ly via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) May 20, 2023
UK No.1 on this day in 1972: T. Rex - Metal Guru https://t.co/AF3KFojv3k via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) May 20, 2023
Released 46 years ago today
In The City, The Jam's debut album, which includes the title track "In The City".#punkrockstory pic.twitter.com/B5jnqFBbe7
— Punkrock History (@PunkRockStory) May 20, 2023