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"The Breaks" by #KurtisBlow becomes the first #rap single certified Gold.#80smusic #80s pic.twitter.com/iGshO4qZz0— G.U.Mass (@GeorgiosMasman2) August 19, 2023
#TheBoomtownRats
“Lookin’ After No. 1” from their eponymous debut album and released as their debut single today in 1977‘I’m gonna be like ME!’https://t.co/dL97WX37Qo via @YouTube pic.twitter.com/NUQ4Ngkoxk
— 🧀 NYcheesy (@NYcheesy) August 19, 2023
20 August 1882. Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, which celebrates the defeat of Napoleon in Russia, premiered in Moscow, conducted by Ippolit Al’tani, under a tent near the then-unfinished Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, which also memorialised the 1812 defence of Russia. pic.twitter.com/5eHmwG3tSJ
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 20, 2023
20 August 1923. Country and Western star, Jim Reeves, was born in Galloway, Texas, USA. His hits include Distant Drums, Welcome To My World, and I Love You Because. Reeves was elected posthumously to the Country Music Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/yaEC97PN2F
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 20, 2023
20 August 1942. Isaac Hayes was born Covington, Tennessee, USA. He’s best known for the Theme from Shaft. He also voiced the character Chef in the animated Comedy Central series, South Park, from its debut in 1997 until 2005. pic.twitter.com/qux3YFVKi5
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 20, 2023
20 August 1946. Keyboard legend, Ralf Hütter, was born in Krefeld, Germany. He’s the founding member, lead singer and songwriter of the hugely influential techno group, Kraftwerk. pic.twitter.com/Pyxy73mvkF
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 20, 2023
20 August 1948. Rock legend, Robert Plant, was born in West Bromwich. He enjoyed great success as the flamboyant lead singer with Led Zeppelin from the late 1960s to 1980 when the group split up. In 2011, Rolling Stone readers ranked Plant the greatest of all lead singers. pic.twitter.com/7Bq4yEVe5s
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 20, 2023
20 August 1949. Phil Lynott was born in West Bromwich, but in 1957 he moved to Dublin. He was a founding member, the principal songwriter, lead vocalist and bassist with Thin Lizzy. In 2005, a life-size bronze statue of Lynott was unveiled on Harry Street, Dublin. pic.twitter.com/wVaa7odmBL
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 20, 2023
USA No.1 on this day in 1977: The Emotions - Best Of My Love https://t.co/bvrMtvrfdv via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 20, 2023
UK No.1 on this day in 1984: George Michael - Careless Whisper https://t.co/tTqW99SMaa via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 20, 2023
21 August 1938. Country and Western singing legend, Kenny Rogers, was born in Houston, Texas, USA. His many hits include: Lucille, Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town, Lady, Coward of the County, and his duet with Dolly Parton, Islands in the Stream. pic.twitter.com/DQor5YmRA4
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 21, 2023
21 August 1952. Joe Strummer, co-founder, and lead singer of The Clash, was born in Ankara, Turkey. Strummer is regarded as one of the most dynamic and original stars of the punk era. He and The Clash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. pic.twitter.com/ydVMl8JNQa
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 21, 2023
21 August 1961. Record company, Tamla Motown, released what became its first US No.1 single, Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes. The song was later covered by The Beatles and The Carpenters. pic.twitter.com/h0Y7QTZDDc
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 21, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 1993 mezzo-soprano, one of the defining opera singers of her generation, Tatiana Troyanos died from breast cancer at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, aged 54. Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, East Farmingdale, New York https://t.co/v7O5PVvgo6 pic.twitter.com/UfzYxH8DuC
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) August 21, 2023
21 August 2021. Rock ‘n’ roll legend, Don Everly, part of the Everly Brothers duo, died (aged 84). Rolling Stone ranked the Everly Brothers No 1 on its list of the 20 Greatest Duos of All Time. In 1986, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/K35Svw2KBn
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 21, 2023
USA No.1 on this day in 1986: Madonna - Papa Don't Preach https://t.co/EMjZw1R7iG via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 21, 2023
UK No.1 on this day in 1995: Blur - Country House https://t.co/D152RW4mvF via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 21, 2023