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#RIP #OTDin 1978 singer ("Just a Gigolo"/"I Ain't Got Nobody"), actor, songwriter ("Jump, Jive an' Wail"), trumpeter, “The King of the Swing” Louis Prima died from a cerebral hemorrhage in New Orleans, aged 67. Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans https://t.co/eyL4BxZlcc pic.twitter.com/aQaDUyucxJ
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) August 24, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2021 musician, the drummer of the Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts died at a London hospital at age 80, with his family. Laid to rest in Devon, England https://t.co/eyL4BxZlcc pic.twitter.com/4lSzU42l3I
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) August 24, 2023
USA No.1 on this day in 1969: The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women https://t.co/MsCjmnhSne via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 24, 2023
UK No.1 on this day in 1974: Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again? https://t.co/5Jk2vTpdOx via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 24, 2023
25 August 1954. Elvis Costello was born in London. He was a leading figure in the first wave of British punk in the 1970s. In 2003, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him No 80 on its list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”. pic.twitter.com/2qaHqKa5cA
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 25, 2023
25 August 1975. Bruce Springsteen’s classic album, Born To Run, was released and reached No.3 on the US Billboard Album chart, selling 6 million copies. It has since been ranked by rock critics as one of the greatest albums of all time. pic.twitter.com/tgQIsUgHaw
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 25, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2001, singer ("Try Again"), actress (Queen of the Damned) and model Aaliyah died when the plane she was a passenger on crashed in Marsh Harbour, Abaco Island, The Bahamas, aged 22. Ferncliff Mausoleum in Hartsdale, New York https://t.co/dV15AVHiy3 pic.twitter.com/t0utZcp2he
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) August 25, 2023
USA No.1 on this day in 1973: Stories - Brother Louie https://t.co/GzYh2G5rcH via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 25, 2023
UK No.1 on this day in 1979: Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore https://t.co/1aljjmiN6X via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 25, 2023
The dude returned.
Posted Born To Run.
Happy Birthday 🎈🎹#CandidaDoyle 6️⃣0️⃣#Pulp - ‘Disco 2000’https://t.co/h2GudgbtId via @YouTube pic.twitter.com/XuqxkGupg9
— 🧀 NYcheesy (@NYcheesy) August 25, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2004 singer ("Gloria", "Self Control", "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You"), songwriter Laura Branigan died in her sleep; home, East Quogue, New York; ventricular brain aneurysm, aged 52. Cremated remains scattered; Long Island Sound https://t.co/iyBOy8nRz3 pic.twitter.com/lAq8PWgTTF
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) August 26, 2023
UK No.1 on this day in 1965: Sonny and Cher - I Got You Babe https://t.co/UhFu5ySoSu via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) August 26, 2023