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USA No.1 on this day in 1985: Dire Straits - Money For Nothing https://t.co/OBjlCgcAAT via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 22, 2022
23 September 1930. Soul music and R & B legend, Ray Charles, nicknamed “The High Priest of Soul”, was born in Albany, Georgia, USA. He was a pioneer of the soul music genre during the 1950s blending rhythm and blues and gospel styles. He won 17 Grammy Awards. pic.twitter.com/GxdIuv3J6H
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 23, 2022
23 September 1949. Rock legend, Bruce Springsteen, was BORN IN THE USA (in Long Branch, New Jersey). Nicknamed “The Boss”, he has sold more than 135 million records, and gained 20 Grammy Awards. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016. pic.twitter.com/j3HvZyW50c
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 23, 2022
23 September 1977. The classic single, Heroes by David Bowie, was released in the UK. Now regarded as one of his greatest songs, it only reached No 12 in the UK pop chart at the time. pic.twitter.com/wm4p5RmtzE
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 23, 2022
23 September 1980. Reggae superstar, Bob Marley, played what proved to be his last ever concert, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. pic.twitter.com/ntiF7GV2Zo
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 23, 2022
USA No.1 on this day in 1963: Bobby Vinton - Blue Velvet https://t.co/BDlAVgq4U1 via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 23, 2022
UK No.1 on this day in 1978: 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday https://t.co/IzjXa6XKWy via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 23, 2022
24 September 1931. Popular singer and songwriter, Anthony Newley, was born in London. He had 12 UK chart hits between 1959 and 1962, including two UK No 1s. He also co-composed a number of classic songs, most notably, Feeling Good, Goldfinger, and The Candy Man. pic.twitter.com/q9y39x6uwd
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 24, 2022
24 September 1941. Linda McCartney (née Eastman), was born in New York City, USA. She was a talented photographer, animal rights activist and a member of the pop group, Wings. She was married to former Beatle Paul McCartney from 1969 until her death in 1998. pic.twitter.com/o9Ok6QlBc2
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 24, 2022
24 September 1942. Gerry Marsden, the lead singer of Merseybeat group, Gerry and the Pacemakers, was born in Liverpool. His version of, You’ll Never Walk Alone, was adopted as Liverpool FC’s anthem in the 1960s, and remains so today. pic.twitter.com/czS7tZGoJy
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 24, 2022
UK No.1 on this day in 1964: Herman’s Hermits- I’m into Something Good https://t.co/iYFlqTaXGl via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 24, 2022
USA No.1 on this day in 1967: The Box Tops - The Letter https://t.co/fgIWec00PL via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 24, 2022
This day 43 years ago – 25 September 1976 – the band U2 was formed in Dublin, in the kitchen of drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who had posted an advert on the noticeboard at Mount Temple Comprehensive.
They are still performing today, and have gone on to sell over 100 million albums. pic.twitter.com/gXK0pC1PCV
— This Day in Irish History (@ThisDayIrish) September 25, 2019
25 September 1975. German techno group, Kraftwerk, demonstrated Autobahn's “machinemusik" on the BBC1 programme, Tomorrow's World. It was the group’s first British TV appearance which began their huge influence on British techno artists and groups. pic.twitter.com/qbTLGt4asa
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 1980. Led Zeppelin star, John Bonham, one of the greatest drummers in rock history, died (aged 32). His untimely death led to the break up of the group. In 2016, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 1 in its list of the 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time. pic.twitter.com/wWejiRbzTk
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 2012. Popular American singer, Andy Williams, died (aged 84). He had a number of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, and a huge collection of Christmas jumpers. His song It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year remains a Christmas favourite. pic.twitter.com/C7HPrNo2Gc
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
USA No.1 on this day in 1965: Barry McGuire - Eve Of Destruction https://t.co/vaCeqRaHYd via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022