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UK No.1 on this day in 1985: Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone https://t.co/scVDfYiTbJ via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 28, 2023
46 years ago today
Suicide is the debut studio album from the American rock band Suicide, recorded at Ultima Sound Studios in New York and released on this day in 1977.#punk #punkrock #protopunk #suicide #martinrev #alanvega #history #punkrockhistory #otd pic.twitter.com/oRjUiu7hVI— Punkrock History (@PunkRockStory) December 28, 2023
#LloydCole and the Commotions
‘Jennifer She Said’ from the album ‘Mainstream’ and released as a single today in 1987https://t.co/CZMnh8YvlA via @YouTube pic.twitter.com/yaOOAkcvp3— 🧀 NYcheesy (@NYcheesy) December 28, 2023
24 years ago today, JAY-Z released ‘Vol. 3… Life And Times Of S. Carter’ 🔥
The rapper’s fourth album dropped on December 28, 1999 and featured Mariah Carey, Timbaland, and more!
What’s your favorite track from the certified 3-time platinum record? pic.twitter.com/aA2ZBLDHqK
— Okayplayer (@okayplayer) December 28, 2023
29 December 1946. Popular singer and 1960s style icon, Marianne Faithfull, was born in London. She achieved pop success with her hit single As Tears Go By and was the partner of Mick Jagger for most of the late 1960s. She was also a familiar face in style and pop magazines. pic.twitter.com/2BA89HHTXy
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 29, 2023
USA No.1 on this day in 1973: Jim Croce - Time in a bottle https://t.co/6wFotcwIUA via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 29, 2023
UK No.1 on this day in 1987: Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind https://t.co/uUfiz1sGRC via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 29, 2023
Released on this day in 1980: Is Vic There? #DepartmentS https://t.co/TGAfUbheVy pic.twitter.com/EQYsSxBKxK
— PunkAndNewWave (@NewWaveAndPunk) December 29, 2023
Happy Birthday 🎈🎸#JimReid 6️⃣2️⃣
The Jesus And Mary Chain
‘Just Like Honey’https://t.co/1BWpL7UQip via @YouTube pic.twitter.com/Rl6JsaTIM4— 🧀 NYcheesy (@NYcheesy) December 29, 2023
30 December 1928. Bo Diddley (Ellas Otha Bates), was born in McComb, Mississippi, USA. He was a key figure on the transition from blues to rock ‘n’ roll during the 50s. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton. pic.twitter.com/XqwwO15ajO
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 30, 2023
30 December 1934. Rock ‘n’ roll legend, Del Shannon was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. His best selling single was the No.1 US and UK single, Runaway. On 8 February 1990, he died as a result of a self-inflicted gun shot wound (aged 55). pic.twitter.com/nzB1CN7eUG
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 30, 2023