1904 – Big band leader Glenn Miller is born in Clarinda, Iowa. His orchestra has 23 No. 1 songs, including the million-sellers “In the Mood” and “Tuxedo Junction.” His plane is lost over the English Channel on Dec. 15, 1944.
1904 – Big band leader Glenn Miller is born in Clarinda, Iowa. His orchestra has 23 No. 1 songs, including the million-sellers “In the Mood” and “Tuxedo Junction.” His plane is lost over the English Channel on Dec. 15, 1944.
1917 – The first jazz record is released in the U.S. Nick LaRocca’s Original Dixieland Jazz Band calls it “The Dixie Jazz Band One Step.”
1927 – John Lennon biographer and Professor Longhair liner-notes author Albert Goldman is born in Dormont, Pa. After completing critically abhored books on Elvis and Lennon, and inspiring the U2 song “God Part II,” he dies in 1994.
1939 – A young Frank Sinatra records for the first time with Harry James’ band, cutting “Melancholy Mood” and “From the Bottom of My Heart.”
1940 – Bread songwriter David Gates is born in Tulsa, Okla. on this day in rock history! The Voice doesn’t quite match the look… When he was younger it matched a little better. Guess everything is visual! David Gates (born December 11, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the lead […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1942 – Songwriter/performer Carole King (Carole Klein) is born on This Day In Rock in Brooklyn, N.Y. Her biggest hit, which stays at No. 1 for five weeks in 1971, is the two-sided single “It’s Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move”. Carole King is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. During the 1960s, she and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mick Jagger
Mick JaggerAKA Michael Philip Jagger
Born: 26-Jul-1943
Birthplace: Dartford, Kent, England
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Bisexual
Occupation: Singer/Songwriter
Nationality: England
Executive summary: Lead singer of the Rolling Stones
Father: Joe Jagger (school teacher, b. 1912, d. 11-Nov-2006 pneumonia)
Mother: Eva Jagger (b. 1913, d. 18-May-2000)
Brother: Chris Jagger (lead singer of Atcha, b. 5-Aug-1949)
Wife: Bianca Jagger (m. 12-May-1971, div. 1979, one daughter)
Wife: Jerry Hall (dated 1976-90, m. 21-Nov-1990, annulled 13-Aug-1999, two daughters, two sons)
Girlfriend: Chrissie Shrimpton (model, dated 1963-66)
Girlfriend: Marianne Faithfull (dated 1964-70)
Girlfriend: Marsha Hunt (actress, dated 1969-70, one daughter)
Girlfriend: Carla Bruni (model, dated 1992)
Girlfriend: Jana Rajlich (model, dated 1996)
Girlfriend: Luciana Gimenez Morad (model, dated 1998-99, one son)
Girlfriend: Vanessa Neuman (South American heiress, dated 1999)
Girlfriend: Sophie Dahl (model, granddaughter of Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal, dated early 2000s)
Girlfriend: Luann Bambrough (“L’Wren Scott”, model, dated 2004-)
Slept with: David Bowie (rock’n'roller)
Slept with: Bebe Buell (model)
Slept with: Janice Dickinson (model)
Slept with: Mackenzie Phillips (actress)
Daughter: Karis Jagger (backstage film worker, b. 4-Nov-1970 with Marsha Hunt)
Daughter: Jade Jagger (jewelry designer, b. 21-Oct-1971 with Bianca Jagger)
Daughter: Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger (model, b. 2-Mar-1984 with Jerry Hall)
Son: James Leroy Augustin Jagger (model, b. 1986 with Jerry Hall)
Daughter: Georgia May Ayeesha Jagger (b. 1993 with Jerry Hall)
Son: Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger (b. 1997 with Jerry Hall)
Son: Lucas Morad-Jagger (b. 1999 with Luciana Gimenez Morad)
University: London School of Economics
The Rolling Stones Lead singer
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Knight of the British Empire 2002
Public Urination 18-Mar-1965
Drug Possession: Amphetamine West Wittering, Sussex, England 12-Feb-1967, conviction reversed on appeal
Drug Possession: Marijuana London, England 28-May-1969
Drug Possession: Marijuana 18-Jul-1972
Assault Rhode Island 18-Jul-1972
Paternity Test
Risk Factors: Marijuana
FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
Shine a Light (7-Feb-2008) Himself
Mayor of the Sunset Strip (17-Jun-2003) Himself
America: A Tribute to Heroes (21-Sep-2001) Himself
The Man from Elysian Fields (13-Sep-2001)
Bent (May-1997)
Freejack (17-Jan-1992)
Moonwalker (16-Dec-1988) Himself
Live Aid (13-Jul-1985) Himself
Let’s Spend the Night Together (11-Feb-1983) Himself
Burden of Dreams (30-May-1982)
Jimi Hendrix (10-Oct-1973) Himself
Gimme Shelter (06-Dec-1970) Himself
Ned Kelly (07-Oct-1970)
Performance (3-Aug-1970)
Sympathy for the Devil (30-Nov-1968) Himself
Official Website:
http://www.mickjagger.com/
1945 – Eric Clapton is born in Ripley, England, U.K. on This Day in Rock!. His performances in the bands Cream, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos are felt by millions, and earning him the phrase ‘GUITAR GOD’, and ‘CLAPTON IS GOD’. His remake of Bob Marley’s song “I Shot the Sheriff”, was his […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1948 – James Taylor is born in Boston. His biggest hit is the million-selling No. 1 song You’ve Got a Friend in 1971. Lyrics: Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone Susanne the plans they made put an end to you I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1955 – James Dean, whose iconic stance in films like Rebel Without a Cause influenced countless rockers, dies in an automobile accident. He was 24. James Dean: one of the most influential actors on rock n roll who was not famous as a musician… Rather, a great actor with the right ‘tude. James Byron Dean […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1958 – Simon and Garfunkel release their first single, “Our Song,” under the moniker Tom & Jerry.
1958 – Bye bye, Elvis. The Memphis Flash leaves Brooklyn, N.Y.’s naval base as a young soldier to be stationed in Germany.
1950 – Ann Wilson of Heart is born in San Diego this day in rock history! — 1950 – Ann Wilson of Heart is born in San Diego this day in rock history! Biography When she was a child, Wilson’s family moved around because her father was a [...]
2005 – Richard Ashcroft, formerly a singer with “Bittersweet Symphony — 2005 – Richard Ashcroft, formerly a singer with “Bittersweet Symphony” hit-makers The Verve, is arrested in Chippenham, England after barging into a youth club and demanding to work with [...]
2005 – Coldplay’s X&Y stays atop the U.K. album charts — 2005 – Coldplay’s X&Y stays atop the U.K. album charts. The “Crazy Frog” ringtone is still the No. 1 single.
2003 – Prince unveils a new studio album, “N.E.W.S… — 2003 – Prince unveils a new studio album, “N.E.W.S.,” to members of his NPG Music Club Web Site.
2003 – It is announced by his family that Ricardo … — 2003 – It is announced by his family that Ricardo Cane, singer of Afro-Cuban rumba band Los Munequitos de Matanzas, died earlier in the month of a heart condition in [...]
2003 – The opening date of the Lollapalooza tour — 2003 – The opening date of the Lollapalooza tour – featuring Audioslave and Queens of the Stone Age – is cancelled because organizers say Jane’s Addiction’s stage won’t fit [...]
2001 – Animated versions of Nelly and his rap coll… — 2001 – Animated versions of Nelly and his rap collective St. Lunatics make their online starring debut in “Rip Van Nelly,” a Macromedia Flash Game. With a Rip Van Winklelike [...]
2000 – There’s a new addition to Bob Dylan’s group today in — 2000 - There’s a new addition to Bob Dylan’s group today in Portland, Ore. It’s Professor Patrick Ladd, who signs Dylan’s lyrics for the benefit of the hard of hearing.
1998 – Sunny skies and a mellow vibe accompany the… — 1998 – Sunny skies and a mellow vibe accompany the launch in Portland, Ore., of the second annual Lilith Fair. Special guest Sinead O’Connor opens the day with a handful [...]
1998 – Loretta Lynn makes a special appearance on … — 1998 – Loretta Lynn makes a special appearance on the Friday Night Opry, opening with her first No. 1 country hit, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’,” from 1966, and follows with [...]
1998 – Sinead O’Connor opens the second annual Lilith Fair in Portland, Ore. — 1998 – Sinead O’Connor opens the second annual Lilith Fair in Portland, Ore.
1996 – Composer Vivian Ellis dies at the age of 92… — 1996 – Composer Vivian Ellis dies at the age of 92.
1988 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Foolish Beat… — 1988 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Foolish Beat,” Debbie Gibson.
1988 – Anthrax’s Danny Spitz marries fiancee Valerie. — 1988 – Anthrax’s Danny Spitz marries fiancee Valerie.
1988 – Michael Jackson performs in West Berlin, attracting a crowd of 3,000… — 1988 – Michael Jackson performs in West Berlin, attracting a crowd of 3,000 East Berliners who listen to the gig from the other side of the wall that divides [...]
1986 – Genesis hits #3 in the US with ‘Invisible Touch’ this day in rock history! — 1986 – Genesis hits #3 in the US with ‘Invisible Touch’ this day in rock history!
1984 – Tickets for Bruce Springsteen’s 10-night stand at New Jersey… — 1984 – Tickets for Bruce Springsteen’s 10-night stand at New Jersey’s Meadowlands go on sale. Twenty-four hours later, 202,000 tickets have been snatched up.
1982 – Rainbow hits #40 with “Stone Cold” this day in rock history! — 1982 – Rainbow hits #40 with “Stone Cold” this day in rock history!
1982 – Asia live up to their “supergroup” tag when their self-titled… — 1982 – Asia live up to their “supergroup” tag when their self-titled debut tops the albums chart.
1980 – Donna Summer is the first act signed by Dav… — 1980 – Donna Summer is the first act signed by David Geffen to his new Geffen Records label.
1977 – Sex Pistol Paul Cook sustains head wounds after… — 1977 – Sex Pistol Paul Cook sustains head wounds after being mugged in London.
1977 – Led Zeppelin play a one-off show in San Diego between six gigs — 1977 – Led Zeppelin play a one-off show in San Diego between six gigs in New York and six gigs in Los Angeles. Jimmy Page is apparently so out [...]
1976 – On HBO tonight you can watch Bette Midler perform… — 1976 – On HBO tonight you can watch Bette Midler perform live in the new show Standing Room Only.
1976 – The Bay City Rollers kick off their first U.S. tour in Atlantic City, N.J. — 1976 – The Bay City Rollers kick off their first U.S. tour in Atlantic City, N.J.
1973 – The Rocky Horror Show, starring Tim Curry, opens at a… — Tim Curry in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 1973 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show, starring Tim Curry, opens at a London theater,. Also, making his first time ever appearance is [...]
1973 – On ABC tonight you can watch the special Roberta Flack… — 1973 – On ABC tonight you can watch the special Roberta Flack … The First Time Ever. She had already been to No. 1 in February with “Killing Me [...]
1971 – Almost exactly a year to the day after the appearance of ‘Gasoline… — 1971 – Almost exactly a year to the day after the appearance of ‘Gasoline Alley’, Rod Stewart releases his self-produced masterpiece, ‘Every Picture Tells a Story.’ It tops the Billboard [...]
1967 – Paul McCartney tells a British television audience that he has taken LSD… — 1967 – Paul McCartney tells a British television audience that he has taken LSD. It had worn off by the time he got around to recording “Silly Love Songs.”
1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Paperback Wr… — 1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Paperback Writer,” The Beatles.
1965 – The Rolling Stones score their first #1 on the American charts… — 1965 – The Rolling Stones score their first #1 on the American charts with “Satisfaction”.
1965 – The Kinks and the Moody Blues both play their first… — 1965 – The Kinks and the Moody Blues both play their first American date at New York’s Academy of Music.
1963 – Drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio) is born. — 1963 – Drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio) is born.
1962 – Singer Paula Abdul is born. She is a choreo… — 1962 – Singer Paula Abdul is born. She is a choreographer and member of the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleaders before becoming a successful singer. Her first big hit is the
1962 – Nat “King” Cole records his future No. 2 hit “Ramblin’ Rose.” — 1962 – Nat “King” Cole records his future No. 2 hit “Ramblin’ Rose.”
1953 – Larry Dunn, keyboardist with Earth, Wind & Fire, is born. — 1953 – Larry Dunn, keyboardist with Earth, Wind & Fire, is born.
1947 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Peg O’ My He… — 1947 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Peg O’ My Heart,” The Harmonicats.
1932 – Progressive sax sideman Mel Collins (Alexis Korner, King Crimson — 1932 – Progressive sax sideman Mel Collins (Alexis Korner, King Crimson, Rolling Stones) is born in England.
1902 – Bandleader Guy Lombardo is born in London, … — 1902 – Bandleader Guy Lombardo is born in London, Ontario. Lombardo and His Royal Canadians are the only dance band to sell more than 100 million records. He is most [...]
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