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Aug22

1917 – John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an influential American post

on August 22nd, 1917 at 11:57 pm

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1917 – John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an influential American post-war blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter born in Coahoma County near Clarksdale, Mississippi. From a musical family, he was a cousin of Earl Hooker. John was also influenced by his stepfather, a local blues guitarist, who learned in Shreveport, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan05

1923 – Sam Phillips, the producer who discovered Elvis, is born

on January 5th, 1923 at 1:32 am

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1923 – Sam Phillips, the producer who discovered Elvis, is born in Florence, Ala. With his Sun Records label, he also brought to the world’s attention the talents of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King, and Howlin’ Wolf. Samuel Cornelius Phillips (January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003), better known as Sam […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan09

1941 – Joan Baez is born in Staten Island, N.Y. Sh…

on January 9th, 1941 at 12:30 pm

Posted In: 1940s, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, General

1941 – Joan Baez is born in Staten Island, N.Y. She has three top 10 albums and six gold albums (500,000 copies sold).

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Jan07

1938 – Paul Revere of the Raiders is born in Boise…

on January 7th, 1942 at 12:30 pm

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1938 – Paul Revere of the Raiders is born in Boise, Idaho. Paul Revere and the Raiders is an American rock band that saw enormous mainstream success in the second half of the 1960s and earlier 1970s, best-known for hits like “Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)” (1971), “Steppin’ Out” & “Just […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Aug20

1942 – Isaac Hayes is born in Covington, Texas. …

on August 20th, 1942 at 12:30 pm

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1942 – Isaac Hayes is born in Covington, Texas. Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008[1]) was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer, and actor. Hayes was one of the main creative forces behind southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served as both an […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan19

1943 – Janis Joplin is born in Port Arthur, Texas….

on January 19th, 1943 at 12:30 pm

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1943 – Janis Joplin is born in Port Arthur, Texas. Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer, songwriter, and music arranger, from Port Arthur, Texas. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company, and later as a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jul26

1943 – Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger is b…

on July 26th, 1943 at 12:30 pm

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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/

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Sep06

1944 – One of rock’s maddest geniuses, Pink Floyd’s Roger

on September 6th, 1944 at 11:32 pm

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1944 – One of rock’s maddest geniuses, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, is born in Great Bookham, England. George Roger Waters (born 6 September 1943 in Great Bookham, Surrey) is an English rock musician. He is best known as the bass player, main songwriter, and a lead vocalist of the English rock band Pink Floyd from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jul15

1946 – Linda Ronstadt is born in Tucson, Ariz., th…

on July 15th, 1946 at 12:30 pm

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1946 – Linda Ronstadt is born in Tucson, Ariz., the daughter of German/Mexican parents. Her biggest hit is the No. 1 song “You’re No Good,” penned by Roy Orbison. She goes on to win Grammys in the pop, country and Mexican/American categories. Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona) is an American […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Aug05

1947 – Rick Derringer, who went from “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo” to producing

on August 5th, 1947 at 3:59 pm

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1947 – Rick Derringer, who went from “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo” to producing albums by the WWF wrestlers, is born Richard Zehringer in Celina, Ohio. Rick Derringer (born Richard Zehringer, born on the 5th of August 1947, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, is an American guitarist, composer and entertainer is 61 years old today. It […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Aug23

1947 – Keith Moon of the Who is born in Wembley, E…

on August 23rd, 1947 at 12:30 pm

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1947 – Keith Moon of the Who is born in Wembley, England. He dies on Sept. 7, 1978 at age 32, from an overdose of the sedative Heminevrin. Keith John Moon (August 23, 1946 – September 7, 1978) was the drummer of the rock group The Who. He gained notoriety for exuberant drumming and his […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Sep30

1947 – Marc Bolan (Marc Feld) of T. Rex is born in…

on September 30th, 1947 at 12:30 pm

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1947 – Marc Bolan (Marc Feld) of T. Rex is born in London. Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977), was an English singer, songwriter and guitarist whose hit singles, fashion sensibilities and stage presence with T.Rex in the early 1970s helped cultivate the glam rock era and made him […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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2002 – Southern California alt-metal band Alien An… — 2002 – Southern California alt-metal band Alien Ant Farm’s tour bus is involved in a highway crash in Spain, resulting in the Deaths of the hired bus driver and injuries [...]

2000 – Recording act Lucy Pearl takes their sounds… — 2000 – Recording act Lucy Pearl takes their sounds center court at New York’s NBA Store, where the R&B supergroup _ consisting of Raphael Saadiq (Tony, Toni, Tone), Dawn Robinson [...]

1990 – A Colorado judge dismisses drug and assault… — 1990 – A Colorado judge dismisses drug and assault charges against gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. Police raided Thompson’s Aspen home following allegations of assault by a female visitor.

1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Everything S… — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Everything She Wants,” Wham!

1976 – Paul McCartney’s Wings “Silly Love Songs” hit No. 1 in the US singles chart on This Day in Rock! — 1976 – Paul McCartney’s Wings “Silly Love Songs” hit No. 1 in the US singles chart on This Day in Rock! It is also Paul’s 5th No. 1 US [...]

1972 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Oh Girl,” C… — 1972 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Oh Girl,” Chi-Lites.

1971 – The Rolling Stones “Sticky Fingers” Hit No. 1 Today in the US on This Day in Rock. — 1971 – The Rolling Stones “Sticky Fingers” Hit No. 1 Today in the US on This Day in Rock. Artwork for the cover was create by Andy Warhol which consisted [...]

1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “When a Man L… — 1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Percy Sledge. This is his only No. 1 song. It debuts at No. 100 on the [...]

1966 – Bruce Springsteen, at age 16, begins his so… — 1966 – Bruce Springsteen, at age 16, begins his songwriting career in the back of a ’61 Mercury en route to a recording studio. He and George Theiss, the lead [...]

1965 – The Beatles hit No. 1 with “Ticket To Ride” on the US charts on This Day in Rock! — 1965 – The Beatles hit No. 1 with “Ticket To Ride” on the US charts on This Day in Rock! It is also The Beatles 8th No. 1 singles hit [...]

1962 – Jesse Valenzuela, Gin Blossoms, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1962 – Jesse Valenzuela, Gin Blossoms, is born on This Day in Rock! “Hey Jealousy” became their first Billboard Top-40 single in 1993, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 [...]

1959 – Steven Morrissey of The Smiths, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1959 – Steven Morrissey of The Smiths, is born on This Day in Rock! As lead singer, The Smiths gains the 1984 single UK No. 10, “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable [...]

1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis Arrives in London with his 14 year old bride on This Day in Rock! — 1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis Arrives in London with his 14 year old bride on This Day in Rock! At Heathrow Airport he is cornered by the press and Jerry [...]

1955 – Iva Davis of Icehouse is born on This Day in Rock! — 1955 – Iva Davis of Icehouse is born on This Day in Rock! Ice House has the 1983 UK No.17 hit single “Hey Little Girl”.

1954 – Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman) has his … — 1954 – Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman) has his bar mitzvah.

1954 – Jerry Dammers keyboardist for The Specials, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1954 – Jerry Dammers keyboardist for The Specials, is born on This Day in Rock! Hits include the 1981 UK No.1 single “Ghost Town”.

1950 – Bernie Taupin is born on This Day in Rock. — 1950 – Bernie Taupin is born on This Day in Rock. A song and Lyric writer, His most prominent accomplishment is his pairing with Elton John on so many great [...]

1942 – Calvin Simon of Funkadelic is born on This Day in Rock! — 1942 – Calvin Simon of Funkadelic is born on This Day in Rock! Funkadelic has the No. 16 US album in 1978, “On Nation Under a Groove”. He is inducted [...]

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