This Day In Music - April 6th

April 6th: On this Day

2003, White Stripes went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Elephant’, the duo’s second album.

2003, Linkin Park started a two week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Meteora’ the bands first US and UK No.1 album.

2001, Dido kicked off a 6 date UK tour at Glasgow Barrowlands, tickets £12.

2000, an all-star tribute to Joni Mitchell was held in New York featuring performances by Elton John, Bryan Adams, Shawn Colvin, James Taylor, Cyndi Lauper, Richard Thompson, k.d. Lang and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

2000, eighties pop star Steve Strange lead singer of Visage - was arrested after stealing a £10.99 Teletubbies doll in Bridgend, south Wales. He was given a suspended jail sentence after being caught on a shoplifting spree stealing cosmetics and clothes from High Street stores. Strange was already on bail for stealing a £15 ladies' jacket from Marks and Spencer in Cardiff when he was arrested.

1999, an All Star tribute to singer, Johnny Cash took place in New York, Sheryl Crow, Chris Isaak and U2 all performed for the TV special.

1992, Shakespear's Sister held the UK No.1 position on the singles chart with 'Stay', Vanessa Williams was at No.1 in the US with 'Save The Best To Last.'

1985, UK singer, songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan won a lawsuit against his manager Gordon Mills for unpaid royalties and was awarded $2 million.

1985, Paul Young scored his second UK No.1 album with 'The Secret Of Association.'

1981, published in this week's Sounds magazine, The Futurist chart. No.5, Visage, 'Mind Of A Toy', No.4, Depeche Mode, 'Dreaming Of Me', No.3, Spandau Ballet, 'Journey's To Glory', No.2, Landscape, 'Einstein A Go- Go', No.1, Spandau Ballet, 'Glow.'

1974, Swedish act Blue Swede went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Hooked On A Feeling'. The single didn't chart in the UK.

1974, The California Jam 1, festival took place in Ontario, California, featuring The Eagles, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Earth Wind and Fire, ELP, Black Oak Arkansas and Seals & Croft. Over 200,000 fans attended.

1971, Carly Simon was introduced to James Taylor after her show at the Troubadour, Los Angeles. The couple married on 3rd November 1972.

1971, The Rolling Stones launched their own record label, 'Rolling Stones Records', with a million deal with Atlantic Records.

1968, Cliff Richard sang 'Congratulations' the UK entry in the Eurovision Song Contest held at the Royal Albert Hall London, winning second place behind the entry from Spain.

1968, Pink Floyd announced founder Syd Barrett had officially left the group. Barrett was suffering from psychiatric disorders compounded by drug use.

1968, Simon and Garfunkel went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'The Graduate' the soundtrack from the film that featured Dustin Hoffman and Ann Bancroft.

1968, The Beatles Apple Corps Ltd. record company, management and publishing firm, opened their offices in London.

1966, the first session of what would become The Beatles album 'Revolver' started in the evening with the recording of the basic track of 'Tomorrow Never Knows.'

1960, The Everly Brothers started their first UK concert tour at London's New Victoria Theatre, supported by The Crickets.

1956, Elvis Presley signed a seven-year contract with Paramount Pictures.

April 6th: Born on this day

1978, Born on this day, Myleene Klass, singer, UK TV show 'Popstars' winners Hear'Say, (2001 UK No.1 single 'Pure And Simple', 2001 UK No.1 album 'Popstars'). Also worked as a TV presenter.

1965, Born on this day, Frank Black, guitar, vocals, Pixies, (1990 UK No.28 single 'Velouria'). Solo and with Frank Black and the Catholics.

1962, Born on this day, Stan Cullimore, Housemartins, (1986 UK No.1 single 'Caravan Of Love').

1951, Born on this day, Ralph Cooper, drums, Air Supply, (1980 UK No.11 single 'All Out Of Love', 1981 US No.1 single 'The One That You Love').

1947, Born on this day, Tony Conner, Hot Chocolate, (1975 US No.3 single 'You Sexy Thing' 1977 UK No.1 single 'So You Win Again' plus over 25 other Top 40 hits).

1944, Born on this day, John Stax, The Pretty Things, (1964 UK No.10 single 'Don't Bring Me Down').

1944, Born on this day, Michelle Gilliam, The Mamas and the Papas, (1966 US No.1 and UK No.3 single 'Monday Monday').

1942, Born on this day, Christopher Franke, keyboards, Tangerine Dream, (1974 UK No.15 album 'Phaedra').

1937, Born on this day, Merle Haggard, US country singer, songwriter, (scored 38 US country No.1's including 'Okie From Muskogee').

April 6th: I knew the bride

1992, Living Colour front man Vernon Reid married Mia McLeod.

1979, Rod Stewart married actor George Hamilton's ex wife Alana Hamilton in Beverly Hills.

April 6th: Three steps to heaven

1998, Wendy O Williams former singer of The Plasmatics died from self- inflicted gunshot wounds.