This Day In Music - April 9th

April 9th: On this Day

2004, a man was arrested for allegedly stalking Avril Lavigne. James Speedy, 30, from Seattle, Washington, was arrested after police searched his home, he was later released on $5,000 bail. Mr Speedy had been under investigation since last summer for allegedly sending harassing letters and e-mails to the 19-year-old singer. He was later charged with stalking the singer.

2003, Paul McCartney played his first Manchester show in 24 years when he appeared at the MEN Arena as part of the UK leg on the 'Back In The World Tour 2003.'

2000, Craig David went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Fill Me In'. At 18 years 11 months he became the youngest UK male solo artist to write and sing a UK No.1.

2000, Moby started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Play'. The album went on to spend 81 weeks on the chart.

2000, NSYNC started a seven week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘No Strings Attached’ the Boybands first US No.1.

1994, Pantera entered the US album chart at No.1 with 'Far Beyond Driven'.

1994, R Kelly started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Bump N' Grind', his first US No.1, a No.8 hit in the UK.

1994, Take That scored their fourth UK No.1 single with 'Everything Changes.'

1993, Take That released 'It Only Takes A Minute', in the US, along with a Take That breakfast cereal box.

1989, Rolling Stone Bill Wyman announced his forthcoming marriage to 19-year old Mandy Smith. He revealed the couple had been dating for six years.

1988, Billy Ocean started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car', a No.3 hit in the UK.

1983, David Bowie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Let's Dance', his third UK No.1.

1983, King kicked off a 19-date UK tour at Belfast Maysfield Leisure Centre.

1981, On this week's UK Indie album chart, No.5, Crass, 'Stations Of The Crass', No.4, Toyah, 'Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!' No.3, Joy Division, 'Closer', No.2, Adam and the Ants, 'Dirk Wears White Sox', No.1, Theatre Of Hate, 'He Who Dares Wins.'

1977, Abba went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Dancing Queen', the groups 7th US Top 40 hit and first No.1. Also a No.1 in the UK in 76.

1974, Terry Jacks was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Seasons In The Sun.'

1973, Newly signed to EMI Records, Queen played a showcase gig for their new record label at the Marquee Club, London.

1970, Born on this day, Allen Tate, bass guitar-vocals, Chowder Monkey

1969, David Bowie met future wife Angie Barnett for the first time at The Speakeasy Club, London.

1968, Appearing at The Odeon Glasgow, Scotland, Gene Pitney supported by Status Quo.

1966, 'Blue Turns To Grey', a song written by Jagger and Richards gave Cliff Richard a No.15 UK hit.

1966, Jeff Beck collapsed on stage during a Yardbirds gig in Marseilles, France.

1966, The Righteous Brothers started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You're My Soul And Inspiration', a No.15 hit in the UK.

1965, The Rolling Stones made their live TV debut on UK TV show 'Ready Steady Go!

1956, Gene Vincent recorded the classic rock 'n roll song 'Bebop-A-Lula.

April 9th: Born on this day

1980, Born on this day, Albert Hammond Jr, guitar, The Strokes, (2001 UK No. 14 single, 'Last Nite' 2001 UK No.2 album ‘Is This It’).

1978, Born on this day, Rachel Stevens, vocals, S Club 7, (1999 UK No.1 single 'Bring It All Back'), 2000 UK No.1 album '7' spent over a year on the UK chart. Solo (2003 UK No.2 single 'Sweet Dreams My LA Ex').

1961, Born on this day, Mark Kelly, keyboards, Marillion, (1985 UK No.2 single 'Kayleigh')

1948, Born on this day, Phillip Wright, vocals, drums, Paper Lace, (1974 UK No.1 single 'Billy Don't Be A Hero', 1974 US No.1 single 'The Night Chicago Died').

1946, Born on this day, Les Gray, vocals, Mud, died from throat cancer 21st Feb 2004 aged 57, (1974 UK No.1 single 'Tiger Feet' plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles').

1944, Born on this day, Gene Parsons, drummer, The Byrds, (1965 UK & US No.1 single 'Mr Tambourine Man').

1932, Born on this day, Carl Perkins, singer, songwriter, guitarist, (died 19th Jan 1998 aged 65). 1956 US No.2 & UK No.10 single 'Blue Suede Shoes.'

April 9th: Three steps to heaven

1997, Songwriter Mae Boren Axton died aged 82, she co- wrote 'Heartbreak Hotel'. Mother of country singer, songwriter Hoyt Axton.

1991, Record producer Martin Hannett died. Worked with many Manchester groups including The Smiths, New Order, Joy Division, Happy Mondays, Magazine, and U2, The Psychedelic Furs.

1988, Dave Prater of soul duo Sam & Dave was killed when his car left the road and hit a tree in Syracuse, Georgia, on his way to his mother's house in Ocilla. He was 50.

1988, Brook Benton died aged 56. Scored over 20 US top 40 singles including 1974 No.4 'Rainy Night In Georgia.'

1976, American folk singer songwriter Phil Ochs, hung himself at his sisters home in Queens, New York. Wrote 'There But A Fortune', a hit for Joan Baez.

Edited April 12, 200619 yr by Mark