This Day In Music - April 14th

April 14th: On this Day

2003, a man was arrested accused of making up a Bjork concert then selling tickets. Alex Conate allegedly sold tickets worth $14,000 at $40 each after persuading a San Diego nightclub owner that Bjork had agreed to play there. He was accused of taking the money and moving to Hawaii, where he was arrested.

2002, Ashanti started a three week run at No.1 on the US album chart with her self titled album. Also on this day Ashanti started a ten week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Foolish.'

2001, Sean Puffy Combs, (P. Diddy), was arrested in Miami for riding a scooter in South Beach on a suspended driver's license. He was released 20 minutes later after signing a promise to appear in court.

1994, Kurt Cobain was cremated at the Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle. The death certificate listed Cobain's occupation as poet/musician and his type of business as Punk Rock.

1990, Madonna had her seventh UK No.1 single with 'Vogue.'

1990, Tommy Page went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'll Be Your Everything', his only hit in the UK reaching No.53.

1983, appearing at the De Montfort Hall, Leicester, Tears For Fears and Spandau Ballet played at The Royal Albert Hall, London.

1980, Gary Numan released 'The Touring Principle', the first long-form rock video to be made commercially available in the UK.

1979, The Doobie Brothers went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'What A Fool Believes', the groups second US No.1, it made No.31 in the UK.

1978, Joy Division played at the 'Stiff Test/Chiswick Challenge', at Raffters in Manchester. Future manager Rob Gretton and then journalist Tony Wilson saw the band for the first time.

1976, Eric Faulkner of The Bay City Rollers reportedly came close to death after taking a drug overdose at their manager's house while in a state of exhaustion.

1976, Motown Records and Stevie Wonder announce the largest contract renewal to date, worth $13 million.

1975, After rumour's that Jimmy Page, Steve Marriott, Jeff Beck and Chris Spedding would replace Mick Taylor as guitarist in The Rolling Stones, a press release confirmed that Ron Wood would be joining the band for their forthcoming American tour.

1975, Art Garfunkel started a six week run at No.1 in the UK with the theme from the film 'Watership Down', 'Bright Eyes' which went on to become the biggest selling single of the year.

1973, Led Zeppelin started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Houses Of The Holy', also No.1 in the US.

1971, the Illinois Crime Commission issued a list of 'drug-oriented records' including Jefferson Aiplanes 'White Rabbit', Procol Harums 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' and The Beatles 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.'

1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival made their live UK debut when they played the first of two nights at The Royal Albert Hall, London.

1969, the recording of 'The Ballad Of John and Yoko' took place. With just two Beatles, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Paul played bass, drums and piano with John on guitars.

1967, David Bowie's novelty record 'The Laughing Gnome' was released in the UK.

1967, A riot broke out at Warsaw's Palace Of Culture as The Rolling Stones made their first appearance in an Iron curtain Country; police used tear gas in a battle with 2,000 fans.

1967, Polydor Records released the Bee Gees 'New York mining Disaster 1941' It was released with a promotional slogan announcing 'The most significant talent since The Beatles' The record became a Top 20 hit in the UK & US.

1966, The Spencer Davis Group were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Somebody Help Me', the groups second UK No.1.

1964, The King Bees, (featuring a young David Bowie, then David Jones), played at a wedding reception at the Jack Of Clubs in London.

1963, The Rolling Stones played at The Crawdaddy Club, Richmond. All four members of The Beatles were in the audience.

1953, Lita Roza was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with '(How Much) Is That Doggie In Window.'

April 14th: Born on this day

1973, Born on this day, David Miller, tenor, Il Divo, (2004 UK No.1 self-titled album, also number one in 13 countries around the world).

1965, Born on this day, Carl Hunter, The Farm, (1990 UK No.4 single 'All Together Now').

1965, Born on this day, Martyn Le Noble, Porno For Pyros, (1993 US No.3 & UK No.3 self titled album).

1965, Born on this day, Sheila Chandra, Monsoon, (1982 UK No.12 single 'Ever So Lonely').

1949, Born on this day, Dennis Bryon, Amen Corner, (1969 UK No.1 single 'If Paradise Is Half As Nice'). Worked with The Bee Gees during the 70's & 80's.

1949, Born on this day, June Millington, Fanny, (all Girl group, 1975 US No.29 single 'Butter Boy').

1949, Born on this day, Sonja Kristina, vocals, Curved Air, (1971 UK No.4 single 'Back Street Luv').

1948, Born on this day, Larry Ferguson, 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).

1946, Born on this day, Patrick Fairley, Marmalde, (1968 UK No.1 single 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La- Da', 1970 US No.10 single 'Reflections Of My Life.'

1945, Born on this day, Ritchie Blackmore, guitarist, Deep Purple, (1970 UK No.2 single 'Black Night', 1973 US No.4 single 'Smoke On The Water'), Rainbow, (1981 UK No.3 single 'I Surrender').

1942, Tony Burrows, singer, Edison Lighthouse, (1970 UK No.1 single 'Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes'). Holds the record for having four records in the British Top Ten at once, all under different names. Edison Lighthouse ‘Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes), White Plains, ‘My Baby Loves Lovin', The Pipkins ‘Gimme Dat Ding,’ and the Brotherhood of Man's ‘United We Stand,’ all of which were hits in both the US and UK.

1935, Born on this day, Loreta Lynn, country singer, the first woman to be named Country Music Artist Entertainer Of The Year.

1933, Born on this day, Buddy Knox, singer, songwriter, (1957 US No.1 & UK No.29 single 'Party Doll').

April 14th: Three steps to heaven

1999, UK singer, actor Anthony Newley died of cancer. Scored 12 UK Top 40 singles from 1959-1962 including the No.1 single 'Why.'

1998, UK singer Dorothy Squires died of cancer aged 83. (1953 UK No.12 single 'I'm Walking Behind You').

1983, The Pretenders bass player Pete Farndon died from a drug overdose.