This Day In Music - April 17th

April 17th: On this Day

(from thisdayinmusic.com)

2005, Basement Jaxx went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘The Singles’.

2004, Kurt Cobain's Mark IV-style Mosrite Gospel guitar sold for $100,000 at the Icons of 20th Century Music auction held in Dallas, Texas. Other items sold included Elton John and Bernie Taupin's song writing piano which sold for $140,000 and a 1966 Rickenbacker guitar owned by The Byrds Roger McGuinn's sold for $99,000.

2002, music weekly The NME published a list of the 50 most influential icons. At No.10, Public Enemy, 9, U2, 8, The Jam, 7, Radiohead, 6, Oasis, 5, The Sex Pistols, 4, David Bowie, 3, The Stone Roses, 2, The Beatles and No.1 The Smiths.

1994, Pink Floyd started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'The Division Bell.'

1993, David Bowie went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Black Tie White Noise' his eighth UK No.1 LP.

1982, Bucks Fizz were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'My Camera Never Lies', the groups third No.1.

1982, Vangelis was at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Chariots Of Fire', he also won an Oscar for best original score.

1980, Appearing at London's Royal Albert Hall, Gerry Rafferty, tickets £2-£6.

1977, Appearing at The Roundhouse, London, The Stranglers, Cherry Vanilla, The Police and The Jam.

1973, Pink Floyd's album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' went gold in the US. The LP went on to stay in the US chart for more than ten years and become the longest charting rock record of all time.

1973, Tito and John Jackson from The Jackson Five were arrested for buying stolen TV and stereo equipment.

1972, Keith Richards Girlfriend Anita Pallenberg gave birth to their second child, daughter Dandelion.

1971, all four Beatles had solo singles in the UK charts, Paul McCartney with 'Another Day', John Lennon, 'Power To The People', George Harrison, 'My Sweet Lord' and Ringo Starr, 'It Don't Come Easy.'

1971, 'Motown Chartbusters Vol 5' started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK chart.

1971, Three Dog Night started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Joy To The World'. The groups second US No.1; a No.24 hit in the UK.

1970, Johnny Cash played at the White House for President Nixon, who requested that he played 'A Boy Named Sue.'

1965, Bob Dylan's debut album 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' was at No.1 on the UK chart.

1965, Paul McCartney spent the day shopping for furniture in Portobello Road, London disguised in a cloth cap, moustache, glasses and overcoat.

April 17th: Born on this day

1974, Born on this day, Victoria Adams, Posh Spice, The Spice Girls, (1996 UK No.1 & 1997 US No.1 single 'Wannabe', plus eight other UK No.1 singles), Solo 2000 UK No. 2 single 'Out Of Your Mind').

1970, Born on this day, Redman, US rapper, (2001 US No.4 album ‘Malpractice’, 2002 UK No.1 single with Christina Aguilera ‘Dirrty’.)

1964, Born on this day, James Keenan, Tool, (2001 US No.1 album 'Lateralus').

1955, Born on this day, Pete Shelley, guitar, vocals, Buzzcocks, (1978 UK No.12 single 'Ever Fallen In Love, With Someone You Shouldn't've').

1954, Born on this day, Michael Sembello, guitarist, singer, (1983 US No.1 & UK No. 43 single 'Maniac', featured in the film 'Flashdance'. a No.43 hit in the UK).

1948, Born on this day, Jan Hammer, keyboard player, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck, solo, (1985 US No.1 & UK No.5 single 'Miami Vice Theme', 1987 UK No.2 single 'Crockett's Theme').

1943, Born on this day, Roy Estrada, bass, Frank Zappa band, (1970 UK No.9 album 'Hot Rats').

1941, Born on this day, Billy Fury, (1961 UK No.3 single 'Halfway To Paradise', plus 25 other Top 40 UK singles). Fury died of a heart attack on 28th January 1983.

1934, Born on this day, Don Kirshner, who launched the careers of Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Harry Nilsson, The Monkees and The Archies.

April 17th: I knew the bride

1993, former Bangles leader Susanna Hoffs married screenwriter M. Jay Roach in Los Angeles.

April 17th: Three steps to heaven

2003, Earl King, New Orleans Blues guitarist Earl King died aged 69. Wrote 'Come On, (Let The Good Times Roll').

1998, Linda McCartney died after a long battle against cancer. Married Paul McCartney in 1969 when working as a photographer. As well as a being a member of Wings, she became a animal rights campaigner and launched her own brand of vegetarian food.

1987, Carlton Barrett of The Wailers was shot dead outside his house in Kingston.

1983, Felix Pappalardi, producer and bass player with Mountain was shot dead by his wife Gail Collins during a jealous rage. Collins was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and sentenced to four years in prison. Pappalardi who was 43 had produced the Cream albums 'Disraeli Gears 'and 'Wheels of Fire.'

1974, Vinnie Taylor guitarist with US rock 'n roll revival band Sha Na Na died from a drug overdose.

1960, the car taking Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent to London Airport crashed, killing 21-year old Cochran, Vincent was injured in the accident. Cochran's current hit at the time was 'Three Steps to Heaven'.

Edited April 17, 200619 yr by Mark