This Day In Music - April 21st - 20th Century Retro

Posted April 21, 200619 yr

April 21st: On this Day

2004, former Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan was attacked in a London pub. The singer was assaulted at the Joiner's Arms pub in central London and suffered a fractured cheekbone after being kicked, punched and hit with a metal bar. Two men, aged 20 and 21, were arrested and later released on bail.

2002, Oasis went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Hindu Times', the bands 6th UK No.1.

2001, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck was charged by police at Heathrow airport with being drunk on an aircraft and assaulting British Airways crew. Buck was taken into custody after landing on a flight from Seattle and questioned by police for 12 hours.

1990, Singer Amy Grant sued Marvel Comics for including her likeness in a Dr Strange Comic.

1990, Fleetwood Mac scored their fourth UK No.1 album with 'Behind The Mask.'

1990, Paul McCartney played in front of 184,000 spectators in Rio, creating a new world record for the largest crowd attending a rock concert.

1990, Sinead O'Connor started a four week stay at No.1 in the US singles chart with her version of the Prince song 'Nothing Compares To You'. The track was also a No.1 hit in 18 other countries.

1984, Phil Collins started a three week run at No.1 in the US singles chart with the theme from 'Against All Odds'. It was Phil's first US No.1, a No. 2 in the UK.

1984, the film soundtrack to 'Footloose' went to No.1 on the US album chart.

1982, Joe Strummer disappeared for three weeks, which resulted in The Clash cancelling a tour. He was found living rough in Paris.

1979, Amii Stewart went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Knock On Wood', it made No.6 in the UK the same year and No.7 when re- issued in 1985.

1973, Alice Cooper went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Billion Dollar Babies.'

1973, Tony Orlando & Dawn started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree', (it became the biggest seller of 1973, selling over 6 million). The song was also No.1 in the UK on this day.

1970, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Spooky Tooth, Jackie Lomax and Heavy Jelly all appeared at The Roundhouse, London, tickets, 25 shillings.

1969, Appearing at The Royal Albert Hall, London, Janis Joplin supported by Yes.

1963, The Rolling Stones appeared at The Crawdaddy Club, Station Hotel, London. The band was paid Ã‚Â£50 for the gig.

1962, Elvis Presley started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Good Luck Charm', his fifth US No.1 of the 60's. Also an UK No.1 hit.

1958, Marvin Rainwater was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Whole Lotta Woman'.

April 21st: Born on this day

1963, Born on this day, Johnny McElhone, Altered Images, (1981 UK No.2 single 'Happy Birthday'), Texas, (1997 UK No.3 single 'Say What You Want', 1997 UK No.1 album 'White On Blonde').

1959, Born on this day, Michael Timmins, guitar, Cowboy Junkies, (1989 album 'The Trinity Session').

1959, Born on this day, Robert Smith, guitar, vocals, The Cure, (1989 US No.2 single 'Love Song', 1992 UK No.6 single 'Friday I'm In Love', plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles).

1951, Born on this day, Nicole Barclay, Fanny, (1975 US No.29 single 'Butter Boy').

1948, Born on this day, Paul Davis, singer, (1982 US No.6 single '65 Love Affair').

1947, Born on this day, Alan Wagner, The Foundations, (1967 UK No.1 single 'Baby Now That I've Found You'. 1969 US No.3 single 'Build Me Up A Buttercup'.)

1947, Born on this day, James Osterberg, (Iggy Pop), singer, The Stooges, solo, 1986 UK No.10 single 'Real Wild Child'). Best known songs include 'Lust for Life', 'I'm Bored' and 'The Passenger' (the latter based on a poem written by Jim Morrison). Also known as 'The Godfather Of Punk.'

1947, Born on this day, John Weider, guitar, Family, (1971 UK No.4 single 'In My Own Time'), also member of The New Animals.

April 21st: I knew the bride

1993, Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman married for the third time when he tied the knot with 33-year-old fashion designer Suzanne Accosta.

April 21st: Three steps to heaven

2000, Neal Matthews of The Jordanaires died of a heart attack. Sang on Presley's 'Don't Be Cruel' and 'Hound Dog.' Also worked with Ricky Nelson, Marie Osmond, Tom Jones and Merle Haggard.

1978, UK folk singer Sandy Denny died after falling down a flight of stairs at a friend's house. Member of Fairport Convention and solo artist. Featured on Led Zeppelin track 'Battle Of Evermore').