This Day In Music - May 19th

May 19th: On this Day

(from thisdayinmusic.com)

2002, Liberty X went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Just A Little.'

2002, Moby scored his second UK No.1 album with ’18.’

1996, Ash went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their album '1977.'

1990, Madonna started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Vogue'. Originally planned as a B- side, it became the singers eighth US No.1, also a No.1 in the UK.

1989, Alison Moyet was granted a divorce from husband Malcolm Lee.

1988, James Brown was arrested for the fifth time in 12 months, following a car Chase near his home, he was charged with assault, resisting arrest and being in charge of illegal weapons, he was given a 6 year jail sentence.

1985, Appearing at The Playhouse, Edinburgh, Tears For Fears, tickets £4.50.

1984, Bob Marley and the Wailers started a 12-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with the compilation album 'Legend', released to commemorate the third anniversary of Marley's death.

1984, Irish trio The Bachelors split up, they scored eight top 10 UK hits during their career.

1981, Sting was named songwriter of the year at the 26th Ivor Novello Awards.

1980, Ringo Starr and his future wife were involved in a car crash less than half a mile from where Marc Bolan was killed, the car was a write-off but Starr and Bach were not seriously injured.

1979, Abba started a four week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Voulez-Vous' the groups fourth No.1 LP.

1979, Eric Clapton held a party at his Surrey house celebrating his recent marriage to Patti Boyd. Clapton had set-up a small stage in the garden and as the evening progressed Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr ended up jamming together along with Clapton, Ginger Baker and Mick Jagger. The all-star band ran through old Little Richard and Eddie Cochran songs.

1979, Supertramp went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Breakfast In America', the groups only US No.1.

1978, Dire Straits released their first major label single 'Sultans Of Swing', recorded on a £120 budget.

1976, Rolling Stone Keith Richards crashed his car near Newport Pagnell, Bucks, after falling asleep at the wheel; marijuana and cocaine were found by the police resulting in another fine for the guitarist.

1974, The Rubettes were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Sugar Baby Love', the groups only UK No.1.

1973, Stevie Wonder went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life'. His third US No.1, a No.7 hit in the UK.

1973, Wizzard were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'See My Baby Jive.'

1968, Appearing live on stage at The Odeon, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, Johnny Cash.

1967, The Beatles held a press party at manager's Brian Epstein's house in London for the launch of the 'Sgt Peppers' album. Linda Eastman was hired as the press photographer.

1961, The Everly Brothers launched their own record label, 'Calliop'e'.

1958, The soundtrack to South Pacific went to No.1 on the US album chart.

May 19th: Born on this day

1972, Born on this day, Jenny Berggren, Ace Of Base, (1993 UK No.1 single 'All That She Wants', 1994 US No.1 single 'The Sign').

1970, Born on this day, Attrell Cordes, Prince Be, PM Dawn, (1991 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Set Adrift On Memory Bliss').

1970, Born on this day, Richard Cable, drums, Stereophonics, (2001 UK No.5 single 'Have A Nice Day'). Left the band in 2003. Presented his own Cable TV show in Wales.

1968, Born on this day, Paul Hartnoll, Orbital, (1996 UK No.11 single 'The Box').

1963, Born on this day, Ben Volperliere, Curiosity Killed The Cat, (1989 UK No.14 single 'Name And Number').

1962, Born on this day, Iain Harvie, guitarist, Del Amitri, (1990 UK No.11 single 'Nothing Ever Happens').

1960, Born on this day, Yasmin Evans, (Yazz), singer, (1988 UK No.1 single 'The Only Way Is Up').

1956, Born on this day, Martyn Ware, Heaven 17, (1983 UK No.2 single 'Temptation'), Human League, (1981 UK No.1 single 'Don't You Want Me' plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles).

1954, Born on this day, Philip Rudd, drums, AC/DC, (left in 1983, 1980 UK No.36 single 'Whole Lotta Rosie' and 1980 UK No.1 & US No.14 album 'Back in Black' sold over 10 million copies).

1952, Born on this day, Grace Jones, singer, model, (1985 UK No.12 single 'Slave To The Rhythm').

1952, Born on this day, Jeffrey Hyman, (Joey Ramone), vocals, The Ramones, 1977 UK No.22 single 'Sheena Is A Punk Rocker'. He died on 15th April 2001.

1950, Born on this day, Mike Wedgwood, Curved Air, (1971 UK No.4 single 'Back Street Luv').

1950, Born on this day, Romeo Challenger, Showaddywaddy, (1976 UK No.1 single 'Under The Moon Of Love', plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles).

1949, Born on this day, Dusty Hill, bass, ZZ Top, (1984 US No.8 and 1985 UK No.16 single 'Legs').

1948, Born on this day, Tom Scott, saxophonist, the L.A. Express worked with Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Steely Dan. Composer of film soundtracks & TV shows.

1947, Born on this day, Greg Herbert, Blood Sweat & Tears, (1969 US No.2 single 'Spinning Wheel'). Herbert died of a accidental drug overdose 31st January 1977.

1947, Born on this day, Jerry Hyman, trombone, Blood Sweat & Tears, (1969 US No.2 single 'Spinning Wheel').

1947, Born on this day, Paul Brady, Irish singer, songwriter, Planxty, solo.

1945, Born on this day, Pete Townshend, guitar, vocals, The Who, (1965 UK No.2 single 'My Generation' 1967 US No.9 single 'I Can See For Miles' plus over 20 other UK Top 40 hit singles, 16 US Top 40 singles and rock opera albums 'Tommy' & 'Quadrophenia').

1941, Born on this day, Eddie Raynor, keyboards, Split Enz, (1980 UK No.12 single 'I Got You').

1932, Born on this day, Alma Cogan, UK singer, (1955 UK No.1 single 'Dreamboat', plus 20 other UK Top 40 hits). Youngest female to top the charts during the 50's. She died of stomach cancer on 26th October 1966.

May 19th: Three steps to heaven

2001, Mike Sammes founder of The Mike Sammes Singers died aged 73. He worked with Tom Jones, Cliff Richard and featured on The Beatles, 'I Am The Walrus' and 'The Long And Winding Road.'

1989, Ron Wilson, drummer with US Surf group The Surfaris died. (1963 US No.2 & UK No.3 single 'Wipe Out').