This Day In Music - May 23rd

May 23rd: On this Day

(from thisdayinmusic.com)

2002, Cliff Richard announced plans to launch a new wine “Vida Novaâ€. 27,000 bottles of the Portuguese red from the grapes of his 25 acre estate would go on sale at £8.99 ($15.28) a bottle.

2002, 'Up For Grabs' opened at London's Wyndham's Theatre featuring Madonna in the lead role. The first night crowd complained that the singer was lacking in vocal power and strained to hear her lines.

2002, winners at the 47th Ivor Novello awards included, Dido, Songwriter of the year, Best song went to U2 for 'Walk On.' Kylie Minogue won The Dance Award and Most Performed Work and International Hit for 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head.' Hear'say won Bestselling UK single for 'Pure And Simple'. Mick Hucknall won Outstanding Song collection and Kate Bush was awarded Outstanding contribution to British music.

2000, Noel Gallagher walked out on his band Oasis during a European tour. The move was put down to a series of burst- ups with his brother Liam. The band drafted in replacement guitarist Matt Deighton for the rest of the European dates.

1999, Shanks & Bigfoot started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Sweet Like Chocolate.'

1999, Tim McGraw was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘A Place In The Sun.’

1998, Mariah Carey went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'My All.'

1992, a statement issued by Freddie Mercury’s attorneys stated that Mercury had bequeathed the majority of his estate (£10 million/$17 million) to his long-time friend Mary Austin.

1992, Iron Maiden went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Fear Of The Dark' their third No.1 album.

1992, Kris Kross went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Totally Krossed Out.'

1991, Appearing at The Warehouse, Leeds, Blur tickets £4.

1991, on a UK tour New Kids On The Block played the first of five nights at Birmingham's NEC.

1987, Swing Out Sister went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut LP 'It's Better To Travel', their only UK No.1 album.

1987, The Beastie Boys and Run DMC opened their UK tour in London.

1982, The UK Musicians Union moved a resolution to ban synthesizers and drum rhythm machines from sessions and live concerts fearing that their use would put musicians out of work.

1981, Starsound 'Stars on 45' started a five week run at No.1 on the UK album chart.

1980, Saxon and Tygers Of Pan Tang kicked off a 22-date UK tour at Bristol Coliston Hall. Tickets, £2.00-£3.00.

1979, due to a record company dispute, Tom Petty was forced to file for bankruptcy owing $575,000 (£338,235). A long-running battle with his record company followed.

1975, Led Zeppelin started a three night run at Earl’s Court, London. Tickets cost £1 ($1.70) and £2.50 ($4.25).

1974, George Harrison announced the launch of his own record label, 'Dark Horse.'

1970, Paul McCartney's debut solo album, 'McCartney', started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart.

1970, The Beatles album 'Let It Be' started a three week run at No.1 on the UK chart, featuring 'The Long And Winding Road', 'Across The Universe' and 'Let It Be.'

1970, The Grateful Dead played their first gig outside the US at 'The Hollywood Rock Music Festival', in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffs, England.

1967, Pink Floyd went into the studio and recorded 'See Emily Play', the group's second single and written by original frontman Syd Barrett.

1964, Ella Fitzgerald became the first artist to have a hit with a Beatles cover when 'Can't Buy Me Love' entered the UK chart.

1960, The Everly Brothers started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Cathy's Clown', it spent seven weeks at No.1 in the UK.

May 23rd: Born on this day

1983, Born on this day, Heidi Range, vocals, The Sugababes, (2003 UK No.1 single 'Hole In The Head').

1975, Born on this day, KT Tunstall, UK singer, songwriter, 2005, UK No.3 album, ‘Eye To The Telescope’.

1974, Born on this day, Jewel Kilcher, US singer, songwriter, (1995 US No.5 album 'Pieces Of You', 1997 US No.3 single 'You Were Meant For Me').

1974, Born on this day, Richard Jones, bass, Stereophonics, (2001 UK No.1 album 'Not Enough Education', 2001 UK No.4 single 'Handbags And Gladrags').).

1972, Born on this day, Maxwell, US male singer, (1997 UK No.27 single 'Sumthin' Sumthin' The Mantra', 2001 US No.1 album, 'Now').

1967, Born on this day, Junior Waite, Musical Youth, (1982 UK No.1 single 'Pass The Dutchie').

1967, Born on this day, Philip James Selway, drums, Radiohead, (1997 UK No.1 & US No.21 album 'OK Computer').

1965, Born on this day, Simon Gilbert, drums, Suede, (1994 UK No.3 single 'Stay Together', plus 3 UK No.1 albums. 1996 'Coming Up' spent 44 weeks on the UK album chart).

1953, Born on this day, Rick Fenn, 10CC, (1975 UK No.1 & US No.2 single 'I'm Not In Love', plus 10 other UK Top 30 hits including two No.1's).

1947, Born on this day, Bill Hunt, Electric Light Orchestra, (1979 UK No.3 & US No.4 single 'Don't Bring Me Down', plus 26 other Top 40 hits).

1946, Born on this day, Daniel Klein, bass, J Geils Band, (1982 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Centrefold').

1944, Born on this day, Raymond Fulwood, Parliament, Funkadelic, (1978 US No.16 album 'One Nation Under A Groove').

1943, Born on this day, Norman Johnson, Chairmen Of The Board, (1970 UK & US No.3 single, 'Give Me Just A Little More Time').

1934, Born on this day, Robert Moog, inventor of the synthesiser. He built his first electronic instrument, a theremin - aged 14 and made the MiniMoog, "the first compact, easy-to-use synthesiser" in 1970. He died on 21st Aug 2005 at his North Carolina home aged 71, four months after being diagnosed with brain cancer.

1928, Born on this day, Rosemary Clooney, singer, (1954 UK No.1 single 'This Ole House'). She died on 29th June 2002.