Good Wednesday morning, and welcome back to This Day In The History Of Music. Enjoy the read. 1. On this day in 1845: Richard Wagner's opera "Tannhäuser" premieres in Dresden. Primarily known for his operas. Unlike most opera composers, he wrote both the libretto and the music for each of his stage works. His life was characterized by political exile, turbulent love affairs, poverty, and repeated flight from his creditors. His most famous opera include "The Flying Dutchman" and "The Ring of the Nibelung". 2. On this day in1966: The Yardbirds arrived in New York for their first US tour with Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on lead guitars. After two dates of the tour, Beck developed acute tonsillitis and quit the group. He would go on to form The Jeff Beck Group, which gave Rod Stewart his first major exposure. 3. On this day in1968: Humble Pie 18-year-old Peter Frampton meets Steve Marriott at a Small Faces shows in London. After striking up a friendship, the two started planning a new group which emerged as Humble Pie next April. Frampton was also a member of the band Herd. 4: On this day in1968: On their farewell tour Cream appeared in Los Angeles, California, where live recordings were made which were included on the 'Goodbye Cream' album which was released the following year. Members included Eric Clapton (guitar/vocals), Jack Bruce (bass/vocals), and Ginger Baker (drums). Jack Bruce died of liver disease on 25 October 2014, in Suffolk, England, aged 71. 5. On this day in 1975: "A Chorus Line", The original Broadway production ran for 6,137 performances, becoming the longest-running production in Broadway history until surpassed by Cats in 1997, and the longest-running Broadway musical originally produced in the US, until surpassed in 2011 by the revival of Chicago. It remains the seventh longest-running Broadway show ever. A Chorus Line's success has spawned many successful productions worldwide. It began a lengthy run in the West End in 1976 and was revived on Broadway in 2006, and in the West End in 2013. 6: On this day in 1985: A-Ha went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Take On Me', making them the first Norwegian group to score a US No.1. The video for the song featured the band in a pencil-sketch animation method called rotoscoping, combined with live action which won six awards and was nominated for two others at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards. 7: On this day in 1995: Don Cherry an African-American jazz trumpeter died of liver failure aged 58. Developed the genre of world fusion music, incorporating influences of Middle Eastern, traditional African, and Indian music into his playing. Is the stepfather to singer musicians Neneh Cherry and Eagle-Eye Cherry. 8: On this day in 1998: Cher won a Grammy award for her dance hit "Believe". Her 326-date "Farewell Tour" (2002-05) was one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time, seen by over 3.5 million people and earning $250 million. Her retirement from music lasted about 3 years, before a 200-show residency at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. 9: On this day in 2009: A clump of hair believed to have been trimmed from Elvis Presley's head when he joined the US Army in 1958 sold for $15,000 (£9,200) at an auction in Chicago, America. Other items sold belonging to Presley included a shirt which sold for $52,000 (£32,000), a set of concert-used handkerchiefs, $732 (£450), and photos from the reception of Presley's 1967 wedding to Priscilla, sold for nearly $6,000 (£3,700). 10: On this day in 2011: Coldplay released their fifth studio album 'Mylo Xyloto' which charted at No.1 in thirty-four countries. In the UK 'Mylo Xyloto' became Coldplay's fifth album to debut at No.1 and became the group's third to debut at No.1 on the US Billboard 200. 11: On this day in 2011: At the involuntary manslaughter trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, Dr. Steven Shafer testified that it would have been impossible for Michael Jackson to have self-administered a lethal dose of the sedative propofol. He later said of Dr. Murray's delay in calling 911: "I almost don't know what to say. That is so completely and utterly inexcusable." 12: On this day in 2014: Raphael Ravenscroft who played the sax riff on the Gerry Rafferty hit 'Baker Street' died aged 60 of a suspected heart attack. He was only paid £27.50 for the 'Baker Street' session, and it has been reported that the cheque bounced and that it was kept on the wall of Ravenscroft's solicitors; by contrast, the song is said to have earned Rafferty £80,000 a year in royalties. 13: On this day in 2020: Spencer Davis, one of the key figures of the 60s beat scene, died at the age of 81. The Welsh guitarist was the driving force behind The Spencer Davis Group, who scored transatlantic hits with 'Keep On Running' and 'Somebody Help Me. The band, which also featured a teenage Stevie Winwood, toured with The Who and The Rolling Stones in the 60s. Born On This Day In Music. 1: 10/19/1545- Giovanni Giovenale Ancina was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Saluzzo and was a professed member of the Oratorians. The bishop was also a scholar and music composer and was also known for being a noted orator. 2: 10/19/1889- Arthur Edward Satherley was an American record producer and A&R man. Often called Uncle Art Satherley, he made major contributions to the recording industry and has been described as "one of the most important pioneers in the field of country music production". 3: 10/19/1911- George Cates was an American music arranger, conductor, songwriter, and record executive known for his work with Lawrence Welk and his orchestra. 4: 10/19/1926- Arne Joachim Bendiksen (was a Norwegian singer, composer, and producer, described as "the father of pop music" in Norway. 5: 10/19/1945- Jeannie C Riley, singer, (1968 US No.1 & UK No.12 'Harper Valley PTA'. Jeannie won a Grammy for the best female country singer of 1968). 6: 10/19/1948- Patrick Simmons is an American musician best known as a founding member of the rock band The Doobie Brothers. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he has been the only consistent member of the band throughout their tenure. Simmons wrote and sang many songs for the Doobie Brothers, including "South City Midnight Lady", "Dependin' On You", "Echoes of Love", "Wheels of Fortune" and "Black Water", the group's first #1 record. 7: 10/19/1972- Prakazrel Samuel Michel (Pras Michel) is a Haitian-American rapper, producer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known as a member of the hip-hop group Fugees, alongside Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill. After the Fugees, he earned two Top 40 hits, the Grammy-nominated song "Ghetto Supastar " featuring Ol' Dirty **ahem** and Mýa from the film Bulworth, and "Avenues" with Refugee Camp All-Stars and Ky-Mani Marley. 8: 10/19/1992- Durk Banks, known professionally as Lil Durk, American rapper, singer, and the lead member and founder of the collective and record label Only the Family. The Voice of the Heroes (2021), became his first release to debut atop the US Billboard album chart. Have a great day, take care and stay safe.
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