Good Friday afternoon, and welcome to This Day In The History Of Music. Enjoy the read. 1) On this day in 1911 San Francisco Symphony formed. The orchestra's first concerts were led by conductor-composer Henry Hadley. There were sixty musicians in the Orchestra at the beginning of their first season. The first concert included music by Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Haydn, and Liszt. There were thirteen concerts in the 1911–1912 season, five of which were popular music. In 1915, Alfred Hertz succeeded Hadley. Hertz helped to refine the orchestra and arranged for the Victor Talking Machine Company to record it at their new studio in Oakland in early 1925. Hertz also led the orchestra during many radio broadcasts, including The Standard Hour, a weekly concert series sponsored by Standard Oil of California. The series began in 1926 when the orchestra faced bankruptcy; Standard Oil of California paid the orchestra's debts and in return was given broadcast rights to that year's concert series. The first broadcast aired on the NBC Pacific Network, on October 24, 1926, and the broadcasts continued for more than 30 years. 2). On this day in 1953 Elvis Presley made chart history by having 10 songs on the Billboard Top 100 for the week ending Dec 19th. 3). On this day in 1964 The Liverpool Youth Employment Service announced that some school students were finding it difficult to get jobs because their 'Beatle' style haircuts and clothing were unacceptable to employers. 4). On this day in 1966 The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their debut on the UK TV show Top Of The Pops performing 'Hey Joe'. 5). On this day in 1966 Working at Abbey Road studios, in London, Paul McCartney began work on his new song ‘Penny Lane’, recording six takes of keyboard tracks and various percussion effects. The song's title is derived from the name of a street near John Lennon's house, in the band's hometown, Liverpool. McCartney and Lennon would meet at Penny Lane junction in the Mossley Hill area to catch a bus into the center of the city. 6). On this day in 1968 Led Zeppelin appeared at the Civic Auditorium, Portland on their first North American tour opening for Vanilla Fudge. 7). On this day in 1973 Jim Croce scored his second No.1 US single of the year when 'Time In A Bottle' went to the top of the charts. Croce was killed in a plane crash on the way to a concert on September 20th, 1973. 8). On this day in 1973 Jerry Livingston, Leonard Adelson and Mack David's musical "Molly", starring Kaye Ballard closes at Alvin Theater. NYC, after 68 performances. (Side Note: This Day In Music makes no mention of the Musical Molly, but according to Wikipedia this is the information about the Musical Molly: Molly is a musical with lyrics by Leonard Adelson and Mack David and music by Jerry Livingston. The musical book by Louis A. Garfinkle and Adelson is based on characters from Gertrude Berg's The Goldbergs. The musical premiered on Broadway on September 27, 1973, at the Alvin Theatre where it ran for a total of 108 performances, closing on December 29, 1973. The cast included Kaye Ballard as Molly, Lee Wallace as Jake, Eli Mintz as Uncle David, and Swen Swenson as Michael Stone.) 9). On this day in 1980 American singer, and songwriter Tim Hardin died of a heroin overdose. Hardin wrote the songs 'If I Were A Carpenter' (covered by Bobby Darin, Johnny Cash and June Carter, The Four Tops, Leon Russell, Small Faces, Robert Plant, and Bob Seger,) and 'Reason To Believe', (covered by Rod Stewart ). Hardin appeared at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. 10). On this day in 1982 Jamaica issued its first Bob Marley postage stamp to honor the life and achievements of the Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician, activist, and cultural icon who brought the island’s music to the world and raised Jamaica’s profile on the international stage. He started his legendary career with The Wailers and created a distinctive style of singing and songwriting that resonated with a global audience. Marley and The Wailers made some of the earliest reggae recordings with producer Lee “Scratch” Perry. 11). On this day in 1984 Band-Aid was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with Do They Know It's Christmas? Madonna was No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Like A Virgin.' Like a Virgin, The Album became one of the best-selling albums of all time selling more than 21 million copies and reaching No. 1 on several international charts and the Billboard Top 200. 12). On this day in 1999 a Spice Girls concert three ferrets named Beckham, Posh Spice, and Baby Spice were used to lay power cables for a rock concert being held in Greenwich, London, England, (workers were not allowed to dig up the turf at the Royal Park). Organizers found that rods could not push the cables through the tiny tunnels, which frequently bend and dog-leg. The ferrets were eased into tiny nylon harnesses with wires which were then attached to a rope, the animals ran into a series of ducts which were under the stage like rabbit runs, leading the cables with them. The ferrets instinctively make for any hole in the ground and are enticed to the end of the duct by a slab of smelly meat. The New Year's Eve concert featured Simply Red, Eurythmics, and Bryan Ferry. 13). On this day in 2010 Pollstar reported that Bon Jovi was the highest-earning touring act of the year, taking in over $200 million (£130.7m). Australian rockers AC/DC landed at number two for the second year in a row, with ticket sales from their recent trek totaling $177m (£115m). U2 which was the top worldwide act in 2009, came in at third place, with ticket sales totaling $160.9m (£104.6m). Lady Gaga followed in fourth place, with Metallica at number five. 14). On this day in 2012 According to sales data, Adele's 21 had overtaken Oasis’ (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? to become the UK’s fourth biggest-selling album of all time. Latest data confirmed that Oasis’ 1995 second album had sold 4,555,000 copies to date, while Adele’s 21 has surged ahead with sales of over 4,562,000 copies. The news came just over a year since 21 overtook Amy Winehouse's Back To Black to become the UK's biggest-selling album of the 21st Century. Born On This Day In The History Of Music. 1). Born on this day in 1563 Francesco Maria Guaitoli, an Italian composer, was born in Carpi, Duchy of Modena and Reggio (d. 1628) 2). Born on this day in 1903 Clyde McCoy, American jazz trumpeter ("Sugar Blues"; the wah-wah sound), bandleader, and co-founder of "Down Beat" magazine, born in Ashland, Kentucky (d. 1990) 3). Born on this day in 1905 Lawrence "Snub" Mosley, American jazz trombonist (Alphonso Trent Orchestra; Louis Armstrong), bandleader, and promoter of the slide saxophone ("The Man With The Funny Little Horn"), born in Little Rock, Arkansas (d. 1981) 4). Born on this day in 1914 Billy Tipton [Dorothy Tipton], was an American jazz pianist, and saxophone player. and bandleader, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (d. 1989) 5). Born on this day in 1929 Matt "Guitar" Murphy, an American blues guitarist (Blues Brothers band), was born in Sunflower, Mississippi (d. 2018) 6). Born on this day in 1930 Glenn Reeves, was an American rockabilly singer-songwriter (who co-wrote "Heartbreak Hotel"), and radio deejay, was born in Shamrock, Texas (d. 1998) 7). Born on this day in 1939 (William Edwin) "Ed" Bruce, was an American country singer ("Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys") Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson covered the song in their 1978 duet album Waylon & Willie. This rendition peaked at No. 1 in March 1978, spending four weeks atop the country music charts. It also reached 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 Born and won the 1979 Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. William Edwin was born in Keiser, Arkansas (d. 2021). 8). Born on this day in 1941 Ray Thomas, an English musician, best known as a flutist, singer, and composer with English rock band The Moody Blues who had the 1965 UK No.1 & US No.10 single 'Go Now' and the hits singles including 'Go Now', 'Nights in White Satin' and 'Question'. Thomas died on 4 January 2018 six days after his 76th birthday. 9). Born on this day in 1941 American rock and roll and pop singer Bobby Comstock. He had success in the late 1950s and early 1960s both as a solo singer and as a member of Bobby Comstock and the Counts. His biggest hits were a version of 'Tennessee Waltz' in 1959, and 'Let's Stomp' in 1963. He died on 9 January 2020, at the age of 78. 10). Born on this day in 1942 Canadian musician, bassist, songwriter, and singer, Rick Danko, a member of The Hawks ( Ronnie Hawkins's backing group), and The Band who went on to release ten studio albums. Bob Dylan hired them for his US tour in 1965 and world tour in 1966. Danko died on 10th December 1999 due to heart failure, arising from years of alcoholism, drug addiction, and weight gain. 11). Born on this day in 1946 English singer, songwriter, and actress Marianne Faithfull and one-time girlfriend of Mick Jagger. She achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her hit single 'As Tears Go By' (written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Rolling Stones ' manager Andrew Loog Oldham) and became one of the lead female artists during the "British Invasion" in the United States. 12). Born on this day in 1947 English rock drummer Cozy Powell, worked with The Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow, Gary Moore, Robert Plant, Brian May, Whitesnake, Emerson, Lake & Powell, and Black Sabbath. Powell scored the 1973 solo UK No. 3 hit single 'Dance With The Devil'. Powell was killed in a car crash in England on 5 April 1998. According to a report, at the time of the crash Powell's blood-alcohol reading was over the legal limit, and he was not wearing a seat belt it also reported that he was talking with his girlfriend on his mobile phone at the time of the crash. 13). Born on this day in 1948 Charlie Spinosa, from John Fred and His Playboy Band had the 1968 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)' which was a parodic play titled The Beatles ' song 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'. He died on 24 May 2013 age 64. 14). Born on this day in 1951 American singer, songwriter, and actress Yvonne Elliman, who had the 1978 US No.1 & UK No.4 single 'If I Can't Have You'. In 1977, the Bee Gees were working on Saturday Night Fever and wrote 'How Deep Is Your Love' for her, but the band's manager Robert Stigwood wanted the Bee Gees to perform it. Instead, she recorded 'If I Can't Have You'. She also worked with Eric Clapton performing on his albums from 1974-77, including 461 Ocean Boulevard, There's One in Every Crowd, E. C. Was Here, No Reason to Cry, and Slowhand. 15). Born on this day in 1954 American drummer and session musician John Robinson known for his work with Quincy Jones, including Michael Jackson's multiplatinum Off the Wall album and the charity single 'We Are the World'. Robinson has also worked with the likes of Eric Clapton, John Fogerty, David Lee Roth, Steve Winwood, Daft Punk, and Madonna. Robinson has also appeared on over 50 Grammy-winning recordings. 16). Born on this day in 1955 American musician, record producer, arranger, and songwriter Neil Giraldo best known as the musical partner of Pat Benatar since 1979 – and spouse since 1982. Giraldo has produced some of Benatar's biggest hits including 'Love Is a Battlefield' and 'We Belong'. 17). Born on this day in 1966 Bryan Holland, vocals, and guitar, from American punk rock band The Offspring, who had the 1999 UK No.1 single 'Pretty Fly, (For A White Guy)', and the 1999 US No.6 & UK No.10 album Americana. 18). Born on this day in 1985 Alexa Ray Joel, American singer-songwriter and daughter of Billy Joel & Christie Brinkley, was born in Manhattan, New York City. 19). Born on this day in 1991 Slim Jxmmi [Aaquil Brown], American singer and rapper (Rae Sremmurd - "Black Beatles"; "Sunflower"), was born in Inglewood, California. 20). Born on this day in 1995 Cody Wise, an American singer best known for featuring on the 2014 UK No.1 hit ‘It's My Birthday’ by Will.i.am. The track became Will. i.am's tenth chart-topper, (including five as a member of The Black Eyed Peas). 21). Born on this day in 1997 Dylan Minnette, American actor (13 Reasons Why; Saving Grace), and singer-songwriter (Wallows - Are You Bored Yet?), was born in Evansville, Indiana. Have a great Friday and a blessed weekend. Take care and GOD bless...
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