On this date in 1941 Jelly Roll Morton died in Los Angeles, CA
On this date in 1987, producer and record company executive John Hammond died
Today in 1974, David Bowie played the first of 5 dates at The Tower Theatre in Philly. The shows were recorded for ‘David Live’
Arlo Guthrie, son of folksinger Woody Guthrie turns 67 today
Jessica Simpson is 34 today
Today in 2009, Robert Plant is officially a C.B.E. after being bestowed with the title by Prince Charles
On this day in 2006, Billy Preston died of kidney failure.
Today in 2010, Marvin Isley, the youngest member of the Isley Brothers, died, aged 56
Guitarist Steve Vai is 54 today
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust was released on this day in 1972
Today in 1992, David Bowie married Somali born supermodel and actress Iman in Switzerland
On this day in 1975, Peter Ham (Badfinger) committed suicide at age 27 by hanging himself in the garage of his Surrey home
Barbra Streisand is celebrating a birthday today
The late Paula Yates, the ex-wife of Bob Geldof and girlfriend of Michael Hutchence was born on this day in 1960
Kelly Clarkson was born today in 1982
Blues pianist Otis Spann died on this day in 1970 at age 40
Today in 1969, The Beatles moved from Twickenham Studios to Apple studios to start recording “Get Back”. Billy Preston was brought into the sessions
On this day in 1972, David Bowie ‘came out’ as bisexual during an interview in Melody Maker
Remembering Sam Cooke, born on this day in 1931
Malcolm Mclaren, manager of the Sex Pistols, was born today (1947-2010)
Steve Perry, (Journey) is 61 today
The late Michael Hutchence (INXS) was born today in 1960
Remembering “The King”, born on this day in 1935, Elvis Aaron Presley
David Bowie is celebrating his 67th birthday today
Shirley Bassey is 77 today
Today in 1991, Steve Clark (Def Leppard) was found dead at his Chelsea flat by his girlfriend
Robby Krieger (The Doors) was born today in 1946
Sir George Martin is celebrating his 88th birthday today
Today in 1981, David Bowie made his last appearance as John Merrick on Broadway in “The Elephant Man”
John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) was born on this date in 1946
Stephen Stills is 69 today
Today in 1956, police were called to break up a crowd of rowdy teenagers following the showing of the film Rock Around The Clock at the Trocadero Cinema in London
On this day in 1977, David Bowie recorded a guest appearance on ‘Bing Crosby’s ‘Merrie Olde Christmas’ TV show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADbJLo4x-tk
Today in 2003, Tommy Chong, of the comedy team Cheech and Chong, was sentenced to nine months in prison for selling drug paraphernalia over the Internet
Mickey Hart is 70 today
Celebrating the release of The Wild the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle on this day in 1973
Remembering the birthday of John Martyn (1948- 2009) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOi_wxypeGc
Tommy Shaw of Styx is 60 today.
Harry Connick Jr. is celebrating his 46th birthday today
The Mad Music Asylum 