1954 – He was born David Lee RothAmerican rock singer, songwriter, singer-songwriter and former radio host, best known as the lead singer of a hard rock band Van Halen from 1978 to 1984, and again from 2006 to 2015. Rising to fame thanks to his unique voice, energetic performances and witty lyrics, Roth is considered one of the most iconic figures in hard rock music.
1961 – He was born Martin Kempan English actor and musician, best known as the bassist of a new wave band Spandau Balletone of the most successful bands that emerged during the era of New Romanticism. He is a brother Gary Kemp with whom, apart from playing in the same band, he appeared in the film “The Krays“, and he is also known for his role as Steve Owen in the British soap opera “EastEnders„.
1963 – She passed away Edith PiafFrench singer, songwriter, cabaret performer and film actress, known as the national chansonnier of France and one of the most famous international stars from that country. Her emotional and autobiographical songs, as well as intense and passionate performances, had a significant impact on French music and culture, inspiring many other performers.
1966 – It is published „Good Vibrations“a song by an American band Beach Boys which he composed Brian Wilson with lyrics Mike Lovea. A pioneer in many respects, with complex sound structures, layered melodies and beyond the boundaries of the pop formula, it was the most expensive single ever recorded, and later became widely recognized as one of the finest and most important works of the rock era.
1969 – King Crimson released his prog-rock masterpiece, „In the Court of the Crimson King“. This hugely influential album, their debut, fused elements of jazz and classical music with rock music, reaching number 5 in the UK and number 28 in the US with songs such as “21st Century Schizoid Man„, „Epitaph“ i „The Court of the Crimson King„.
2001 – Under pressure to change their name due to a series of bioterrorist attacks with letters containing anthrax spores, members of a metal band Anthrax they issue a press release announcing that they will not do so. “In light of current events, we are changing the name of the band to something more friendly‘Basket Full Of Puppies‘”, they state. “Before 9/11, the only thing that was scary about Anthrax was our bad eighties hair and the album cover of “Fistful Of Metal.“
2007 – It is published „In Rainbows“the seventh studio album by the English rock band Radioheadindependently released as pay-what-you-want downloading. Praised for its experimental sound, emotional lyrics and performance, it became a critical and commercial success, selling more than three million copies worldwide and being nominated for six Grammy reward.
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