Friday, January 31, 2014

ON THIS DAY IN MUSIC-JANUARY 2014

JANUARY 1: "Court And Spark" by Joni Mitchell was released on this date in 1974. Happy 40th Anniversary!!!
"Permanent Waves" by Rush was released on this date in 1980. Happy 34th Anniversary!!!


Happy 55th Birthday to Grandmaster Flash!!
JANUARY 2: Happy 28th Birthday to Trombone Shorty!!!
JANUARY 3: Happy Birthday to the following artists:


John Paul Jones, songwriter/producer/bassist/keyboardist/muti-instrumentalist/film composer, member of Led Zeppelin, Them Crooked Vultures and solo artist, age 68
Stephen Stills, singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of CSN(Y), Buffalo Springfield, Manassass, and solo artist, age 69
Van Dyke Parks, composer/instrumentalist/lyricist, age 73
Sir George Martin, producer extraordinaire, age 88

IN MEMORIUM: Phil Everly passed away today at the age of 74. R.I.P.
JANUARY 4: "Fragile" by Yes was released on this date in 1972. Happy 41st Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Cait O'Riordan, bassist of The Pogues, age 49
Beth Gibbons, singer/songwriter of Portishead, age 49
Robin Guthrie, songwriter/guitarist of Cocteau Twins, age 52
Michael Stipe, singer/songwriter of R.E.M./film producer, age 54
Nels Cline, guitarist of Wilco/photographer, age 58
Bernard Sumner, singer/songwriter/guitarist/keyboardist/producer of 
Joy Division, New Order and Electronic, age 58
Mark Hollis, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer of Talk Talk and solo artist, age 59
John McLaughlin, guitarist/composer/producer of 
Mahavishnu Orchestra, solo artist and session musician, age 72
JANUARY 5: "Armed Forces" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions was released on this date in 1979!! Happy 35th Anniversary!!!
"Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J." by Bruce Springsteen was released on this date in 1973. Happy 41st Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Troy Van Leeuwen, guitarist of A Perfect Circle and Queens Of The Stone Age, age 44
Marilyn Manson, singer/songwriter, age 45
Kate Schellenbach, drummer of Luscious Jackson, age 48
Chris Stein, songwriter/guitarist of Blondie/photographer, age 63

Phil Ramone (deceased) was born on this date in 1934.
JANUARY 6: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Kathy Sledge, singer/member of Sister Sledge, age 55
Malcolm Young, songwriter/singer/guitarist of AC/DC, age 61
Kim Wilson, singer/harmonica player of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, age 63

Sandy Denny (deceased) was born on this date in 1947.
Syd Barrett (deceased) was born on this date in 1946.

JANUARY 7: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Kathy Valentine, bassist/guitarist of The Go-Go's, age 55
Kenny Loggins, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Loggins & Messina and solo artist, age 66
Jann Wenner, co-founder and publisher of Rolling Stone magazine, age 68

JANUARY 8: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Jenny Lewis, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Rilo Kiley and solo artist, age 38
The ICONIC David Bowie, singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist/saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/producer/member of Tin Machine/actor/painter, age 67
Robby Krieger, guitarist of The Doors, age 68
Shirley Bassey, vocalist, age 77
JANUARY 9: "1984" by Van Halen was released on this date in 1984. Happy 30th Anniversary!!!
"Tales From Topographic Oceans" by Yes was released on this date in 1974. Happy 40th Anniversary!!!
"More Of The Monkees" by The Monkees was released on this date in 1967. Happy 47th Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Dave Matthews, singer/songwriter/guitarist/leader of Dave Matthews Band, age 47
 Eric Erlandson, guitarist of Hole/author, age 49
Crystal Gayle, vocalist, age 63
David Johansen, singer/songwriter of New York Dolls, age 64
The ICONIC Jimmy Page, songwriter/guitarist/producer of The Yardbirds, 
The Firm and of course, LED ZEPPELIN, age 70
Joan Baez, singer/songwriter/guitarist/activist, age 73
JANUARY 10: "New York" by Lou Reed was released on this date in 1989. Happy 25th Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Shawn Colvin, singer/songwriter/guitarist, age 58
Pat Benatar, singer/songwriter, age 61
Donald Fagen, singer/songwriter/keyboardist/co-founder of Steely Dan, solo artist, author, age 66
Aynsley Dunbar, drummer, age 68
Rod Stewart, age 69

Jim Croce (deceased) was born on this date in 1943.
Max Roach (deceased) was born on this date in 1924.

JANUARY 11: Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Mary J. Blige, singer/songwriter/producer/actress, age 43
Vicki Peterson, singer/songwriter/guitarist of The Bangles, age 56
Tony Kaye, songwriter/keyboardist of Yes, age 68

Clarence Clemons (deceased) was born on this date in 1942.

JANUARY 12: "Led Zeppelin," the debut album, was released on this date in 1969. Happy 45th Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Zack de la Rocha, musician/rapper/poet/activist/member of Rage Against The Machine, age 44

Chris Bell (deceased) was born on this date in 1951.
George Duke (deceased) as born on this date in 1946.

JANUARY 13: "Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison" by Johnny Cash was released on this date in 1968. Happy 46th Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists: 

Wayne Coyne, singer/songwriter/guitarist/bassist of The Flaming Lips/film director, age 53
Graham McPherson a.k.a. Suggs, singer/songwriter of Madness, age 53
Trevor Rabin, singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of Yes and solo artist/film composer, age 60
JANUARY 14: "Paul Simon" by Paul Simon was released on this date in 1972. Happy 42nd Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Dave Grohl, singer/songwriter/drummer/guitarist of Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures and session musician/film director, age 45
L L Cool J, rapper/actor, age 46
Geoff Tate, singer/songwriter of Queensyche and solo artist, age 55
Steve Jordan, drummer/composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist, age 57
T-Bone Burnett, songwriter/guitarist/producer, age 66
Allen Toussaint, pianist/composer/singer/age 76
Clarence Carter, singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist, age 78
Grady Tate, singer/drummer, age 82

JANUARY 15: Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Sister Carol, singer/actress, age 55
Duke Erickson, songwriter/singer/producer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of 
Spooner, Fire Town and of course, Garbage, age 63

Ronnie Van Zant (deceased) was born on this date in 1948.
Captain Beefheart (deceased) was born on this date in 1941.
Gene Krupa (deceased) was born on this date in 1909.
JANUARY 16: "2nd Wind" by Todd Rundgren was released on this date in 1991. Happy 23rd Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Sade, singer/songwriter, age 55
JANUARY 17: "Yellow Submarine" by The Beatles was released on this date in 1969. Happy 45th Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists: 

Zooey Deschanel, singer/songwriter of She And Him/actress, age 34
Andy Rourke, bassist of The Smiths, age 50
Susannah Hoffs, singer/songwriter/guitarist of The Bangles, solo artist, age 55
Paul Young, singer/songwriter, age 58
Steve Earle, singer/songwriter/guitarist/actor, age 59
Ryuchi Sakamoto, composer/pianist/keyboardist/singer/writer/actor, age 62
Mick Taylor, guitarist of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and The Rolling Stones, age 65

Eartha Kitt (deceased) was born on this date in 1927.
And....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME!! 
Yes, dear readers and listeners, your favorite virtual DJ entered this world on this date in 1969.
JANUARY 18: Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Tom Bailey, singer/songwriter/bassist of The Thompson Twins, age 60

David Ruffin (deceased) was born on this date in 1941.
JANUARY 19: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Dewey Bunnell, singer/songwriter/guitarist of America, age 63
Dolly Parton, singer/songwriter/guitarist/actress/philanthropist, age 68

Robert Palmer (deceased) was born on this date in 1949.
Janis Joplin (deceased) was born on this date in 1943.
Phil Everly (deceased) was born on this date in 1939.
JANUARY 20: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Questlove, drummer/composer/producer/DJ/bandleader of The Roots/author, age 43
Jeff "Tain" Watts, drummer/composer, age 54
Paul Stanley, singer/songwriter/guitarist of KISS, age 62
Eric Stewart, singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of 10cc, age 69

Leadbelly (deceased) was born on this date in 1883.

JANUARY 21: Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Cat Power, singer/songwriter/guitarist, age 42

Jam Master Jay (deceased) was born on this date in 1965.
Edwin Starr (deceased) was born on this date in 1942. 
Richie Havens (deceased) was born on this date in 1941.
Wolfman Jack (deceased) as born on this date in 1938.
JANUARY 22: "The Soul Cages" by Sting was released on this date in 1991. Happy 23rd Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Orianthi, songwriter/guitarist/singer, age 29
DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ/producer, age 49
Steven Adler, drummer of Guns N' Roses, age 49
Steve Perry, singer/songwriter of Journey and solo artist, age 65

Michael Hutchence (deceased) was born on this date in 1960.
Malcolm McLaren (deceased) was born on this date in 1946.
 Sam Cooke (deceased) was born on this date in 1931.
JANUARY 23: "Trust" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions was released on this date in 1981. Happy 33rd Anniversary!!!
"Animals" by Pink Floyd was released on this date in 1977. Happy 37th Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Nick Harmer, bass guitarist of Death Cab For Cutie, age 39
 Robin Zander, lead singer/guitarist of Cheap Trick, age 61
Patrick Simmons, singer/songwriter/guitarist of The Doobie Brothers, age 66
Anita Pointer, singer of The Pointer Sisters, age 66

Danny Federici (deceased) was born on this date in 1950.
Django Reinhardt (deceased) was born on this date in 1910.

JANUARY 24: "Balance" by Van Halen was released on this date in 1995. Happy 19th Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Mark Kozelek, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Red House Painters, Sun Kil Moon and solo artist/actor in "Almost Famous", age 47
Jools Holland, pianist/singer/bandleader/host of "Later With Jools Holland," age 56
Neil Diamond, singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer, age 73
Aaron Neville, singer/member of The Neville Brothers and solo artist, age 73

Warren Zevon (deceased) was born on this date in 1947.
JANUARY 25: "Voodoo," by D'Angelo was released on this date in 2000. Happy 14th Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Alicia Keys, singer/songwriter/pianist/keyboardist/producer, age 33
Andy Cox, songwriter/guitarist of The English Beat and Fine Young Cannibals, age 58

Etta James (deceased) was born on this date in 1938.
JANUARY 26: "Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player" by Elton John was released on this date in 1973. Happy 41st Anniversary!!!
"Dusk" by The The was released on this date in 1993. Happy 21st Anniversary!!!
"Yo! Bum Rush The Show" by Public Enemy was released on this date in 1987. Happy 27th Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Anita Baker, singer, age 56
Edward Van Halen, songwriter/producer/keyboardist and of course, guitarist of Van Halen, age 59
Lucinda Williams, singer/songwriter/guitarist, age 61
Huey "Piano" Smith, age 78

Andy Hummel (deceased) was born on this date in 1951.

JANUARY 27: "Working On A Dream" by Bruce Springsteen was released on this date in 2009. Happy 5th Anniversary!!!
The single "Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding was released on this date 46 years ago in 1968.
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Tricky, singer/rapper/songwriter/producer/actor, age 46
Margo Timmins, lead singer of Cowboy Junkies, age 53
Gillian Gilbert, singer/keyboardist/guitarist of New Order and The Other Two, age 53
Brian Downey, drummer of Thin Lizzy, age 63
Nick Mason, drummer of Pink Floyd/author, age 70
Bobby Hutcherson, vibraphone and marimba player, age 73

Bobby "Blue" Bland (deceased) was born on this date in 1930.
Elmore James (deceased) was born on this date in 1918.

IN MEMORIUM: Folk music ICON, Mr. PETE SEEGER, passed away today in 2014, at the age of 94.
JANUARY 28: "Healing" by Todd Rundgren was released on this date in 1981. Happy 33rd Anniversary!!!
"Mary Star Of The Sea" by Zwan was released on this date in 2003. Happy 11th Anniversary!!!
"Under The Pink" by Tori Amos was released on this date in 1993. Happy 21st Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Sarah McLachlan, singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist/creator of "Lillith Fair," age 46
Rakim, rapper of Eric B. & Rakim, age 46
Sam Phillips, singer/songwriter/guitarist/television composer, age 52
JANUARY 29: Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Jonny Lang, singer/songwriter/guitarist, age 33
Roddy Frame, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Aztec Camera and solo artist, age 50
Louis Perez, guitarist of Los Lobos, age 61
Charlie Wilson, singer of The Gap band, age 61
Peter Baumann, keyboardist/synthesizer player/composer/producer of 
Tangerine Dream and solo artist, age 61
Tommy Ramone, drummer of The Ramones, age 62
JANUARY 30: "Technique" by New Order was released on this date in 1989. Happy 25th Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:


Jody Watley, singer/songwriter/producer of Shalamar and solo artist, age 55
Phil Collins, singer/songwriter/drummer/keyboardist/producer/actor/author/member of Genesis, Brand X, solo artist and session musician, age 63
Marty Balin, singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist of 
Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and solo artist, age 72
JANUARY 31: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Justin Timberlake, singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist/ actor, age 33
John Lydon a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, singer/songwriter of 
The Sex Pistols and Public Image Limited, age 58
Phil Manzanera, guitarist/songwriter/producer of 
Roxy Music, solo artist and session musician, age 63
Philip Glass, composer/producer/keyboardist, age 77

THE BEATLES' legendary rooftop concert was performed on this date in 1969. 

Stay tuned to this dial for the musical milestones of February 2014.

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