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On this day in Music History 15 October 1966 On this day in Music History legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix signed his first recording contract with PPX Productions, a deal that would lead to years of legal disputes over his early recordings. Although Hendrix was still establishing himself in the music industry, he was on the path to becoming one of the most influential guitarists in rock history. Jimi Hendrix’s First Recording Contract Before Jimi Hendrix became an internatio

On this day in Music History 6th October 1972. On this day in Music History, David Bowie recorded “The Jean Genie” at RCA Studios in New York City, creating one of the most recognisable songs of his extraordinary career. The energetic, blues-influenced track became the lead single from David Bowie's 1973 album Aladdin Sane and introduced another unforgettable character into Bowie's ever-expanding musical universe. “The Jean Genie” was released in November 1972 and became a ma

Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse On this day in Musical History 4 October 1970 This day in Musical History is forever etched into rock music history. On this day, Janis Joplin, one of the most powerful and distinctive voices of the 1960s, died aged just 27. Her death added another legendary name to what would become known as The 27 Club – the group of famous musicians who died at the age of 27. For rock music fans, The 27 C

On This Day in Music History 27 September 1980 On this day in Music History, David Bowie scored his fourth UK No.1 album with Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps), his fourteenth studio album and one of the most significant records of his career. Released in September 1980, Scary Monsters marked another fascinating chapter in David Bowie’s musical evolution. Following the experimental Berlin trilogy of Low, “Heroes” and Lodger, Bowie returned with a record that combined his adve

On this day in music history, 20 September 1975 On this day in music history David Bowie reached No.1 in the US for the first time with ‘Fame’ a groundbreaking funk-rock classic born from a studio jam involving Bowie, John Lennon and guitarist Carlos Alomar. But the story behind ‘Fame’ is every bit as fascinating as the record itself. It involves a killer guitar riff, a disco hit called ‘Shame, Shame, Shame’, John Lennon singing along in the studio and Bowie turning an unexp

On this day in Music history 10 September 2005 On This Day in Rock & Roll History, A Day in the Life, the legendary closing track from The Beatles' 1967 masterpiece Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, was voted the best British song of all time in a poll conducted by Q magazine. The song was described by the magazine as “the ultimate sonic rendition of what it means to be British” an extraordinary accolade for a recording that had already become one of the defining moments

On This Day in Music History 7 September 1968 On this day in music history, Led Zeppelin played their first ever concert although they weren't called Led Zeppelin yet! At the Gladsaxe Teen Club in Denmark, four musicians who would go on to change the sound of rock music forever stepped onto a makeshift stage inside a school gymnasium. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham were performing as The New Yardbirds, continuing the legacy of Page's former band, Th

On This Day in Music History 4 September 2025 On this day in Music history, David Bowie was still creating right up until the end and one of his final unrealised projects was only discovered after his death. It was revealed that David Bowie had been secretly developing another ambitious project before his death in January 2016 an unfinished musical inspired by 18th-century London society. The project, which Bowie described in his own notes as an “18th Century musical”, was

On this day in Music history 31 August 2002 On this day in music history, Elton John returned to the top of the UK singles chart with “Are You Ready for Love?” more than 25 years after the song was originally recorded. The uplifting track had first been recorded in 1977 during sessions for Elton John’s The Thom Bell Sessions. Although released as a single in 1979, it had never achieved the huge chart success that would come decades later. Everything changed in 2003. The song

On This Day in Music History 28 August 2009 On this day in Music history, one of the biggest and most successful bands in British rock history came to an abrupt and dramatic end when Noel Gallagher announced he was quitting Oasis. The band's lead guitarist, chief songwriter and creative driving force said he could no longer continue working with his younger brother and frontman, Liam Gallagher. For years, the famously volatile relationship between the Gallagher brothers had b

On This Day in Music History 26 August 2007 On this day in music history, The Rolling Stones brought their monumental A Bigger Bang World Tour to a spectacular conclusion with a final show at London’s O2 Arena. It was a fitting finale for one of the greatest rock & roll touring bands of all time. The A Bigger Bang Tour had begun in 2005 and travelled across the globe, taking the Stones to packed stadiums, arenas and some of the biggest outdoor venues imaginable. The tour beca

On This Day 30th November 1963 #sohorockandrolltour #magicalmusictours #rocknrolltourofsoho #bowiegoldenyearstour On this day in 1963, The Beatles made British music history yet again. Their second UK studio album, “With the Beatles,” became the first album by any group in the United Kingdom to sell over one million copies a milestone that cemented Beatlemania as an unstoppable cultural force. Before its release, their debut album “Please Please Me” had dominated the No.1

On this day 29th November 1976 #sohorockandrolltour #magicalmusictours #rocknrolltourofsoho #bowiegoldenyearstour On this day in history, Lancaster local council pulled the plug on a planned Sex Pistols gig at Lancaster Poly , reflecting the rising national panic surrounding the band’s explosive reputation. In an official statement, the council declared: “We don’t want that sort of filth (The Sex Pistols) in the town limits.” It was a moment emblematic of the Pistols’ chaotic

On this day 27 November 1970 #sohorockandrolltour #magicalmusictours #rocknrolltourofsoho #bowiegoldenyearstour On this day in history, George Harrison released All Things Must Pass the majestic, era-defining triple LP that cemented his emergence as a solo artist after the Beatles’ break-up. Co-produced with the legendary Phil Spector , the album showcased an extraordinary line-up of collaborators, including Eric Clapton , Billy Preston , Klaus Voormann , and fellow Beatle R

On this day 25 th November 1996 #sohorockandrolltour #magicalmusictours #rocknrolltourofsoho #bowiegoldenyearstour On this day in history a striking bronze statue of Freddie Mercury was unveiled in Montreux, Switzerland, honouring the legendary Queen frontman’s deep connection to the town where he spent his final years recording. Created by acclaimed sculptor Irena Sedlecka , the statue stands nearly 10 feet (3 metres) tall on the lakeside promenade, capturing Freddie i

On This Day 21st November 1981 #sohorockandrolltour #magicalmusictours #rocknrolltourofsoho #bowiegoldenyearstour On this day in 1981, David Bowie and Queen claimed the No.1 spot on the UK singles chart with their now-iconic collaboration “Under Pressure.” What began as a spontaneous jam session at Mountain Studios in Montreux where both Bowie and Queen kept homes and often recorded quickly evolved into one of the most powerful duets in rock history. The track showcased

On This Day – 19th November 1965 #sohorockandrolltour #magicalmusictours #rocknrolltourofsoho #bowiegoldenyearstour On this day in 1965, a teenage David Bowie then still performing under his birth name Davy Jones stepped onto the stage of The Marquee Club in Soho with his band The Lower Third . At the time, The Marquee was the crucible of London’s live music scene, a place where rising talents fought for attention, identity, and a foothold in the industry. For Bowie, it

On This Day – 17th November 1997 #sohorockandrolltour #magicalmusictours #rocknrolltourofsoho #bowiegoldenyearstour On this day in 1997, an extraordinary line-up of global music icons came together to re-record Lou Reed’s haunting 1972 classic “Perfect Day.” It was one of those rare cultural moments when genres, generations, and legends collided for a single cause. The star-studded ensemble included Lou Reed, Elton John, David Bowie, Tammy Wynette, Joan Armatrading , and man

On This Day – 15th November 1932 #sohorockandrolltour #magicalmusictours #rocknrolltourofsoho #bowiegoldenyearstour On this day in 1932, Britain welcomed one of its most enduring stars: Petula Clark singer, actress, composer, global icon, and (as I like to mention proudly) my birthday twin . Today she turns 93 years young and her career remains one of the most remarkable in British music history. Clark rose to prominence long before the “swinging” era took hold, becoming a

On This Day – 14th November 1952 #sohorockandrolltour #magicalmusictours #rocknrolltourofsoho #bowiegoldenyearstour On this day in 1952, British music history quietly changed forever. The New Musical Express (NME) published its first ever record chart the first official singles chart to appear in the UK. For the first time, British record buyers could see which songs were truly capturing the nation’s imagination. And sitting proudly at No.1 was Al Martino’s heartfelt ballad