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On this day in music history 23rd April 1983 On this day in history David Bowie began a three-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with the global smash Let's Dance a record that would redefine his sound and take him to an entirely new level of worldwide fame. Teaming up with super-producer Nile Rodgers of Chic, Bowie embraced a slick, dance-driven style that fused funk, pop, and rock into something irresistibly fresh. The album’s title track, Let's Dance, became a No.1 sin

On this day in Music History 20th April 2016 On this day in music history just five months after the world lost Freddie Mercury the surviving members of Queen took to the stage at Wembley Stadium for a tribute that would go down as one of the greatest concerts in history. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert wasn’t just a gig it was a global moment.72,000 tickets… gone in just three hours. A worldwide audience of nearly ONE BILLION people across 76 countries… all tuning in to

On this day in Music History 18th April 2016 On this day in music history, in a twist worthy of a guitar solo, a US court ruled that Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin had to face trial over one of the most iconic songs ever recorded Stairway to Heaven. The case was brought by Michael Skidmore on behalf of the late Randy California (Randy Wolfe), guitarist of the band Spirit. The claim? That the legendary opening of "Stairway"bore striking similarities to Spirit’s in

On this day in music history 17th April 1993 On this day in history, David Bowie made a triumphant return to the top of the charts, scoring a UK No.1 album with Black Tie White Noise. This was a hugely significant moment in Bowie’s career. It marked his first solo album of the 1990s, following his time fronting the hard-edged rock outfit Tin Machine a period where he deliberately stepped away from superstardom to rediscover his creative edge. Recorded in the early ’90s and in

On this day in Music History 15th April 1957 On this day, in history, Jerry Lee Lewis unleashed ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’ on Sun Records and nothing was ever quite the same again. Originally written by Dave “Curlee” Williams and first recorded by Big Maybelle, it was Lewis’s wild, piano-pounding version that set the world alight. With his explosive energy, pounding keys, and rebellious swagger, he didn’t just perform the song… he ignited it. The record tore up the charts

On this day in music history 13th April 1973 On this day in history David Bowie released his explosive sixth studio album Aladdin Sane a record often described as “Ziggy goes to America” and one of the most iconic statements of the glam rock era. The title itself is a clever Bowie wordplay “A Lad Insane” reflecting the fractured, high-voltage world he was experiencing while touring the United States. Fame was rising fast, the shows were bigger, louder, wilder and Bowie channe

On this day in music history 12th April 1975 On this day in history David Bowie once again proved he was the ultimate musical chameleon by declaring the end of his rock ’n’ roll career. During a candid interview with Playboy Magazine, Bowie famously announced his second “retirement”, saying he had “rocked his roll” and wanted to leave that chapter behind. At the time, it sounded like a shocking full stop Bowie turning his back on the very genre that had made him a global star

On this day in Music History 10 April 1970 On this day in history Paul McCartney publicly revealed he was leaving The Beatles, stating: “I have no future plans to record or appear with The Beatles again, or to write any music with John.” It was the announcement that sent shockwaves around the world. Fans were stunned. One of the most influential bands in music history was effectively over. Just a week later, McCartney stepped into a new chapter with his debut solo album, "McC

On this day in music history 9th April 1983 On this day in history David Bowie hit No.1 on the UK singles chart with the electrifying Let's Dance a track that didn’t just top the charts it redefined his career for a whole new decade. Produced by the legendary Nile Rodgers of Chic, the song fused Bowie’s art-rock roots with slick, dance floor ready grooves, creating a global smash that felt fresh, bold, and unmistakably 80s. Featuring blistering guitar work from blues prodigy

On this day in Music History 7th April 1978 On this day in history The Police released 'Roxanne' as the first single from their debut album Outlandos d'Amour. Before the global fame, before the stadiums, The Police released a raw, haunting debut single that almost slipped through the cracks… ‘Roxanne’ written by Sting told the story of a man falling in love with a prostitute, inspired by a faded theatre poster for Cyrano de Bergerac spotted in a Paris hotel foyer. Not exactly

On this day in Music history 4th April 2016 On this day in music history the world was still coming to terms with the loss of the one and only David Bowie and the charts told the story of just how powerful his legacy truly is. Following his passing in January, fans old and new turned back to his extraordinary catalogue in huge numbers. Bowie dominated the UK album charts, with an incredible six albums in the Top 40 a rare and emotional moment that showed the depth of his infl

On this day in Music history 2nd April 1964 On this day in music history, The Beatles scored their fourth UK No.1 single with the unstoppable "Can't Buy Me Love" and the numbers behind it are just as incredible as the song itself. With over 2.1 million advance orders, it smashed records before it had even hit the shops, becoming the highest pre-ordered single in UK chart history at the time. Written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to the iconic songwriting partnershi

On this day in music history, 24th March 1977 On this day in music history Fleetwood Mac released Dreams the haunting, timeless track that would become their only US No.1 single . Taken from the legendary album Rumours , the song helped define an era and remains one of the most iconic recordings in rock history. Written by Stevie Nicks , Dreams was created in remarkably quick fashion reportedly in just 10 minutes at the Record Plant in California. While the rest of the ba

On this day of Music history 21st March 1976 On this day, David Bowie and Iggy Pop found themselves at the centre of a headline-making moment following a concert at the Rochester Community War Memorial in New York. After the show, police raided their hotel room and discovered around 182 grams of marijuana. Both Bowie and Iggy were arrested and taken to Monroe County Jail, where they spent the night before being released the next morning on $2,000 bail each. But this wasn’t ju

On this day in Music history 20th March 1977 On this day in music history, Lou Reed was sensationally banned from performing at the London Palladium all because of his raw, rebellious punk image. Reed, already a legendary figure from his time with The Velvet Underground had become a major influence on the emerging UK punk scene. Bands like the Sex Pistols and The Clash looked to Reed’s gritty lyrics and fearless attitude as a blueprint for their own musical rebellion. In 1977

On this day in History 11th March 1997 On this day in music history, a landmark moment in British music history as Paul McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his outstanding “services to music.” At 54 years old, the former The Beatles legend officially became Sir Paul McCartney during a centuries-old ceremony filled with tradition and pageantry at Buckingham Palace. It was a powerful recognition of a career that helped shape modern music and redefine global pop cu

On this day in music history 9 March 2012 On this day in history, at 76 years old, rock ‘n’ roll wild man Jerry Lee Lewis made headlines once again, marrying for the seventh time when he wed his caregiver Judith Brown. Their relationship raised eyebrows Brown had previously been married to Lewis’s cousin adding another chapter to the famously controversial life of “The Killer.” By this point, Lewis had already lived a lifetime of highs and scandals. From setting pianos alight

On this day in Music history 7th March 1975 🎸 On this day in music history David Bowie released his ninth studio album Young Americans a bold and unexpected shift that saw him step away from glam rock and into the world of soul and R&B. Recorded partly in Philadelphia, the album introduced what Bowie himself called his “plastic soul” era. It was a smoother, more sophisticated sound, heavily influenced by American soul music, and backed by a group of exceptional musicians inc

On this day in Music history 6th March 1970 On this day in history, David Bowie released ‘The Prettiest Star’ in the UK the follow-up to his breakthrough hit ‘Space Oddity’ . Expectations were high but the reality couldn’t have been more different. Despite strong reviews, the single reportedly sold fewer than 800 copies a huge disappointment after Bowie had finally tasted success. At this point, his career was still hanging in the balance, and the identity we now associate

On This Day in Music History 5th March 1965 On this day in Music history, The Mannish Boys released their second single ‘I Pity The Fool’and while it might seem like a small footnote in music history, it actually captures two future legends right at the very start of their journeys. On vocals is a 17-year-old David Bowie, still performing under his real name Davy Jones. At this point, Bowie was experimenting, searching for identity, and moving through early bands after his ti