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On this day in Music History May 21, 2013, On this day in history we lost Trevor Bolder at the age of 62 a key figure in one of the most iconic bands ever to walk a stage. As the bassist for David Bowie’s legendary backing group Spiders from Mars, Bolder helped drive the sound that would change music forever. This wasn’t just a band… it was a movement. From the soaring, cinematic layers of Hunky Dory (1971) to the explosive arrival of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and

On this day in musical history 21st May 1983 On this day in music history David Bowie conquered America as "Let’s Dance "hit No.1 on the US singles chart, becoming the song that finally made Bowie a chart-topping superstar on both sides of the Atlantic. Already one of the most influential artists in music history, Bowie reinvented himself once again with the sleek, infectious sound of "Let’s Dance". Produced by Nile Rodgers of Chic, the track fused rock, funk and dance music

On this day in musical history 19th May 1978 On this day in musical history British rock band Dire Straits released their debut single “Sultans of Swing” a song that would go on to define an era and launch one of the most distinctive sounds in rock music. Originally recorded as a £125 low-budget demo in the summer of 1977, the track began attracting attention after being played on London radio by influential DJ Charlie Gillett. Its laid-back groove, razor-sharp guitar work an

On this day in Musical history 17th May 1975 On this day in music history Led Zeppelin began the first of five legendary sold-out nights at London’s iconic Earls Court Arena, performing to over 17,000 fans each night in what became one of the greatest live rock spectacles of the 1970s. At the height of their powers, Zeppelin delivered a thunderous set packed with classics including "Rock And Roll", "Kashmir", "The Song Remains The Same", "No Quarter"' "Dazed And Confused", "G

On this Musical day in history 15 May 1967 On this day in history, while London was swinging at full volume in the Summer of Love, Paul McCartney first met American photographer Linda Eastman at a Georgie Fame concert inside the legendary Bag O'Nails nightclub in London’s Soho. At the time, The Beatles were redefining music, fashion and culture, while Soho pulsed with late-night clubs, musicians, models and artists chasing the next big thing. Linda had travelled from New York

On this day in music history May 8, 1970 On this day in history The Beatles released their final studio album, "Let It Be" but the story behind it is anything but a clean goodbye. Originally conceived as the "Get Back"project, the idea came from Paul McCartney a back-to-basics attempt to strip away studio tricks and reignite the band’s chemistry. But by the time the album finally hit the shelves, the cracks had already split wide open. The sessions were tense. Creativity clas

On this day in Music history May 6, 2002 On this day in history Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was officially crowned the UK’s favourite single of all time in a poll by the Guinness Hit Singles. A six-minute epic. No chorus. Operatic sections. Guitar solos. And somehow… it became one of the most loved songs in history. Written by the incomparable Freddie Mercury, "Bohemian Rhapsody" broke every rule in the book and rewrote them. But the competition? Just as legendary… 🥈 Imagine

On this day in Music History May 5, 1973 On this day in history David Bowie scored his first UK No.1 album when Aladdin Sane began a five week reign at the top of the charts. Hot on the heels of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, this wasn’t just a follow up t was an explosion of creativity at full throttle. If Ziggy was the arrival…"Aladdin Sane" was the world takeover. The title itself? A clever, chaotic pun "A Lad Insane” perfectly capturing Bow

On this day in Music History May 3, 1976 On this day in Music History David Bowie stepped onto the stage at Wembley Arena for the first of SIX completely sold out shows. This was his long awaited return to the UK after three years away. This wasn’t just a comeback… it was a reinvention. ⚡ Six nights. Sold out. One shape shifting legend at full power. ⚡ Bowie was deep into his Station to Station era a period drenched in mystery, transition, and sonic experimentation. The Thin

On this day in Music History May 1, 1980, On this day in history the South African government took the extraordinary step of banning Pink Floyd’s hit single Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2). Why? Because it had escaped the turntable… and hit the streets. The song with its unforgettable chorus “We don’t need no education” was never just about school. Written by Roger Waters, it was a biting critique of rigid systems, control, and authority. But in apartheid-era South Africa,

On this day in Music history 29th April 1993 On this day in history we lost one of rock’s true greats, Mick Ronson, who passed away aged just 46 after a battle with liver cancer. Ronson wasn’t just a guitarist he was the sonic architect behind some of the most iconic sounds of the 1970s. As a key collaborator with David Bowie between 1970 and 1973, Ronson helped shape the explosive rise of Ziggy Stardust, delivering those unforgettable guitar lines that defined an era. His wo

On this day in music history 28th April 1972 On this day in David Bowie released Starman as a single in the UK a moment that would change everything, his and our world forever. After the early success of Space Oddity in 1969, Bowie had struggled to land another major hit until Starman arrived and sparked the beginning of full-blown Ziggy Stardust mania. Interestingly, the track was a late addition to the now legendary album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders

On this day in Music History April 25, 2003 On this day in history the The Sunday Times Rich List revealed what many already suspected Paul McCartney wasn’t just a musical legend, he was officially the richest musician on the planet, with a staggering fortune of over £760 million. From his groundbreaking days with The Beatles to a solo career that never slowed down, McCartney proved that timeless songs can build an empire. But he wasn’t the only rock heavyweight cashing in… �

On this day in music history 24th April 1992 On this day in history David Bowie married Somali born supermodel and actress Iman in an intimate private ceremony in Switzerland a moment that marked the beginning of one of rock’s most enduring and elegant love stories. Away from the spotlight of Ziggy Stardust and global superstardom, this was Bowie at his most grounded. Their relationship became a cornerstone of his later life, bringing stability, creativity, and deep personal

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