From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Saturday 5th July):
Birth
1950. Andy Ellison (John’s Children) born in Leatherhead, Surrey.
On Tour
1966. President Ferdinand Marcos of The Philipines makes an official statement expressing regret at the treatment received by The Beatles when they left Manila earlier today. The moptops were shoved, kicked, spat at and told to “go to Hell” by Philipinos incensed at the group’s treatment of their president’s wife. They had been expected to visit the Presidential Palace between concerts but were unaware of any arrangements. At the airport, they were given no assistance with their luggage and escalators were turned off. Their flight was then delayed by 45 minutes while Brian Epstein was forced to settle a £ 6,600 tax bill for the two concerts. All this shortly after he had been knocked to the ground and kicked in a scuffle.
In Custody
1975. Keith Richards and Ron Wood are arrested along with aide Fred Sessler by the Arkansas Highway Patrol. Keith is questioned about carrying a concealed weapon, his swiss-army knife. He and Ron (who’s done nothing) are released on bail of $ 162. Sessler, unfortunately, is found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine. He is released on bail of $ 5,000.
In Hospital
1980. Bad Manners‘ gig at the Electric Ballroom in London’s Camden turns nasty. At one point a member of the audience jumps onstage and tries to stab Douglas Trendle (a.k.a. Buster Bloodvessel). Before he has a chance to strike, Louis “Alphonso” Cook kicks him off the stage. Unfortunately, before the gig is over, a member of the audience is stabbed in the kidneys.
On Television
1975. Disco (ZDF, West Germany) 55. George Baker Selection - Paloma blanca; Demis Roussos - Schön wie Mona Lisa; Peter, Sue + Marc - In den Straßen von Belfast; Costa Cordalis - Es stieg ein Eingel vom Olymp; David Cassidy - Get it up for love; Marianne Rosenberg - Er gehört zu mir; Kenny - Fancy pants - and here they are!
Death
1998. Folk singer and broadcaster Danny Kyle dies in hospital in Paisley, Scotland aged 58.
From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Friday 4th July):
Birth
1943. Alan “Al” Wilson (Canned Heat) born in Boston, Massachusetts.
On Tour
1975. The Rolling Stones are warned by the Memphis Police Vice Squad that playing the song “Starfucker” at tonight’s gig in the city’s Memorial Stadium will get them arrested for obscenity. Jagger refuses to comply and police in full riot gear surround the stage during the show. The band’s U.S. lawyer, Bill Carter, tells the police department that the band will sue and the fans will riot if anything is done. He also points out that the local radio station has been playing the song all week, and they haven’t been busted.
In Custody
1997. Stanley V. House (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) is arrested at his home in the San Fernando valley after neighbours report hearing gunshots in his back yard. Although they can find no evidence of anyone being shot, police do find a cache of explosives and an arsenal of weapons including AK-47 assault rifles. The 24 year old rapper, along with his 19 year old brother-in-law Jamar Tarik Cole are charged with possessing explosives. They are remanded in custody pending an appearance in court on the 7th of July.
In Hospital
1969. Scott Walker (real name Scott Engel) is injured in car crash near Sharpthorne, Essex. He was being driven to Brighton by his road manager, Bobby Hamilton, when a tyre burst causing the car to swerve, hitting a tree. No other vehicles were involved. He was taken to the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead for treatment for cuts and shock before being discharged in the evening. Tonight’s concerts in Brighton have been cancelled as a result.
Unlike John Lennon’s car crash in the remote north of Scotland on July 1st, Scott gets massive press coverage for his crash with pictures of the mangled car in many papers. The music papers go to town on it but seem to have completely missed out on Lennon’s smash. If John had smashed the car on any road in England, he’d have made the front page of every paper in the land but the inaccessibility of the crash site meant it largely went unreported.
On Television
1975. The Midnight Special (NBC, U.S.A.) 123. Host: Frankie Valli. Guests: Freddy Fender; The Four Seasons; The Hollies; Orleans.Here are The Hollies with “Long Cool Woman”.
Death
1973. Don Powell of Slade is seriously injured in a car crash when his Bentley crashes through a hedge, a wall and into a tree. He and his girlfriend, Angela Morris, are rushed to Wolverhampton’s Royal Hospital where Angela dies soon after. Don has multiple injuries including a fractured skull. He will remain in hospital for six weeks. The accident, which took place in the early hours of the morning, did not involve any other cars. The couple were returning to Don’s luxury flat in Bilston after an evening at the Dix Nightclub in Wolverhampton.
From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Tuesday 1st July):
Birth
1977. Actress Liv Tyler is born at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Although her birth certificate lists her father as Todd Rundgren she found out in 1988 that her biological father was in fact Steven Tyler. Liv’s mother, Bebe Buell, was Playboy’s Playmate Of The Month for November 1974 and a renowned groupie. She lived with Rundgren from 1972 until 1977 and dated Tyler in 1976 and 1977. If Liv’s choice of two fathers seems confusing, it’s complicated by the fact that both men have married twice since her birth. Her mother’s also managed to fit in two other husbands and a relationship with Elvis Costello that saw her twice mis-carry. That means Liv manages a grand total of one mother, two fathers, two step-fathers and four step-mothers!
On Tour
1997. Figures released today show that despite NOT selling out all their shows, U2’s “Popmart” is the biggest grossing tour of the year. The cash registers have rung up $ 45 million since the band kicked off on April 25th - that’s $ 2.4 million every night!
In Court
1996. The High Court in London rules that Paula Yates acted unlawfully when she knocked down a partition wall in the house she had shared with ex-husband Bob Geldof. The ruling is being contested by Yates and both parties will be back in court this week. The action follows a bizarre house swap in which Paula and her new lover, Michael Hutchence are occupying the former Geldof family home while Bob has moved into the INXS star’s £ 400,000 warehouse flat.
Later that day… Status Quo are also in The High Court in London in a bid to force BBC Radio 1 to play their records. The judge, Mr. Justice Collins takes less than an hour to dismiss the “hopeless” case. He points out that there is no legal requirement for Radio 1 to like their music.
In Hospital
1969. John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Kyoko Cox and Julian Lennon are all injured in a road accident in the Tongue area of Sutherland, Scotland. They are staying in the area whilst visiting John’s aunt in Durness. All four are taken to hospital in Golspie where John receives 17 stitches to a head wound and Yoko 14. Kyoko needs 4 stitches but Julian escapes with bruising and shock. John was driving an Austin Maxi hired for their trip. It’s thought he panicked on the single-track road as a vehicle approached and over-reacted. The car swerved off the road into a ditch and overturned. The car was later transported to John and Yoko’s home, Tittenhurst Park near Ascot and left in the garden to remind them of the event. It’s pictured on my Lennon autograph page here
On Television
1956. Elvis Presley appears on the Steve Allen Show. He is ordered not to girate or dance or make any “suggestive” movements. In an effort to give him a more serious image, his host dresses him in a tuxedo with tails and has him sing “Hound Dog” to a bassett hound. The fans react badly. The next day there are pickets outside the television studios demanding “the real Elvis”. Elvis, of course, takes it all in his stride and seems to enter into the fun of it when he quips that the only thing that doesn’t match his tux and tails are the blue suede shoes he’s wearing.
Death
1981. Rushton Moreve (Steppenwolf), real name John Russell Morgan, dies in a car crash in Sunny Valley, California, aged 35. Moreve had been a session player in Los Angeles before joining a Canadian group called Sparrow which had moved to the city in 1967. That soon changed its name to Steppenwolf which turned into one of the biggest bands on the scene. Moreve left the band under the most bizzare circumstances. Early in 1969, Steppenwolf were heading for a weekend of gigs in Colorado. Moreve turned up at the airport with enough trunks for a stay of several months and several friends in tow. After their gigs, Moreve and friends refused to fly back to Los Angeles despite having to tape a television show the next day. The band flew home, a replacement drummer was found and Moreve wasn’t seen for weeks. When he eventually returned, he told Steppenwolf front-man John Kay that he and the friends with him had believed that a massive earthquake was scheduled to consign California to the ocean floor and they were staying away. Having figured out that the ‘quake wasn’t going to happen, they made their way home. Unfortunately, John Kay had already replaced him and was in no mood to put up with such paranoia.
From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Monday 23rd June):
Birth
1962. Richard Coles (The Communards) born in Northampton, England.
In Custody
2003. Norwegian rockers TurboNegro run into trouble at Stuttgart airport, when they’re stopped for Arms smuggling. On their way through security before flying home to Oslo, an 18-inch knife was spotted in their luggage. Despite saying it was a stage prop, security officials wouldn’t accept it. The police took over and as they refused to arrest the whole band, one of the crew, named only as Trond took responsibility and was taken to jail. He was released later in the day having paid a fine.
In Court
1997. The trial in Michigan resulting from the murder of Motown songwriter Arthur Ross (Diana’s brother) and his wife Patricia Ann Robinson-Ross collapses after a key prosecution witness disappears. The man charged with their murder, Ricky Vernon Brooks is aquitted. The bodies of Ross and his wife were found at Brooks’ house on the outskirts of Detroit. Brooks maintained that he was not involved in suffocating the couple who had borrowed the house for a drug deal. Ross was facing trial resulting from drugs charges at the time of his death.
On The Road
2000. Sir Paul McCartney drops his rock & roll lifestyle to become chauffeur for the day. He donned a grey suit to drive his second cousin, Sally Harris to her wedding at a civil ceremony in Wallasey, Merseyside.
On Television
1965. Shindig (ABC, U.S.A.) Opening medley (song excerpts): Willy Nelson - “Long Tall Sally”; David Crosby and Roger McGuinn (of The Byrds) - “Long Tall Sally”; Righteous Brothers - “Sticks and Stones”; TheKingsmen, Billy Preston - “Good Golly Miss Molly”; The Byrds - “Not Fade Away”; Willy Nelson - “Jump Back”; Micki Lynn - “Crazy ’bout My Baby”; The Stoneman Family - “Lost Ball in the High Weeds”; Melinda Marx - “Is That What I Get for Loving You?” (Groucho’s daughter); The Kingsmen - “Louie, Louie”; Billy Preston - “Hey Hey Hey Hey”; Willy Nelson - “Shout”; Micki Lynn - “Old Landmark”; Dave Berry - “The Crying Game”; Adam Faith - “Message to Martha”; Jody Miller - “Queen of the House”; The Righteous Brothers - “Burn On Love”; The Byrds - “Mr. Tambourine Man; The Stoneman Family - “Big Ball In Monterey”; Dave Berry - “One Heart Between Two”; The Righteous Brothers - “Poison Ivy”; Jody Miller - “Saved”; Jean King (one of the Blossoms) - “Why Did I Choose You?”; The Everly Brothers - “I’ll Never Get Over You”; Finale: The Kingsmen - “Do the Climb”. According to my records, this is show 42, not 41 as stated on YouTube but I’m not complaining. You’ll find the whole hour-long show here in ten minute sections. Take the time to watch it all, it’s a fascinating glimpse of one of the best 60’s pop shows.
Death
1997. Swedish pop star Ted Gardestad dies aged 41. He had represented the country in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest. Despite having retired from the music biz in the ‘eighties, he made a successful comeback in 1995.
From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Sunday 22nd June):
Birth
1947. Howard Kaylan (The Turtles) born Howard Lawrence Kaplan in New York.
On Tour
2001. As R&B singer Lil’ Mo leaves San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre, she’s attacked by a man who smashes a champagne bottle into her head. Mo had been performing in the theatre at a concert given by radio station KMEL. She was taken to hospital where she needed 22 stitches in her face and head. Her assailant escaped.
In Court
1981. Mark David Chapman (26) appears in Manhattan Supreme Court accused of murdering John Lennon. Despite protests from his lawyers who advised him to plead not guilty, by reason of insanity, Chapman pleads guilty. Judge Dennis Edwards, presiding, sets a date of August 24th for sentencing. Chapman’s lawyer, Jonathan Marks, said that earlier in the month his client had two conversations with God - one on June 8th and the other on June 10th. Since then, it had become impossible for him to “have any meaningful dialogue” with Chapman. He went on to tell the court, “I do not believe Mr. Chapman is capable of listening to my advice”.
In Politics
2000. Hamilton Jordan, Chief Of White House Staff when Jimmy Carter was in office, tells an audience at West Virginia University that the president used to get nuisance calls from Elvis Presley. It seems “The King” was excited at having another Southern boy in the top job and liked to keep in touch. Trouble was Presley was “usually pretty loaded” and wouldn’t notice if Carter handed the phone to anyone else he could find.
On Television
1996. Rockpalast (WDR, Germany) Placebo; Crown Of Thorns; Frank Black; Heather Nova; Pulp; Iggy Pop; Bad Religion; David Bowie (Loreley St. Goarshausen) Here’s David Bowie with, “The Voyeur”.
Death
1969. Judy Garland is found dead by her fifth husband, Mickey Deans, at the couple’s home in Cadogan Lane, Chelsea, London. Initial tests rule out a drug overdose or cirrhosis of the liver.
From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Saturday 21st June):
Birth
1944. John Hiseman (Colosseum) born in London, England.
On Tour
1997. Sinead O’Connor pulls out of today’s concert at a peace festival in Jerusalem, Israel after death threats from the Ideological Front were received by the British Embassy. She later attacks the group and its leader, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who gives an interview to Israel radio boasting of his success in stopping her appearance.
In Court
1994. George Michael’s court battle with Sony comes to an end with the judge, Mr Justice Jonathan Parker rejecting his claim that his contract was an unfair restraint of trade. The judge awarded costs to the record company. These will be assessed at a later date by a court official but could be as much as £ 3 million.
In Business
1948. Columbia Records starts mass producing 33 1/3 r.p.m. long playing records.
On Television
1997. Rockpalast (WDR, Germany) 16 Horsepower; Jean Paul Bourelly; Levellers; Neneh Cherry; Sheryl Crow; Inxs; Simple Minds. (Loreley, St. Goarshausen). Here’s Sheryl Crow with, “Can’t Cry Anymore”.
Death
1980. Bandleader Bert Kaempfert dies in Switzerland, of a stroke, aged 56. His claim to rock & roll fame is that he produced the very first disc to feature The Beatles. They were asked by Tony Sheridan to back him on “My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean” and “When the Saints Go Marching In” for a single release on Polydor. The Beatles did little to impress Kaempfert, who renamed them the Beat Brothers.
Putting that aside, Kaempfert will also be remembered for co-writing one of Frank Sinatra’s classic songs, “Strangers In The Night”.
Babble
As you know, I’m trying to clear the garage and some of the piles of memorabilia that clutter what should be a house but often seems more like a storage facility. The inclusion of Sheryl Crow today reminds me of a piece of memorabilia that’s been sitting on top of a wall of two-metre high record shelves in the music room.
Back in 1997, the same year as Rockpalast, Sheryl Crow also played Glastonbury. Like all the other acts that played the Dr. Martens stage that year, Sheryl was presented with a pair of the company’s boots. She signed them and they were mounted with a CD cover, backstage pass and Glastonbury wrist band on a plinth with a plexi-glass cover. They were then featured in an exhibition at Dr. Martens store in London prior to being sold off for the charity, Shelter.
The charity came up with the novel idea of giving all the boots to stores across the U.K. It was then up to the selected shops to give these collectables away to whoever donated sports goods of the highest value over a given month - a somewhat bizarre concept. Following press coverage of this fact, I phoned Shelter and established which shops in Scotland had been given boots. A few phone calls later, I discovered that the Inverness branch had Sheryl’s boots and a grand total of no donations of sports goods. I spoke to the manager and we agreed that she’d sell them to me, if head office approved. Needless to say, they did and even offered me a pair of boots signed by The Prodigy. As they wanted half as much again for those, I declined. A wise choice, I think.
Anyway, here are Sheryl’s boots, photographed in a suitable setting - although I do apologize about the lack of MUD! I’ll be adding them to the sale stock over the next 24 hours. In case you wondered, both boots are signed, the one on the left of the picture has a much clearer signature facing away from the camera.
From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Thursday 19th June):
Birth
1948. Nick Drake born in Rangoon, Burma.
On Politics
1984. Michael Jackson is denounced by the Kremlin for having sold out his black roots and being a puppet of the Reagan administration.
In Custody
1990. Adam Franklin (Swervedriver) is arrested and charged with causing an affray after an incident with a bouncer after the band’s gig at London’s Borderline Club which leaves him with several broken teeth and facial bruising. He spends a night in police cells before being released in the morning. Due to his injuries he can barely speak. As a result the band cancel the rest of their U.K. tour.
In The Press
1976. Seventeen year old scribe, Steven Morrissey hits the big time when he gets a letter published in Melody Maker and New Musical Express about The Sex Pistols concert on June 4th in Manchester. Here’s the letter:
“I PEN this epistle after witnessing the infamous Sex Pistols ‘in concert’ at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall. The bumptious Pistols in jumble sale attire had those few that attended dancing in the aisles despite their discordant music and barely audible audacious lyrics, and they were called back for two encores. The Pistols boast no inspiration from the New York / Manhattan rock scene, yet their set includes “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone” a number believed to be done almost to perfection by the Heartbreakers on any sleazy New York night, and the Pistols’ vocalist/exhibitionist Johnny Rotten’s attitude and self-asserted “love us or leave us” approach can be compared to both Iggy Pop and David JoHansen in their heyday.
Not to mention the fact that the Pistol’s manager is the legendary Malcolm MacClaren who has had close connections with the New York Dolls. The Sex Pistols are very New York and it’s nice to see that the British have produced a band capable of producing atmosphere created by the N.Y. Dolls and their many imitators, even though it may be too late. I’d love to see the Pistols make it. Maybe then they will be able to afford some clothes which don’t look as though they’ve been slept in.” - STEVE MORRISEY, Stretford, Manchester
On Television
1980. Musikladen (ZDF, Germany) 54. A la Carte - Do wah diddy diddy; Gibson Brothers - Mariana; The Days - Teacher, teacher; Oscar Harris - Song for the children; Matchbox - Midnite dynamos; Jona Lewie - Kitchen at parties; Jimmy Ruffin - Hold on to my love; Paul McCartney - Coming up (Video); Pretenders - Brass in pocket; Marianne Faithful - Broken English; Roxy Music - Over you; Lipps Inc. - Funkytown; Johnny Cash - Sunday morning coming down (Oldie: 1972); Showaddywaddy - Always & ever. Here’s Marianne Faithful.
Death
2002. Frank “Skip” Candelon, ex-lead singer of Turning Point is found dead in his New Jersey home from a suspected drug overdose. The event is announced by the band’s web site which also says, “the family wishes the details of Skip’s death to remain private”.
Babble
I’ve finally got some of Rockmine’s music film posters up for sale on-line. They’ve been sitting in drawers and portfolios since they were last taken to a memorabilia/record fair in Paris back in 1995! They’re all originals, sent out to cinemas to promote the movie. Here are direct links to them:
From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Monday 9th June):
Birth
1929. Johnny Ace born John Marshall Alexander Jnr. in Memphis, Tennessee.
On Tour
1979. The Fakes appearance at Cumbernauld’s Leisure Centre is cancelled when janitors discover the band have smuggled beer into the building. Their support band, Razor Cuts are allowed to go on but Fakes’ manager Billy McChord kicks them off stage and forces his band on. He gets arrested, as does vocalist Johnny McGuire when he protests to police. While all this is going on, someone steals all the band’s hired gear.
In Court
1980. Bianca Jagger (32) appears at a short hearing in the Family Division of The High Court in London before Mr. Justice Evesham. The half-hour hearing, before the same judge that granted her divorce decree, from Mick Jagger, seven months ago, concerned a financial settlement. No details have been made available.
In Hospital (nearly!)
1997. Gavin Rossdale, is hit by a glass bottle whilst onstage with Bush at the California Expo Amphitheatre in Sacramento. The bottle caught the singer on the bridge of the nose was knocked to the stage. The gig was stopped while other members of the band helped the bleeding Rossdale off stage. He was treated by paramedics at the scene and once the bleeding had stopped, returned to the stage.
On Television
1984. Aspel & Company (ITV, U.K.) 1. Guests include: Paul McCartney. This is the whole of the interview spread over two clips.
Death
1993. Soul singer and songwriter, Arthur Alexander dies from a heart attack.
Babble
Ok. I’ve finally got it! I’ve no idea what I’ve been doing wrong but the video clips for the last three days haven’t been embedding properly. They are now. So, if you missed Iron Maiden or Evanescence at Rock Am Ring 2003 or Robert Gordon from Rockpalast in 1978 just scroll down the page.
From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Sunday 8th June):
Birth
1962. Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) born Nicholas Bates in Moseley, Warwickshire.
On Tour
1999. The Rolling Stones play a secret gig at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The gig is meant to finish by 11pm but goes on until nearly midnight. The result is the band are fined £ 25,000.
In Court
1993. BMG Music is granted an injunction against Allen Klein’s ABCKO label to postpone the re-release of Sam Cooke’s seminal album, “Night Beat”. BMG claim to own the rights. The case goes to US District Court where Judge Loretta Preska instructs ABCKO and their distributors Polygram to ensure all copies carry a sticker stating, “Originally manufactured in 1963 by Tracy Ltd. for the RCA Records label.” ABCKO will be entitled to release the album until their rights expire on a date still to be decided in the courts.
In Church
1998. The three surviving Beatles appear together in public for the first time since 1969. George Harrison and Ringo Starr joined Sir Paul McCartney at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields church in London for a memorial service for Sir Paul’s wife, Linda, who died from cancer in April.
Crowds gathered in the rain outside and cheered as The Beatles arrived separately but only Ringo stopped to acknowledge them with a wave of his umbrella. Animal rights groups from across Europe staged a candle-lit vigil to celebrate the work that Linda had done to bring their cause to public attention.
Among the many stars who attended were Sir Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Billy Joel, Sting and Pete Townshend.
On Television
1978. Rockpalast (WDR, West Germany) Robert Gordon, Link Wray And The Wild Cats (WDR Studio-L Köln). Here’s Robert Gordon with “Hot Dog”.
Death
1972. Bluesman Jimmy Rushing dies of leukemia in New York aged 69.
Babble
I must apologize, the blog is very late up today. I’ve been spending time trying to revamp the main Rockmine site and getting bogged down in just how much needs to be done. A brief check showed that huge parts of the site are in disarray. The Doors section is particularly bad!
It will hardly surprise you then, that I’ve started there with a revamped page for The Doors Tapes, the two-record box set that I recorded with Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore back in 1983. I have to say - and I know I’m biased - that there’s a load of stuff on these discs that’s a must have for Doors fans. Apart from Ray accepting that despite the myth of meeting Jim on Venice beach, they had been playing together as early as 1963 and the most hilarious story of the Amsterdam debacle where The Doors played the gig without Jim!
The other thing that’s hugely important is that PayPal has been added to the site and the box set can now, at last, be bought straight from the page. Why not check it out for yourself here.
From the Rockmine Almanac for today (Tuesday 3rd June):
Birth
1963. Beki Bondage (Vice Squad) born Rebecca Louise Bond in Bristol, England.
On Tour
1973. Wings cancel their show scheduled for today at Birmingham’s Hippodrome because of safety fears. A 15 ton water tank has been built into the stage for a summer revue and the band’s technical staff are not happy about the proximity of their electrical cabling. The gig will be rescheduled for another venue in the city.
In Court
1969. Mike Hugg (Manfred Mann) appears in Marylebone magistrate’s Court, London on charges of driving in St. John’s Wood with excess alcohol in his blood. He admits the offence and is fined £ 20, ordered to pay 14 guineas (£ 14 14/-) costs and banned from driving for one year.
Despite his problems in court, Hugg is lucky. Today Manfred Mann announces he has disbanded the group of the same name and will be forming a new one to be called Manfred Mann Chapter Three with Mike Hugg.
In Hospital
1964. Ringo Starr is taken ill during a photo shoot in Barnes, West London. He is taken to hospital where he will stay for the next week. With the band ready to leave to start their world tour tomorrow, Brian Epstein instructs George Martin to phone Jimmy Nichol and offer him the job as Ringo’s temporary replacement. Jimmy accepts and joins the three fabs at EMI’s Abbey Road Sudios to rehearse.
On Television
1997. Later… With Jools Holland (BBC-2, U.K.) 9.5. Primal Scream - “Burning Wheel”, “Star”, “If They Move, Kill ‘Em”; Suzanne Vega - “Borthday”, “Tom’s Diner”, “Headshots”; Placebo - “Nancy Boy”, “Teenage Angst”; Del Amitri - “Not Where It’s At”, “Some Other Sucker’s Parade”; Jhelisa - “Freedom From Pity”; Chris Smithers - “Help Me Now”. Here are Primal Scream with “Burning Wheel”.
Death
1971. Mississippi Fred McDowell dies in Memphis, Tennessee aged 68.
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