October 8th: On this Day In Music History

1955, Jimmy Young was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the theme song from the James Stewart western 'The Man From Laramie', the singers second UK No.1.

1964, Roy Orbison was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Oh Pretty Woman', his third UK No.1.

1964, Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recorded their next single 'She's a Woman' in seven takes plus overdubs, recording the song from start to finish in five hours.

1965, During a UK The Rolling Stones appeared at The ABC, Stockton on Tees. Also on the bill, Spencer Davis Group, Unit Four + 2, The Checkmates, The End, and Charles Dickens and The Habits.

1965, The Florescents supported by The Castiles, which featured a young singer called Bruce Springsteen appeared at the I.B. Club in Howell, New Jersey. This was The Castiles first publicly advertised nightclub appearance. Admission was $1.00

1966, Cream drummer Ginger Baker collapsed during a gig at Sussex University, England after playing a 20 minute drum solo. He recovered in a local hospital.

1967, Jimi Hendrix, Arthur Brown and John's Children all appeared at the Saville Theatre in London, England.

1969, Humble Pie supported by David Bowie appeared at The Coventry Theatre in England.

1976, Rainbow appeared at the Luxor Theater, Hoensbroek, Holland supported by AC/DC.

1977, One half of TV cop show "Starsky & Hutch" (he was blonde Hutch), David Soul was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Silver Lady', his second and last UK No.1 single.

1982, R.E.M. appeared at the Peppermint Lounge, New York City, supported by The Fleshtones.

1987, The three members from ZZ Top made advance bookings for seats on the first passenger flight to the Moon. The boys are still waiting for confirmation of the trip.

1987, Chuck Berry was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His film biography, Hail, Hail Rock & Roll also premiered on the same night.

1988, Def Leppard were at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Love Bites.'

1988, On their 12th single release, U2 scored their first UK No.1 with 'Desire.' The track which was also a US No.3 hit was taken from their album 'Rattle And Hum.'

1988, Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon' finally left Billboard's Hot 200 Album Chart after a record breaking 741 weeks.

1992, The US Postal Service issued a set of commemorative stamps to celebrate pop music legends. The stamps included Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Otis Redding, Ritchie Valens, Clyde McPhatter and Dinah Washington.

2000, All Saints went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Black Coffee'. The girl group's 5th and final No.1, taken from their album 'Saints & Sinners'.

2000, Christina Aguilera started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Come On Over Baby.'

2000, Radiohead started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Kid A'. Also No. in the US.

2000, Mystikal was at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Let's Get Ready.'

2003, Coldplay singer Chris Martin asked Australian police to drop a charge of malicious damage after allegedly attacking a photographer's car. Martin was charged in July after breaking a windscreen with a rock after being photographed surfing. Martin did not appear in court at Byron Bay, New South Wales, when his lawyer, Megan Cusack, asked for the charge to be dropped.

2004, Britney Spears split with the manager who had guided her career since she was 13 years old. Larry Rudolph said he and the singer had "mutually agreed not to renew their nine-year management relationship".

2006, The Killers started a three week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Sam's Town' the US bands second album.

2007, Arctic Monkeys were named the best act in the world at this year's Q Awards held in London. Best album went to Amy Winehouse's Back to Black and Muse won Best live act. Manic Street Preachers won the award for the year's top track for 'Your Love Alone is Not Enough' and 'Ruby' by the Kaiser Chiefs won best video. Top breakthrough artist was Kate Nash, The icon of the year went to Sir Paul McCartney, Kylie Minogue was named idol of 2007, former Blur frontman Damon Albarn took the prize for inspiration, Classic songwriter award went to Billy Bragg, Innovation in sound award Sigur Ros and Lifetime achievement award went to Johnny Marr. The late Tony Wilson, founder of Manchester's Factory Records was named Q's hero.

October 8th: Born on this day

1934, Born on this day, Doc Green, The Drifters, (1960 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Save The Last Dance For Me').

1940, Born on this day Fred Cash, vocals, The Impressions, (1965 US No.7 single 'Lilies Of The Field').

1940, Born on this day George Bellamy, guitar, The Tornadoes, (1962 UK & US No.1 single 'Telstar'). The first major hit from a UK act on the American chart.

1941, Born on this day Dave Arbus, East Of Eden, (1971 UK No.7 single 'Jig A Jig').

1945, Born on this day Butch Rillera, Redbone, (1971 UK No.2 & US No.21 single 'The Witch Queen Of New Orleans').

1945, Born on this day Ray Royer, guitarist, Procol Harum, (1967 UK No.1 & US No.5 single 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale').

1947, Born on this day, Tony Wilson, Hot Chocolate, (1975 US No.3 single 'You Sexy Thing', 1977 UK No.1 single 'So You Win Again' plus over 25 other Top 40 hits).

1948, Born on this day, Johnny Ramone, guitar, The Ramones, (John Cummings), 1977 UK No.22 single 'Sheena Is A Punk Rocker'). Died of prostate cancer on 15th September 2004.

1949, Born on this day, Hamish Stewart, Average White Band, (1975 US No.1 & UK No.6 single 'Pick Up The Pieces'). Member of the Paul McCartney band during the 90's, now solo.

1949, Born on this day, Harry Bowens, Was Not Was, (1992 UK No.4 single 'Shake Your Head').

1959, Born on this day, James Johnstone, Pigbag, (1982 UK No.3 single 'Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag').

1967, Born on this day, Teddy Riley, US singer, Blackstreet, (1996 UK No. 9 & US No.1 'No Diggity', featuring Dr Dre).