November 15th: On this Day In Music History

 

 

1959, Johnny and the Moondogs, (The Beatles) played in the final heat of the 'TV Star Search' competition at The Hippodrome Theatre, Manchester, England. Judging was done by the volume of applause each group received when it is called back onto stage at the end of the night. Since the Moondogs had no money to stay overnight in Manchester, they were forced to head back to Liverpool before they were called back onto stage. 1964, Rolling Stone Brian Jones was admitted to Passavant Hospital in Chicago with a temperature of 105, causing Jones to miss the last few dates on the Stones current tour. 1965, The Rolling Stones made their US TV debut on Hullabaloo, performing 'Get Off Of My Cloud'. 1966, The Doors officially signed with Elektra Records in a deal for the band to produce seven albums. The band also reluctantly agreed to release 'Break On Through' as their first single. The lyric "She gets high/she gets high/she gets high" was changed to "She gets/she gets/she gets" in order to secure radio play. 1969, Janis Joplin was arrested during a gig in Tampa, Florida, after badmouthing a policeman and using vulgar and indecent language. Joplin became upset after police moved into the hall forcing fans to move back to their seats. As the singer left the stage she confronted a detective calling him 'a son of a bitch' and told him she would kick his face in. She was released on $504 bail. 1971, In this week's Disc and Music Echo's Progressive album chart: No.5, Cat Stevens, 'Teaser and the Firecat, No.4, Hawkwind, 'In Search Of Space', No.3, Santana 'III', No.2, Rod Stewart, 'Every Picture Tell's A Story' and No.1 John Lennon, 'Imagine.' 1974, Golden Earring, with support band Lynyrd Skynyrd appeared at the Odeon Theatre, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1976, The Sex Pistols appeared at Notre Dame Hall, Leicester Place, London. 1980, Blondie had their fifth UK No.1 single and third No.1 of this year with 'The Tide Is High' a song written by reggae star John Holt, also a No.1 in the US. 1980, Kenny Rogers started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Lady', a song written and produced by Lionel Richie, (it peaked at No.12 in the UK). 1984, R.E.M. played the first date on the bands second UK tour at Tiffany's Ballroom, Newcastle, England. 1984, Kiss played the first North American date on their 119 date Animalize Tour at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 1986, Pop history was made when the Top 5 UK singles were all by female vocalists; Corinne Drewery from Swing Out Sister, Mel and Kim, Susannah Hoffs from The Bangles, Kim Wilde and Terri Nunn from Berlin who were at No.1 with 'Take My Breath Away.' 1987, Dire Straits became the first artist to sell over three million copies of an album in the UK. It contained five, top 40 singles: 'Money for Nothing,' 'So Far Away,' 'Walk of Life,' 'Brothers in Arms' and 'Your Latest Trick.' 1990, Milli Vanilli producer Frank Farian held a press conference to confirm the rumours that the two members of the group Rob and Fab had not sung on any of their hit records. 1992, Ozzy Osbourne announced his retirement from touring after a gig in California, saying "Who wants to be touring at 46." 1998, U2 went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'The Best Of 1980-1990', the bands seventh UK No.1 album. 2000, Michael Abram, the Liverpool man who stabbed George Harrison after breaking into his home, was awarded a not guilty verdict at Oxford's Crown Court. But the verdict was returned in view of Abrams mental history, and he was taken into care. 2000, winners at The MTV Europe Awards included All Saints for best pop act, Ricky Martin won best male artist, Madonna won best female artist, Red Hot Chili Peppers won best rock band, Blink 182 won best new act & Jennifer Lopez won best R&B act. 2002, The UK music industry made the decision to include computer downloads as part of the pop singles chart in an attempt to restore credibility to the Top 40. OD2 the online music distributor would compile the new chart with the official chart company. 2005, Robbie Williams snubbed a Take That reunion when he decided to stay at his Los Angeles home. A behind the scenes TV documentary had arranged for all five members to reunite to coincide with the release of a greatest hits CD and DVD. 2007, Kenneth Donnell, from Glasgow, paid £83,000 for two tickets to see Led Zeppelin rehearse and perform at the O2 arena in London on the 10th December. Donnell bid for the tickets as part of an auction for the BBC's Children in Need. 2007, Jay-Z went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'American Gangster' his 10th No.1 album. This made the rapper joint second with Elvis Presley for the most No.1 albums on the chart; only the Beatles have had more, with 19. Since 1998, all eight of Jay-Z's solo studio albums hade hit No. 1, in addition to his 'Collision Course' project with Linkin Park and his 'Unfinished Business' collaboration with R. Kelly. November 15th: Born on this day 1905, Born on this day, Mantovani, Orchestra leader, (1953 UK No.1 single 'Moulin Rouge', 1957 US No. 12 single 'Around The World In Eighty Days'). He died on 30th March 1980. 1928, Born on this day, Bill Fries, (CW McCall), singer, 1976 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Convoy', 1932, Born on this day, Petula Clark, UK singer, (1961 UK No.1 single 'Sailor', 1967 UK No.1 single 'This Is My Song', plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles. 1965 US No.1 'Downtown', the first UK female singer to score a No.1 single in the US). 1933, Born on this day, Clyde McPhatter, The Drifters, 1960 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Save The Last Dance For Me'). Died on 13th June 1972. 1941, Born on this day, Rick Kemp, bass, Steeleye Span, (1975 UK No.5 single 'All Around My Hat'). 1945, Born on this day, 1945, Frida Lyngstad, vocals, Abba, (first UK hit 1974 No.1 single 'Waterloo', followed by 8 other UK No.1 singles and 9 UK No.1 albums, 1977 US No.1 single 'Dancing Queen'). 1949, Born on this day, Steve Fossen, Heart, (1987 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Alone'). 1954, Born on this day, Tony Thompson, Chic, (1978 US No.1 & UK No.7 single 'Le Freak'). Thompson died on 12th November 2003. 1957, Born on this day, Joe Leeway, percussion, Thompson Twins, (1984 UK No.2 single 'You Take Me Up', 1984 US No.3 single, 'Hold Me Now'). 1966, Born on this day, Christian "Flake" Lorenz, keyboardist, Rammstein. 1968, Born on this day, Ol' Dirty Bastard (also known as ODB, Dirty, Dirt McGirt, Dirt Dog, Big Baby Jesus, Osirus, Joe Bannanas), born Russell Tyrone Jones. (1997 US & UK No.1 album 'Wu-Tang Forever'). Collapsed and died at a Manhattan recording studio in New York on 13th November 2004 aged 35. 1974, Born on this day, Chad Kroeger, guitar, Nickelback, (2002 US No.1 & UK No. 4 single 'How To Remind You', 2001 US No.2 & 2002 UK No.2 album 'Silver Side Up.' 2002 UK No.4 single with Josey Scott from Saliva, 'Hero').   Died on this day 1991, French music producer and songwriter Jacques Morali, died of complications from aids. Formed The Village People and co-produced their film, Can't Stop the Music. Between 1974 and 1982 Morali produced over 65 albums.