1953, The Stargazers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Broken
Wings.’ The first record by any British group to reach No.1. Stargazers’
member Fred Dachtler is the father of Clark Datchler of 80’s group Johnny
Hates Jazz.
1981, Bucks Fizz won the Eurovision Song Contest held in Dublin, Ireland
with the UK entry ‘Making Your Mind Up’.
1987, The charity record by Ferry Aid ‘Let It Be’ was at No.1 on the UK
singles chart. The single was recorded in aid of the 1986 Zeebrugge Ferry
disaster, which killed almost 200 people. The song featured Paul
McCartney, Boy George, Mark Knopfler, Kim Wilde, Nik Kershaw, Kate
Bush and others.
2007, A Swedish couple ran into trouble with authorities after trying to
name their baby Metallica. Michael and Karolina Tomaro went to court
with the country’s National Tax Authority about naming their daughter
after the rock band. The six-month-old has been baptised Metallica, but
tax officials said the name was “inappropriate”. Under Swedish law, both
first names and surnames need to win the approval of authorities before
they can be used.
April 4th: Born on this day
1915 Muddy Waters, US blues singer, guitarist, died 30th April 1983
1948- Berry Oakley, bass, Allman Brothers Band, (1973, US No.12 single
‘Ramblin Man’). He was killed in a motorcycle accident 11th November
1972.
1952-Gary Moore, guitar, vocals, Skid Row, Thin Lizzy, solo. Died on 6th
February 2011 while on holiday in Spain.
1952-Pete Haycock, Climax Blues Band
1957-Graeme Kelling, Deacon Blue
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