1971, Led Zeppelin appeared at the National Boxing Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, the group’s first show in Dublin, where they played ‘Stairway To Heaven’ live for only the second time.
1973, An attempt to bring Elvis Presley to the UK for shows at London’s
Earl’s Court failed. Promoters had hoped that Elvis would be available
during the summer but were told that Elvis now had US tour and filming
commitments.
1982, Tight Fit were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of
The Tokens hit ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight.’ It was first recorded by its
writer, Solomon Linda, and his group, The Evening Birds, in 1939. In 2004,
the song became the subject of a lawsuit between the family of its writer
Solomon Linda and Disney. The suit claimed that Disney owed $1.6 million
in royalties for the use of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ in the film and stage
production of The Lion King. A settlement was reached for an undisclosed
amount in 2006
Born on this day
1946,David Gilmour, guitarist, singer, songwriter, joined Pink Floyd in
1968.
1944, Mary Wilson, vocals, The Supremes
1947, Kiki Dee, (Pauline Matthews), singer and actress who had the 1976
UK & US No.1 single Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ with Elton John.
1974, Guy Garvey singer/guitarist with Manchester based group Elbow.
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