BIRTHDAYS
1941: Spencer Davis
1947: Wolfgang Flur (Kraftwerk)
1948: Ron Asheton (The Stooges)
1949: Mick Tucker (Sweet)
1949: Terry “Geezer” Butler (Black Sabbath)
1966: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr)
EVENTS
1967: Death of John Coltrane [aged 40].
1968: The Beatles animated film ‘Yellow Submarine’ premiered at The London Pavilion.
1975: Bob Marley & The Wailers played the first of two nights at The Lyceum, London ~ both shows were recorded for his ‘Live!’ album.
1979: Gary Moore quit Thin Lizzy during a US tour and was replaced by guitarist Midge Ure.
1992: A tour featuring Guns N’ Roses, Metallica & Faith No More opened in Washington.
1996: Death of bassist, Chas Chandler of The Animals / Manager of Jimi Hendrix [aged 57].
1998: Death of singer / songwriter, Marc Hunter of great New Zealand band, Dragon [aged 44]. Rest in Peace, Marc.
Photo taken by Murray Cammick
Happy 75th Birthday to Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath. Not only a legendary bassist, but he also wrote most of the lyrics for the band. Rock on, Geez!
