BIRTHDAYS
1921: Hal David
1942: Brian Davison (The Nice / Refugee)
1943: John “Poli” Palmer (Family)
1948: Klaus Meine (Scorpions)
1950: Robert Steinhardt (Kansas)
1951: Michael “Fane” Flaws (Artist / Director / Animator / Author / Songwriter / Musician with Blerta / Spats / The Crocodiles / The Bend / No Engine & many more projects)
1955: John Grimaldi (Argent)
1958: Paul Weller (The Jam / Style Council)
EVENTS
1965: Death of John “Sonny Boy” Williamson [aged 65].
1974: Rick Wakeman’s ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’ went to the top of the U.K. album charts.
1978: David Gilmour released his self-titled debut album.
1983: Dio released their debut album, ‘Holy Diver’. Comprised of Ronnie James Dio, Vivian Campbell, Jimmy Bain & Vinnie Appice, the band recorded the tracks at the legendary Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, CA.
1990: Lou Gramm quit Foreigner to start a solo career.
2020: Death of pedal steel guitarist, William “Bucky” Baxter [aged 65]. Bucky played in Bob Dylan’s band for many years and contributed to classic albums by Steve Earle, Ryan Adams, Old Crow Medicine Show and more.
Happy 66th Birthday, Paul Weller! He has made a huge contribution to the UK music scene over the last four decades, with his brilliant songwriting. Greatly enjoyed Paul’s concert at The Powerstation, Auckland in October, 2010. He played selections from his solo career, along with classic cuts from his earlier work with The Style Council and The Jam.
Also, Happy Birthday to John “Poli” Palmer of British progressive rock group, Family. Poli ~ who plays vibraphone, flute, piano, synthesizers and percussion ~ can be heard on this Family classic, “Burlesque” (from the ‘Bandstand’ album). It features a young John Wetton on bass, prior to his joining King Crimson, Uriah Heep, UK & Asia. Family gathered a sizeable following across Europe, but never hit the big time. They were a unique band and made some great music ~ check them out!
