Today in Rock History – 30th MAY:

BIRTHDAYS
1955: Nicky “Topper” Headon (The Clash)

1964: Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine / Audioslave / The Nightwatchman / Prophets of Rage / Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band)

1968: Tim Burgess (The Charlatans)
1971: Patrick Dalheimer (Live)

EVENTS
1961: The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with “Love Me Do”, their 4th US No.1 in 5 months!
1980: Death of bassist, Carl Radle of Derek and the Dominoes [aged 38].
1987: David Bowie began his ‘Glass Spider’ World Tour in Holland.
1992: The Black Crowes hit No.1 on the US chart with ‘The Southern Harmony & Musical Companion’.
1993: Death of composer / musician / poet, Sun Ra [aged 79].
2019: Death of singer / songwriter, Leon Redbone [aged 69].

Happy Birthday to drummer, Topper Headon ~ 69 today! Here’s one of the many classic cuts from the definitive album by The Clash, ‘London Calling’…