TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY June 2, 2014 thinkyouknowmusic Did you know...? Born on this day (1941) Charlie Watts, drums (The Rolling Stones), (1960) Tony Hadley, vocals (Spandau Ballet). In 1984—Wham! have their first UK No. 1 with ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go Go’, written and produced by George Michael. Inspiration for the song was a scribbled note left by Michael’s Wham! Partner Andrew Ridgeley for Ridgeley’s parents. In 1999—Junior Braithwaite of Bob Marley & The Wailers is shot dead at age 46. In 2002—It is first reported that Paul McCartney has thrown his fiancée Heather Mills’ engagement ring out of a hotel window during a row. Guards at Miami’s Turnberry Isle Resort comb the grounds using metal detectors and later find the £15,000 ring. In 2008—US guitarist and singer Bo Diddley dies at age 79 of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida. The legendary singer and performer, renowned for his “shave and a haircut’ rhythm and homemade square guitar, influenced artists from Buddy Holly to Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones and U2. Source: This Day In Music by Neil Cossar
Posted on: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:01:56 +0000
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