Today in music history- March 12, 1968- The Rolling Stones started recording their next single Jumpin Jack Flash with new producer Jimmy Miller at Olympic studios in London. Keith Richards has stated that he and Jagger wrote the lyrics while staying at Richards country house, where they were awakened one morning by the sound of gardener Jack Dyer walking past the window. When Jagger asked what the noise was, Richards responded, Oh, thats Jack - thats jumpin Jack. 1983- Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had her only US #1 single with a song written by Meat Loafs producer, Jim Steinman, Total Eclipse Of The Heart. Also #1 in the UK, Canada and Australia, the single sold over 5 million copies. 1988- Rick Astley started a 2-week run at #1 on the US singles chart with Never Gonna Give You Up, also a #1 in the UK. 1994- Swedish group Ace Of Base started a 6-week run at #1 on the US singles chart with The Sign 2012- Country star Taylor Swift beat Adele and Lady Gaga to be named the highest-earning pop artist of 2011. The 22-year-old earned $35,719,902 in 2011 from a combination of music sales, royalties and touring. U2 took second place with $32m thanks to their 360 tour, seen by more than seven million people while Adele came 10th. 2012- Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack died at his home in Dubois, Wyoming at the age of 65. He had been battling cancer for some time and succumbed to complications of the disease with his family at his side. Hossack was a member of the Doobie Brothers between 1971 and 1973, playing on several of the bands best-known hits, including Listen to the Music and China Grove. 1946- Born on this day, Liza Minnelli, singer, actress, dancer, daughter of Judy Garland and film director Vincente Minnelli. 1948- Born on this day, James Taylor, US singer, songwriter 1956- Born on this day, Steve Harris, bass, Iron Maiden 1957- Born on this day, Marlon Jackson, The Jackson Five
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:29:56 +0000
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