bmusic - Newsletter No. 244

In 1969, Janis Joplin was arrested on charges of using "vulgar and indecent language" at her concert in Tampa, Florida. After being arrested in her dressing room, Joplin was released on $504 bond. All charges were eventually dropped.

In 1970, Carlos Santana's "Black Magic Woman" was released.

In 1970, Myra Brown and Jerry Lee Lewis divorced in Memphis, Tennessee. Brown claimed the marriage "had turned into a nightmare" since they married when she was just 14. She was also Lewis' cousin.

In 1970, The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, married Deidre Yvonne Jenkins on the front porch of her Barnwell, South Carolina house.

In 1987, U2 opened an LA concert for itself, appearing as country-rock group 'The Dalton Brothers'.

In 1990, Milli Vanilli producer Frank Farian publicily admitted Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus never sang a note on the hit Milli Vanilli album.

In 1990, David Crosby suffered multiple fractures in an accident on his motorcycle in LA. Police said Crosby was speeding and not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

In 1990, Paul McCartney's birth certificate sold at auction for US$18,000.

In 1992, Ozzy Osbourne performed in Costa Mesa announcing the show as his last. Former Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward joined him on stage for the supposed last show. Of course Ozzy didn't stay true to his word and returned to the live stage not long after.

In 1994, David Crosby successfully underwent liver transplant surgery.

In 1995, the Rolling Stones became the first act to broadcast a concert on the Internet.

In 2001, Justin Timberlake broke his foot while rehearsing for the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party and has had to cancel his next two weeks of appearances.

In 2001, Michael Jackson stirred worldwide outrage when he dangled his infant child over the balcony of his Berlin hotel in a motion to fans. The dangerous move sparked unprecedented debate over Michael Jackson's ability to parent his children responsibly.

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Births In 1937, singer/songwriter Barry McGuire.

In 1938, singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.

In 1941, Byrds vocalist Gene Clark.

In 1942, 'Spirit In The Sky' man, Norman Greenbaum.

In 1946, Allman Brothers and Derek and the Dominos guitarist Duane Allman.

In 1947, Joe Walsh, guitarist and vocalist for the James Gang and the Eagles.

In 1960, Guns 'n ' Roses and Cult drummer Matt Sorum.

In 1965, Beastie Boy Mike D (Michael Diamond).

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Deaths In 1972, Allman Brothers bass player Berry Oakley was killed in a motorcycle accident just three blocks from the site where Duane Allman was also killed. He was thrown thirty metres from his motorcycle. Attendants at the scene believed Oakley had escaped serious injury but he died from a brain tumour 20 minutes after being admitted to hospital.

In 1972, former singer/songwriter for Neil Young's 'Crazy Horse', Danny Whitten, died of a heroin overdose. Neil Young's anti-drug album, "Tonight's the Night", released in 1975, memorialised Whitten.

In 1979, former Jethro Tull recording bass player, John Glascock, died of Endocarditis from a tooth abscess in London at the age of 26. Though he recorded with Jethro Tull, Glascock's long battle with heart disease kept him from touring with the band.

In 1979, Bluegrass banjo and mandolin player Bobby Napier was crushed by a falling rock. He was a member of The Lost Creek Boys Bluegrass Band.

In 1980, legendary vaudeville actress Mae West died of natural causes at 87. West fits into the category of music as she actually recorded a rock LP with such songs as "Twist And Shout" and "Shakin All Over".

In 1983, Badfinger member Tom Evans hung himself. He was 36.

In 1992, keyboardist John Cascella, a member of John Mellencamp's band, was found dead in his car in Indiana after having suffered a suspected heart attack while he was driving.

In 1994, swing and scat king Cab Calloway died after never fully recovering from a stroke suffered six months earlier. He was 86 years old when he died.

In 1995, manager and promoter Peter Grant died of a heart attack. Grant had managed, among others, Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds, Jeff Beck, The Animals and Chuck Berry.

In 1998, guitarist Seth Dogramajian aged 48. Dogramajian had been a member of Long Island Sounds with Gene Simmons before Simmons' KISS days. Seth was also a member of the Lynx, later renamed The Missing Links.

In 1999, Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps member Grady Owen. He played rhythm guitar, bass and sang.

In 2001, jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan died of complications linked to an aneurysm he'd suffered ten years earlier. Flanagan had worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, John Coltrane (on his "Giant Steps" album), Yusef Lateef, Sonny Rollin, Barry Harris, Miles Davis, Donald Byrd and more. He died aged 71.

In 2001, Scott Murray, drummer for Australian band 28 Days, was killed when a car struck him as he was crossing a street in Melbourne.

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