bmusic - Newsletter No. 98

In 1957, "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms entered the U.S. pop chart for the first time. It re-entered in December 1958, 1960, 1961 and 1962.

In 1966, Jimi Hendrix released "Hey Joe", his first single.

In 1967, two recently departed members of the John Evans Blues Band, vocalist Ian Anderson and bassist Glenn Cornick, formed Jethro Tull in Blackpool, England. The group was named after the 18th century inventor of a number of farm implements. John Evans later joined the band as it's keyboard player.

In 1967, the Hollies' "He Ain't Heavy (He's My Brother)" was released.

In 1968, Janis Joplin made her first appearance after leaving Big Brother and the Holding Company. Joplin performed in Memphis at the "Yuletide Thing" event sponsored by the Stax-Volt record labels. Also on the bill were such leading Stax acts as the Bar-Kays, Booker T. and the M-G's and Rufus and Carla Thomas.

In 1970, Tiny Tim, 40, married Miss Vicki, 17, on "The Tonight Show".

In 1975, guitarist Joe Walsh joined the Eagles, replacing original member Bernie Leadon who had departed for a solo career.

In 1977, The Who performed a secret concert for longstanding fan club members and movie cameras filming for the Jeff Stein documentary "The Kids Are Alright" in London.

In 1977, the Sex Pistols were denied visas to enter the U.S. two days before their scheduled appearance on U.S. TV show "Saturday Night Live". The Pistols were also getting set to kick off their first U.S. tour.

In 1977, Elvis Costello and the Attractions appeared on "Saturday Night Live" in place of the Sex Pistols, who were refused visas to the U.S. two days earlier. The show's producer, Lorne Michaels, refused to allow Costello to perform "Radio, Radio" because of the song's criticism of the broadcasting industry, but a few measures into "Less than Zero" Costello stopped his group and went into "Radio, Radio". He was never invited back to appear on the show.

In 1983, Keith Richards married model Patti Hansen during a ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Mick Jagger was the best man.

In 1985, James Taylor married actress Kathryn Walker.

In 1986, Elton John recorded a live version of "Candle in the Wind" in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The song was released as a single and hit top ten chart positions across the globe.

In 1988, James Brown was sentenced to a six-year jail term for leading police on a late-night, two state car chase.

In 1994, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora married Melrose Place kitten Heather Locklear.

In 1999, Rolling Stone guitarist Keith Richards stole a Fender Telecaster from an autograph seeker outside Richards birthday party at the Russian Tea Room in New York City. The owner of the guitar chased Richard's limo down the street shouting for his guitar back. Allegedly the Stones veteran leaned out the window and said "F@*! you, get a new guitar". No charges were laid with the guitar's rightful owner reportedly saying, "It's Keith, man".

In 1999, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and Deep Purple's Ian Paice, performed at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. McCartneys first time playing there since his days with the Beatles. The concert was broadcast live over the Internet and attracts 50 million hits.

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Births In 1938, Animals bass player Chas Chandler.

In 1942, Dave Clark, drummer and leader of the Dave Clark 5.

In 1943, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.

In 1943, British guitarist Albert Lee.

In 1944, Alvin Lee, guitarist and vocalist for Ten Years After.

In 1946, hired gun and Vanilla Fudge drummer, Carmine Appice.

In 1947, KISS drummer Peter Criss.

In 1949, Paul Rodgers of Free and Bad Company.

In 1950, ZZ Top member and owner of a magnificent 1959 Gibson Les Paul Flame Top, Billy Gibbons.

In 1951, guitarist Robben Ford.

In 1956, R.E.M. bass player Mike Mills.

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Deaths In 1963, Dinah Washington died of an overdose of sleeping pills in Detroit. She started as a church pianist before singing jazz with Lionel Hampton's band. From the late '40s and into the '60s, she sang a wide variety of stuff from blues to country to pop. Throughout her career she had a bunch of R&B and pop hits. Dinah Washington was 39.

In 1973, former teen idol Bobby Darin died of heart failure during his second open-heart surgery in two years. He was 37.

In 1991, Joe Cole, a one-time roadie for punk group Black Flag, was while being robbed.

In 1993, original Byrds drummer Michael Clarke died of liver failure. He was 49.

In 1998, Jimmy Ellis, one of the world's most famous Elvis impersonators who worked with the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and Loretta Lynn such was his reputation, was shot during a robbery at his pawn shop.

In 2000, music teacher and inventor Harold Rhodes died at the age of 89. Rhodes was the inventor of the Rhodes electric piano, which helped the evolution of jazz rock.

In 2000, Kristy MacColl (aka Mandy Doubt) was killed when she was hit by a speedboat while swimming. She was an English New Wave/Punk performer who performed notable pieces such as "There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis" and "Walking Down Madison". She wrote and recorded "They Don't Know", which was later a hit for Tracey Ullman. MacColl Was a member of The Drug Addix and had worked with The Pogues, Simple Minds, Happy Mondays, The Smiths, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads and Robert Plant. She was the daughter of folk songwriter Ewan MacColl and dancer and choreographer Jean Newlove. She was one time married to record producer Steve Lillywhite.

In 2000, 10,000 Maniacs lead guitarist Robert Buck died of liver failure at the age of 42.

In 2001, guitarist and singer Stuart Adamson (William Stuart Adamson) was found dead after being missing for a month. Adamson had hung himself. He was, most notably, lead singer for Big Country.

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