November 27 Music History Report

BIRTHDAYS

Al “The Human Timekeeper” Jackson Jr. (1935) Booker T. & the M.G.’s drummer/songwriter/co-founder [“Green Onions”/”Time is Tight”] (died 1975) age 39 – murdered

Eddie Rabbitt (1941) country singer/songwriter/guitarist [“I Love a Rainy Night”/”Drivin’ My Life Away”/”Every Which Way But Loose”] (died 1998) age 56 – lung cancer

James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix [born Johnny Hendrix] (1942) The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys guitarist/lead singer/songwriter/co-founder (died 1970) age 27- barbiturate-related asphyxia

Trevor “Dozy” Ward-Davies (1944) Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich bassist/songwriter/co-founder [“Hold Tight!”] (died 2015) age 70 – short illness

Dave Winthrop (1944) Supertramp saxophonist/flutist/co-lead singer

Randy Brecker (1945) Blood, Sweat & Tears trumpeter/flugelhorn player/co-founder

Daryl Stuermer (1952) Phil Collins lead guitarist and Genesis guitarist/bassist

Lyle Mays (1953) Pat Metheny Group keyboardist/pianist/composer/co-founder [current] (died 2020) age 66– long illness

Charlie Burchill (1959) Simple Minds guitarist/songwriter/co-founder [current] [“Don’t You (Forget About Me)”/”Sanctify Yourself”/”Alive and Kicking”/”All the Things She Said”]

Mike “Puffy” Bordin (1962) Faith No More drummer/songwriter/co-founder [current] [“The Real Thing”/”Epic”]

Charlie Benante (1962) Anthrax drummer/songwriter [current]

Terry Corso (1971) Alien Ant Farm lead guitarist/co-founder [current] [“Smooth Criminal”]

CHARTS

In 1982, “Truly” by Lionel Richie hits No. 1 – 1 week (second of five solo No. 1 singles)

NEW RELEASES

(Albums)

In 1957, Brunswick Records releases the debut studio album from The Crickets, “The ‘Chirping’ Crickets”; Rolling Stone 500: 421; “Oh, Boy!,” “Not Fade Away,” “Maybe Baby,” “That’ll Be the Day”

In 1967, Capitol Records releases the 12th U.S. studio release from The Beatles, “Magical Mystery Tour”; Billboard 200: 1 (8 weeks); 6 million copies U.S.; “Magical Mystery Tour,” “The Fool on the Hill,” “I Am the Walrus,” “Hello Goodbye,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Penny Lane,” “Baby, You’re a Rich Man,” “All You Need is Love”

In 1970, Reprise Records releases the eighth studio album from The Kinks, “Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One”; Billboard 200: 35; “Lola,” “Apeman”

In 1970, Apple Records releases the third solo studio album from George Harrison, “All Things Must Pass”; Billboard 200: 1 (7 weeks); 6 million copies U.S.; Rolling Stone 500: 433; Grammy Award: Grammy Hall of Fame (2014); “My Sweet Lord,” “What is Life,” “Isn’t It a Pity”

In 1978, Polydor Records releases the sixth studio album from Gloria Gaynor, “Love Tracks”; Billboard 200: 4; 1 million copies U.S.; “I Will Survive”

In 1981, Sire Records releases the debut studio album from Soft Cell, “Non-Stop Erotic Caberet” Billboard 200: 22; “Tainted Love”

In 1985, RCA Records releases the second studio album from Mr. Mister, “Welcome to the Real World”; Billboard 200: 1 (1 week); 1 million copies U.S.; “Broken Wings,” “Kyrie,” “Is It Love”

(Singles)

1967, “Chain of Fools,” Aretha Franklin

1967, “Green Tambourine,” The Lemon Pipers

1967, “I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight,” Boyce and Hart

1978, “Please Come Home for Christmas,” The Eagles

1979, “The Long Run,” The Eagles

NOTEWORTHY

In 1961, “Crazy” by Patsy Cline and written by Willie Nelson peaks at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, her biggest crossover hit.