January 24 Music History Report

BIRTHDAYS

Zeke Carey (1933) The Flamingos second tenor singer [“I Only Have Eyes for You”] (died 1999) age 66 – cancer

Doug Kershaw (1936) country and Cajun music fiddler/singer/songwriter

Ray Stevens [born Harold Ragsdale] (1939) country singer/songwriter/keyboardist [“Everything is Beautiful”/”The Streak”]

Neil Diamond (1941) singer/songwriter/guitarist

Aaron Neville (1941) The Neville Brothers singer/songwriter/co-founder and solo singer/songwriter [“Tell It Like It Is”]

Warren Zevon (1947) singer/songwriter [“Werewolves of London”/”Lawyers, Guns and Money”] (died 2003) age 56 – mesothelioma

Michael Des Barres (1948) Power Station singer and solo singer, also actor

John Belushi (1949) The Blues Brothers [aka “Joliet” Jake Blues] singer/harmonica player/co-founder, also actor (died 1982) age 33 – drug overdose

Matthew Wilder [born Matthew Weiner] (1953) singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist [“Break My Stride”]

Julian “Jools” Holland (1958) Squeeze keyboardist/songwriter/co-founder [“Tempted”/”Black Coffee in Bed”] and solo singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist

Randy “Keech” Rainwater (1963) Lonestar drummer/co-founder [curremt]

John Myung (1967) Dream Theater bassist/songwriter/co-founder [current]

Chris Hesse (1974) Hoobastank drummer/songwriter [current]

CHARTS

In 1976, “Theme From ‘Mahogany’ (Do You Know Where You’re Going To) ” by Diana Ross hits No. 1 – 1 week (third of five solo No. 1 singles)

In 1987, “At This Moment” by Billy Vera & the Beaters hits No. 1 – 2 weeks (only No. 1 single)

NEW RELEASES

(Albums)

In 1967, Atco Records releases the debut studio album from Cream, “Fresh Cream”; Billboard 200: 39; 500,000 copies U.S.; Rolling Stone 500: 101; “Spoonful,” “Sweet Wine”

In 1972, Motown Records releases the debut album from Michael Jackson, “Got to Be There”; Billboard 200: 14; 3 million copies; “Rockin’ Robin,” “Got to Be There”

In 1972, Columbia Records releases the second studio album from Paul Simon, “Paul Simon”; Billboard 200: 4; 1 million copies U.S.; “Mother and Child Reunion,” “Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard”

In 1989, Atlantic Records releases the debut album from Skid Row, “Skid Row”; Billboard 200: 6; 6 million copies (5 million copies U.S.); “18 and Life,” “Youth Gone Wild,” “I Remember You”

In 1990, Def American Records releases the debut album from The Black Crowes, “Shake Your Moneymaker”;  Billboard 200: 4; 6 million copies (5 million copies U.S.); “Twice as Hard,” “Jealous Again,” “Hard to Handle,” “She Talks to Angels”

In 1995, Warner Bros. Records releases the 10th studio album from Van Halen, “Balance”; Billboard 200: 1 (1 week); 3 million copies U.S.; “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You,” Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)

(Singles)

1977, “Lucille,” Kenny Rogers

1987, “Come Go With Me,” Exposé

NOTEWORTHY

After 19 years together and releasing seven albums and while on the last leg of a European tour, lead singer and co-founder Brendon Urie announces the breakup of Panic! At The Disco in a post on Instagram.