January 29 Music History Report

BIRTHDAYS

David Byron [born David Garrick] (1947) Uriah Heep lead singer/songwriter/co-founder [“Easy Livin'”] (died 1985) age 38 – alcohol-related complications

Bill Kirchen (1948) Commander Cody and His Lost Airmen guitarist/singer/songwriter/co-founder [“Hot Rod Lincoln”]

Tommy Ramone [born Tamás Erdélyi] (1949) The Ramones drummer/songwriter/co-founder (died 2014) age 65 – bile duct cancer

Peter Baumann (1953) Tangerine Dream keyboardist/songwriter

Louie Pérez (1953) Los Lobos guitarist/drummer/songwriter/co-founder [“La Bamba”/”Come On, Let’s Go”]

Rob Manzoli (1954) Right Said Fred guitarist/songwriter [“I’m Too Sexy”]

Eddie Jackson (1961) Queensrÿche bassist/songwriter/co-founder [“Silent Lucidity”/”Jet City Woman”/”Empire”]

Jonny Lang (1981) singer/songwriter/guitarist [“Lie to Me”]

Adam Lambert (1982) Queen + Adam Lambert singer/songwriter [current ] and solo singer/songwriter

DEATHS

Willie Dixon (1992) blues bassist/guitarist/singer/arranger/songwriter (born 1915) age 76 – heart failure

James Ingram (2019) R&B singer/songwriter/keyboardist [“Baby, Come to Me” (with Patti Austin)/”I Don’t Have the Heart”] (born 1952) age 66 – brain cancer

Hilton Valentine (2021) The Animals lead guitarist/co-founder [“House of the Rising Sun”/”Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”/”We Gotta Get Out of This Place”] (born 1943) age 77 – unknown causes

CHARTS

In 1977, “Car Wash” by Rose Royce hits No. 1 – 1 week (only No. 1 single)

In 2000, “I Knew He Loved You” by Savage Garden hits No. 1 – 4 weeks (second and final No. 1 single)

In 2011, “Hold It Against Me” by Britney Spears hits No. 1 – 1 week

NEW RELEASES

(Albums)

In 1968, ABC Dunhill Records releases the debut album from Steppenwolf, “Steppenwolf”; Billboard 200: 6; 500,000 copies U.S.; “Born to Be Wild,” “The Pusher”

In 1982, Chrysalis Records releases the second studio album from Huey Lewis and the News, “Picture This”; Billboard 200: 13; 500,000 copies U.S.; “Do You Believe in Love,” “Workin’ for a Livin'”

(Singles)

1968, “Love is Blue,” Paul Mauriat

1971, “Baby I’m-a-Want You,” Bread

COMINGS/GOINGS

In 1972, singer Smokey Robinson leaves The Miracles to pursue a solo career.

In 1978, singer David Coverdale forms Whitesnake with guitarists Mick Moody and Bernie Marsden, bassist Neil Murray, keyboardist Brian Johnston, and drummer David Dowle.

In 1979, Emerson, Lake & Palmer breaks up – for the first time. They would reunite in 1991 and play as a group until 1998.

NOTEWORTHY

In 1962, Peter, Paul and Mary sign their first recording contract with Warner Bros. Records.