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What happened in Music on this day !?

What happened in Music on this day !?
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  • May 15, 2026

 

May 15th

 

Born 1937 - Trini Lopez

American singer, guitarist Trini Lopez, who scored the 1963 US No.3 & UK No.4 single 'If I Had A Hammer'. Other hits included 'Lemon Tree', 'I'm Comin' Home, Cindy' and 'Sally Was a Good Old Girl'.

 

 

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  • May 16, 2026

 

May 16th

 

Born 1947 - Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee, singer, from American all-girl group The Chiffons who had the 1963 US No.1 single 'He's So Fine', and the 1972 UK No.4 single 'Sweet Talking Guy', (first released in 1966). Lee died on 15th May 1992.

 

 

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  • May 18, 2026

 

 

May 18th

 

Born 1912 - Perry Como

American singer and television personality Perry Como, who had the 1957 US No.1 single 'Round And Round' and the 1958 UK No.1 single 'Magic Moments'). Como has the distinction of having three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio, television, and music. He died on 12th May 2001 age 88.

 

 

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  • May 19, 2026

 

May 19th

 

Born 1945 - Pete Townshend

English musician, singer, songwriter Pete Townshend, The Who. Had the 1965 UK No.2 single 'My Generation' and the 1967 US No.9 single 'I Can See For Miles' plus over 20 other UK Top 40 hit singles, 16 US Top 40 singles and rock opera albums 'Tommy' & 'Quadrophenia'. Townshend became known for his eccentric stage style swinging his right arm against the guitar strings in a windmill style, often smashing guitars on stage. Although known primarily as a guitarist, he also plays keyboards, banjo, accordion, harmonica, ukulele, mandolin, violin, synthesiser, bass guitar, and drums.

 

 

 

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