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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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  • May 20, 2026

 

May 20th

 

Born 1944 - Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker, English singer and musician who had the 1968 UK No.1 single with his cover of The Beatles With a Little Help from My Friends, plus he had 8 other UK Top 40 singles and appeared at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. He scored the 1982 US No.1 single with Jennifer Warnes 'Up Where We Belong'. In 2007 he was awarded a bronze Sheffield Legends plaque in his hometown and in 2008 he received an OBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. Cocker died of lung cancer on 22 December 2014 in Crawford, Colorado.

 

 

 

 

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    • May 23, 2026

     

    May 23rd

     

    Born 1928 - Rosemary Clooney

    Rosemary Clooney, American singer who came to prominence in the early 1950s with the novelty hit 'Come On-a My House', which was followed by other pop numbers such as 'Botch-a-Me', 'Mambo Italiano' and 'This Ole House'. She died on 29th June 2002.

     

     

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    • May 24, 2026

     

    May 24th

     

    Born 1941 - Bob Dylan

    Bob Dylan (Robert Zimmerman), American singer-songwriter, author, and painter. Dylan has released over 40 albums since 1964, and was a major influence on The Beatles. His biggest hits are the 1965 US No.2 single 'Like A Rolling Stone', the 1969 UK No.5 single 'Lay Lady Lay', and his 1964 UK No.1 album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. He has won many awards throughout his career including the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, and twelve Grammy Awards. Dylan was also a member of The Traveling Wilburys.

     

     

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    • May 25, 2026

     

    May 25th

     

    Born 1950 - Robert Steinhardt

    Robert Steinhardt, from American rock band Kansas, who scored the 1978 US No.3 single 'Dust In The Wind', and the 1978 hit single 'Carry On Wayward Son'. which was the second-most-played track on US classic rock radio in 1995 and No.1 in 1997. He died from complications of acute pancreatitis age 71 on 17 July 2021.

     

     

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    • May 27, 2026

     

     

    May 27th

     

    Born 1957 - Siouxsie Sioux

    Susan Janet Ballion, (Siouxsie Sioux), vocals, Siouxsie And The Banshees, 1983 UK No.3 single 'Dear Prudence', plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles). Also a member of The Creatures, (1983 UK No.14 single 'Right Now').

     

     

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    • May 28, 2026

     

    May 28th

     

    Born 1944 - Gladys Knight

    American singer, songwriter Gladys Knight, who had the 1973 US No.1 single 'Midnight Train To Georgia', and the 1975 UK No.4 single 'The Way We Were' plus 20 other UK Top 40 singles. Best known for her work with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips.

     

     

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      • May 31, 2026

       

      May 31st

       

      Born 1948 - John Bonham

      English drummer John Bonham from Led Zeppelin who had the 1969 US No.4 single 'Whole Lotta Love'. The bands fourth album released in 1971 featuring the rock classic Stairway To Heaven, has sold over 37 million copies. He is regarded as the greatest and most influential rock drummer of all time. Bonham died on September 25th 1980 aged 32 .

       

       

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      • June 1, 2026

       

      June 1st

       

      Born 1934 - Pat Boone


      American singer, composer, actor, Pat Boone, who had the 1956 UK No.1 single 'I'll Be Home', and the 1957 US No.1 single 'Love Letters In The Sand'. Boone was the second-biggest charting artist of the late 1950s, behind only Elvis Presley.

       

       

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      • June 2, 2026

       

      June 2nd

       

      Born 1950 - Chubby Tavares

      Chubby Tavares, from American R&B, funk, and soul group Tavares, who had the 1976 UK No.4 and US No.15 single 'Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel'.

       

       

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      • June 3, 2026

       

      June 3rd

       

      Born 1939 - Ian Hunter

      English musician Ian Hunter, vocals, guitar with Mott The Hoople, who had the 1972 UK No.3 & US No.37 single 'All The Young Dudes' which was written for them by David Bowie. Other hits include, 'All the Way from Memphis' and 'Roll Away the Stone'. As a solo artist he had the 1975 UK No.14 single 'Once Bitten twice Shy' and later was one half of Hunter Ronson with Mick Ronson. He wrote the book Diary Of A Rock 'n' Roll Star.

       

       

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