Queen Released "Bohemian Rhapsody" On October 31, 1975

Queen released the single "Bohemian Rhapsody" on October 31st of 1975.

The song was the #1 "Christmas Single" in the UK twice. Originally in 1975 and then again in 1991 after Queen's lead singer Freddy Mercury died.

It's one of the most popular and well known songs in rock history as an example of it's place in rock history, it was ranked #163 in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.

Gavin Rossdale Was Born On October 30, 1967

Gavin Rossdale was born on October 30th of 1967 in London, England.

He is known primarily for being the lead singer and guitarist for the British rock band Bush. He is also known for being Gwen Stefani's husband.

Bush's biggest success was their 1994 debut album Sixteen Stone which has sold 6 million copies in the US. All of the songs were written and sung by Rossdale.

Sixteen Stone included hit US singles like "Everything Zen," "Comedown," "Machinehead," and "Glycerine."

Bush's albums with US sales figures to date:

1994: Sixteen Stone - 6 million
1996: Razorblade Suitcase - 3 million
1997: Deconstructed - 1 million
1999: The Science of Things - 2 million
2001: Golden State - 380,000

Despite their success in the US during the mid '90s, Bush never achieved the same success in Britain where they were far overshadowed by Oasis and Blur.

Since Bush broke up (unofficially) in 2002 Rossdale has formed a new band called Institute which has released one album thus far, 2005's Distort Yourself.

Baccara Went To #1 On The UK Singles Chart On October 29, 1977

Baccara went to #1 on the UK singles chart on October 29th of 1977 with their debut single "Yes Sir I Can Boogie." It stayed at #1 for one week. It did not chart in the United States.

The song was written by Frank Dostal and Rolf Soja and also produced by Soja.

Baccara was a female duo which had been formed earlier that year (1977) by Spanish flamenco artists Mayte Mateos and Maria Mendiola.

Ben Harper Was Born On October 28, 1969

Ben Harper was born as Benjamin Chase Harper on October 28th of 1969 in Claremont, California.

Harper has had three RIAA Gold Certified albums (500,000 copies sold in the United States) thus far with 1995's Fight for Your Mind, 1999's Burn to Shine, and 2001's Live From Mars.

Scott Weiland Was Born On October 27, 1967

Scott Weiland was born on October 27th of 1967 in Santa Cruz, California.

He is best known as the lead singer & lyricist for Stone Temple Pilots (STP) who were one of the biggest selling bands of the 1990s with albums like their 1992 debut Core which has sold 8 million copies in America and their 1994 follow up album Purple which has sold over 6 million copies in America.

Stone Temple Pilots broke up in 2003 and Weiland moved on to become singer for Velvet Revolver which is made up of Weiland as singer and former Guns N Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum. Velvet Revolver has released two albums to date.

Weiland has also released one solo album, 1998's 12 Bar Blues.

Among Stone Temple Pilot's most well known songs are "Plush," "Interstate Love Song," "Creep," & "Vasoline."

The Beatles Are Awarded MBEs On October 26, 1965

The Beatles were appointed as Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBEs) on October 26th of 1965. They received the awards from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

This award was given primarily to military veterans and civic leaders at the time and The Beatles reception of the MBEs caused some controversy among some conservative Brits who felt that a "pop group" such as The Beatles shouldn't be given such an honor.

In 1967 Paul McCartney & George Harrison wore their MBE awards on their Sgt Pepper costumes for the photo taken for the cover of the Sgt Pepper album.

In 1969 John Lennon returned his MBE to the Queen in protest over England's involvement in the Vietnam War.

Jon Anderson Was Born On October 25, 1944

Jon Anderson was born as John Roy Anderson on October 25th of 1944 in England.

Anderson is the lead singer for the progressive rock band Yes which was formed in 1968 by Anderson and bassist Chris Squire. Guitarist Steve Howe joined the band in 1970 and keyboardist Rick Wakeman joined in 1971.

Among Yes's most well known albums are 1971's The Yes Album & Fragile, 1972's Close to the Edge, and 1973's Tales from Topographic Oceans.

Among Yes's most well known songs are "I've Seen All Good People," "Roundabout," and "Owner of a Lonely Heart" which was the band's only #1 single when it reached the top of the US charts in 1983.

Promo video for "Owner of a Lonely Heart"



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Bill Wyman Was Born On October 24, 1936

Original Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman was born on October 24th of 1936. He was a member of the Rolling Stones from their founding in 1962 until 1993.

Since he left the Stones in '93 he has been performing and recording with his new band Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. They have released 5 albums so far with the most successful being 2000's Groovin' which reached #52 in the UK album charts.

He also released some solo albums while a member of the Rolling Stones. The most successful being his first, 1974's Monkey Grip which reached #39 in the UK and #99 in the US.

His most successful European single was 1981's "(Si Si) Je Suis Un Rock Star" which reached #14 on the UK singles charts. His most successful single in the US was 1985's "Baby Please Don't Go" which reached #37 on the US Mainstream Rock charts.

Wyman was the oldest member of the Rolling Stones by some quite a number of years. For comparison while Wyman is celebrating his 71st birthday today (Oct. 24 2007) Mick Jagger is 64 and Keith Richards is 63. Drummer Charlie Watts is 66. This age disparity played a part in him never becoming that close to the other members of the Stones despite being in the band for over 30 years.

Promo Video For "(Si Si) Je Suis Un Rock Star"




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Dwight Yoakum Was Born On October 23, 1956

Dwight Yoakum was born on October 23rd of 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Yoakum is a successful country music singer-songwriter and actor.

He topped the US country charts with this first three albums: 1986's Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc. Etc., 1987's Hillbilly Deluxe, and 1988's Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room.

His biggest selling album to date is 1993's This Time which has sold over 3 million copies in America. "Pocket of a Clown" is the first song on the album. The promo video for "Pocket of a Clown" can be seen below:



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Culture Club Went To #1 On The UK Album Chart On October 22, 1983

Culture Club went to #1 on the UK album chart with Colour By Numbers on October 22nd of 1983. Colour By Numbers was Culture Club's second album and was their most commercially and critically successful album. It has sold over 16 million copies world wide and made Rolling Stone's list of the top 100 albums of the '80s in 1989 (at #96.)

Colour By Numbers was the only Culture Club album to hit #1 on the UK charts. Their first and third albums both went to #2 in the UK. It was also easily their most successful album in the United States where it reached #2. Their second best charting album in the US was their debut which reached #14.

The album featured the #1 hit (#1 in both the US and the UK) "Karma Chameleon" which was the biggest selling single in the UK in 1983.

The promo video for "Karma Chameleon" can be seen below:



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Dizzy Gillespie Was Born On October 21, 1917

Jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie was born on October 21st of 1917 in South Carolina.

Gillespie was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, and composer. He was extremely influential in bebop and modern jazz. Among the many musicians influenced by Dizzy? Miles Davis.

He died on January 6, 1993 at the age of 75.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd's Plane Crashed On October 20, 1977

A plane carrying the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from one show to the next crashed in Mississippi on October 20th of 1977.

The crash killed singer/songwriter Ronnie Van Sant, guitarist/singer Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines. The wreck also killed the pilot, co-pilot, and the band's manager.

Other members of the band were also in the crash but survived. Some of them were injured.

The remaining members disbanded the band after the crash but reunited in 1987 and still perform with the reformed band to this day (with many personnel changes along the way.)

Lynyrd Skynyrd's most famous songs are "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird."

Watch this live performance of "Free Bird" from 1975:

Pras Was Born On October 19, 1972

The rap artist Pras was born on October 19th of 1972 as Prakazrel Samuel Michel.

Pras is most well known for his work in The Fugees with Wyclef Jean and Lauren Hill but he has also recorded and released two solo albums with a 3rd expected to be released in 2008.

The Fugees have sold over 30 million albums worldwide making them the biggest selling rap group of all time.

Watch (and hear) The Fugees biggest hit, their cover of "Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack:

Chuck Berry Was Born On October 18, 1926

Rock & Roll legend Chuck Berry was born 81 years ago today on October 18th of 1926 in St. Louis Missouri.

Among his most famous songs are "Roll Over Beethoven," "Maybellene," & "Johnny B Goode."

Watch this video Chuck Berry performing "Johnny B. Goode" during the 1950s.

Eminem Was Born On October 17, 1972

Eminem was born on October 17th of 1972. His birth name is Marshall Mathers but he's more well known by his stage name Eminem.

He has released 4 major label albums thus far:

1999: The Slim Shady LP
2000: The Marshall Mathers LP
2002: The Eminem Show
2004: Encore

He's rumored to be working on a new album currently that may be released in 2008. King Mathers is one rumored title.

John Mayer Was Born On October 16, 1977

Pop singer/songwriter John Mayer was born on October 16th of 1977 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Among his most well known songs are "Your Body Is a Wonderland" from his debut 2001 album Room for Squares, "Daughters" from 2003's Heavier Things, and "Waiting on the World to Change" from 2006's Continuum.

Promo video for "Waiting on the World to Change"

Ginuwine Was Born On October 15, 1970

R&B singer Ginuwine was born as Elgin Baylor Lumpkin in Washington DC on October 15th of 1970.

He was birth name was inspired by NBA legend Elgin Baylor but he has used the stage name Ginuwine for all of his music.

His most commercially successful albums to date have been his debut in 1996 Ginuwine...The Bachelor and his second album 1999's 100% Ginuwine. Both of which have sold over two million copies in America.

His biggest hit single to date is 2001's "Differences" which hit #4 in the US and #1 on the R&B chart. His first #1 on the R&B chart was "Pony" in 1996 which went to #6 overall. His third top 10 US single so far is 2003's "In Those Jeans" which reached #8.

Promo video for "In Those Jeans"

Lieutenant Pigeon Had The #1 UK Single On October 14, 1972

Lieutenant Pigeon went to #1 on the UK singles chart on October 14th of 1972 with "Mouldy Old Dough." It stayed at #1 for four weeks.

"Mouldy Old Dough" was a mostly instrumental novelty song that was the second biggest selling single of the year in the UK in 1972. Lieutenant Pigeon had one other UK hit, "Desperate Dan," which went to #17 in 1973.

Hear "Mouldy Old Dough" below:

U2 Went To #1 On The UK Album Chart On October 13, 1984

U2's 4th studio album,The Unforgettable Fire, went to #1 on the UK album chart on October 13th of 1984.

The album was produced by Brian Eno and Lanois.

It's most well known song is "Pride (in the Name of Love)"

Promo video for "Pride (in the Name of Love)"

John Denver Hit #1 On The UK Singles Chart On October 12, 1974

John Denver's "Annie's Song" hit #1 on the UK singles chart on October 12th of 1974. It also went to #1 in the US earlier that year (in July.)

"Annie's Song" was Denver's biggest hit in the UK.

Denver performing "Annie's Song" in 1988

The Verve Hit #1 On The UK Album Charts On October 11, 1997

The Verve's Urban Hymns hit #1 on the UK album charts on October 11th of 1997 and stayed at the top spot for 5 weeks. While it did not have the same level of success in the rest of the world it did also chart at #23 in the US, #9 in France, #9 in Australia, #13 in Switzerland, and #18 in Canada. It has sold over 5 million copies world wide.

The album's most well known song is "Bitter Sweet Symphony" but it also contained the #1 UK hit "The Drugs Don't Work" which is the bands only UK #1 single to date.

Promo Videos For Urban Hymns Songs:

"Bitter Sweet Symphony"


"The Drugs Don't Work"


"Sonnet"


"Lucky Man"

Radiohead Released In Rainbows On October 10, 2007

Radiohead released their 7th album, In Rainbows, in download only format on October 10th of 2007. The album can be purchased in download form for any amount that you wish to spend on it. On the website it is stated that it's literally "up to you." It is also possible to purchase a disc box version which comes with a CD of the album (with 6 additional songs) and a double LP. The disc box version also comes with access to the download version of the album. The disc box version is made to order and ships later.

With this long awaited album, Radiohead became the first major band to bypass the labels and try something truly different with their album's release. Radiohead released In Rainbows as an unsigned band.

Go to www.InRainbows.com to learn more & to order/download the album.

This is the first music trivia post I have made about something happening today. I think this album release is instantly an event of musical historical significance not only because it's Radiohead's 7th studio album which would probably be enough on it's own but because of the way that it's being released which very well could be revolutionary.

And even if it does not cause other bands & artists to follow in their footsteps and even if Radiohead decides to sign to a label after this experience, it's one hell of an experiment anyway.

The Pet Shop Boys Hit #1 On The UK Album Charts On October 9, 1993

Very, the 5th album by UK electronic band Pet Shop Boys, hit #1 on the UK album charts on the 9th of October in 1993. Very stayed at #1 for one week.

Very has sold over 4 million copies world wide. Among the album's accolades was being ranked #91 by Q magazine in it's list of the 100 greatest British albums in 2000. It has received a 4.5 star review in the All Music Guide and a 4 star review from Rolling Stone.

Very included 5 top 20 singles in the UK with the biggest hit being "Go West" which reached #2.

Watch the promo video for "Go West" below: