Today in Rock Music History

2006
-Folktronica figure Beth Orton cancels UK tour after discovering she is pregnant
-YouTube announces they will stream every music video made my every musician known to man

2005
-"Hillbilly Jazz" fiddler Vasser Clements dies at home in Goodlettsville, TN from lung cancer. The 77 year old musician worked with Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, and Emmylou Harris and the Byrds
-Eminem cancels European tour due to health problems
- Madonna falls off horse at her UK estate. She broke 3 ribs, a broken collarbone, and broke her hand. She also turns 47 today
-Musician Sean Combs says he is changing his name to Diddy

2003
-Marc Anthony becomes a father to a second child. Marc and wife Dayanara Muniz gives birth to a son, Ryan, at the North Shore University Hospital in Long Island, N.Y.
- A car sponsored by the band 3 Doors Down makes it's debut at Cabelas 250 NASCAR Busch Series race at Michigan International Speedway. It places 11th in the race after a rain delay

2000
- N*Sync are given the keys to Orlando by mayor Glenda E. Hood
- Australian rock band INXS cancels tour due to poor ticket sales. This was to be the 1st tour with Jon Stevens after the death of Michael Hutchence
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1983
-Paul Simon marries Carrie Fisher. Divorced in 1985

1980
- Bad day for breakups. Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward leaves, keyboardist Jools Holland leaves Squeeze, drummer Cozy Powell leaves Rainbow.

1976
-English singer Cliff Richard kicks off Soviet Union tour in Leningrad.


1975
- Peter Gabriel announces he is leaving Genesis

1969
-The Who and Janis Joplin play at the Woodstock Festival in Bethel, N.Y. During the Who's concert, Abbie Hoffman leaps onstage to protest something, but Who guitarist Pete Townshend hits him with electric guitar, later saying he had no clue who he was.

1964
- In Blackpool, The Beatles play a concert supported by the High Numbers, who later go on to be known as The Who

1962
- Beatles manager Brian Epstein fires Pete Best and replaces him with Ringo Starr(Richard Starkey)
-Stevie Wonder releases a single called I Call It Pretty Music But the Old Folks Call It Blues pts. I and II

1958
- Madonna is born today in Rochester, Mass.
-Lead Go-Go member Belinda Carlisle is born in Hollywood

1957
- INXS guitarist Tim Farriss is born
-Ricky Nelson records Be-Bop Baby and it goes to #3
- Because he thought they were black, the promoter of Buddy Holly and the Crickets book them at the most unlikely of places, the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, N.Y.

1953
- James Taylor is born in Morristown, NJ.
-Kathy Lee Gifford is born today

1945
- Progressive rock's Jimmy Buffett- Kevin Ayers- is born in Herne Bay, England. This man is a member of the band Soft Machine
-American Breed guitarist Gary Loizzo is born

1944
- Rock producer Russ Titelman is born in L.A.

1942
-R&B musician Barbara George is born in New Orleans

1938
- Blues musician Robert Johnson dies. This was the inspiration for such musicians as Eric Clapton, and Led Zep drummer Jimmy Page

1935
-Patsy Montana releases I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart and becomes the 1st million selling country single released by a female artist

1929
- Jazz pianist Bill Evans is born in Plainfield, NJ. His album, Sunday at the Village Vanguard is reguarded at the #1 break up album

Music

Look, I know I may have done multiple, previous blogs on this, but every time I tried to put links on here, they never work! So here are some links to some of my favorite bands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBva-z1AsGk The Rolling Stones-Gimme Shelter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwtiPwW3npo  The Rolling Stones- Hot Stuff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0tQPodGgeM The Rolling Stones-Emotional Rescue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrRSEVRgqVY The Rolling Stones-She's So Cold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDTbuoCd3ho The Rolling Stones-You Got Me Rocking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG2b3VhSCC4 The Rolling Stones-Start Me Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtIfQkeVbmQ The Rolling Stones- Anybody Seen My Baby?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMD2TwRvuoU Seal-Kiss from a Rose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X0QzUdjhIg Enrique Iglesias-I Like It


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N2ygprxBow Motley Crue-Dr. Feelgood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEF_-IcnQC4 Aaliyah featuring Timbaland- Try Again
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--31038188 Poison-Every Rose Has It's Thorn
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--2162500 Poison-Nothing But a Good Time

http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--218717037 Rihanna-Only Girl in the World
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--159484907 Rihanna-Disturbia
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--45562928 Rihanna-Don't Stop the Music
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--44594519 Rihanna-Shut Up and Drive
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--30888047 Rihanna-SOS

http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--2164158 Aerosmith-Amazing
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--2138661 Aerosmith-Love in an Elevator
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--2164766 Aerosmith-Dude(Looks like a Lady)
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--2138672 Aerosmith- Fallin in Love(Is Hard on the Knees)
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--2164165 Aerosmith-Eat the Rich


If these links don't work, so sorry! I'm so tired of having to fix these freakin links so they work. Bt these are some links to a few musicians I like.

Facebook quizzes

In my spare time when I'm not working on class work, I sometimes take quizzes on Facebook. Sometimes the results are hilarious and sometimes I wonder how I even got those results in the 1st place. Here are some of the quizzes I've taken:

What City Should I Settle Down In?
a: Beijing. Beijing is an absloute interesting place. There is alot to be learned here with it's rich history, culture, spiritual beliefs. You belong in Beijing.

Type of men you like
a: the shy type.You have the man that would be to shy to give you roses, but he still will! He will always be the one to hesitate, but he will be there for you! Don't leave him, because he is the one.

What European city do you belong in?
a: Florence, Italy.The modern regional capital of Tuscany, Florence boasts some of the most amazing culture in all of Europe. Medieval art, architecture, and some of the best food, wine, coffee, and bakeries are at your fingertips. If you live here, chances are that you are a world-class traveler looking for unique culture and a new experience each time.

What Hollywood hunk should be your hubby?
a: James McAvoy.You're the type that loves a family man with a bit of a dangerous side. You know he's good for making you breakfast in bed in the morning, then for going at it againts the bookshelf in the library after the kids have gone to bed. You lucky girl!

Which Guy is your dream man?
a: Enrique Iglesias. He's your mister right. He's funny, good looking and has an amazing voice.

What English Band are you?
a: The Libertines. You are passionate about everything and you are not a fake. You will be part of a group/club and support them until the day they die.

What Gerard Butler character describes you?
a: Gerry, P.S. I Love You. you are a hopeless romantic

What is your spirit animal?
a: Otter.the otter represents joyfullness and lightness. people who have this spirit animal have mellow personalities, and are capable of remaining calm and collect in any given situation. otters are often the ones who keep others grounded, in a sense.
Which TopGear character are you?
a: Richard Hammond. You are small and compared to a small furry animal who likes running around on wheels. You have long hair and hate haircuts. Land Rovers and offroading are your favorite things to do and you're quite immature. Good luck on that growing taller thing of yours!

What Flower are you?
a: Marigolds. You stand up for what you believe in and are always there when you're needed

If You Started a Rock Band?
a: Bon Jovi.Your hair is probably the coolest thing ever... long or short. You've got 100,000,000 fans and they're all livin on a prayer... prayin that your next album won't involve country music. We still love you though

What Country Are You Most Like?
a: England.You have lots of cool friends. You are loyal to your friends but your not one to mess with!! This one actually surprised me!

What Simpsons character are you?
a: Bart Simpson.You are Bart! You are a hellraiser. They try to tame you, but to no avail! You love to get into trouble, and love the attention it brings even more. However, on occasion, you can be a truly great friend, sibling, and child. But don't let anyone else know that. It would ruin your rep.

What country best fits you?
a: Australia!Its a country in the southern hemisphere first settled by Great Britain in 1788. It is comprised of the worlds smallest continent.

What Famous Rockstar are you?
a: John Lennon.You originated the face of rock n roll history. Your peace and love demonstrations helped people discover a new meaning to the world. Your thoughts and ideas are very original and you are loved by the entire world. You mastered the 60's and 70's but in 1980, you were shot and killed. You were very nice and laid back. You were simply a relaxed and peacful guy.

What Beatles member are you?
a: George Harrison."Its all in the mind ya know." Your more of the quiet type that likes to go with the flow but will let your inner talent shine from time to time. Your very open minded, spiritual, and creative and everyone enjoys your company. You hold your family and friends close to your heart and are one of the people that will be there for anyone in need.

What Beatles song are you?
a: Here Comes the Sun.you make the sun rise and set in others words your radiant just like this song. so be careful who you decide shine your light on becuse you might just cause a few sunsets.

Who's your Harry Potter boyfriend?
a: Harry Potter! You like the brave bold hero. You feel protected with Harry. I love him! He's soooooooooooooo hot, and his English accent? don't get me started, I'll be here all day telling you how much I love it!

What Deadliest Warrior are you?
a: Samurai. Swift and just with every strike of your katana.