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Thursday
September the 2nd
ON THIS DAY in 1906
writer/comedienne Barbara Jo Allen was born in New York City.
She created the inimitable radio character Vera Vague in the late 1930's, and played the wise-cracking man-chasing spinster to the hilt in her regular spots on Bob Hope's Pepsodent radio programs. She was part of his USO troupe during WWII. In addition to an extensive radio resume she appeared in some 60 films, and hosted (as Vera) the CBS TV audience participation show Follow the Leader in 1953. She died Sept. 14 1974, just 12 days after turning 68.
In 1927, Sophie Tucker recorded her signature song, Some of These Days, for Columbia Records.
In 1931, the radio show "15 Minutes with Bing Crosby" debuted on CBS. The singer became a super-hot property after the debut.
In 1953, singer Eddy Arnold and "Colonel" Tom Parker dissolved their management agreement.
In 1956, in West Hollywood, Elvis Presley recorded "Long Tall Sally," "Old Shep," "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again," "Paralyzed," and "Too Much."
In 1963, "The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite" expanded from 15 to 30 minutes, becoming network television's first half-hour nightly newscast.
Also in 1963, the Angels become the first white all-female group to have a No.1 record. The song was "My Boyfriend's Back."
In 1964, The Beatles appeared at The Convention Hall in Philadelphia. Days earlier Philadelphia had experienced race-riots, and the Beatles, who were Civil Rights supporters, were shocked to see that their audience of 13,000 was completely white.
In 1965, the Beatles received a gold record for their single " Help! ", from the movie of the same name.
Also in 1965, The Doors recorded their first demos at World Pacific Jazz Studios in Los Angeles, where they cut six Jim Morrison songs.
In 1968, The Doors were forced to perform as a trio at a concert in Amsterdam after lead singer Jim Morrison collapsed while dancing during the Jefferson Airplane's performance.
In 1969, NBC-TV canceled "Star Trek." The show had debuted on September 8, 1966, but never became a cult sensation until it went into syndication (repeats.)
In 1970, an obscure art-rock band named Genesis ran an ad in Britain's Melody Maker magazine looking for a drummer, leading to the audition and hiring of 19-year-old Phil Collins.
Also in 1970, appearing at the Oakland Stadium in California, was Led Zeppelin.
In 1971, the band manager of The Grateful Dead (below) was arrested after disappearing with over $70,000 of the band's money.
In 1972, the Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival was held over three days on Bull Island in Indiana. The promoters expected about 50,000 music fans; but over 200,000 attended the festival. Many bands pulled out as the festival drifted steadily into anarchy. Those that did appear included Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids, Cheech and Chong, Foghat, Albert King, Canned heat, Flash, Ravi Shankar, The Eagles, The Amboy Dukes, and Gentle Giant. Three concert goers drowned in the Wabash River. And as the festival ended, the remnants of the crowd burned down the music stand.
In 1978, Phil Lalonde died of cardiac arrest following surgery for a broken hip. He began his career at CKAC Montreal in 1929 as an announcer. In 1931, he became General Manager. And in 1933, negotiated with CBS to carry many of its most popular programs. CBS presented Phil with a Golden Mike award in 1963 to mark the 30 year association between CBS and CKAC, which was still an affiliate at that time.
In 1980, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Upside Down,'' by Diana Ross. The song stayed at No. 1 for four weeks, the longest reign of any Ross solo song.
In 1982, Rolling Stone member Keith Richard lost his home in a fire.
Also in 1982, during a North American tour Queen played at The Coliseum in Portland, Oregon.
In 1986, Canadian groupie Cathy Eveyln Smith was sentenced to three years in jail for involuntary manslaughter in the drug overdose that killed Saturday Night Live comedian John Belushi in March 1982.
In 1987, David Bowie played Madison Square Garden on his 'Glass Spider' world tour.
In 1988, the CJOR call letters and the News/Talk format disappeared from 600 on Vancouver's AM dial at 12 Noon; In it's place Classic Rock CHRX was born.
In 1989, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for allegedly trying to kill his wife, Sharon, after a drinking binge. The case was dropped after he went into rehab and the couple reconciled.
Also in 1989, Paula Abdul scored her third US No.1 single of the year with 'Cold Hearted.'
In 1995, "The Concert for the Hall of Fame" was presented at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. It was the grand-opening celebration for the $92-millionRock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Appearing at the concert were such Rock notables as Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Martha and the Vandellas,and John Mellencamp.
Also in 1995, Michael Jackson went to No.1 on the US singles chart with a song written by R. Kelly 'You Are Not Alone'. It holds a Guinness World Record as the first song in the 37 year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to debut at No.1.
In 1997, the Howard Stern Radio Show premiered in Canada, in Montreal on CHOM 97.7 FM and in Toronto on CILQ 107.1 FM.
In 2000, Victoria's oldest station CJVI-900 signed off at 5:05 p.m. CHTT-FM signed on 103.1 MHz just minutes later, after Rogers arranged a frequency swap with Camosun College's CKMO-FM. CKMO-AM began broadcasting on 900 KHz with 10,000 watts on September 5th.
Also in 2000, Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige, and Angie Stone each took home two trophies at the Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards, held in Santa Monica, Calif. and hosted by Sisqo, Pink, and actor Shemar Moore.
In 2001, actor Troy Donahue, who starred in early TV's Surfside 6, died after a heart attack at age 65.
Also in 2001, J.Lo was at No.1 on the Billboard pop singles chart with 'I'm Real.'
In 2005, Port Alberni BC's CJAV-FM signed on at 9:33 a.m. on 93.3 MHz as "The Peak". And CJAV-AM continued to simulcast at 1240 KHZ for three months.
Also in 2005, actor Bob Denver, forever in our hearts as the hapless Gilligan in 99 TV episodes of Gilligan's Island, died of throat cancer at age 70.
Still in 2005, Mariah Carey became only the fifth act ever to hold the top two positions in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The singer's ‘We Belong Together’ notched a 10th consecutive week at number one on the Billboard chart while ‘Shake It Off’ jumped two places to second place. The feat puts Carey in a select group of acts to hold the top two with Nelly, OutKast, The Bee Gees and The Beatles.
Again in 2005, Kanye West criticised President Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina during a televised benefit concert in New York. West told the audience: "George Bush doesn't care about black people." The comment went out live on the east coast, but was cut from the taped version seen on the west coast.
In 2006, lead singer of the Isley Brothers, Ronald Isley was sentenced to three years in a US prison for multiple counts of tax fraud. The 64-year-old, was also ordered to pay more than $3.1 million to the IRS for "pathological" evasion. The court heard he cashed royalty cheques belonging to his brother O'Kelly, who died in 1996, and also spent millions of dollars made from undeclared performances on a yacht and two homes.
Also in 2006, Christina Aguilera was at No.1 on the Billboard album chart with ‘Back to Basics’; the album was also No.1 in 12 other countries.
In 2009, Guy Babylon, keyboard player with the Elton John Band died of a heart attack while swimming in his pool at his home in Los Angeles.
Today's Birthdays:
Dancer-actress Marge Champion (Admiral Broadway Revue, Fame) is 91.
Jazz pianist Horace Silver is 82.
Singer Sam Gooden of The Impressions is 71.
Singer Jimmy Clanton is 70.
Singer-turned-minister Joe Simon is 67.
Singer Rosalind Ashford of Martha and the Vandellas is 67.
Sportscaster Terry Bradshaw (NFL on Fox) is 62.
Actor Mark Harmon (NCIS, Chicago Hope, St. Elsewhere) is 59.
Actress Linda Purl (Matlock, Happy Days) is 55.
Drummer Jerry Augustyniak of 10,000 Maniacs is 52.
Drummer Paul Deakin of The Mavericks is 51.
Winnipeg-raised actor Keanu Reeves (Life Under Water, Babes in Toyland) is 46.
Actress Salma Hayek (30 Rock, Ugly Betty) is 44.
Actress Cynthis Watros (Lost, House MD, Titus) is 42.
Singer K-Ci of K-Ci and JoJo is 41.
Actor Katt Williams (My Wife & Kids, Tracy Morgan Show) is 37.
Bassist Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit is 33.
Drummer Spencer Smith of Panic at the Disco is 23.
Chart Toppers - Sept. 2
1944
I’ll Be Seeing You - The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (vocal: Frank Sinatra)
Swinging on a Star - Bing Crosby
It Could Happen to You - Jo Stafford
Soldier’s Last Letter - Ernest Tubb
1952
Auf Wiedersehn, Sweetheart - Vera Lynn
Walkin’ My Baby Back Home - Johnnie Ray
Half as Much - Rosemary Clooney
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels - Kitty Wells
1960
It’s Now or Never - Elvis Presley
Walk--Don’t Run - The Ventures
The Twist - Chubby Checker
Alabam - Cowboy Copas
1968
People Got to Be Free - The Rascals
Born to Be Wild - Steppenwolf
Light My Fire - Jose Feliciano
Mama Tried - Merle Haggard
1976
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees
Let ’Em In - Wings
(I’m A) Stand by My Woman Man - Ronnie Milsap
1984
What’s Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner
Missing You - John Waite
Stuck on You - Lionel Richie
Let’s Fall to Pieces Together - George Strait
ON THIS DAY in 1906
writer/comedienne Barbara Jo Allen was born in New York City.
She created the inimitable radio character Vera Vague in the late 1930's, and played the wise-cracking man-chasing spinster to the hilt in her regular spots on Bob Hope's Pepsodent radio programs. She was part of his USO troupe during WWII. In addition to an extensive radio resume she appeared in some 60 films, and hosted (as Vera) the CBS TV audience participation show Follow the Leader in 1953. She died Sept. 14 1974, just 12 days after turning 68.
In 1927, Sophie Tucker recorded her signature song, Some of These Days, for Columbia Records.
In 1931, the radio show "15 Minutes with Bing Crosby" debuted on CBS. The singer became a super-hot property after the debut.
In 1953, singer Eddy Arnold and "Colonel" Tom Parker dissolved their management agreement.
In 1956, in West Hollywood, Elvis Presley recorded "Long Tall Sally," "Old Shep," "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again," "Paralyzed," and "Too Much."
In 1963, "The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite" expanded from 15 to 30 minutes, becoming network television's first half-hour nightly newscast.
Also in 1963, the Angels become the first white all-female group to have a No.1 record. The song was "My Boyfriend's Back."
In 1964, The Beatles appeared at The Convention Hall in Philadelphia. Days earlier Philadelphia had experienced race-riots, and the Beatles, who were Civil Rights supporters, were shocked to see that their audience of 13,000 was completely white.
In 1965, the Beatles received a gold record for their single " Help! ", from the movie of the same name.
Also in 1965, The Doors recorded their first demos at World Pacific Jazz Studios in Los Angeles, where they cut six Jim Morrison songs.
In 1968, The Doors were forced to perform as a trio at a concert in Amsterdam after lead singer Jim Morrison collapsed while dancing during the Jefferson Airplane's performance.
In 1969, NBC-TV canceled "Star Trek." The show had debuted on September 8, 1966, but never became a cult sensation until it went into syndication (repeats.)
In 1970, an obscure art-rock band named Genesis ran an ad in Britain's Melody Maker magazine looking for a drummer, leading to the audition and hiring of 19-year-old Phil Collins.
Also in 1970, appearing at the Oakland Stadium in California, was Led Zeppelin.
In 1971, the band manager of The Grateful Dead (below) was arrested after disappearing with over $70,000 of the band's money.
In 1972, the Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival was held over three days on Bull Island in Indiana. The promoters expected about 50,000 music fans; but over 200,000 attended the festival. Many bands pulled out as the festival drifted steadily into anarchy. Those that did appear included Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids, Cheech and Chong, Foghat, Albert King, Canned heat, Flash, Ravi Shankar, The Eagles, The Amboy Dukes, and Gentle Giant. Three concert goers drowned in the Wabash River. And as the festival ended, the remnants of the crowd burned down the music stand.
In 1978, Phil Lalonde died of cardiac arrest following surgery for a broken hip. He began his career at CKAC Montreal in 1929 as an announcer. In 1931, he became General Manager. And in 1933, negotiated with CBS to carry many of its most popular programs. CBS presented Phil with a Golden Mike award in 1963 to mark the 30 year association between CBS and CKAC, which was still an affiliate at that time.
In 1980, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Upside Down,'' by Diana Ross. The song stayed at No. 1 for four weeks, the longest reign of any Ross solo song.
In 1982, Rolling Stone member Keith Richard lost his home in a fire.
Also in 1982, during a North American tour Queen played at The Coliseum in Portland, Oregon.
In 1986, Canadian groupie Cathy Eveyln Smith was sentenced to three years in jail for involuntary manslaughter in the drug overdose that killed Saturday Night Live comedian John Belushi in March 1982.
In 1987, David Bowie played Madison Square Garden on his 'Glass Spider' world tour.
In 1988, the CJOR call letters and the News/Talk format disappeared from 600 on Vancouver's AM dial at 12 Noon; In it's place Classic Rock CHRX was born.
In 1989, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for allegedly trying to kill his wife, Sharon, after a drinking binge. The case was dropped after he went into rehab and the couple reconciled.
Also in 1989, Paula Abdul scored her third US No.1 single of the year with 'Cold Hearted.'
In 1995, "The Concert for the Hall of Fame" was presented at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. It was the grand-opening celebration for the $92-millionRock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Appearing at the concert were such Rock notables as Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Martha and the Vandellas,and John Mellencamp.
Also in 1995, Michael Jackson went to No.1 on the US singles chart with a song written by R. Kelly 'You Are Not Alone'. It holds a Guinness World Record as the first song in the 37 year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to debut at No.1.
In 1997, the Howard Stern Radio Show premiered in Canada, in Montreal on CHOM 97.7 FM and in Toronto on CILQ 107.1 FM.
In 2000, Victoria's oldest station CJVI-900 signed off at 5:05 p.m. CHTT-FM signed on 103.1 MHz just minutes later, after Rogers arranged a frequency swap with Camosun College's CKMO-FM. CKMO-AM began broadcasting on 900 KHz with 10,000 watts on September 5th.
Also in 2000, Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige, and Angie Stone each took home two trophies at the Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards, held in Santa Monica, Calif. and hosted by Sisqo, Pink, and actor Shemar Moore.
In 2001, actor Troy Donahue, who starred in early TV's Surfside 6, died after a heart attack at age 65.
Also in 2001, J.Lo was at No.1 on the Billboard pop singles chart with 'I'm Real.'
In 2005, Port Alberni BC's CJAV-FM signed on at 9:33 a.m. on 93.3 MHz as "The Peak". And CJAV-AM continued to simulcast at 1240 KHZ for three months.
Also in 2005, actor Bob Denver, forever in our hearts as the hapless Gilligan in 99 TV episodes of Gilligan's Island, died of throat cancer at age 70.
Still in 2005, Mariah Carey became only the fifth act ever to hold the top two positions in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The singer's ‘We Belong Together’ notched a 10th consecutive week at number one on the Billboard chart while ‘Shake It Off’ jumped two places to second place. The feat puts Carey in a select group of acts to hold the top two with Nelly, OutKast, The Bee Gees and The Beatles.
Again in 2005, Kanye West criticised President Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina during a televised benefit concert in New York. West told the audience: "George Bush doesn't care about black people." The comment went out live on the east coast, but was cut from the taped version seen on the west coast.
In 2006, lead singer of the Isley Brothers, Ronald Isley was sentenced to three years in a US prison for multiple counts of tax fraud. The 64-year-old, was also ordered to pay more than $3.1 million to the IRS for "pathological" evasion. The court heard he cashed royalty cheques belonging to his brother O'Kelly, who died in 1996, and also spent millions of dollars made from undeclared performances on a yacht and two homes.
Also in 2006, Christina Aguilera was at No.1 on the Billboard album chart with ‘Back to Basics’; the album was also No.1 in 12 other countries.
In 2009, Guy Babylon, keyboard player with the Elton John Band died of a heart attack while swimming in his pool at his home in Los Angeles.
Today's Birthdays:
Dancer-actress Marge Champion (Admiral Broadway Revue, Fame) is 91.
Jazz pianist Horace Silver is 82.
Singer Sam Gooden of The Impressions is 71.
Singer Jimmy Clanton is 70.
Singer-turned-minister Joe Simon is 67.
Singer Rosalind Ashford of Martha and the Vandellas is 67.
Sportscaster Terry Bradshaw (NFL on Fox) is 62.
Actor Mark Harmon (NCIS, Chicago Hope, St. Elsewhere) is 59.
Actress Linda Purl (Matlock, Happy Days) is 55.
Drummer Jerry Augustyniak of 10,000 Maniacs is 52.
Drummer Paul Deakin of The Mavericks is 51.
Winnipeg-raised actor Keanu Reeves (Life Under Water, Babes in Toyland) is 46.
Actress Salma Hayek (30 Rock, Ugly Betty) is 44.
Actress Cynthis Watros (Lost, House MD, Titus) is 42.
Singer K-Ci of K-Ci and JoJo is 41.
Actor Katt Williams (My Wife & Kids, Tracy Morgan Show) is 37.
Bassist Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit is 33.
Drummer Spencer Smith of Panic at the Disco is 23.
Chart Toppers - Sept. 2
1944
I’ll Be Seeing You - The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (vocal: Frank Sinatra)
Swinging on a Star - Bing Crosby
It Could Happen to You - Jo Stafford
Soldier’s Last Letter - Ernest Tubb
1952
Auf Wiedersehn, Sweetheart - Vera Lynn
Walkin’ My Baby Back Home - Johnnie Ray
Half as Much - Rosemary Clooney
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels - Kitty Wells
1960
It’s Now or Never - Elvis Presley
Walk--Don’t Run - The Ventures
The Twist - Chubby Checker
Alabam - Cowboy Copas
1968
People Got to Be Free - The Rascals
Born to Be Wild - Steppenwolf
Light My Fire - Jose Feliciano
Mama Tried - Merle Haggard
1976
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees
Let ’Em In - Wings
(I’m A) Stand by My Woman Man - Ronnie Milsap
1984
What’s Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner
Missing You - John Waite
Stuck on You - Lionel Richie
Let’s Fall to Pieces Together - George Strait
