This day in music history

1958, Jerry Lee Lewis arrived at London's Heathrow Airport to begin his first British tour, along with his new bride, 14 year old third cousin, Myra. Although advised not to mention it, Lewis answered all questions about his private life. The public's shock over Lewis' marriage marks the start of a controversy leading to his British tour being cancelled after just 3 of the scheduled 37 performances.

1965, The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Ticket To Ride', the group's eighth US No.1.

1970, This week's UK Top 5 singles: No.5, 'Daughter Of Darkness', Tom Jones, No.4, 'Question', The Moody Blues, No.3, 'Yellow River', Christie, No.2, 'Spirit In The Sky', Norman Greenbaum and No.1, 'Back Home', The England World Cup Squad.

1971, The Rolling Stones album 'Sticky Fingers' started a four-week run at No.1 on the US charts, the group's second US No.1 album. The artwork for Sticky Fingers, which, on the original vinyl release, featured a working zipper that opened to reveal cotton briefs was conceived by American pop artist Andy Warhol. The cover, a photo of Joe Dallesandro's crotch clad in tight blue jeans, was assumed by many fans to be an image of Mick Jagger. The album also features the first usage of the "Tongue and Lip Design" designed by John Pasche.

1976, Wings started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Silly Love Songs', McCartney's fifth US No.1 since leaving The Beatles. It made No.2 in the UK.

1977, Television kicked off their first UK tour at the Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland, Blondie were the support act.

1980, U2 kicked off their 23 date ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ tour at The Hope & Anchor in London.

1981, Stiff Little Fingers appeared at Dundee Caird Hall, Scotland.

1982, Madness went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Complete Madness', their first No.1 album.

1993, Swedish group Ace Of Base started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'All That She Wants', a No.2 hit in the US.

2000, Robbie Williams set up a children's charity with the cash he earned from a deal with Pepsi. The trust, 'Give It Sum', boasted £2m seed money. Beneficiaries would include UNICEF and Jeans For Genes.

2000, Travis swept the board at the Ivor Novello awards. Singer Fran Healy won two awards for Best Contemporary Song for the single 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me'' And Songwriter Of The Year for the Travis album 'The Man Who.'

2004, Morrissey appeared at the M.E.N. arena Manchester, England on his 45th birthday. It was Morrissey's return to his home city Manchester after an absence of 12 years and the 18000 tickets sold out in only 90 minutes. During the set Morrissey performed five Smiths songs.

2005, Oasis went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Lyla’ giving the UK band their seventh No.1 single. Taken from the album 'Don't Believe The Truth'.

1924, Born on this day, Charles Aznavour, French singer, (1974 UK No.1 single 'She').

1941, Born on this day, Bruce Rowlands, Fairport Convention, UK folk group, (1969 UK No.21 single 'Si Tu Dois Partir').

1942, Born on this day, Calvin Simon, Funkadelic, (1978 US No.16 album 'One Nation Under A Groove').

1950, Born on this day, Bernie Taupin, Elton John's long-time song writing partner. Rod Stewart, Cher, The Motels, John Waite, Starship and Alice Cooper have all recorded his songs.

1954, Born on this day, Jerry Dammers, founder member and keyboard play with The Specials, (1981 UK No.1 single 'Ghost Town'). He contributed to the founding of the Coventry based 2 Tone Records.

1959, Born on this day, Steven Morrissey, vocals, songwriter, The Smiths, (1984 UK No.10 single 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now', plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles'), solo, (1988 UK No.5 single 'Suedehead' plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles).

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