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July 26

1943
Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger is born in Kent, England. The group, which takes its name from a Muddy Waters song, is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The group does not receive a Grammy Award until 1986 when it is presented a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger, Kt is a Golden Globe-winning and two-time Grammy-winning English rock musician, actor, songwriter, record and film producer, and businessman, best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the rock and roll band The Rolling Stones. Happy berfday, Mick!
Mick Jagger "Charmed Life"

1949
Roger Taylor is born in Kings Lynn, England, as Roger Meddows-Taylor. He is best known as the percussionist and backing, sometimes lead, vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a drummer he is known for his "big" unique sound and is considered one of the most influential rock drummers of the 1970's. As a songwriter he contributed songs to the band's albums from the very beginning, composing at least one track on every album, and (in the early days) usually sang lead vocals on his own compositions. He also wrote five of the band’s hits, "Radio Ga Ga," "A Kind of Magic," "The Invisible Man," "Breakthru," and "These Are the Days of Our Lives." He’s also famous for his powerful voice, his ability to reach very high and very low notes, a skill that worked for Queen’s unique sound from the beginning. As one of Queen’s vocalists, he is noted for having a raspy voice, which has been compared to Rod Stewart. Taylor’s also a guitarist (mostly rhythm, though he’s played solos sometimes as well) and occasionally plays bass and keyboards.
Roger Taylor "Let There Be Drums"

1961
Extreme (and former Van Halen) singer Gary Cherone is born today in Malden, Massachusetts. Gary Francis Caine Cherone is an American rock vocalist and recording artist. He is best known for his work with the rock group Extreme, as well as his short stint as the lead singer for Van Halen on the Van Halen III album and subsequent tour. In recent years he has released solo recordings. Recently, he has reunited with Extreme and they have a new album out on August 8, 2008.
Extreme "More Than Words"

1963
Motown Records release "Mickey's Monkey" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles. It peaks at number three on the R&B charts and number eight on the pop chart.

1968
Howlin’ Wolf plays the first of three nights at San Francisco’s Avalon Ballroom, supported by Quicksilver Messenger Service.

1968
The Rolling Stones miss the scheduled release date for their album Beggar's Banquet because of their record label's objection to the album's cover design, which features a graffiti-covered bathroom wall. Mick Jagger is incensed. It’s one of the first disagreements between the band and the label, with Mick Jagger angrily pointing out that Decca released Tom Jones’ A-tom-ic Jones with a nuclear explosion printed on its jacket sleeve. It is also the first album on which Jagger plays guitar.

1968
John Lennon and Paul McCartney complete "Hey Jude" during a writing session at Paul’s home. The song hits No. 1 in the U.S. a month later.
The Beatles "Hey Jude"

1969
Elvis Presley opens his first live engagement in nearly eight years in Las Vegas, Nev.

1974
John Denver earns a gold record for his all-time biggest hit, "Annie's Song." The song was written about his wife, who later divorced him.
John Denver "Annie's Song"

1974
The first Beatles Convention is held in Boston.

1975
Nat King Cole's daughter, Natalie, debuts on the music charts with "This Will Be." It makes it to number six on pop charts and number one on the R&B.

1976
Ted Nugent receives a gold record for his sixth, self-titled album. It includes "Hey Baby" and "Dog Eat Dog."
Ted Nugent "Hey Baby"

1977
Elvis Costello is arrested while performing outside the London Hilton where a CBS Records sales conference is being held. Costello was trying to audition for a U.S. record deal. Costello was taken to the station and fined five British pounds. CBS execs invite Costello back for an audition.
Elvis Costello "Alison" Live in Glastonbury

1979
An article in Rolling Stone says promotional videotapes are "the newest selling tool in rock." It mentions David Bowie's "Boys Keep Swinging" and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."
David Bowie "Boys Keep Swinging"

1979
A revised version of the Clash's debut album is released in the States. This comes 2 years after the disc had been issued in their native Britain.

1986
Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" tops the U.S. singles charts for one week.
Peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer"

1990
Grateful Dead keyboardist Brent Mydland dies of a drug overdose in Lafayette, Calif., at age 38. Mydland had replaced keyboardist Keith Godchaux - who died in 1979 - who in turn had replaced Ron "Pigpen" McKernan - who died in 1973.

1992
Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley marries model Pamela Bowen in Los Angeles.

1992
Singer Mary Wells, known for her hits "My Guy" and "You Beat Me To The Punch," dies of cancer at age 49.

1996
Composer Evelyn Levine dies at the age of 84.

1998
Sha Na Na member "Chico" Ryan dies at a nursing home in Beverly, Mass.
Sha Na Na "Teenager in Love"

1999
Clint Black provides entertainment for "A Night at the Net," a charity doubles tennis match that kicks off the eighth annual Mercedes-Benz Cup.

2000
Oasis are forced off stage at Switzerland’s Paleo Festival after being pelted with bottles and cans. A promoter says, "The arrogant, provocative attitude of Liam Gallagher is doubtless not unconnected to the reaction of the audience." Doubtless.

2003
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is arrested outside of their Wantagh, N.Y., date after allegedly running over a parking attendant.

2003
Limp Bizkit abandon their set during the Chicago stop of the Summer Sanitarium tour after the crowd hurl plastic bottles at singer Fred Durst. Who woulda thunk that Fred Durst and Liam Gallagher would have so much in common?

2003
Ageless singer Tom Jones ("It's Not Unusual") is inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame at Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa.

2003
Mick Jagger celebrates turning 60 at a private party in Prague. Among the invitees is former Czech president Vaclev Havel, who gives Jagger a two-foot-high crystal vase.

2004
The Darkness return to their old school in Lowestoft, England, to open a new music center. They also take part in a Q&A session with pupils.
The Darkness "I Believe in a Thing Called Love"

2004
One of South Africa’s most respected bass players and songwriters, Sipho Gumede, dies in a Durban hospital following his admission for internal bleeding.

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