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Today in Music History
May 6
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1965
Birthday Keith Murray born
Singer Keith Murray, later known for his work with the vocal group We Five, was born on May 6, 1943.
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1966
Release The Mamas and the Papas debut LP
If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, featuring 'California Dreamin',' was released in the US in early May 1966.
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1970
Release Let It Be film premieres
The Beatles' Let It Be film had its world premiere in New York City on May 6, 1970.
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1971
Birthday Chris Shiflett born
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett was born on May 6, 1971, in Santa Barbara, California.
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1977
Release Bob Marley releases Exodus
Bob Marley and the Wailers released Exodus in the UK on May 6, 1977, a landmark reggae album.
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1983
Birthday Dani Filth born
Cradle of Filth frontman Dani Filth was born Daniel Lloyd Davey on May 6, 1973, in Hertfordshire, England.
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1992
In Memoriam Marlene Dietrich dies
Singer and actress Marlene Dietrich died in Paris on May 6, 1992, at age 90.
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1997
Release Blur releases Blur in the US
Blur's self-titled album, featuring 'Song 2,' was released in the United States on May 6, 1997.
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2002
Milestone Otis Blackwell dies
Songwriter Otis Blackwell, who wrote hits for Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, died on May 6, 2002.
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2004
In Memoriam Etta James receives Walk of Fame star
Etta James was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 6, 2004.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1979
Which disco anthem by Gloria Gaynor became a defining hit of 1979 and later won the Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording?
"I Will Survive" was the hit. It became Gloria Gaynor’s signature song and won the only Grammy ever awarded for Best Disco Recording at the 1980 ceremony honoring 1979 music.
Which science-fiction series made its television debut in 1979 featuring the starship Galactica fleeing the Cylons?
"Battlestar Galactica" debuted on television in 1979. The series followed Commander Adama leading the human survivors in search of Earth.
Which film directed by Ridley Scott terrified audiences in 1979 with the tagline about no one hearing you scream in space?
"Alien" was released in 1979. The film starred Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley and became a landmark science-fiction horror movie.
Which handheld music device introduced by Sony in 1979 changed the way people listened to music on the go?
The Sony Walkman was introduced in 1979. It popularized portable personal stereo listening with cassette tapes.
Which war drama won the Academy Award for Best Picture for films of 1979?
"Kramer vs. Kramer" won the Academy Award for Best Picture for 1979. The film starred Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep.
