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Today in Music History
May 8
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1960
Birthday Mick Hucknall born
Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall was born in Manchester, England, on May 8, 1960.
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1963
Birthday David Gahan born
Depeche Mode lead singer David Gahan was born in Epping, Essex, England, on May 8, 1963.
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1968
Birthday Darren Hayes born
Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes was born in Brisbane, Australia, on May 8, 1968.
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1970
Release Let It Be album released
The Beatles released Let It Be in the UK on May 8, 1970, one month after Paul McCartney announced the band's split.
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1976
#1 Hit ABBA hit No. 1 with Fernando
ABBA began a four-week run at No. 1 in the UK with Fernando on May 8, 1976.
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1983
In Memoriam John Peacock died
Jazz trumpeter and bandleader John Peacock died on May 8, 1983, at age 75.
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1984
Birthday Alex Van Halen born
Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on May 8, 1953.
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1988
Milestone Prince scored a chart milestone
Prince's Lovesexy era began on May 8, 1988, when the album was issued in several international markets.
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1993
#1 Hit Aerosmith topped the album chart
Get a Grip reached No. 1 on the US album chart on May 8, 1993, becoming Aerosmith's first US chart-topper.
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1999
#1 Hit Britney Spears hit No. 1
…Baby One More Time reached No. 1 on the UK singles chart on May 8, 1999, starting a two-week stay.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1964
Which British band made its first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, launching Beatlemania in the United States?
The Beatles. Their February 1964 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show became one of the defining television and music moments of the year.
Which classic sitcom about the Addams family premiered on television in 1964?
The Addams Family. The spooky comedy series debuted in 1964 and became one of the memorable TV launches of the decade.
Which 1964 musical film starred Julie Andrews as a magical nanny?
Mary Poppins. The Disney film premiered in 1964 and became one of the year's biggest movie hits.
Which boxer became world heavyweight champion in 1964 after defeating Sonny Liston?
Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali. He won the world heavyweight title in 1964 and soon declared, "I am the greatest."
Which song by Roy Orbison was a major hit in 1964 and was written for the film of the same name?
"Oh, Pretty Woman." It was one of Roy Orbison's signature hits in 1964 and became one of the year's most famous songs.
