This Day In Music History
Apr 21st
1969 - Janis Joplin appeared at The Royal Albert Hall in London. The opening act that night was Yes. Joplin was well known for her performing abilities and her fans referred to her stage presence as electric.
1970 - Elton John performs his debut solo gig as a support act in London, launching his career and a whole new market for over-the-top sunglasses.
1984 - Phil Collins started a run at No.1 in the US singles chart with the theme from 'Against All Odds'. It was Phil's first US No.1 and lasted 3 weeks. Originally titled "How Can You Just Sit There?", the song was initially from the sessions for Collins' debut solo album Face Value, and it was one of about a dozen written for his first wife, who had left him.
2008 - Al Wilson dies of kidney failure at the age of 68. Wilson, an American soul singer and songwriter had a number of US hits. A favorite here at NJ101.5, 'Show and Tell' peaked in 1974.
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