1967 – Otis Redding recorded ‘Respect’ at Atlantic Studio, New York City. At first a ballad, ‘Respect’ was written by Redding for Speedo Sims, who intended to record it with his band, the Singing Demons. Redding rewrote the lyrics and sped up the rhythm. The song became a 1967 hit and signature song for soul singer Aretha Franklin.
1970 – The Who appeared at Leeds University, England. The show was recorded for the bands forthcoming ‘Live At Leeds’ album. Since its initial reception, Live at Leeds has been cited by several music critics as the best live rock recording of all time. The University of Leeds refectory, has now been named a national landmark in the UK, commemorated with a blue plaque.
1973 – David Bowie collapsed on stage during a concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
1987 – Bon Jovi started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’, the group’s second US No.1, a No.4 hit in the UK.
1992 – The film Waynes World, which featured appearances from Meat Loaf and Alice Cooper premiered in the US. The use of Queen‘s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody‘ in the film propelled the song to No.2 on the US singles charts nearly 20 years after its first release.
1999 – American singer and songwriter Buddy Knox died of lung cancer aged 65. Knox had the 1957 US No.1 & UK No.29 single ‘Party Doll’ which sold over one million copies becoming the first person in the rock ‘n’ roll era to write and record a No.1 hit. His other hits include ‘Rock Your Little Baby To Sleep’ and ‘Hula Love’.
