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by Spiritinthesky
Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday Keith Richards
Replies: 0
Views: 7204

Happy Birthday Keith Richards

Happy birthday Keith, born on 18 December 1943.

See how many you can score out of 20 in this Keith Richards quiz:
http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/keith_richards_quiz
by Spiritinthesky
Thu Nov 19, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Test you musical knowledge
Replies: 0
Views: 7001

Test you musical knowledge

Any good at music quizzes? Good page of quizzes here, from Zeppelin, Classic Rock, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Bowie, Dylan, Springsteen, Janis Joplin and loads of others.

See how many you can score out of 20: http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/thi ... music_quiz
by Spiritinthesky
Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Classic Rock Quiz
Replies: 0
Views: 6703

Classic Rock Quiz

See how many you can score out of 20. http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/classic_rock_quiz
by Spiritinthesky
Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Other Music & Musicians
Topic: Stevie Ray Vaughan
Replies: 0
Views: 6719

Stevie Ray Vaughan

27th Aug 1990, Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed when the helicopter he was flying in, hit a man-made ski slope while trying to navigate through dense fog. Vaughan had played a show at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisconsin with Robert Cray & His Memphis Horns, and Eric Clapton. Vaughan w...
by Spiritinthesky
Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: See what was #1 on the day you were born
Replies: 0
Views: 6731

See what was #1 on the day you were born

Have you ever done this?

My number #1's are:
'You're So Vain' by Carly Simon in the US
'Long Haired Lover From Liverpool' by Little Jimmy Osmond in the UK
'Ben' by Michael Jackson in Australia

http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/birthdayno1
by Spiritinthesky
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Rock music landmarks
Replies: 0
Views: 6318

Rock music landmarks

New free App out called Rocking All Over The World which is looking for music fans to send in any music landmarks they might know. The App shows landmarks of historic gigs, festivals, stars' birth places, locations of a famous album sleeves, video shoots, gravestones etc. If you have any landmarks, ...
by Spiritinthesky
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: Other Music & Musicians
Topic: John Bonham's last ever gig
Replies: 1
Views: 6607

John Bonham's last ever gig

7th July 1980, Led Zeppelin played their last-ever concert when they appeared at Eissporthalle, West Berlin at the end of a European tour. The set included: 'Black Dog', 'The Rain Song', 'Hot Dog', 'All My Love', 'Trampled Under Foot', 'Since I’ve Been Loving You', 'Kashmir', 'Stairway To Heaven' an...
by Spiritinthesky
Tue Apr 08, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: See what Country song was #1 on the day you were born
Replies: 7
Views: 6893

See what Country song was #1 on the day you were born

Bit of fun this, but I do like the old country stuff.

My song is - Jerry Reed - She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft).

Country songs have some great song titles!

http://www.thisdayincountrymusic.com/birthdayno1
by Spiritinthesky
Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Best double album ever?
Replies: 0
Views: 2781

Best double album ever?

What has been the best double album ever?
The Wall? Electric Ladyland? Exile On Main St? Physical Graffiti? The White Album?

Vote for your favourite double album. http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/double_album
by Spiritinthesky
Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Rolling Stones
Replies: 0
Views: 2568

The Rolling Stones

New iPhone and iPad App out looks interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NduPW9yW ... e=youtu.be
by Spiritinthesky
Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Classic Rock
Replies: 0
Views: 2539

Classic Rock

New App looks good, This Day in Classic Rock.

http://youtu.be/HE5GhzfN1p0
by Spiritinthesky
Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: iWitness
Replies: 0
Views: 2645

iWitness

New App out from rock writer Johnny Black with his iWitness reports. Interesting stories on The Clash, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Cream and loads others.

See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIT2EQ0NnlM
by Spiritinthesky
Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: Other Music & Musicians
Topic: Cliff Burton
Replies: 0
Views: 2812

Cliff Burton

27th Sept 1986, Metallica bass player Cliff Burton was crushed to death after the bands tour bus crashed between Stockholm and Copenhagen. During a European tour members from the band drew cards for the most comfortable bunk on the tour bus, Burton had won the game with an Ace of Spades and was asle...
by Spiritinthesky
Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: Other Music & Musicians
Topic: Jimi Hendrix
Replies: 0
Views: 2799

Jimi Hendrix

On 18th Sept 1970, Jimi Hendrix was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Mary Abbot's Hospital in London at the age of 27 after choking on his own vomit. Hendrix left the message 'I need help bad man', on his managers answer phone earlier that night. Rumors and conspiracy theories grew up around Hendri...
by Spiritinthesky
Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: Other Music & Musicians
Topic: Led zeppelin app
Replies: 8
Views: 6479

Re: Led zeppelin app

To celebrate Led Zeppelin's live debut on 7th Sept 1968 This Day in Music Apps are making their This Day in Led Zeppelin App free for 7 days! (from 7th Sept).

Download the App here: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/this-...414461191?mt=8