Who would you bring back and On This Day

If you could bring back any one rock star for one gig, who would it be? There are tons of great musicians who have passed, many before their time. So if you could bring back any one rock star, who would it be? Would you bring back Hendrix? Rhodes? Freddie Mercury? Keith Moon? John Bonham? Phil Lynott? Stevie Ray Vaughn? What about Elvis, Dimebag Darrell, Otis Redding, Bon Scott, John Lennon, Ronnie Van Zant or Janis Joplin? There are tons to pick from, who would you pick?

Also, some interesting things from this day in music.

2005, Blues musician Fats Domino was rescued from New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit the city. The 77-year-old singer had been reported missing since the storm in New Orleans which had flooding the city leaving thousands feared dead.

1999, the largest music bootleg bust in US history was made. It was estimated that this one operation alone was responsible for $100 million in lost revenues. Recording equipment valued at $250,000 was confiscated, as were almost 1 million CDs and tapes.

1968, after a two week absence, Ringo Starr rejoined The Beatles. Starr had quit the band when he found out that Paul McCartney had been erasing drum tracks and replacing them with his own. Upon Ringo's return to the studio, he found his drum kit covered with flowers to welcome him back.

1965, a Rolling Stones gig in Dublin, Ireland ended in a riot after 30 fans jumped onto the stage. Jagger was knocked to the floor as the rest of the band fled the stage.

1964, during a US tour The Beatles played two shows at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. They were paid $85,000 for the shows, tickets cost $4.00.

1955, Bill Haley & his Comets turned down a $2,000 offer for a 15-date tour of Australia because of their fear of flying.

September 3rd: Born on this day

1984, Born on this day, Robert Curry, US singer with Day26, also known as a contestant on the TV show Making the Band 4.

1980, Born on this day, Jay 'Cone' McCaslin, Sum 41, (2001 UK No 13 single 'In Too Deep').

1979, Born on this day, Tomislav 'Tomo' Milichevich Sarajevo, lead guitarist, 30 Seconds to Mars.

1973, Born on this day, Jennifer Paige, US singer, (1998 UK No.4 single, 'Crush'.

1973, Born on this day, David Mead, US singer, songwriter. (2001 UK airplay hit ‘Girl On The Roof’).

1962, Born on this day, Lester Noel, Beats International, (1990 UK No.1 single 'Dub Be Good To Me' featuring vocalist former actress in TV's 'Grange Hill', Lindy Layton, produced by Norman Cook).

1957, Born on this day, Suzanne Freitag, Propaganda, (1985 UK No.21 single 'Duel').

1952, Born on this day, Leroy Smith, Sweet Sensation, (1974 UK No.1 single with 'Sad Sweet Dreamer').

1948, Born on this day, Donald Brewer, Grand Funk Railroad, (1974 US No.1 single 'The Locomotion'). Most successful US Heavy Metal band of the 70's selling over 20m albums.

1947, Born on this day, Eric Bell, Thin Lizzy, (1973 UK No.6 single 'Whisky In The Jar').

1945, Born on this day, George Biondo, Steppenwolf, (1969 UK No.30 single 'Born To Be Wild').

1944, Born on this day, Gary Leeds, The Walker Brothers, (1966 UK No.1 & US No.13 single 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore').

1942, Born on this day, Al Jardine, The Beach Boys, (1966 UK & US No.1 single 'Good Vibrations', plus over 25 other UK Top 40 singles).

1934, Born on this day, blues guitarist Freddie King. Eric Clapton covered his 'Have You Ever Loved A Woman' on the 'Layla' album. Died on 27th December 1976 of heart trouble and Ulcers aged 42.


September 3rd: I knew the bride

2007, during a US tour with Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way married Mindless Self Indulgence bassist Lyn Z after a gig in Colorado.

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