Today in Music History 09/16

TiMH September 16

In 1925, blues guitar legend B.B. King is born.

In 1942, the Hollies bassist Bernie Calvert is born.

In 1948, Small Faces and the Who drummer Kenney Jones is born.

In 1963, singer/songwriter/producer Richard Marx is born.

In 1977, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album began its 19th week on the charts at #1.

Also in 1977, Marc Bolan, the man who was T. Rex, died in a car crash at the age of 28.

In 1978, Boston went to No.1 on the US album chart with Don't Look Back.

Also in 1978, Styx released "Blue Collar Man" as "Just What I Needed" by The Cars peaked at #27 on the charts.

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