1993 – Leon Theremin
Russian inventor Leon Theremin dies. Most famous for his invention of the theremin, one of the first electronic musical instruments. He first performed the theremin with the New York Philharmonic in 1928.
1974 – Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘You Haven’t Done Nothin’, the singers fourth US No.1. The track featured The Jackson Five on backing vocals.
1967 – Cream Release Their Masterpiece, ‘Disraeli Gears’
On November 2, 1967, Cream released their highly-influential sophomore album, Disraeli Gears. Regarded as one of the greatest records of all time, Disraeli Gears found the British group moving away from their blues roots and instead weaving in heavier guitars and elements of psychedelia. In addition to such hits as “Sunshine of Your Love” and “Strange Brew,” the album included tracks like “Tales of Brave Ulysses” (which showcases one of the earliest uses of a wah-wah pedal) and “SWLABR.” Disraeli Gears also marked Cream’s breakthrough on the US charts, where it peaked at No.4.
1967 – Hello-Goodbye
The Beatles completed recording their next single ‘Hello Goodbye’ at Abbey Road studios London with a second Paul McCartney bass line. The McCartney song had been selected for the A-side for The Beatles next single, the flip side to be Lennon’s ‘I Am The Walrus’.
1958 – Tommy Edwards
Tommy Edwards was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘It’s All In The Game.’ Written by Charles Dawes, later Vice President of the United States under Calvin Coolidge. It is the only No.1 pop single to have been co-written by a US Vice President.
1938 – Jay Black
American singer Jay Black, known as ‘The Voice,’ whose height of fame came in the 1960s when he was the lead singer of Jay and the Americans. The band had numerous hits including ‘Come a Little Bit Closer’, ‘Cara Mia’, and ‘This Magic Moment’.
1937 – Earl Carroll
American singer Earl Carroll lead vocalist for the doo-wop group The Cadillacs, the group’s biggest hit was ‘Speedo’, Carroll’s subsequent nickname. He joined The Coasters in 1961.