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We are working on a new book The Jam - The Day I Was There which will tell the story of The Jam in the words of over 400 fans. With memories from the earliest shows at clubs and pubs through to the last ever gig. Told by the perspective of fans, promoters and support acts with personal...

23rd July is the 5th anniversary of Amy's death. Nice podcast with her here, she was such a talent. http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/tdim_amy_winehouse

Any good at music quizzes? Good page of quizzes here, from Elvis, 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/this_day_in_music_quiz

John Lennon would have been celebrating his 75th birthday on 9 October. Quiz here, see how many you can score out of 20. http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/john_lennon_quiz

See how many you can score out of 20. http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/this_day_in_music_quiz

Mine is Jerry Reed - She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft). Country songs have some great song titles. http://www.thisdayincountrymusic.com/birthdayno1

New free App out. It has a built-in Music Player – fans can listen to the album whilst reading the book & exploring the photos. The video section includes five tracks streamed into the app taken from the Who’s Live At The Coliseum ’69 show. And a specially developed Pinball Game. See it here...

Kiki Dee is celebrating 50 years in music. I think she is one of the most underrated singers in the UK. Great voice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POFGH7ivAAM&feature=share&list=TLVRyH4VXmr9o

I'm really into this at the moment. New band from London called Spiritwo. https://soundcloud.com/spiritwo Recommend any new bands?

To celebrate what would have been Brian Jones’ 71st birthday on 28th February 2013, This Day in The Rolling Stones app is free for 4 weeks https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/this-day-in-the-rolling-stones/id586990757?ls=1&mt=8

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

Win Beatles, 10cc and Guitar riffs Anyone into comps, some good ones here: You can win all the Beatles albums on vinyl. http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/win_stuff

30th Nov 1982, Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album was released. It spent 190 weeks on the UK album chart became the biggest selling pop album of all time, with sales over 50 million copies. Seven singles were released from the album, including 'Beat It', which featured guitarists Eddie Van Halen...

Good looking new App out http://www.tinyurl.com/classicrockapp

Been hearing this new track on the radio by Erica Wexler. Anyone know who she is? http://youtu.be/GkLBaQshhQY

If you could bring a dead rock star back to life for one gig, who would it be? John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis, Kurt Cobain, Buddy Holly, Freddie Mercury? Or someone else? Vote here: http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/stairway_to_heaven

29th Aug 1958, Born on this day, Michael Jackson, singer, songwriter, The Jackson Five, The Jacksons, and solo. Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. The music videos for 'Beat It', 'Billie Jean', and 'Thriller', are credited with...

On 16th August 1977, Elvis Presley was found dead lying on the floor in his bathroom by his girlfriend Ginger Alden, he had been seated on the toilet reading 'The Scientific Search For Jesus'. He died of heart failure at the age of 42. His first record for RCA, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, was also his...

I thought the version of Wish You Were Here at the Olympic closing ceremony with Floyd drummer Nick Mason, Genesis' Mike Rutherford and Ed Sheeran was great last night, the lad did good and what a great song. Any Floyd fans, have you seen their App? http://youtu.be/-xf5Kjnlq4A

Happy birthday Glen. Born on 22nd April 1936, Glen Campbell, country singer, songwriter, actor, TV presenter. His hits include ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix’, ‘Wichita Lineman’, and ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’, Campbell has released more than 70 albums selling over 45 million records. As a session...