On this Day in Music – 4th June

2010’s

A benefit concert, called One Love Manchester, took place at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester on this day 2017. The show, organised by American singer Ariana Grande, was in response to a bombing at her Manchester Arena concert two weeks earlier. Artists including Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Take That, Pharrell Williams, Robbie Williams and Liam Gallagher performed at the show.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1369 04/06/2020

The 1966 album If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas includes some of their best known hits. Including Monday, Monday and California Dreamin. The cover caused controversy with a toilet in the corner…very indecent!

No.1002 04/06/2019

The Johnny Cash live album At San Quentin is 50 years old today! Recorded at the legendary San Quentin State Prison on 24th February 1969. The famous middle finger photo of Cash was taken at the show. Includes a brilliant take of A Boy Names Sue.

No.637 04/06/2018

The 1979 AC/DC Highway to Hell catapulted the band into the rock elite! The LP was their last to feature lead singer Bon Scott, who died the following year. Includes Girls Got Rhythm, Touch Too Much, Night Prowler and of course the title track. One of the great rock LPs?

No.272 04/06/2017

Dizzee Rascal 3rd album Maths + English is 10 years old today. Essential summer grime. Includes Flex and great social observations on Excuse Me Please. dizzeerascal.co.uk

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