On this day in music 5th November…
The American singer Art Garfunkel was born (Arthur Ira Garfunkel) in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City on this day 1941. Art is best known for his partnership with Paul Simon, known as Simon & Garfunkel.
The ‘Groover from Vancouver’ Bryan Adams was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada to British parents on this day 1959. The gravel-voiced singer/guitarist has had numerous hits including Run to You, Summer of ’69 and the monster selling (Everything I Do) I Do It for You.
On this day 1977 Christopher Searle, manager of the Nottingham Virgin Records store, was arrested for displaying the Sex Pistols LP Never Mind The Bollocks in the shop window. Policewoman named Julie Dawn Storey claimed the cover violated the 1899 Indecent Advertising Act. When the case reached court the Sex Pistols where defended by Rumpole of the Bailey author John Mortimer!
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1505 05/11/2020
The 3rd album by the Happy Mondays, Pills ‘N’ Thrills and Bellyaches, celebrates a 30th anniversary today. Released on Factory Records, and produced by Paul Oakenfold the LP includes Kinky Afro and the classic Step On. Madchester! |
 No.1157 05/11/2019
The Scott Walker album Scott 4 is 50 years old this month! Contains significantly less orchestral arrangements than previous LPs. Released under his birth name Scott Engel, it failed to chart, years later considered among his strongest works. Scott 1, 2, 3 or 4? |
 No.791 05/11/2018
The 1983 Mötley Crüe album Shout At The Devil is probably the band’s finest release. PopMatters called the album a “timeless L.A. metal classic.” Includes the singles Looks That Kill and Too Young to Fall in Love, as well as a cover of The Beatles Helter Skelter. |
 No.426 05/11/2017
The 2nd album by Burial Untrue is 10 years old today. Garage, Ambient and Hardcore all evident in the pitch-shifted audio. Hypnotic! |
 No.61 05/11/2016
The Texan trio ZZ Top hit the bigtime in 1983, with Eliminator. Includes Gimme All Your Lovin, Legs, Got Me Under Pressure and Sharp Dressed Man. |