The American singer, songwriter, record producer Smokey Robinson was born (William Robinson Jr.) in the North End area of Detroit, Michigan in 1940. Robinson was the founder, chief song-writer and front man of the Motown group the Miracles. Robinson’s hits include The Tears of A Clown, The Tracks of My Tears, Being With You and Cruisin’.
AC/DC’s original lead vocalist Bon Scott was found dead (age 33) in a car in East Dulwich, London on this day 1980. The night before his death, he had been drinking heavily watching Protex and The Trendies at the Music Machine club (currently known as KOKO), and was left to sleep it off in a friend’s car. During the night he choked on his own vomit.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1611 19/02/2021
The 3rd LP by English progressive rock band Yes, The Yes Album, celebrates a 50th anniversary today! Their first album to feature guitarist Steve Howe, who replaced Peter Banks, and first not to include any covers. Love the vocals on I’ve Seen All Good People. |
 No.1263 19/02/2020
The 1996 Wilco double-album Being There garnered greater critical acclaim and commercial success than the American alternative rock band’s debut. Allmusic said “wouldn’t sound at all out of place on Exile on Main Street”. High praise indeed. |
 No.897 19/02/2019
Jack White of The White Stripes side project The Raconteurs, with Detroit songwriter Brendan Benson yielded the Mojo magazine 2006 Album of the Year, Broken Boy Soldiers. The short punchy tracks are influenced by the power guitar pop artists prevalent in the 60s, with the opener Steady, As She Goes as one of the highlights. |
 No.532 19/02/2018
The Louisiana swamp-rocker Tony Joe White’s 2nd album …Continued is a forgotten gem! Recorded in at Monument Studios, Nashville and Lyn-Lou Studios, Memphis. Includes the original Rainy Night In Georgia. |