ANNIVERSARIES
1972-David Bowie appeared at the Tolworth Toby Jug, London, on the opening date of his Ziggy Stardust tour playing to around 60 people in the room.
1975-Dave Alexander, the original bassist for The Stooges died from pneumonia aged 27.
1977-The Clash started recording their debut album at CBS studios in London, England.
1998-Axl Rose was charged with disorderly conduct following a row with a baggage handler at Arizona Airport, Rose was later released on bail.
2005-Who singer Roger Daltrey was awarded the CBE by The Queen at Buckingham Palace for services to the music industry.
2017-Universal Records struck a deal to release much of the late musician Prince's private archive.
BORN TODAY
1949-Nigel Olsson
drummer with the Elton John band
1962-Cliff Burton
bass player with Metallica. Burton was killed on September 27th 1987
