This Day in Music History: September 11

September 11, 2016

We cover all sorts of news, facts and historical and interesting facts that happened on this day in music history.

 

Today: September 11.

 

1962: After George Martin insisted that session drummer Andy White took Ringo Starr's place, The Beatles returned to EMI Studios in London for a third attempt at recording their first single. 'Love Me Do' was selected to be The Beatles' first A-side, with "P.S. I Love You" on the flip side (a reversal of the original plan). The single that was released on October 5th featured a version of ‘Love Me Do’ with Ringo on drums, but the album ‘Please Please Me’ included a version with Andy White on drums.

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1968: Bassist from Sly and the Family Stone, Larry Graham was arrested for cannabis possession as the band arrived in London to start a UK tour.

 

1977: David Bowie recorded a guest appearance on 'Bing Crosby's 'Merrie Olde Christmas' TV show duetting with Crosby on 'Peace On Earth - Little Drummer Boy. The track became a UK No.3 hit five years later in 1982.

 

1982: Chicago started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Hard To Say I'm Sorry', the band's second US No.1, which was taken from the film 'Summer Lovers', a No.4 hit in the UK.

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1987: Founder member of The Wailers Peter Tosh was shot dead at his home in Kingston, Jamaica by armed robbers. He was only 42 years old.

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1987: Peter Gabriel took home the following awards at the MTV Awards: Best video, best male video, best concept video, best special effects and five other awards for the track 'Sledgehammer'. Not sure there were any more awards left for other artists.

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