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by Spiritinthesky
April 7, 2011 4:25 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Who has been the greatest frontman ever?
Replies: 29
Views: 2010

Who has been the greatest frontman ever?

Who has been the greatest frontman ever?

Freddie Mercury? Bono? Mick Jagger? Robert Plant? Bruce Springsteen?

If you fancy a vote http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/pages/poll
by Spiritinthesky
March 1, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Led Zeppelin
Replies: 1
Views: 256

Led Zeppelin

Any fans? New iPhone / iPad app just out.

by Spiritinthesky
February 16, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: How do you listen to music?
Replies: 19
Views: 2344

How do you listen to music?

How do you listen to music? MP3 player, iPhone, radio, internet, vinyl? If the 50’s and 60's were the era of the record, in the 70's we had tape, (lovely 8-tracks and cassettes!), and the Sony Walkman, then CD's in the 80’s and now MP3's. This Day in Music is running a poll to find out how you liste...
by Spiritinthesky
July 23, 2010 5:53 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: David Gilmour and Roger Waters secret gig
Replies: 5
Views: 1350

David Gilmour and Roger Waters secret gig

David Gilmour and Roger Waters played together at a secret gig in Oxfordshire, England last week for the Hoping Foundation Benefit in front of just 200 people! Could we have a Pink Floyd reunion? Some pics on novelist and Floyd lyricist Polly Samson's site, looks like they were having fun. http://ww...
by Spiritinthesky
July 23, 2010 5:51 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: What's Everyone Listening To?
Replies: 3933
Views: 226226

Re: What's Everyone Listening To?

England's Bleeding by Robinson, debut album, came out this year, UK singer songwriter with a sharp edge and some good tunes.

www.myspace.com/andyrobinsons
by Spiritinthesky
October 8, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Pink Floyd fans
Replies: 3
Views: 326

Pink Floyd fans

Just wanted to tell you about a new Syd Barrett (founder of Pink Floyd) site just launched http://www.sydbarrett.com Arnold Layne is a fine bit of psychedelic 60's pop, you can hear it on the site. The Barrett family, (in particular Syd’s sister Rosemary Breen) are behind the site which is supportiv...
by Spiritinthesky
September 11, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Do you have a fave Beatles album?
Replies: 37
Views: 1828

Do you have a fave Beatles album?

Any Beatles fans?

http://www.thisdayinmusic.com has a poll to find out what is your favourite Beatles album.

Abbey Road has the most votes so far, then The White Album, then Rubber Soul.

Have a look if you fancy a vote.
by Spiritinthesky
March 2, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Jeff Healey
Replies: 5
Views: 510

Jeff Healey

From http://www.thisdayinmusic.com March 2nd, 2008, Canadian guitarist, singer, Jeff Healey, died of cancer. Healey lost his sight to retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the eyes when he was eight months old, resulting in his eyes being surgically removed. After living cancer-free for 38 years, he deve...
by Spiritinthesky
February 18, 2009 5:44 am
Forum: Related Artists Discussion
Topic: Clive Gregson - I Love This Town
Replies: 0
Views: 322

Clive Gregson - I Love This Town

Have you guys ever heard of Clive Gregson?

UK born, Nashville-based Clive has earned himself a reputation as one of the most talented, innovative and respected names in music releasing 17 albums!

This has just gone on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpUD3YiNwrM
by Spiritinthesky
February 12, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Which has been the best decade for music?
Replies: 26
Views: 1589

Which has been the best decade for music?

OK, I know loads of you guys are my are, (old hippies!), but which has been the best decade for music?

50's
60's
70's
80's
90's
00's

If you fancy having a vote go to
http://www.thisdayinmusic.com
by Spiritinthesky
February 3, 2009 6:16 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: The Day The Music Died
Replies: 4
Views: 409

The Day The Music Died

From http://www.thisdayinmusic.com A young Bob Dylan attended the Duluth National Guard Armory show on 31st January 1959, two nights before Holly's death. The family name was "Holley". When Buddy received his first recording contract from Decca Records in 1956, they inadvertently spelled h...
by Spiritinthesky
November 25, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: What is the greatest Christmas song ever?
Replies: 192
Views: 11742

What is the greatest Christmas song ever?

What is the greatest Christmas song ever? John Lennon, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Fairytale Of New York, The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, Bruce Springsteen, Do They Know Its Christmas, Band Aid, Bing Crosby, White Christmas or something else? This Day in Music have laun...
by Spiritinthesky
November 11, 2008 11:01 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: If only more rock stars acted this way
Replies: 0
Views: 279

If only more rock stars acted this way

From http://www.thisdayinmusic.com Nov 11th, 1969, the FBI in Phoenix, Arizona arrested Jim Morrison for drunk and disorderly conduct aboard a plane. The Doors singer who was on his way to a Rolling Stones concert with actor Tom Baker had been drinking and annoying the stewardesses. The pair spent t...
by Spiritinthesky
October 17, 2008 5:27 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Who has been the greatest live act ever?
Replies: 65
Views: 6580

Who has been the greatest live act ever?

Who has been the greatest live act ever? The Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Queen, Pink Floyd, Bowie, or someone else? This Day in Music have just started a poll to find out. If you fancy voting for who you think should win go to http://www.thisdayinmusic.com You can vote for any act, jus...
by Spiritinthesky
October 10, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: What was #1 on the day you were born
Replies: 86
Views: 4419

On the day Sarah Palin was born, The Beatles were at #1 with 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'.    And on that day (Feb 11th 1964), The Beatles made their live concert debut in the US at the Washington Coliseum. Over 350 police surrounded the stage to keep the 8,000 plus screaming fans in control. One poli...
by Spiritinthesky
September 9, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Do you think some pop stars should retire?
Replies: 5
Views: 405

Sorry I didn't see that, but the poll on http://www.thisdayinmusic.com is still running. so get your votes in!
by Spiritinthesky
September 9, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: What was #1 on the day you were born
Replies: 86
Views: 4419

I had a look what was the song for Sarah Palin - she had I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
by Spiritinthesky
September 9, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Do you think some pop stars should retire?
Replies: 5
Views: 405

Do you think some pop stars should retire?

Do you think our pop stars go on past their best? Should some of them stop making a fool of themselves and pack it all in. Or is it OK to be still rockin' at 65? Mick Jagger is now 65, should Madonna still be dressing like she does on stage? Will Michael Jackson ever 'Beat It?' Is Elton John now a l...
by Spiritinthesky
September 2, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Which pop stars share your birthday
Replies: 37
Views: 2538

Which pop stars share your birthday

Have you ever done this? Go to http://www.thisdayinmusic.com and enter your day and month. And it shows all the birthdays for that day. Here's mine for Jan 17th. Some good ones! (I left the bad ones out). 1948, Born on this day, Mick Taylor, guitar, John Mayalls Bluesbreakers, joined The Rolling Sto...
by Spiritinthesky
September 2, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: Jokes
Topic: Speeding
Replies: 6
Views: 1251

Speeding

A driver is pulled over by a policeman. The policeman approaches the drivers door. 'Is there a problem Officer?' The policeman says, 'Sir, you were speeding. Can I see your licence please?' The driver responds, 'I'd give it to you but I don't have one.' 'You don't have one?' The man responds, 'I los...