The original bassist of The Beatles, Stu Sutcliffe, died of a brain haemorrhage in Germany on this day 1962. Sutcliffe had left the band the previous year to study art at the Hamburg College of Art. John Lennon was heavily affected by Sutcliffe’s death.
The Eels lead singer Mark Oliver Everett, otherwise known as E, was born in Virginia, USA on this day 1963.
No.1661 10/04/2021 – The 2001 Monster Magnet album, God Says No, celebrates a 20th anniversary today! The LP was released earlier in the UK, but the US had to wait. The New Jersey quintet followed their breakthrough LP Powertrip with another brash rock album.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1314 10/04/2020
The eponymous Elton John album, released in 1970, is 50 years old today! John’s second release, 1st in the US, opens with Your Song. A high water mark. The addition of strings, the quality of Taupin’s lyrics, makes EJ one his best! Agree? |
 No.947 10/04/2019
The debut Soul II Soul album Club Classics Vol. One is 30 years old today! Written and produced by Jazzy B, the LP, according to Allmusic had influences from “Chic to hip-hop to African music.” Includes the hit singles Keep on Movin’ and Back to Life. Wonderful. |
 No.582 10/04/2018
The Willie Nelson LP Stardust is 40 years old this month! Willie’s 23rd album is a collection of his favourite standards. In 10 days Willie recorded the album, which includes Georgia on My Mind, Unchained Melody and On the Sunny Side of the Street. Less country, more nostalgia. |
 No.217 10/04/2017
“Kick it!” Guided by producer Rick Rubin, the Beastie Boys created a masterpiece of light-hearted wordplay in Licensed To Ill, which gave hip-hop the first ever number one album. Includes Fight for Your Right (To Party), Rhymin & Stealin and No Sleep Till Brooklyn. |