The drummer of The Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts was born on this day 1941 at University College Hospital in Bloomsbury, London. Watts drummed in London’s rhythm and blues clubs, where he met Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards, and joined the band in 1963.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1367 02/06/2020
The new Moby album All Visible Objects opens with a return to electronic dance sound from the 1990s, then towards the ends calms with ambient arrangements. The mammoth 73 minute LP doesn’t open new doors, just revisits his trophy cabinet. Enjoyable. |
 No.1000 02/06/2019
Happy 1000th Album! To mark the occasion I’ve chosen a very special album to me, Grace by Jeff Buckley. So fortunate to have seen Jeff perform live twice. A fine album by an incredible musician. Here’s to the next 1000… |
 No.635 02/06/2018
The 1978 Thin Lizzy LP Live And Dangerous was released 40 years ago today! The double-LP was recorded at shows in London, Philadelphia and Toronto, and features classics such as Jailbreak, The Boys Are Back In Town, and finishes with The Rocker. One of the greatest live LPs? |
 No.270 02/06/2017
The The Lemonheads It’s A Shame About Ray is 25 years old today. Catchy grunge that found the band fame. Mrs. Robinson was on re-release. |