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1935 - Elvis Presley was born, along with a twin brother, in Tupelo, Mississippi. His brother Jessie was stillborn. Elvis is currently ranked as the top pop recording artist off all time, with 17 No. 1 songs.

1974 - KISS signed their first recording contract.

1991 - Def Leppard’s Steve Clark was found dead at the age of 30 in his London home by his girlfriend. The coroner ruled that a lethal combination of drugs and alcohol brought on the musician’s demise.

 

Birthdays:
 

1941 Robby Krieger of The Doors
1947 David Bowie
1947 Terry Sylvester of The Hollies
1964 Peter 'Ped' Gill of Frankie Goes To Hollywood


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