Daily Archives: December 8, 2023

‘Ringo’ studio album by Ringo Starr peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)


Video: 'Ringo - Ringo Starr (Full Album) + 1991 Bonus Tracks' (first 10 clips constitute original album)

(Saturday, December 8, 1973)Ringo, the third studio album and first rock music album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week (kept from the top by Elton John’s smash hit Goodbye Yellow Brick Road). Continue reading ‘Ringo’ studio album by Ringo Starr peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)

‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)


Video: 'John Lennon - Mind Games (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Saturday, December 8, 1973)Mind Games, the fourth studio album by English musician John Lennon, peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for three consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Mind Games’ studio album by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1973)

Rock music icon Jim Morrison born in Melbourne, Florida 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1943)


Video: 'Jim Morrison - Singer & Songwriter for Rock Group The Doors | Mini Bio | BIO'

(Wednesday, December 8, 1943) — Singer-songwriter and poet James Douglas “Jim” Morrison, best remembered as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the Los Angeles rock band The Doors, was born today in Melbourne, Florida, where his parents were stationed at the Naval Air Station Melbourne during World War II. Continue reading Rock music icon Jim Morrison born in Melbourne, Florida 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1943)