Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe (June 20) Today's musical birthdays include the late Chet Atkins, who was born in 1924; Billy Guy of the Coasters in 1936 (age 66); Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys in 1942 (age 60); Anne Murray in 1946 (age 56); Bob Andrews, of Brinsley Schwarz as well as The Rumour, in 1949 (age 53); Lionel Richie in 1950 (age 52); Bay City Rollers bassist Alan Longmuir, and Cyndi Lauper, both in 1953 (age 49); Michael Anthony, bassist for Van Halen, in 1955 (age4 7); and former Duran Duran bandmate John Taylor in 1960 (age 42). Advertisement On this day in music history: In 1973, Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" celebrated its 20th anniversary with a show featuring Little Richard, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Cheech and Chong, and 3 Dog Night. Advertisement In 1980, Bob Dylan released "Saved," an album of "born again" Christian songs. In 1981, guitarist Gerry Colt left the Boomtown Rats. In 1983, Duane Eddy launched his first U.S. tour in 15 years in San Francisco. In 1986, The Prince's Trust concert at London's Wembly Stadium -- which raised funds for a charity trust headed by Prince Charles -- starred Paul McCartney, Elton John, Tina Turner and Phil Collins, among others. Also in 1986, country humorist Whitey "Duke of Paducah" Ford died at age 85. In 1987, Boston performed at the 10th annual Texas Jam at the Cotton Bowl, ending eight years of seclusion. Also in 1987, Frank Sinatra lost his voice after singing "Singing in the Rain" -- in the rain -- in Verona, Italy. His Milan appearance the following Monday was canceled. In 1994, Aretha Franklin and Lou Rawls performed at a special White House concert in the Rose Garden. Also in 1994, Barbra Streisand opened a series of shows in New York -- her first hometown concerts in 27 years. Advertisement Again in 1994, British newspapers reported the former Beatles had recorded new material for the first time in 24 years. The music was to be used for a 10-part documentary about them. In 1996, Material Issue singer-songwriter Jim Ellison was found dead in his garage in Chicago, an apparent suicide. He was 32. In 1997, the Spice Girls' debut CD "Spice" was knocked off the top of the Billboard Top-200 album chart by Christian singer Bob Carlisle's "Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)." It was the first contemporary Christian album to hit No.1 on the Billboard 200. Also in 1997, Lawrence Payton of the Motown R&B group The Four Tops died of liver cancer. He was 59. In 1998, Pearl Jam opened its North American tour in Missoula, Mt. In 2000, Bruce Springsteen helped police arrest some scalpers outside Madison Square Garden. The New York Post reported that, an hour before his show, Springsteen went outside with his tour manager and some security guards and walked through the crowd pointing out people who were selling tickets for as much as $500. Also in 2000, legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller -- marking their 50th anniversary together -- were honored at the PRS Awards in London. They were only the second and third non-British songwriters to receive the esteemed Ivor Novello Award. Advertisement Today's musical quiz: What did Anne Murray do before turning to a professional music career? Answer: The Canadian-born Murray was a physical education teacher.
