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Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history!
MAY 26: Today in 1981, Kim Carnes was at #1 with “Bette Davis Eyes”. It would stay at the top and end as 1981’s #1 song!
JUNE 2: Happy 80th birthday to Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones, born today in 1941!
He joined the group in 1963 as not only their drummer, but also as the designer of their record sleeves and tour stages.
JUNE 6: Happy birthday to Steve Vai, born today in 1960!
He began his music career in an interesting way as Frank Zappa’s transcriptionist. He would then play in Zappa’s band until going solo in 1983.
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