This Week In Music History Sept 14-20

Today we celebrate Morten Harket, the unmistakable voice of Norwegian pop-rock legends a-ha! 

Born on September 14, 1959, Harket became an international star with his soaring vocals, charismatic stage presence, and the unforgettable hits that helped make a-ha one of the defining bands of the 1980s. From “Take on Me” and its iconic music video to “The Sun Always Shines on T.V.” and “Hunting High and Low,” Harket’s voice remains instantly recognizable. 

Here’s to another year celebrating one of pop music’s most distinctive voices! 

Happy Birthday, Morten! 

Photo: Chell Hill [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en]

Today we celebrate rock powerhouse Lita Ford, born September 19, 1958!  From her early days with The Runaways to her hugely successful solo career, Lita helped pave the way for women in hard rock and heavy metal. 

With hits like “Kiss Me Deadly,” “Close My Eyes Forever,” and “Falling in and out of Love,” Lita became one of the defining female rock stars of the 1980s. Her powerful guitar playing, unmistakable voice, and no-nonsense attitude made her a standout in a male-dominated rock world. 

Here’s to celebrating a true rock ’n’ roll trailblazer! Happy Birthday, Lita! 

Photo: Zoran Veselinovic [Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic]

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