On this day in 1970, Jimi Hendrix was at number 1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Voodoo Child (Slight Return)’; two months after his death
In 1975, Elton John received a Star on Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 03: Elton John performs live at Twickenham Stoop on June 3, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Harlequins)
In 1981, Queen and David Bowie were at number 1 in the UK charts with ‘Under Pressure’
Born on this day in 1985, Carly Rae Jepsen
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 17: Carly Rae Jepsen sings the Canadian national anthem before the NBA All-Star game as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)