February 8th: Born

1977, Dave 'Phoenix' Ferrel, bass, Linkin Park, (2002 US No.2 & UK No.4 single 'In The End', 2002 US No.2 & 2001 UK No.4 album 'Hybrid Theory').

1974, De Homem Christo, Daft Punk, remixed for Gabrielle, Chemical Brothers.

1968, Tjinder Singh, guitar, Cornershop, (1998 UK No.1 single ‘Brimful Of Asher’).

1962, Ken McCluskey, drums, The Bluebells, (1993 UK No.1 single with the re- issued 'Young At Heart').

1961, Vince Neil, vocals, Motley Crue, (1988 UK No.23 single 'You're All I Need' & 1989 US No.1 album 'Dr Feelgood').

1948, Dan Seals, England Dan & John Ford Coley, (1976 US No. 2 & UK No. 26 single, 'I'd Really Love To See You Tonight.)'

1946, Adolpho De La Para, drums, Canned Heat, (1970 UK No.2 & US No.26 single 'Let's Work Together').

1946, Paul Wheatbread, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, (1968 UK No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Young Girl').

1943, Creed Bratton, Grass Roots, (1968 US No.5 single 'Midnight Confessions', plus 13 other US Top 40 singles).


February 8th: died

2002, Bob Wooler aged 76. He was the resident DJ and booker at Liverpool's Cavern Club during the early 60's.

1990, US singer Del Shannon of self inflicted gunshot wounds. (1961 UK and US No.1 single 'Runaway', plus 9 US and 12 other UK Top 40 singles).

1973, Max Yasgur the owner of the Woodstock farm where the 1969 festival was held, of a heart attack aged 53.