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English bassist, Gary "Mani" Mounfield died age 63. He is best known for being a member of the rock bands the Stone Roses and Primal Scream. Mani joined the Stone Roses in 1987 and played on both their albums before the group disbanded in 1996. Later that year, he became the full-time bassist for Primal Scream, performing on all five albums from Vanishing Point (1997) to Beautiful Future (2008). Mounfield had a guest role in the biographical comedy-drama film 24 Hour Party People (2002). He was in a supergroup band called Freebass with bassists Andy Rourke (the Smiths) and Peter Hook (Joy Division and New Order). Freebass disbanded before releasing their debut studio album, It's a Beautiful Life in 2010.

It was reported that Russia had added Ukrainian Eurovision Song Contest winner Jamala to its wanted list. The singer, whose real name is Susana Jamaladinova, was accused of spreading fake information about the Russian armed forces. Jamala has been openly critical of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. She won the contest in 2016 with the song entitled 1944, which was inspired by the forced deportation of her people - the Crimean Tatars - by Russia during that year.

Shakira reached a deal with Spanish prosecutors to settle a tax fraud case, just as her trial was about to begin. The singer paid a €7.5m (£6.5m) fine. Prosecutors had wanted to jail her for eight years and fine her €23.8m (£20.8m) if found guilty.She had faced tax fraud allegations for €14.5m (£12.7m) in a Barcelona court.

Craig Gill, drummer of the Inspiral Carpets, died at the age of 44. Gill was one of the founding members of the group who scored the hits 'Joe', 'This Is How It Feels', 'She Comes In The Fall', 'Dragging Me Down' and 'Saturn 5'. Gill, who was a DJ at The Hacienda nightclub in Manchester, England, was also a music historian and ran music-themed tours around Greater Manchester.

Justin Bieber topped the UK singles chart with 'Sorry' breaking a chart record for the most tracks inside the top 40. The chart featured eight songs from Bieber's new album Purpose, the first time a living artist had so many simultaneous entries. His eight entries saw him break a record set by Elvis Presley in 1957, when he had seven songs in the top 40 singles chart.

Associated Newspapers lost its challenge to a High Court decision to award £10,000 ($15,000), privacy damages to British singer songwriter Paul Weller. Weller and his wife won the damages in 2014 after pictures of his three youngest children were featured on The Mail Online in 2012.

Mick Dunford lead guitarist with British group The Nashville Teens died of a cerebral hemorrhage. The Nashville Teens are best known for their 1964 hit single 'Tobacco Road', a top 10 UK hit and a top 20 hit in the United States.

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke admitted he was among the thousands of people who paid nothing to download the band's latest album In Rainbows. Speaking to BBC 6 Music's Steve Lamacq, Yorke said: "There wasn't any point. I just move some money from one pocket to the other." According to one survey, three in five people paid nothing at all for it. Yorke added that no one was allowed to have copies of the master recording in case it was leaked beforehand.

Robbie Williams smashed a Guinness World Record by selling more than 1.6 million tickets for his 2006 World Tour in one day. The tickets, snapped up on the first day of sale, were valued at an estimated £80 million.

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was fined £40,000 after a fight in a German hotel. Gallagher was arrested along with drummer Alan White and three other members of the band's entourage after the brawl in Munich in December 2002. Gallagher lost two front teeth in the fight, which led to the band abandoning their German tour.

Michael Jackson flew to Santa Barbara to be arrested by police. He was seen in handcuffs being taken into the police station. The singer had his mug shot and fingerprints taken before being freed on $3m bail.

Former Ultravox member Midge Ure was fined £500 and ordered to pay £35 costs by magistrates in King's Lynn, Norfolk, after he admitted driving without due care and attention. The court heard that Ure was involved in a minor accident in Norfolk while driving his Chrysler people carrier to a concert near Fakenham where he was performing.

Madonna's childhood home in Oakland County Michigan, sold at an auction in just 12 minutes. The house, along with a few items of Rock memorabilia was purchased for $331,000.

A study comparing noise levels of rock music, found that older people rated rock music much higher on a loudness scale than younger people. The researchers carried out by Ohio University tested people age 18 to 21 and people ranging in age from 51 to 58. The study asked participants to rate the loudness of rock music played at nine intensities, ranging from 10 decibels to 90 decibels. Participants listened to ‘Heartbreaker’ by Led Zeppelin for 10 seconds at different intensities. At each intensity, the older subjects gave the music higher numerical ratings based on loudness than the younger subjects.

The Beatles Anthology 1 was released in the US, featuring 60 tracks including the track 'Free As A Bird', a song originally composed and recorded in 1977 as a home demo by John Lennon. In 1995 a studio version of the recording, incorporating contributions from Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr was released as a single by The Beatles.

The Rolling Stones announced they'd signed a £20 million deal with Virgin Records, to make three albums over six years.

A large crowd of fans watched the unveiling of a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star for Michael Jackson in front of Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Jackson became star number 1,793 on the famed walk.

Paul Simon hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live where he performed live with George Harrison on ‘Here Comes The Sun’ and ‘Homeward Bound’. Paul McCartney and John Lennon were both in New York City watching the show on TV.

The Who kicked off a month-long North American tour at The Summit in Houston. At a party afterwards drummer Keith Moon was arrested for disorderly conduct and spent the night in jail.

The Bay City Rollers Les McKeown was found not guilty of causing the death of a 76-year-old woman that he had hit with his car the previous May. Witnesses said that Euphemia Clunie was walking across the road and had changed directions four times. McKeown was convicted of driving recklessly and fined £150 and was banned from driving for a year.

Drummer with The Who, Keith Moon collapsed during a concert after his drink was spiked with horse tranquilliser. 19-year-old Scott Halpin who was in the audience, volunteered to replace him on drums for the remaining three numbers.

American musician, parodist, satirist Allan Sherman died of emphysema ten days before his 49th birthday. Had the 1963 US No.2 & UK No.14 single 'Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah'.

Isaac Hayes started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Theme From Shaft', it made No.4 in the UK. Hayes won a Grammy award for Best Original Film Score with 'Theme From Shaft'.

The Monkees film 'Head' opened in six US cities. Reviews were harsh and the picture was a box office disaster.

Los Angeles-based psychedelic rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Incense And Peppermints'. When recording the track the band expressed a dislike for the song's lyrics so the lead vocals were sung by a friend of the band, Greg Munford, who was attending the recording session as a visitor.

The Supremes were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You Keep Me Hanging On', the group's seventh US No.1 spent two weeks at the top of the charts was also a No.8 hit in the UK.

The Supremes had their sixth US No.1 single with the Motown production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland's, 'I Hear A Symphony'.

Bob Dylan started recording his debut album over two days at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City

Bo Diddley appeared on US The Ed Sullivan Show television show. The show had requested that he sang his version of ‘Sixteen Tons’, but, when he appeared on stage, he sang his song 'Bo Diddley' resulting in him being banned from further appearances on the show.

The song that changed popular music history Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets went to No.1 on the UK singles chart. The song was used under the opening credits of the film Blackboard Jungle. The song entered the charts a further six times until 1974.

Michael Clifford from 5 Seconds Of Summer who had a No.1 UK hit with 'She Looks So Perfect', and their debut album was a US No.1 and UK No.2. 5 Seconds of Summer were also the first Australian act to achieve a US No.1 album with their debut album.

Jared Followill, bassist, from American rock band Kings of Leon who had the 2007 UK No.1 album Because Of The Times, and the 2008 UK No.1 single ‘Sex on Fire’. The band has sold over 21 million albums worldwide and 38 million singles.

British singer and songwriter Oli Sykes the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band Bring Me the Horizon. Their sixth studio album Amo (2019) became their first UK chart-topper. They have received four Kerrang! Awards, including two for Best British Band and one for Best Live Band and have been nominated for two Grammy Awards.

American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Future, (Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn). In collaboration with Drake, Evol (2016), Future (2017) and Hndrxx (2017) all debuted at No.1 on the US Billboard 200.

Kimberley Walsh, from English-Irish pop girl group Girls Aloud, which was created through the ITV talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. They scored the 2002 UK No.1 single 'Sound Of The Underground' and over 20 UK Top 20 singles. They hold the record for "Most Consecutive Top Ten Entries in the UK by a Female Group.

American country singer and songwriter Dierks Bentley. His studio albums have accounted for 27 singles on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, of which 18 have reached No. 1.

American singer David Marchand, (Davey Havok), lead vocalist of the American rock band AFI. Their sixth studio album, Sing the Sorrow (2003), peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for 51 weeks.

American singer, songwriter, musician Kevin Gilbert. He was a member of Giraffe, and worked with Sheryl Crow. He co-wrote the 1994 Crow UK No. 4 hit 'All I Want To Do.' Gilbert died on 18 May 1996. The coroner listed the cause of death as "asphyxia due to partial suspension hanging" and concluded the death was accidental.

Mike Diamond, American rapper, musician, and music producer. He is a founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys who had the 1987 US No.7 & UK No.11 single 'You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party', and the 1987 US No.1 and UK No.7 album Licence To Ill. They are the biggest-selling rap group since Billboard began recording sales in 1991. In 2012, they became the third rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Senen Reyes, Sen Dog, from American hip hop group Cypress Hill, who had the 1993 UK No.15 single 'I Ain't Goin' Out Like That', and the 1993 US No.1 album Black Sunday. They are considered to be among the main progenitors of West Coast hip hop and 1990s hip hop. All of the group members advocate for medical and recreational use of cannabis in the United States. In 2019, Cypress Hill became the first hip hop group to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Steve Alexander, from British pop band Brother Beyond, who had success in the pop rock genre in the late 1980s, scoring the 1988 UK No.2 single 'The Harder I Try'.

Gail Ann Dorsey, American bass guitarist and vocalist. She worked with David Bowie from 1995 to Bowie's last tour in 2004, and recorded and toured with Tears for Fears. She has worked with many other artists including, Lenny Kravitz, Bryan Ferry, Boy George, Gwen Stefani and Seal.

Paul King, singer with English new wave band King, who had the 1985 UK No.2 single 'Love And Pride'. Despite a year of success, the band split up in 1986. In 1987, Paul King released a solo album entitled Joy, produced by American producer Dan Hartman. After that, he briefly worked as a VJ for MTV and still works for MTV Networks Europe, where he has produced shows for VH1 and MTV.

American songwriter, pianist and radio host Jim Brickman. He has earned two Grammy nominations for his albums Peace (2003) for Best Instrumental, and Faith (2009) for Best New Age Album and has collaborated with Lady A, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, Donny Osmond, Olivia Newton-John, Carly Simon, John Oates and Michael Bolton.

Jim Brown, drummer, with English reggae band UB40, who had the 1983 UK No.1 & 1988 US No.1 single 'Red Red Wine'. The band has had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart and has also achieved considerable international success.

Canadian guitarist and singer Frank Marino, best known as the leader of Canadian hard rock band Mahogany Rush. Often compared to Jimi Hendrix, he is described as one of the most underrated guitarists of the 1970s.

American guitarist, singer, songwriter Joe Walsh, who led The James Gang. In December 1971, after Walsh left the James Gang, Steve Marriott, frontman and guitarist of Humble Pie, invited Joe to move to England and join his band, which Peter Frampton had left, but Walsh declined. As a solo artist under the name Barnstorm, he had the 1973 breakthrough album The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get, featuring the single, 'Rocky Mountain Way' and had the 1978 UK No.14 single 'Life's Been Good'. He joined the Eagles in 1975, who scored the 1977 US No.1 & UK No.8 single 'Hotel California', plus 5 US No.1 albums. During his five-decade career, he has had stints in other bands, including Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band and Walsh played the guitar solo on Eagles bandmember Don Henley's 1982 hit 'Dirty Laundry'.

Ray Stiles, from English glam rock band Mud, who had the 1974 UK No.1 single 'Tiger Feet', which was the UK's best-selling single of 1974. After signing to Rak Records and teaming up with songwriters/producers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the band had fourteen UK Top 20 hits between 1973 and 1976, including three No.1s.

American rock and blues guitarist Duane Allman, the founder and original leader of The Allman Brothers Band. They released the classic album Eat a Peach in 1972 and had the 1973 US No.12 single 'Ramblin Man'. A sought-after session musician both before and during his tenure with the band, Duane Allman performed with King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, Herbie Mann, Wilson Pickett, and Boz Scaggs. He also contributed to the only studio album by Derek and the Dominos, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970). In 2003, he was ranked number 2 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, second only to Jimi Hendrix. Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident on 29th October 1971 in Macon, Georgia, when he collided with the rear of a flatbed truck that had turned in front of him.

American singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum, best known for his 1969 hit song 'Spirit in the Sky'. The song made him one of the most famous acts with a best-selling One Hit Wonder of all time. In the late 1960s, Greenbaum was the leader for Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band, which recorded the novelty hit 'The Eggplant That Ate Chicago'.

Dr John, (Malcolm John Rebennack), US R&B pianist, guitarist, singer. He wrote 'I Walk On Guilded Splinters.' Active as a session musician from the late 1950s until his death, he gained a following in the late 1960s after the release of his album Gris-Gris and his appearance at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. Rebennack recorded thirty studio albums and nine live albums, as well as contributing to thousands of other musicians' recordings. In 1973, he achieved a top-10 hit single with 'Right Place, Wrong Time'. He died of a heart attack on 6 June 2019 age 77.

American saxophonist, woodwind player, and session musician Jim Horn. He played on solo albums by three members of the Beatles, forming a long association with George Harrison after appearing at the latter's Concert for Bangladesh benefit in 1971. Horn also played flute and saxophone on The Beach Boys album Pet Sounds and also played flute on the Rolling Stones' album Goats Head Soup.