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Legacy Recordings Week in Music December 23 -- December 29
December 23 1940, Born on this day, Jorma Kaukonen, guitarist supreme for Jefferson
Airplane and Hot Tuna.
December 24 1994, Pearl Jam went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Vitalogy'. Their
third studio album was first released on vinyl, followed by a release in other formats two
weeks later.
December 25 1981, On this Christmas day, Michael Jackson phoned Paul McCartney and suggested
they write and record together. 'The Girl Is Mine' was the first result.
December 26 1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played an afternoon show at The Uppercut Club,
London. Hendrix wrote the lyrics to Purple Haze in the dressing room on the same day.
December 27 1931, Born on this day, influential guitarist, Scotty Moore. He played on the
first Sun Studios session with Elvis Presley and went on to a lengthy career with Elvis,
playing on many of his most famous recordings including 'Baby Let's Play House', 'Heartbreak
Hotel', 'Mystery Train', 'That's All Right', 'Hound Dog' and 'Jailhouse Rock'.
December 28 1946, Born on this day, Edgar Winter. Edgar gets a "Free Ride" today!
December 29 1962, During his first visit to the UK Bob Dylan performed at The Troubadour
in London.