Today In Music History: May 3rd

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May 3

1968-
The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded 'Voodoo Child'. It was featured on the 'Electric Ladyland' double album and became a UK No.1 single on November 21st 1970, two months after Jimi's death. Hendrix's solo on the track was named the 11th greatest solo of all-time in Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitar Solos.
1976-
Paul McCartney (with Wings) performed in the US for the first time in nearly ten years, as he kicked off the North American leg of the Wings Over the World tour. The 31-date run was later captured on the band’s triple live album, Wings Over America.
1986-
Robert Palmer went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Addicted To Love', it made No.5 in the UK. Palmer originally recorded the song as a duet with Chaka Khan, but due to contractual problems her voice was removed.


Birthdays Today:

-Bing Crosby
-Frankie Valli
-James Brown
-Bruce Hall, from REO Speedwagon
-Christopher Cross