Jimmy Page released his first solo single, “She Just Satisfies,” on February 26th 1965 in the UK. He played everything but drums on it and sang lead vocal, Page also produced the tune. This was just before he joined the Yardbirds
On 26th February 1979 in the midst of the long running court case between the Sex Pistols and their manager Malcolm McLaren, (a.k.a Talcy Malcy) it was revealed that only £30,000 was left of the £800,000 the band had earned. That was the real great rock ‘n’ roll swindle.
Sandie Shaw, iconic British songstress who had more than fifteen UK top 40 singles was born on February 26th 1947. Those included three number ones; “(There’s) Always Something There To Remind Me”(1964), “Long Live Love” (1965) and Eurovision Song Contest winner “Puppet On A String” (1967). She was the first UK act to win the Eurovision Song Contest. Happy Birthday Sandie!
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