August 19, 2009

Today's Tune: "Disturbing The Priest" By Black Sabbath And "Thunderbird" By Quiet Riot


Once again, I'm going to serve up two tracks for the 'Today's Tune' feature. One reason is that both videos are of the still picture variety. Secondly, I just plain felt like it. Making the cut today, we have "Disturbing The Priest" by the 1983 lineup of England's hard rockers Black Sabbath, to celebrate the birthday of former Sab singer Ian Gillan (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath). Slot number two is covered by the American heavy band Quiet Riot, and the tune is "Thunderbird" (1983), probably my favorite by them. I chose this tune because of the passing of England born actor Peter Dyneley (Thunderbirds, 'The Manster') on August 19, 1977. Dyneley is mostly known for his voiceover work in the television show Thunderbirds and the subsequent films.

Other August 19th births: 1921 - American science fiction screenwriter and producer Gene Roddenberry (Star Trek), 1939 - English drummer Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith), 1946 - Former American President Bill Clinton, 1951 - English bass player and song writer John Deacon (Queen), 1963 - American actor John Stamos (Full House, ER) and 1969 - Canadian American television and film comedy actor Matthew Perry (Friends, 'The Whole Nine Yards').

Another August 19th, 1977 death would be American comedy film actor and game show host Groucho Marx ('Monkey Business', 'A Night At The Opera', You Bet Your Life).



Black Sabbath - "Disturbing The Priest"



Quiet Riot - "Thunderbird"

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