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"

August 19th Birthdays

It's amazing how so many famous people were born on the date of August 19th. The following are a few that have helped entertain me, develope my taste in music and affect who I am.

Ginger Baker turns 69 today. Baker is the legendary drummer that is best known for playing in the bands Cream and the short lived Blind Faith. Happy birthday to you, yah big kook.

Ian Gillan is now 63 years old. He sang on one album (Born Again) and part of a tour with Black Sabbath, and has done various other projects, including some solo work. Most of his career has been spent with Deep Purple. Gillan is currently touring Europe with Deep Purple. Hope you have a good one, Ian.

Happy 57th birthday to John Deacon. Deacon was the bass player for Queen. He also played some guitar and wrote some of their biggest hits. John is a very rich, but definitely retired musician.

Ginger Baker Drum Solo with Cream in 2005

Deep Purple, Tony Iommi, Brian May, Paul Rodgers, Bruce Dickinson, etc., etc., etc.
"Smoke On The Water"

1986 John Deacon Interview on Dutch TV