Record company executive Kenneth Moss is sentenced to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to the involuntary manslaughter of Robbie McIntosh, drummer with the Average White Band. McIntosh overdosed on drugs in 1974.
High Cornwall of Stranglers sentenced to eight weeks in jail for possession of pot.
Melody Maker featured a list of artists favourite singles from 1988, Wendy James picked 'Orinoco Flow' by Enya; Sinead O'Connor picked 'Birthday' by The Sugarcubes;Tanita Tikaram had 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin.
Born on January 7th, 2009
Danny Williams - South African singer; solo/Nat King Cole Tribute Show Leona Williams - singer, bassist; Helton Family Band/Loretta Lynn's band/solo Mike McGear - /Michael McCartney (singer, songwriter; Scaffold/McGough & McGear)
Dead on January 7th, 2009
Cyril Davies (32) - one of the first UK blues harmonica players and blues musician. (leukaemia). Larry Williams (44) - US singer, saxophone, keyboards, piano; best known for writing and recording some Rock'n'Roll standards from 1957 to 1959 for Specialty Records, including "Bony Moronie" and "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" (died from a gun-shot wound in his Los Angeles, California home. The death was deemed suicide, though there was much speculation otherwise. No suspects were ever arrested or charged). Jon Lee (33) - the original drummer for the successful British rock band Feeder. (found hanged at his Miami home).
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