On this day, April 1, in music history.

1946 - Ronnie Lane of the Small Faces was born.

1948 - Reggae singer Jimmy Cliff was born

1966 - David Bowie's first solo single, "Do Anything You Say," was released.

1976 - David Gilmour's (Pink Floyd) house was broken into. Several of his guitars were stolen.

1977 - Elvis Presley was admitted to a Memphis hospital due to fatigue and intestinal flu. He stayed in the hospital for six days.

1979 - The Who released the album "The Kids Are Alright."

1983 - Kirk Hammett joined Metallica.

1984 - Marvin Gaye, at the age of 44, was killed by his father . Gaye's father received probation after he pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter.

1985 - David Lee Roth left Van Halen to pursue a solo career.

1998 - Rozz Williams of Christian Death hanged himself.