Musicians who had a part in the 80's or music events of the 80's:

1952 Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford is born in Winchester, Mass.

1955 '80s synth hit-maker Howard Jones ("No One Is to Blame") is born in Southampton, England, as John Howard Jones.

1958 Japan main man David Sylvian - once called the world's most beautiful man - is born in Lewisham, England. He also co-wrote the soundtrack to Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.

1962 Michael Wilton, one of the guitarist of Queensryche, is born.

1979 Dire Straits begin their first American tour in Boston.

1980 No. 1 on the pop charts is Queen's tribute to Elvis Presley, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Freddie Mercury wrote it while in the bath.

1983 Toto are the big winners at this year's Grammy Awards. They take home six Grammys, including Album of the Year for Toto IV.

1986 The Rolling Stones perform their first concert in five years in tribute to their late piano player and sixth Stone, Ian Stewart, at London's tiny 100 Club. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Pete Townshend make guest appearances.

1994 On hand as ground is broken today for Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel and Casino are Eddie Van Halen and B.B. King, as well as Chris Isaak.