4th December in The 1980s Music Events 1980, Prince played the first night on his 31 date Dirty Mind North American tour at Shea’s in Buffalo, New York. After being told by his managers he couldnt wear spandex pants without any underwear, Prince began performing in a long trench coat, black high heeled boots and leggings, and bikini brief trunks. 1982, The Jam were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with Beat Surrender, the groups fourth UK No.1 and final single. They split in 1983, and leader Paul Weller formed the Style Council. 1987, Madonna filed for divorce from actor Sean Penn and then changed her mind a week later. 1988, Roy Orbison played his final ever gig when he appeared in Cleveland, Ohio. Orbison died of a heart attack two days later. Music Birthdays 1947, Born on this day, Terry Woods, The Pogues, (1987 UK No.8 single The Irish Rover). 1951, Born on this day, Gary Rossington, guitar, Lynyrd Skynyrd, (1974 US No. 8 single Sweet Home Alabama, 1982 UK No.21 single Freebird).
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