A minor accident turned into a major tragedy when folk/rock singer Sandy Denny fell down a flight of stairs, and four days later, on April 21, 1978 died of a cerebral brain hemorrhage. Denny was a new mother and just 31 years old.
Denny was part of the group Fairport in the last 60's before starting her own group, Fortheringay with her boyfriend and future husband Trevor Lucas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUeTVLZoMeg
Other notable events for April 21:
-The Beatles and the Rolling Stones met for the first time on April 21, 1963 at the latter's regular Sunday evening gig at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, West London
-Janis Joplin played at the Royal Albert Hall, London on April 21, 1969
-Joe Strummer disappeared for three weeks on April 21, 1982, which resulted in the Clash, the group he fronted, cancelling a scheduled tour, he was found living rough in Paris
-Amy Grand sued Marvel Comics on April 21, 1990 for including her likeness in a Dr. Strange comic
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