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2009 – Michael Jackson was mobbed by screaming fans as he took his two youngest children — 2009 – Michael Jackson was mobbed by screaming fans as he took his two youngest children to see Oliver! at Drury Lane. The youngest two of Jackson’s three children – [...]
2008 – Lou Pearlman, the man behind boy bands ‘N Sync and the Backstreet — 2008 – Lou Pearlman, the man behind boy bands ‘N Sync and the Backstreet Boys was set to plead guilty to a $300m (£152m) fraud scheme. Music mogul Lou Pearlman [...]
2007 – records by the Rolling Stones and Paul Simon were chosen for — 2007 – records by the Rolling Stones and Paul Simon were chosen for preservation by the US Library of Congress. The Stones’ Satisfaction and Simon’s Graceland album entered the National [...]
2006 – Corinne Bailey Rae went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her — 2006 – Corinne Bailey Rae went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her debut album ‘Corinne Bailey Rae.’ Rae became only the fourth female British act in history [...]
2006 – The U.K. singles chart is topped by Chico, a loser on the — 2006 – The U.K. singles chart is topped by Chico, a loser on the popular X-Factor talent show, with “It’s Chico Time.” The No. 1 album is soul singer Corrine [...]
2006 – In an upset, Three 6 Mafia takes home the b… — 2006 – In an upset, Three 6 Mafia takes home the best original song Academy Award at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Drawn from the film “Hustle & Flow,” [...]
2005 – Relatives file civil lawsuits over the death of two people — 2005 – Relatives file civil lawsuits over the death of two people at the fatal Great White nightclub fire, naming owners of the Rhode Island nightclub, members of the band [...]
2005 – Backstreet Boy gone bad Nick Carter is arrested in Southern California — The Backstreet Boys 2005 – Backstreet Boy gone bad Nick Carter is arrested in Southern California for allegedly driving under the influence. Huntington Beach police stopped his car after he violated [...]
2005 – Guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, who left Korn after finding God — 2005 – Guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, who left Korn after finding God, is baptised in Israel’s Jordan River along with 20 other members of his church, the Valley Bible Fellowship.
2005 – With four awards, pop artist M is the big w… — 2005 – With four awards, pop artist M is the big winner at the 20th edition of France’s Victoires de la Musique, held at the Zenith concert hall in Paris. [...]
2004 – British newspaper The Mail on Sunday estimates Paul McCartney’s — 2004 – British newspaper The Mail on Sunday estimates Paul McCartney’s worth at $1.3 billion – more than Elton John, Mick Jagger and Madonna’s wealth combined.
2004 – Guitarist John McGeoch, who co-founded post… — 2004 – Guitarist John McGeoch, who co-founded post-punk outfit Magazine in 1977 and went on to play in Siouxsie & the Banshees and Public Image Ltd. in the 1980s, dies. [...]
2003 – Donatella Versace announces that the fashion house’s new clothing — 2003 – Donatella Versace announces that the fashion house’s new clothing line has been inspired by Christina Aguilera, who will also become a spokesmodel for Versace.
2003 – Massive Attack cancel their concerts in New Zealand following member — 2003 – Massive Attack cancel their concerts in New Zealand following member 3D’s arrest on alleged Internet child porn offenses.
2002 – the first episode of ‘The Osbournes’ TV show was aired on MTV in th — 2002 – the first episode of ‘The Osbournes’ TV show was aired on MTV in the US. Focusing on the madman and his family (his wife Sharon, and two of [...]
202 – Brandy releases her album Full Moon. Rolling Stone says it’s “frantic — 2002 – Brandy releases her album Full Moon. Rolling Stone says it’s “frantic, faceless, fake-sexy R&B. It’ll probably go quadruple platinum.”
2001 – KISS frontman Paul Stanley is served divorce papers — 2001 – KISS frontman Paul Stanley is served divorce papers from his wife of nine years. Pamela Bowen Stanley cites irreconcilable differences.
2000 – Oasis went to No.1 on the UK chart with their fourth — 2000 – Oasis went to No.1 on the UK chart with their fourth album ‘Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants.’
2000 – Madonna went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with her version of the Do — 2000 – Madonna went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with her version of the Don McLean 1972 hit ‘American Pie’. It was her 50th UK hit and the [...]
2000 – In San Jose, Calif., Hammer locks himself in a makeshift jail to protest — 2000 – In San Jose, Calif., Hammer locks himself in a makeshift jail to protest Proposition 21. The Juvenile Crime Initiative would give California police power to define groups of [...]
2000 – former rap artist MC Hammer became a preacher at the Jubilee Christian — 2000 – former rap artist MC Hammer became a preacher at the Jubilee Christian Centre in San Jose. Hammer had been declared bankrupt in 1996 after squandering his $50 million [...]
1999 – Sir Elton John won a court case against The Daily Star, after — 1999 – Sir Elton John won a court case against The Daily Star, after they had published long-lens photographs of Spice Girl Victoria Adams and footballer David Beckham while they [...]
1999 – Trauma Entertainment files a $40 million br… — 1999 – Trauma Entertainment files a $40 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against the members of Bush for failure to deliver their next album.
1995 – Bonzo Dog Band songwriter Vivian Stanshall dies in a fire at his home — 1995 – Bonzo Dog Band songwriter Vivian Stanshall dies in a fire at his home in Muswell Hill, England. The witty musician was 52.
1994 – Grace Slick is arrested for pointing a shot… — 1994 – Grace Slick is arrested for pointing a shotgun at police at her Tiburon, Calif., home. The former Jefferson Starship lead singer later says she has been under stress [...]
1992 – R.E.M. cleaned up in The Rolling Stone Music Awards winning Album of — 1992 – R.E.M. cleaned up in The Rolling Stone Music Awards winning Album of the year, for ‘Out Of Time’, Artist of the year, Best single for ‘Losing My Religion’, [...]
1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Can’t Fight … — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” REO Speedwagon.
1984 – Pink Floyd guitarist Dave Gilmour releases his second solo album, — Pink Floyd 1984 – Pink Floyd guitarist Dave Gilmour releases his second solo album, About Face. He later realizes his solo material sells more when recorded under the name Pink Floyd.
1983 – Fun Boy Three kicked off a 13-date UK tour at Leeds — 1983 – Fun Boy Three kicked off a 13-date UK tour at Leeds University.
1983 – Michael Jackson started a 7 week run at No.1 on the US singles — Michael Jackson 1983 – Michael Jackson started a 7 week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Billie Jean’, his fourth solo US No.1, also No.1 in the UK. [...]
1982 – Reformed Mamas and the Papas perform… — 1982 – Reformed Mamas and the Papas perform for the first time at PrincetonUniversity, with two new ‘Mamas’ onstage.
1982 – John Belushi (Blues Brothers and SNL) dies. — 1982 – John Belushi (Blues Brothers and SNL) dies. Biography Early life Belushi was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Agnes Belushi (née Samaras), a cashier and first-generation Albanian American, and Adam [...]
1979 – Japan gave their first live concert in the land of the rising sun — 1979 – Japan gave their first live concert in the land of the rising sun when they played the first of two nights at Tokyo’s Budokan Hall.
1977 – Barbra Streisand started a three week run at No.1 on the — 1977 – Barbra Streisand started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Love Theme From A Star Is Born’, her second US No.1. It made [...]
1975 – Rod Stewart met Swedish actress, Britt Ekland at a party — 1975 – Rod Stewart met Swedish actress, Britt Ekland at a party in Los Angeles, the couple went on to have a high profile love affair.
1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Have You Nev… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Have You Never Been Mellow,” Olivia Newton-John. The song is also a country hit for the singer, reaching No. 3 on Chart [...]
1973 – Mike Jeffrey (Jimi Hendrix’s manager) is killed… — 1973 – Mike Jeffrey (Jimi Hendrix’s manager) is killed in a plane crash over France. The former US manager of Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jeffrey was one of 68 people killed [...]
1971 – UK band Badfinger kicked off their first US tour — BadFinger 1971 – UK band Badfinger kicked off their first US tour appearing in Toledo, Ohio.
1971 – Led Zeppelin perform “Stairway to Heaven” in concert for the first time — 1971 – Led Zeppelin perform “Stairway to Heaven” in concert for the first time at the Ulster Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It’s the first date in their Back to [...]
1970 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono check into the London Clinic. Later — John Lennon and Yoko Ono (Two Virgins) 1970 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono check into the London Clinic. Later in the month the couple begin a primal-scream course led by [...]
1968 – Syd Nathan, boss of R&B label King Records, dies in Miami Beach, Fla — 1968 – Syd Nathan, boss of R&B label King Records, dies in Miami Beach, Fla., at age 63. His short temper brought him the nickname “Little Caesar,” but King released [...]
1966 – Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass went to No.1 on the US album — 1966 – Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Going Places.’
1965 – Rolling Stones begin tour of UK — 1965 – Rolling Stones begin tour of UK, supported by the Hollies, Goldie and Gingerbreads.
1965 – David Bowie: Parlophone label release I Pity the Fool… — 1965 – Parlophone label release I Pity the Fool by Mannish Boys, featuring David Bowie.
1965 – The Mannish Boys released their debut single ‘I Pity — 1965 – The Mannish Boys released their debut single ‘I Pity The Fool’, featuring a young David Bowie.
1964 – Gene Pitney hits UK chart with Jagger-Richard… — 1964 – Gene Pitney hits UK chart with Jagger-Richard song That Girl Belongs tto Yesterday.
1963 – The Beatles recorded what would be their third single ‘From Me — The Beatles 1963 – The Beatles recorded what would be their third single ‘From Me to You’ just five days after John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song. Originally planned [...]
1963 – Country & western star Patsy Cline dies in … — 1963 – Country & western star Patsy Cline dies in an airplane crash near Patterson, Tenn., with Grand Ole Opry stars Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas. Cline’s biggest pop hit [...]
1960 – Elvis Presley demobbed from the army at Fort Dix, New Jersey. — 1960 – Elvis Presley demobbed from the army at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
1958 – Andy Gibb (I Just Wanna Be Your Everything) is born. — 1958 – Andy Gibb (I Just Wanna Be Your Everything) is born. Andy also hosted the Show ‘Solid Gold’. Andy Gibb is born in Manchester, England, the youngest brother of [...]
1958 – Andy Gibb is born in Manchester, England, t… — 1958 – Andy Gibb is born in Manchester, England, the youngest brother of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, a.k.a. the Bee Gees. He has three No. 1 songs, including “Shadow [...]
1955 – Elvis Presley makes his first TV appearance… — 1955 – Elvis Presley makes his first TV appearance on a show called “Louisiana Hayride.”
1948 – Born on this day, Eddy Grant, singer, The Equals, (1968 UK No.1 single — 1948 – Born on this day, Eddy Grant, singer, The Equals, (1968 UK No.1 single ‘Baby Come Back’,) and solo (1982 UK No.1 single ‘I Don’t Wanna Dance’).
1939 – Tommy Tucker (High-Heeled Sneakers) is Born. — 1939 – Tommy Tucker (High-Heeled Sneakers) is Born.