1900 – One of the greatest composers of the century, Kurt Weill, is born in Germany. His songs, particularly those written for the operettas Threepenny Opera and Street Scene, have been covered by Louis Armstrong, David Bowie, the Doors, Nick Cave, Liza Minnelli, and even Leonard Nimoy.
1911 – Big Joe Turner is born in Kansas City, Mo. His shouting blues inspired rock singers like Elvis Presley and Little Richard. In 1954, he even topped the charts with “Shake, Rattle and Roll.”
1915 – Billie Holiday, (Elinore Harris), is born on This Day in Rock History! Considered by most historians to be one of the greatest female jazz singers of her time, she worked with greats like Duke Ellington and Count Basie. She also recorded over 100 records… GASP.! She died on July 17th 1959 from liver […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1927 – Vocalist Guy Mitchell (Al Cernick) is born in Detroit. His biggest hit, “Singing the Blues,” stays at No. 1 for 10 weeks in 1956-57.
1948 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Manana (Is Enough for Me),” Peggy Lee. The singer performed with Benny Goodman from 1941-43 and appeared in the films “Mister Mister” (1950) “The Jazz Singer” (1953) and “Pete Kelly’s Blues” (1955).
1950 – Morgan Fisher is born. As well as playing keyboards for English acts like the Love Affair and Mott the Hoople, Fisher also produced albums by the Dead Kennedys, Wayne/Jayne County and Cherry Vanilla.
1950 – Chris Stein of Blondie is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Chris Stein (born January 5, 1950, Brooklyn, New York) is co-founder and guitar player in the New wave band, Blondie. He is also a producer and performer for the classic soundtrack of the Hip hop film Wild Style. Stein wrote th Sunday Girl as […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1950 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Gene Autry. The record, which is Autry’s only No. 1 song, sells more than 8 million copies and is inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1985.
1950 – The Tubes’ synth player Michael Cotton is born.
1950 – Born on this day, James Dunn, vocals, The Stylistics, (1975 US No.1 single ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’, 1975 UK No.1 single ‘Can’t Give You Anything But My Love’ plus 15 other UK Top 40 singles). The Stylistics were one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. They formed in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1950 – One-time Genesis guitarist and GTR founder Steve Hackett is born on This Day In Rock in London. Stephen Richard Hackett is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. He gained prominence as a member of the British progressive rock group Genesis, which he joined in 1970. He left in 1977 to pursue a solo career. Hackett […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1950 – Peter Gabriel is born on This Day In Rock in Surrey, England. Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is a Grammy Award-winning English musician and songwriter. He first rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
2009 – Michael Jackson delayed the opening four nights of his This Is It UK tour at London’s O2 arena. — 2009 – Michael Jackson delayed the opening four nights of his This Is It UK tour at London’s O2 arena. Concert promoters AEG Live said the delay was [...]
2008 – The US Congress passed a resolution designating May 13th as Frank — 2008 – The US Congress passed a resolution designating May 13th as Frank Sinatra Day to honor his contribution to American culture.
2008 – The US Congress passed a resolution designating May 13th as Frank Sinatra — 2008 – The US Congress passed a resolution designating May 13th as Frank Sinatra Day to honor his contribution to American culture.
2007 – Linkin Park went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Minutes To — 2007 – Linkin Park went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Minutes To Midnight’ the bands fifth Top 20 UK album. Also a US No.1.
2006 – Tool were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘10,000 Days’ the American — 2006 – Tool were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘10,000 Days’ the American bands second No.1 album.
2006 – Heavy metal monsters Lordi became Finland’s first ever — 2006 – Heavy metal monsters Lordi became Finland’s first ever Eurovision Song Contest winners after their song Hard Rock Hallelujah won in Athens. The band won the Eurovision public vote [...]
2001 – R.E.M. started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK — 2001 – R.E.M. started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Reveal’.
2001 – Renato Carosone, a key figure in Italian mu… — 2001 – Renato Carosone, a key figure in Italian music in the post-war era, dies in Rome at the age of 81. Carosone, a Neapolitan, was most famous for his [...]
1999 – More than 20 veteran acts, including Jan & … — 1999 – More than 20 veteran acts, including Jan & Dean, Pat Boone, Freddy Fender, and the Grass Roots sue K-tel International Inc. for breach of contract and non-payment of [...]
1999 – An autopsy performed on the exhumed body of… — 1999 – An autopsy performed on the exhumed body of Tammy Wynette at the behest of her husband George Richey, shows that she died of heart failure caused by damage [...]
1998 – The funeral of Frank Sinatra was held at the Church of the Good — 1998 – The funeral of Frank Sinatra was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Mourners in attendance included, Tony Bennett, Faye Dunaway, Tony Curtis, Liza [...]
1998 – Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is sentenced … — 1998 – Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is sentenced to six months in jail and three years’ probation for kicking his soon-to-be ex-wife, onetime “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson, as she [...]
1998 – Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward takes ill a… — 1998 – Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward takes ill and is hospitalized in London. Ward was to join the band for its first European tour since 1978.
1997 – U2 caused traffic chaos in Kansas City, Missouri after they paid — 1997 – U2 caused traffic chaos in Kansas City, Missouri after they paid for traffic control to close down five lanes so they could shoot the video for ‘Last Night [...]
1995 – Don Henley married model Sharon Summerall. Guests — 1995 – Don Henley married model Sharon Summerall. Guests included Billy Joel, Randy Newman, Sheryl Crow, Sting, Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen.
1992 – Hard rock group Aerosmith donates $10,000 t… — 1992 – Hard rock group Aerosmith donates $10,000 to support “Corporal Politics,” a controversial art exhibition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Funding for the exhibit was denied the previous [...]
1979 – Elton John plays Leningrad and becomes the … — 1979 – Elton John plays Leningrad and becomes the first Western solo pop star to tour the Soviet Union.
1978 – “The Buddy Holly Story” Premiers in Buddy’s Hometown of Lubbock Texas on This Day in Rock History! — 1978 – “The Buddy Holly Story” Premiers in Buddy’s Hometown of Lubbock Texas on This Day in Rock History! Gary Busey plays the famous Buddy Holly, but it’s also a [...]
1978 – Sir Paul McCartney is at No. 1 on the US Singles Billboard chart on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1978 – Sir Paul McCartney is at No. 1 on the US Singles Billboard chart on This Day in Rock Music History! ‘With a little luck’ on his 6th solo [...]
1977 – The stage show “Beatlemania” opens at the W… — 1977 – The stage show “Beatlemania” opens at the Winter Garden Theater, New York.
1972 – T Rex Has No. 1 in the UK on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1972 – T Rex Has No. 1 in the UK on This Day in Rock Music History! Metal Guru tops the chart in the UK… the band’s 4th No. 1. [...]
1970 – The last Beatles film, “Let It Be,” premier… — 1970 – The last Beatles film, “Let It Be,” premieres in London. Three songs from the album of the same name reach No. 1: “Get Back,” “The Long and Winding [...]
1969 – Led Zeppelin begins a 3 day recording session at A&R Studios on This Day in Rock Music history! — 1969 – Led Zeppelin begins a 3 day recording session at A&R Studios on This Day in Rock Music history! Pressured by the Record label to finish recordings for an [...]
1968 – On returning from India, The Beatles tape 23 new songs on George Harrison’s 4 track on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1968 – On returning from India, The Beatles tape 23 new songs on George Harrison’s 4 track on This Day in Rock Music History! In India, The Beatles worked on [...]
1966 – The Who’s Pete Townsend Hits Keith Moon on the Head with his Guitar on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1966 – The Who’s Pete Townsend Hits Keith Moon on the Head with his Guitar on This Day in Rock Music History! After waiting for John Entwistle and Keith Moon [...]
1964 – Rudy Lewis of ‘The Drifters’ died on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1964 – Rudy Lewis of ‘The Drifters’ died on This Day in Rock Music History! Remaining a mystery to this day, Rudy died at the age of 28 the night [...]
1962 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Stranger on t… — 1962 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Stranger on the Shore,” Mr. Acker Bilk. It is the first British hit to make the top of the U.S. charts.
1961 – “Thank Your Lucky Stars” hosts Cliff Richards Debut TV performance on This Day in Rock n’ Roll History! — 1961 – “Thank Your Lucky Stars” hosts Cliff Richards Debut TV performance on This Day in Rock n’ Roll History!
1960 – The Silver Beetles consisting of John, Paul, George, Stu Stucliffe and Tommy Moore play their first tour on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1960 – The Silver Beetles consisting of John, Paul, George, Stu Stucliffe and Tommy Moore play their first tour on This Day in Rock Music History! With backing singer Johnny [...]
1960 – Born on this day Sue Cowsill, The Cowsills, (1967 US No.2 singl — 1960 – Born on this day Sue Cowsill, The Cowsills, (1967 US No.2 single ‘The Rain, The Park & Other Things’, 1969 US No.2 single the theme from ‘Hair’). TV’s [...]
1947 – Born on this day Steve Currie, T Rex, (1971 UK No.1 single ‘Hot Love’, plus — 1947 – Born on this day Steve Currie, T Rex, (1971 UK No.1 single ‘Hot Love’, plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles). Currie died on 28th April [...]
1946 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Gypsy,” I… — 1946 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Gypsy,” Ink Spots.
1946 – Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian La Pier) is born i… — 1946 – Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian La Pier) is born in El Centro, Calif. She records with husband Sonny Bono in the duo Sonny & Cher. She has three solo No. [...]
1944 – Joe Cocker (John Cocker) is born in Sheffie… — 1944 – Joe Cocker (John Cocker) is born in Sheffield, England. His biggest hit is “Up Where We Belong,” a duo with Jennifer Warnes. The song, the love theme from [...]
1942 – Born on this day, Jill Jackson, Paul and Paula, (1963 US No.1 — 1942 – Born on this day, Jill Jackson, Paul and Paula, (1963 US No.1 & UK No.8 single, ‘Hey Paula’).
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