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.
1904 – Big band leader Glenn Miller is born in Clarinda, Iowa. His orchestra has 23 No. 1 songs, including the million-sellers “In the Mood” and “Tuxedo Junction.” His plane is lost over the English Channel on Dec. 15, 1944.
1917 - Born on this day, Jerry Wexler, producer and record company executive. Co-owner of Atlantic records, vice president at Warner Brothers, worked with Ray Charles, Phil Spector, Dr John, Dusty Springfield, Dire Straits, Bob Dylan. Died on Aug 15th 2008, aged 91.
1921 – Born on this day in rock history… Albert James “Alan” Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965), also known as Moondog, was an American disc-jockey.[1] He became internationally known for promoting African-American rhythm and blues music on the radio in the United States and Europe under the name of rock and roll. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1923 – Sam Phillips, the producer who discovered Elvis, is born in Florence, Ala. With his Sun Records label, he also brought to the world’s attention the talents of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King, and Howlin’ Wolf. Samuel Cornelius Phillips (January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003), better known as Sam […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1926 – George Martin, who produced most of the Beatles’ most memorable recordings, is born in London. Sir George Henry Martin CBE (3 January 1926) is a British record producer, arranger and composer. He is sometimes referred to as “the Fifth Beatle”—a title that he owes to his work as producer or co-producer of all […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1927 – Harry Belafonte is born in Harlem, N.Y. His 1956 album “Calypso” tops Chart Toppers’s pop album chart for 31 weeks. Only Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and the soundtrack to “West Side Story” have held the No. 1 position longer.
1927 – Record executive Mo Ostin is born in New York. The artist-friendly legend ran Reprise with Frank Sinatra, signed Jimi Hendrix, and helped lure R.E.M. to Warner Bros.
1929 – Born on this day, Joe Meek, producer. Shot himself dead on 3rd February 1967 after killing his landlady. Produced ‘Telstar’ the 1962 UK and US No.1 single by The Tornadoes. The first British act to have a No.1 in the US. Also produced hits for John Leyton and The Honeycombs.
1934 – Born on This Day In Rock, US sax player King Curtis. On August 13th 1971 Curtis was stabbed to death by a vagrant on the front steps of his New York home. He worked with John Lennon and played on The Coasters “Yakety Yak”. At the age of twelve King Curtis started playing […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1934 -Legendary record exec Clive Davis is born. He had commercial and creative high-points at both the Columbia and Arista labels. He currently heads J Records.
1934 – Rock promoter Don Kirshner is born.
1942 – Paul McCartney is born in Liverpool, Englan… — 1942 – Paul McCartney is born in Liverpool, England. The Beatles have 20 No. 1 songs, more than any other recording act, and McCartney by himself or in duets has [...]
2006 – Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall leads al… — 2006 – Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall leads all winners, taking home three honors, at the 17th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto. The event features performances by Nelly Furtado featuring [...]
2004 – Ray Charles’ funeral is held at the First AME… — 2004 – Ray Charles’ funeral is held at the First AME Church in Los Angeles. Among the performers at the service are Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, and B.B. King. Also [...]
2003 – Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller became the first British music manager since The Beatles — 2003 – Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller became the first British music manager since The Beatles’ Brian Epstein to hold the top three positions in the US singles chart. Fuller, [...]
2002 – U2 lost a bid to prevent the demolition of Hanover Quay studio in Dublin. Over — 2002 – U2 lost a bid to prevent the demolition of Hanover Quay studio in Dublin. Over 8,000 fans signed an online petition to preserve the studio, where the group recorded [...]
2002 – Ozma keyboardist/flute player Star Wick is … — 2002 – Ozma keyboardist/flute player Star Wick is injured in a car accident in the midst of the Vans Warped Tour. Wick suffers whiplash and bruising in addition to a [...]
1998 – The Walt Disney Co. becomes an even bigger … — 1998 – The Walt Disney Co. becomes an even bigger player on the Internet with the purchase of a 43% stake in Web search engine company Infoseek Corp. Disney Plans [...]
1998 – Teen Idol, David Cassidy sells a two-CD set… — 1998 – Teen Idol, David Cassidy sells a two-CD set exclusively on cable TV shopping network QVC at 2 p.m. ET. The set, on Slamajama Records, includes his latest album, [...]
1998 – Heart featuring Ann Wilson embarks on a U.S… — 1998 – Heart featuring Ann Wilson embarks on a U.S. in Chicago. Other tour stops include Detroit and Los Angeles.
1997 – Country Music Association entertainers of t… — 1997 – Country Music Association entertainers of the year Brooks & Dunn play a special show for their fan club at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In keeping with tradition, both Brooks [...]
1997 – during a North American tour U2 played the first of two nights at Oakland — 1997 – during a North American tour U2 played the first of two nights at Oakland Coliseum, San Francisco supported by Oasis.
1996 – Beck’s fourth full-length album, “Odelay,” … — 1996 – Beck’s fourth full-length album, “Odelay,” is released.
1994 – The Beastie Boys entered the US album chart at No.1 with ‘III Communication’. — 1994 – The Beastie Boys entered the US album chart at No.1 with ‘III Communication’.
1988 – George Michael appeared live at the Glasgow SEC on his “Faith” — 1988 – George Michael appeared live at the Glasgow SEC on his “Faith” tour. Tickets cost £11 ($19).
1987 – A concertgoer sues Motley Crue… — 1987 – A concertgoer sues Motley Crue, claiming that she went deaf because their PA was turned up too loud.
1984 – At New York’s Madison Square Garden, nutty Judas… — 1984 – At New York’s Madison Square Garden, nutty Judas Priest fans tear up hundreds of seats as their idol performs.
1980 – The Blues Brothers, starring Dan Aykroyd… — 1980 – The Blues Brothers, starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as the deadpan R&B team, premieres in New York.
1977 – Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Dreams’, the groups — 1977 – Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Dreams’, the groups first and only US No.1, it made No.24 in the UK.
1977 – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers supported by The Boomtown Rats — 1977 – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers supported by The Boomtown Rats appeared at Friars, Aylesbury, England.
1977 – Johnny Rotten and Paul Cook are stabbed… — 1977 – Johnny Rotten and Paul Cook are stabbed by a gang who, safe to say, are not Sex Pistols fans.
1977 – The No. 1 album in the U.K. is The Beatles… — 1977 – The No. 1 album in the U.K. is The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, a live album created by splicing together two performances at the venue from [...]
1977 – Boston earned their third top 40 single in the U.S… — 1977 – Boston earned their third top 40 single in the U.S. when “Peace of Mind” peaked at number 38 in 1977. The song was taken from their multi-platinum selling [...]
1976 – Abba stages a command performance for the k… — 1976 – Abba stages a command performance for the king of Sweden.
1975 – Elvis Presley had a face-lift at Mid South hospital, Memphis. — 1975 – Elvis Presley had a face-lift at Mid South hospital, Memphis.
1968 – London’s National Theatre premieres In His… — 1968 – London’s National Theatre premieres In His Own Write, an adaptation of the writings of John Lennon.
1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience makes its debut… — 1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience makes its debut performance at the Monterey (Calif.) Pop Festival. The Hendrix album “Electric Ladyland,” released in 1968, tops Chart Toppers’s pop album chart [...]
1967 – After an argument between Jimi Hendrix and… — 1967 – After an argument between Jimi Hendrix and the Who over who’s going to close the Monterey festival, Hendrix plays an incendiary set that sees him light his [...]
1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Can’t Help… — 1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Can’t Help Myself,” Four Tops.
1959 – R&B legend Fats Domino records “I Want to Walk… — Fats Domino 1959 – R&B legend Fats Domino records “I Want to Walk You Home” in New Orleans.
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