1945 - Born on this day, Chip Hawkes(Leonard Donald Hawkes), The Tremeloes, (1963 UK No.1 single ‘Do You Love Me’, 1967 US No.11 single ‘Silence Is Golden’). Father of singer & actor Chesney Hawkes.
1945 - Born on this day, Chip Hawkes(Leonard Donald Hawkes), The Tremeloes, (1963 UK No.1 single ‘Do You Love Me’, 1967 US No.11 single ‘Silence Is Golden’). Father of singer & actor Chesney Hawkes.
1871 – Queen Victoria opened the Royal Albert Hall, London.
1886 – Adolph Rickenbacker was born on this day in Rock History… was a Swiss-American who founded the Rickenbacker guitar company. Adolf Rickenbacker was born in Switzerland. He emigrated to the United States with older relatives after his parents died, settling in Wisconsin. He moved to southern California as a young man. He later Anglicized […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1889 – Blues great Leadbelly (Huddie Ledbetter) is born. Huddie William Ledbetter, (January 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an American folk and blues musician, notable for his clear and forceful singing, his virtuosity on the twelve string guitar, and the rich songbook of folk standards he introduced. He is best known as Leadbelly or […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1895 – Born on this day, Laurens Hammond, inventor of the Hammond organ. The sound of the Hammond was used by many rock artists including; Procol Harum, Keith Emerson, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers and The Faces. Hammond died on 3rd July 1973.
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.
1900 – Although jazz legend Louis Armstrong always claimed to have been born on this date, later scholarship established that his birthday was on August 4, 1901. Louis Armstrong (4 August 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Sachimo and Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer. Coming to prominence in the 20s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1901 – Trumpeter Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong is born in New Orleans. He wins a Grammy in 1965 as Best Male Vocal Performance for “Hello Dolly,” a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 1972, and is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in
1901 – The Victor Talking Machine Company was incorporated. After a merger with Radio Corporation of America, RCA-Victor became the leader in phonographs and many of the records played on them. The Victor Talking Machine Company ( 1901 – 1929) was a United States corporation, the leading American producer of phonographs and phonograph records and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1902 – Slide guitarist Son House, one of the leading exponents of the Delta blues style, is born Eddie James House Jr. in Riverton, Miss.
1902 – Born on this day, Ed Sullivan, TV host, The Ed Sullivan Singers and Orchestra. Introduced The Beatles and other UK acts to America via his Ed Sullivan TV show. The Beatles appearance on February 9th 1964 is considered a milestone in American pop culture; the broadcast drew an estimated 73 million viewers. Sullivan […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1902 – Born on this day, Ed Sullivan, TV host, The Ed Sullivan Singers and Orchestra. Introduced The Beatles and other UK acts to America via his Ed Sullivan TV show. The Beatles appearance on February 9th 1964 is considered a milestone in American pop culture; the broadcast drew an estimated 73 million viewers. Sullivan […] ↓ 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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