1917 – Singer Lena Horne is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She begins her career as a dancer at Harlem’s Cotton Club. She wins a Grammy as best pop vocal performance (female) for the 1981 album “Lena Horne: The Lady and her Music Live on Broadway.”
2001 – Beach Boys member Al Jardine went to court in a bid to sue his former b — 2001 – Beach Boys member Al Jardine went to court in a bid to sue his former band mates, claiming he had been frozen out of the Beach Boys. The [...]
2007 – R.E.M. played a five-night series of shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre — 2007 – R.E.M. played a five-night series of shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. Dubbed ‘working rehearsals’ by the band, many songs from their forthcoming album ‘Accelerate’ were debuted, with many [...]
2006 – Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett dies aged 60. He defined… — 2006 – Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett dies aged 60. He defined British psychedelic eccentricity with songs like “Arnold Layne” and “See Emily Play,” but LSD and a mental breakdown [...]
2005 – Nick Carter from The Backstreet Boys was fined $1,200 (£664) — 2005 – Nick Carter from The Backstreet Boys was fined $1,200 (£664) after admitting to drink-driving in California. The 25-year-old singer was also put on probation for three years, ordered [...]
2004 – ’80s Latina superstar Gloria Estefan (“Bad Boys”) announces… — 2004 – ’80s Latina superstar Gloria Estefan (“Bad Boys”) announces she will permanently retire from the road at the end of her Live and Re-Wrapped Tour. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – David Bowie cancels the remainder of his Reality tour… — 2004 – David Bowie cancels the remainder of his Reality tour after suffering a pinched nerve in his shoulder. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – Pete Doherty was sacked from The Libertines due to his — 2004 – Pete Doherty was sacked from The Libertines due to his well known addiction problems specifically with crack cocaine and heroin. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – Kinks founder member Dave Davies was left paralysed — 2004 – Kinks founder member Dave Davies was left paralysed on the right-hand side of his body after suffering a stroke. The 57-year-old guitarist and brother of fellow Kinks star [...]
2001 – Tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson dies after … — 2001 – Tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson dies after a long bout with emphysema. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – Country legend Chet Atkins, one of the most… — 2001 – Country legend Chet Atkins, one of the most influential and widely recorded instrumentalists ever, dies of cancer at his home in Nashville. He is 77. Even Rock guitarists respect [...]
2001 – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink were at No.1 — 2001 – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Lady Marmalade.’ A hit for LaBelle in 1975; then it was at [...]
2000 – Michael “Cub” Koda, the Brownsville Station boss behind their 1973… — 2000 – Michael “Cub” Koda, the Brownsville Station boss behind their 1973 No. 3 hit “Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room,” dies. He was suffering from kidney disease. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – Eric Clapton performs a benefit concert at Madison Square… — 1999 – Eric Clapton performs a benefit concert at Madison Square Garden for his Crossroads rehab center in Antigua. His guests include Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige, and Bob Dylan. Be [...]
1998 – The Warped Tour, with Bad Religion and the Specials… — 1998 – The Warped Tour, with Bad Religion and the Specials, opens in Phoenix. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Ol’ Dirty Bastard, a.k.a. Big Baby Jesus, a… — 1998 – Ol’ Dirty Bastard, a.k.a. Big Baby Jesus, a.k.a. Russel Jones is shot in the back while at his girlfriend’s apartment during an attempted robbery. The wounds are deemed [...]
1996 – Neil Young premieres his album, “Broken Arr… — 1996 – Neil Young premieres his album, “Broken Arrow” via the Internet. The album is slated for release on July 2, two days after its technologically advanced premiere. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1994 – Virgin Records rushes the Rolling Stones’ Voodoo Lounge — 1994 – Virgin Records rushes the Rolling Stones’ Voodoo Lounge into stores early after the album is played on the radio. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Pink Floyd headline at the Knebworth Festival in England. — 1990 – Pink Floyd headline at the Knebworth Festival in England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1989 – The surviving Beatles sue for an injunction against… — 1989 – The surviving Beatles sue for an injunction against Dave Clark, formerly of the Dave Clark Five, banning him from selling copies of the old Ready Steady Go! [...]
1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sussudio,” … — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sussudio,” Phil Collins. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Rock the Boa… — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Rock the Boat,” The Hues Corporation. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – Greg Allman marries Cher four days after he… — 1974 – Gregg Allman marries Cher four days after her divorce from Sonny Bono. After nine days, Cher announces she wants another divorce. They separate and divorce about 3 1/2 [...]
1973 – George Harrison knocked Paul McCartney from the top of the US — 1973 – George Harrison knocked Paul McCartney from the top of the US singles chart with ‘Give Me Love, Give Me Peace On Earth’. His second US No.1, a No.8 [...]
1966 – The Beatles played the first of three concerts at the Nippon — 1966 – The Beatles played the first of three concerts at the Nippon Budokan Hall, Japan. The concert was filmed with The Beatles wearing black suits. The following day’s first [...]
1966 – The Supremes make the studio recording of `… — 1966 – The Supremes make the studio recording of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” The song tops Chart Toppers’s Hot 100 for two weeks and R&B singles chart for four [...]
1963 – Yngwie Malmsteen is born in Stockholm Sweden this day in rock history! — 1963 – Yngwie Malmsteen is born in Stockholm Sweden this day in rock history! Yngwie Johann Malmsteen (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck on June 30, 1963 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a [...]
1952 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Delicado,” … — 1952 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Delicado,” Percy Faith Orchestra. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – Vocalist Glenn Shorrock of the Little River… — 1944 – Vocalist Glenn Shorrock of the Little River Band is born in Rochester, England. LRB has six top 10 hits, the biggest of which is “Reminiscing,” which reaches No. [...]
1943 – Florence Ballard of the Supremes is born in… — 1943 – Florence Ballard of the Supremes is born in Detroit. She is cut from the group in Person Florence Ballard Right click for SmartMenu shortcuts Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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