Rock History

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2010 – Bret Michaels says he has nothin’ to apologize for about “Nothin’ to Lose, — 2010 – Bret Michaels says he has nothin’ to apologize for about “Nothin’ to Lose,” his new song featuring Miley Cyrus. The song caused a bit of controversy [...]

2007 – Rhett Hutchence the brother of INXS singer Michael Hutchence — 2007 – Rhett Hutchence the brother of INXS singer Michael Hutchence defended his decision to sell some of the late star’s belongings online saying he needed money to set up [...]

2006 – Ali Farka Toure dies… — 2006 – Ali Farka Toure dies from bone cancer. The Mali musician was renowned as one of the finest guitarists in the world, and his ghostly picking was [...]

2006 – Actor Jared Leto’s band 30 Seconds To Mars … — 2006 – Actor Jared Leto’s band 30 Seconds To Mars begins its first headlining club tour in Tulsa, Okla. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2005 – The younger brother of Michael Jackson’s… — 2005 – The younger brother of Michael Jackson’s accuser testifies that he twice saw the King of Pop fondle his sibling at the Neverland Ranch. Jackson is [...]

2004 – Britney Spears tops the UK singles chart with “Toxic.” — 2004 – Britney Spears tops the UK singles chart with “Toxic.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2004 – The Smiths song ‘I Know It’s Over’ topped a poll — The Smiths 2004 – The Smiths song ‘I Know It’s Over’ topped a poll of tunes, which people turn to when they are miserable in ‘The Songs That Saved Your Life’ [...]

2003 – Sixties rocker Adam Faith dies… — 2003 – Sixties rocker Adam Faith dies of a heart attack aged 62. In 1965, he scored a Top 40 hit with “It’s Alright,” and later produced Roger [...]

2003 – Red Hot Chili Pepper singer Anthony Kiedis… — 2003 – Red Hot Chili Pepper singer Anthony Kiedis signs a deal with Hyperion Books to write his life story. The book has the tentative title of Scar [...]

2000 – Oasis singer Liam Gallagher won the Best Dressed Man — 2000 – Oasis singer Liam Gallagher won the Best Dressed Man Award from fashion magazine GQ. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Doug Stone is injured when his ultra-light … — 2000 – Doug Stone is injured when his ultra-light aircraft crashes near Nashville. His guitarist, Rusty Van Sickle, rushes him to Northcrest Medical Center. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Country bandleader and songwriter Pee Wee K… — 2000 – Country bandleader and songwriter Pee Wee King dies in Louisville, Ky. King, who suffered a heart attack on Feb. 28, is 86. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1999 – Boyzone scored their fifth UK No. 1 single — 1999 – Boyzone scored their fifth UK No. 1 single with ‘When The Going Gets Tough’. It was recorded for the Comic Relief charity and had been a No.1 single [...]

1999 – Fresh from capturing two Grammys, Quebec-bo… — 1999 – Fresh from capturing two Grammys, Quebec-born Celine Dion dominates the 28th annual Juno Awards. Dion earns symbols of excellence in Canadian music in the categories of female vocalist, [...]

1998 – Madonna went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with — 1998 – Madonna went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Frozen’ the singers eighth UK No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1991 – The readers of Rolling Stone voted George — 1991 – The readers of Rolling Stone voted George Michael the best male singer and sexiest male artist. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1987 – Janet Jackson’s Control becomes first LP… — 1987 – Janet Jackson’s Control becomes first LP by a woman to yield five Top 10 singles as Let’s Wait A While moves to No. 10 on US Hot [...]

1987 – Beastie Boys: Licensed to ill US LP is No. 1. — 1987 – Beastie Boys: Licensed to ill US LP is No. 1 on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1987 – The first five Beatles albums, Please Please Me — 1987 – The first five Beatles albums, Please Please Me, With the Beatles, A Hard Day’s Night, Beatles for Sale and Help! were released on Compact disc. Capitol Records decided [...]

1981 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Love a Rai… — 1981 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Love a Rainy Night,” Eddie Rabbit. Before recording on his own, the singer writes songs for Elvis Presley, Ronnie Milsap, Tom [...]

1976 – Madame Tussaud’s waxworks in London unveils… —   1976 – Madame Tussaud’s waxworks in London unveils a likeness of Elton John. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1975 – Chuck Berry: In London, the audience at the Hammersmith Odeon… — 1975 – In London, the audience at the Hammersmith Odeon learns about Chuck Berry’s unusual concert practices when he walks off stage after 58 minutes. Berry defends himself [...]

1973 – Bruce Springsteen: Now that’s a gig. While attending a showcase… — 1973 – Now that’s a gig. While attending a showcase concert given by his new signing, Bruce Springsteen, famed Columbia A&R man John Hammond suffers a heart attack. [...]

1970 – Simon and Garfunkels album ‘Bridge Over Troubled — 1970 – Simon and Garfunkels album ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ started a ten week run at No.1 on the US chart. The duo had split-up by the time of release. Be [...]

1967 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Love Is Here… — 1967 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone,” The Supremes. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – Randy Guss (Toad The Wet Sprocket) is born. — 1967 – Randy Guss (Toad The Wet Sprocket) is born on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – Sandra Dee divorces Bobby Darrin. — 1967 – Sandra Dee divorces Bobby Darrin. I guess Sharks really do bite! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – working on their next album The Beatles recorded additional — 1967 – working on their next album The Beatles recorded additional overdubs for ‘Lovely Rita’, including harmony vocals, effects, and the percussive sound of a piece of toilet paper being [...]

1964 – Today is the first All-British UK top 10 on the books… — 1964 - The first All-British UK Top 10:   1 Cilla Black: Anyone Who Had a Heart   2 Dave Clark Five: Bits and Pieces   3 Bachelors: Diane   4 Merseybeats: I Think of You   5 Searchers: Needles and [...]

1964 – The Dave Clark Five bring their Tottenham sound… — Dave Clark Five 1964 – The Dave Clark Five bring their Tottenham sound to The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time tonight, two weeks after the Beatles made [...]

1962 – Dance music vocalist Taylor Dayne is born… — 1962 – Dance music vocalist Taylor Dayne is born Leslie Wonderman in Baldwin, N.Y. Her hits include “Tell It to My Heart.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1962 – The Beatles cut their first-ever session for the BBC… — 1962 – The Beatles cut their first-ever session for the BBC in Manchester, England, performing “Teenager’s Turn (Here We Go),” “Hello Little Girl,” “Memphis Tennessee,” “Dream Baby,” and [...]

1958 – First US DJ convention held in Kansas… — 1958 – First US DJ convention held in Kansas. Broadcasters vote against Top 40 formatting recently adopted by American stations. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1956 – Carl Perkins hits US R&B chart… — 1956 – Carl Perkins hits US R&B chart with Blue Suede Shoes, the first country and western hit to make the R&B chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1954 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Make Love to… — 1954 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Make Love to Me,” Jo Stafford. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1952 – Songwriter Jules Shear is born… — 1952 – Songwriter Jules Shear is born in Pittsburgh. He’s written “All Through the Night” for Cyndi Lauper and “If She Knew What She Wants” for the Bangles. Be [...]

1946 – Peter Wolf is born in the Bronx, N.Y. He is… — Peter Wolf 1946 – Peter Wolf is born in the Bronx, N.Y. He is the lead singer of the J. Geils Band until 1983, reuniting several times with the band, including [...]

1945 – Happy birthday and a “Lights out! Uh-huh!” to Peter Wolf … — 1945 – Happy birthday and a “Lights out! Uh-huh!” to Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band is born today in the Bronx, N.Y. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1943 – Chris White of “White Zombies” is born. — White Zombie 1943 – Chris White of “White Zombies” is born on this day in rock history! Chris White (born Christopher Taylor White, 7 March 1943) was the bass guitarist and [...]