1922 – Kay Starr is born in Dougherty, Okla. She begins her musical career with Joe Venuti’s orchestra at age 15. She sings briefly with Glenn Miller, Charlie Barnet and Bob Crosby before launching a solo career in 1945. Her biggest hits are the No. 1 songs Wheel of Fortune and “Rock & Roll Waltz.”
2011 – Michael Jackson Death Trial: Dr. Murray’s lawyers ask Judge to Sequester the Jury On This Day in Rock! — 2011 – Michael Jackson Death Trial: Dr. Murray’s lawyers ask Judge to Sequester the Jury On This Day in Rock! Dr. Conrad Murray’s Legal team asked the judge today if [...]
2005 – British R&B artist “Long John” Baldry dies … — 2005 – British R&B artist “Long John” Baldry dies in Vancouver after battling a chest infection for four months. He is 64. Having begun his career playing folk and jazz [...]
2005 – Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” clearly belongs at No. 1… — 2005 – Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” clearly belongs at No. 1 – it stays there in the U.S. singles chart for a fourth week. Carey also has the week’s [...]
2005 – A jury rules that Ashanti is guilty of breach of contract and owes… — 2005 – A jury rules that Ashanti is guilty of breach of contract and owes producer Genard Parker $630,000. She had promised Parker he could produce two songs on her [...]
2004 – Black Sabbath remove images from a film that plays during their Ozzfest — 2004 – Black Sabbath remove images from a film that plays during their Ozzfest set associating George W. Bush with Hitler after drummer Bill Ward posts his disapproval on his [...]
2004 – Jimmy Buffett tops the U.S. album charts with License to Chill — 2004 – Jimmy Buffett tops the U.S. album charts with License to Chill. No, this is not a gag. The Roots have the second highest debut, with the Phillie hip-hop [...]
2003 – Coldplay perform the first of a two-night stand in Sydney, Australia — 2003 – Coldplay perform the first of a two-night stand in Sydney, Australia. The shows are later released as their live CD/DVD. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – The multi-talented Will Smith tops the box office charts as his film — 2003 – The multi-talented Will Smith tops the box office charts as his film Bad Boys II rakes in $46.7 million over the weekend. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Dixie Chicks team up with Rock the Vote for a campaign — 2003 – Dixie Chicks team up with Rock the Vote for a campaign encouraging more women to register as voters. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Iron Maiden kick off their Give Me ‘Ed … ‘Til I’m Dead tour in Worcester — 2003 – Iron Maiden kick off their Give Me ‘Ed … ‘Til I’m Dead tour in Worcester, Mass., with Motorhead and Dio. Now that’s a smelly dressing room. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Dead Kennedys vocalist Brandon Cruz leaves the California punk — 2003 – Dead Kennedys vocalist Brandon Cruz leaves the California punk legends to spend more time with his family. He joined the band after they reformed minus original singer Jello [...]
2003 – Coldplay singer Chris Martin is charged with malicious damage — 2003 – Coldplay singer Chris Martin is charged with malicious damage after allegedly attacking a photographer’s car with a rock in Byron Bay, Australia. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – MP3.com goes public with an IPO. The stock price soars, making — 1999 – MP3.com goes public with an IPO. The stock price soars, making spokesperson Alanis Morissette worth nearly $42 million. She later sells off a portion of her holding in [...]
1998 – The Beastie Boys begin touring in support o… — 1998 – The Beastie Boys begin touring in support of their fifth release, “Hello Nasty,” at Seattle’s Key Arena. It is their first headlining tour since 1995′s “Quadrophonic Joystick” tour. Be [...]
1998 – Scott Weiland is arrested again on a felony… — 1998 – Scott Weiland is arrested again on a felony warrant in Los Angeles. Weiland posts the $250,000 bail and is released the next morning. Weiland’s court appearances stem from [...]
1998 – Gospel singer O’Landa Draper dies at Meharr… — 1998 – Gospel singer O’Landa Draper dies at Meharry General Hospital in Nashville following a brief episode of renal failure. He is 34. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Eagle-Eye Cherry, son of jazz artist Don Ch… — 1998 – Eagle-Eye Cherry, son of jazz artist Don Cherry and brother of singer Neneh Cherry, releases his debut set “Desireless.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1997 – C. Delores Tucker, lobbyist against gangsta… — 1997 – C. Delores Tucker, lobbyist against gangsta rap lyrics, files suit against the estate of late rapper Tupac Shakur. The suit alleges intentional infliction of emotional distress, slander, and [...]
1996 – In North Carolina, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil allegedly belts — 1996 – In North Carolina, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil allegedly belts a fan trying to take his photograph. He’s arrested. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1995 – Rap star Hammer and his wife welcome a baby… — 1995 – Rap star Hammer and his wife welcome a baby boy, their third child, in San Jose, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1993 – Bob Dylan films the video for “Blood in My Eyes” in North London. — 1993 – Bob Dylan films the video for “Blood in My Eyes” in North London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters stage… — 1990 – Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters stages a production of his rock opera, The Wall, in Berlin. Among the performers taking part in the benefit are Sinead O’Connor, [...]
1990 – The BBC issues an apology after one of its radio stations broadcasts — 1990 – The BBC issues an apology after one of its radio stations broadcasts a profanity-laden Madonna live performance. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1987 – Paul McCartney finishes recording Russian-language — 1987 – Paul McCartney finishes recording Russian-language versions of rock ‘n’ roll songs for his Soviet Union-only release Choba B CCCP. Person Paul McCartney Right click for SmartMenu shortcuts Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Everytime You… — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Everytime You Go Away,” Paul Young. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Former Grateful Dead keyboardist Keith Godchaux’s car collides — 1980 – Former Grateful Dead keyboardist Keith Godchaux’s car collides with a flatbed truck in Marin County, Calif. He dies two days later. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – In Tucson, Ariz., Linda Ronstadt joins the Rolling Stones onstag — 1977 – In Tucson, Ariz., Linda Ronstadt joins the Rolling Stones onstage to perform “Tumbling Dice.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Hustle,” … — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Hustle,” Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – The city of Detroit declares today “Mary Wilson & the Supremes Day.” — 1973 – The city of Detroit declares today “Mary Wilson & the Supremes Day.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin crash into the album top 20 — 1973 – Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin crash into the album top 20 with Love, Devotion, Surrender. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – Jesus Christ Superstar mania seizes Pittsburgh. An audience — 1971 – Jesus Christ Superstar mania seizes Pittsburgh. An audience of 13,000 packs the Civic Arena to see a special performance of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “(They Long to… — 1970 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” Carpenters. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – The Who release their single “I’m Free” from Tommy… — 1969 – The Who release their single “I’m Free” from Tommy. It goes to No. 37. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – To celebrate Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon on — 1969 – To celebrate Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon on July 20, Duke Ellington performs his specially commissioned composition “Moon Maiden” on ABC. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Watching American Bandstand today, you can catch up — 1962 – Watching American Bandstand today, you can catch up on Chubby Checker, performing his song “Dancin’ Party.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1961 – Big Jim Martin, the scary-looking guitarist with Faith No More, is born — 1961 – Big Jim Martin, the scary-looking guitarist with Faith No More, is born in Oakland, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – Johnny Cash goes to No. 1 on the country chart with “I Walk the Line.” — 1956 – Johnny Cash goes to No. 1 on the country chart with “I Walk the Line.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – Billboard dubs Elvis Presley “the most controversial entertainer — 1956 – Billboard dubs Elvis Presley “the most controversial entertainer since Liberace.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Cat Stevens (Steven Georgiou) is born in Lo… — 1947 – Cat Stevens (Steven Georgiou) is born in London. He later changes his name to Yusef Islam after converting to the Muslim faith. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1946 – Herman’s Hermits drummer Barry Whitwam is born — 1946 – Herman’s Hermits drummer Barry Whitwam is born in Manchester, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1943 – Born on this day, Bobby Sherman, US singer, (1969 US No.3 — 1943 - Born on this day, Bobby Sherman, US singer, (1969 US No.3 single ‘Little Woman’ and six other US Top 30 hits). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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