1942 – Drummer Stephen Jo Bladd of the J. Geils Band is born in Boston. The group’s biggest hit is “Centerfold,” which tops Chart Toppers’s Hot 100 for six weeks in 1982.
2007 – Rod Stewart collected his CBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace — 2007 – Rod Stewart collected his CBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. The singer who was honoured for his services to music wore a skull and crossbones tie, white [...]
2006 – Evanescence’s Amy Lee reveals that bassist William Boyd — 2006 – Evanescence’s Amy Lee reveals that bassist William Boyd is the latest musician to leave her multi-platinum band, telling their Web site. “He just can’t go through with [...]
2005 – Rapper Stat Quo and Eminem’s DJ Alchemist — 2005 – Rapper Stat Quo and Eminem’s DJ Alchemist are injured after their tour bus runs into a pair of tractor trailers outside Odessa, Missouri. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – New York Dolls bassist Arthur Kane dies in … — 2004 – New York Dolls bassist Arthur Kane dies in Los Angeles due to complications from leukemia. He is 55. Arthur ‘Killer’ Kane, bass player with The New York Dolls, [...]
2004 – One of the few CD copies of U2′s follow-up to All — 2004 – One of the few CD copies of U2′s follow-up to All That You Can’t Leave Behind vanishes during a photo shoot in the south of France. Twenty people [...]
2003 – Prince’s new album “N.E.W.S.” goes on sale as an exclusive — 2003 – Prince’s new album “N.E.W.S.” goes on sale as an exclusive digital download. Perhaps the reason why is that it only has four tracks, each 15 minutes long. A [...]
2002 – Oasis, Gomez, No Doubt, Starsailor, Foo Fighters, Chemical Brothers — 2002 – Oasis, Gomez, No Doubt, Starsailor, Foo Fighters, Chemical Brothers and Green Day all appeared at this years two day T In The Park Festival at Kinross, Scotland. Be Sociable, [...]
2000 – Irish act The Corrs scored their only UK No.1 hit with ‘Breathless’ taken from — 2000 – Irish act The Corrs scored their only UK No.1 hit with ‘Breathless’ taken from their third studio album In Blue. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – RealNetworks Inc. rolls out a test version … — 1998 – RealNetworks Inc. rolls out a test version of RealSystem G2, its newest streaming video and audio delivery system using technology the company hopes will become the Internet standard. [...]
1998 – It is announced that Marilyn Manson must ca… — 1998 – It is announced that Marilyn Manson must cancel appearances at seven European rock festivals due to drummer Ginger Fish’s bout with mononucleosis. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1993 – At the All-Star baseball game in Baltimore, Rush’s — 1993 – At the All-Star baseball game in Baltimore, Rush’s Geddy Lee treats the audience to his interpretation of “Oh Canada.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1988 – Sting rocks Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center — 1988 – Sting rocks Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center to benefit the rain forests. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1987 – A federal judge dismisses Bette Midler’s case against — 1987 – A federal judge dismisses Bette Midler’s case against the Ford Motor Company. She had alleged that the car manufacturer deliberately used a sound-alike singer in its commercials. Be Sociable, [...]
1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “A View to a … — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “A View to a Kill,” Duran Duran. It is the first No. 1 hit from a James Bond movie. (Paul McCartney’s “Live [...]
1985 – George Michael sings lead vocals to Elton J… — 1985 – George Michael sings lead vocals to Elton John’s performance of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” at the Live Aid Concert. A Michael-John cover of the [...]
1985 – Cyndi Lauper’s “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enoug… — 1985 – Cyndi Lauper’s “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough” reaches No. 10 on the pop chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1984 – The Jacksons’ Victory tour reaches Dallas, where… — 1984 – The Jacksons’ Victory tour reaches Dallas, where Eddie Van Halen joins Michael Jackson on stage to perform “Beat It.” Eddie’s got a high tolerance for pain! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Bob Dylan gives a press conference in Denmark… — 1981 – Bob Dylan gives a press conference in Denmark after having seen an interview with an imposter in a Danish newspaper. He answers questions for two hours. Is it butter [...]
1978 – The BBC bans the Sex Pistols song “No… — 1978 – The BBC bans the Sex Pistols song “No One Is Innocent.” I guess the SP were pissed off! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – New York is hit by a blackout that interrupts gigs… — 1977 – New York is hit by a blackout that interrupts gigs all over Manhattan. While Boz Scaggs packs up and goes home, the enterprising NRBQ find some flashlights and [...]
1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Listen to Wh… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Listen to What the Man Said,” Wings. And “Live and let die” only made it to no. 2. What is the world coming [...]
1974 – Eric Clapton releases his hit version of “I Shot the Sheriff.” — 1974 – Eric Clapton releases his hit version of “I Shot the Sheriff.” I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy. I shot the sheriff, but I did not [...]
1973 – Queen release their self-titled debut album. — 1973 – Queen release their self-titled debut album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – Smokey Robinson & the Miracles host tonight’s… — 1973 – Smokey Robinson & the Miracles host tonight’s Midnight Special, welcoming the Stylistics and Rare Earth Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – David Cassidy is in the hospital to have his gall… — 1971 – David Cassidy is in the hospital to have his gall bladder removed. Ouch. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – New York’s Flushing Meadows Singer Bowl plays host to a festival… — 1969 – New York’s Flushing Meadows Singer Bowl plays host to a festival that sees sets from the Jeff Beck Group, Vanilla Fudge, Jethro Tull, Ten Years After, and Led [...]
1968 – Steppenwolf release “Born to Be Wild” to the delight… — 1968 – Steppenwolf release “Born to Be Wild” to the delight of bikers everywhere. The lyrics are responsible for the term “heavy metal.” Words and music by Mars Bonfire Get your [...]
1968 – On the album charts, Simon & Garfunkel’s … — 1968 – On the album charts, Simon & Garfunkel’s Bookends is No. 1 for the third week this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – Herman’s Hermits kick off their North American tour… — 1967 – Herman’s Hermits kick off their North American tour in Calgary, Alberta. With The Who opening up for them, did they get pounded off the stage? I guess we [...]
1964 – The Supremes make the studio recording of `… — 1964 – The Supremes make the studio recording of “Come See About Me.” The song tops Chart Toppers’s Hot 100 for two weeks. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Rag Doll,” … — 1964 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Rag Doll,” The 4 Seasons. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Bob Dylan signs a deal with the music publisher Witmark… — 1962 – Bob Dylan signs a deal with the music publisher Witmark. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – Elvis tops the English charts for the first time… — 1957 – Elvis tops the English charts for the first time with “All Shook Up.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1954 – Country music singer Louise Mandrell is bor… — 1954 – Country music singer Louise Mandrell is born in Corpus Christi, Texas. She performs with her older sister, Barbara Mandrell, and her husband, R.C. Bannon. She is featured in [...]
1942 – Roger McGuinn of the Byrds is born in Chica… — 1942 – Roger McGuinn of the Byrds is born in Chicago. The group have two No. 1 songs in 1965: “Mr. Tambourine Man” (one week) and “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To [...]
1939 – A young Frank Sinatra records for the first time with… — 1939 – A young Frank Sinatra records for the first time with Harry James’ band, cutting “Melancholy Mood” and “From the Bottom of My Heart.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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