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2012 – Howard Jones plays live at the Academy Liverpool on This Day in Rock History! — 2012 – Howard Jones plays live at the Academy Liverpool on This Day in Rock History! Howard Jones, who’s currently in the middle of a nationwide UK tour, will perform songs [...]

2011 – Planet Rock’s “Rob Birnie Show” will debut Def Leppard’s new single, “Undefeated” — 2011 – Planet Rock’s “Rob Birnie Show” will debut Def Leppard’s new single, “Undefeated” today at 9 a.m. UK time, 4 a.m. EST, 1 a.m. PST on This Day in [...]

2010 – PINK FLOYD news resource Brain Damage has received a message from RogerWaters.com in regards to yesterday’s announcemen — 2010 – PINK FLOYD news resource Brain Damage has received a message from RogerWaters.com on This Day in Rock History! PINK FLOYD news resource Brain Damage has received a message from [...]

2007 – Julian Lennon sold a “significant” stake of his share in the songs his father John — 2007 – Julian Lennon sold a “significant” stake of his share in the songs his father John wrote for The Beatles to US music publishing company Primary Wave. The firm [...]

2005 – Rock ‘n’ roll pianist Johnnie Johnson dies… — 2005 – Rock ‘n’ roll pianist Johnnie Johnson dies aged 80 in St. Louis. A member of Chuck Berry’s band, Johnson co-composed many of Berry’s seminal hits and [...]

2005 – Switchfoot, the Crabb Family and Casting Cr… — 2005 – Switchfoot, the Crabb Family and Casting Crowns are the big winners at the 36th annual Gospel Music Assn. Dove Awards, held at Nashville’s Grand Ole OpryHouse. Switchfoot is [...]

2004 – The Pixies unleash a 27-song set at Minneap… — 2004 – The Pixies unleash a 27-song set at Minneapolis’ Fine Line Music Cafe in what is the pioneering alternative rock act’s first show in 12 years. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2004 – Songwriter and producer Ritchie Cordell die… — 2004 – Songwriter and producer Ritchie Cordell dies in New York of pancreatic cancer. He is 61. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – The Beatles Apple Corp company was listed as Britain’s fastest profit-growth — 2003 – The Beatles Apple Corp company was listed as Britain’s fastest profit-growth firm with an annual profit growth of 194%. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – Madonna struck back at web sites who were offering illegal — 2003 – Madonna struck back at web sites who were offering illegal downloads of her new album, ‘American Life’ by flooding file-sharing networks with decoy files. When the files were [...]

2001 – A claymation version of Canada’s Barenaked … — 2001 – A claymation version of Canada’s Barenaked Ladies makes an appearance on the UPN series “Gary & Mike.” The episode features the voices of various bandmembers offering commentary on [...]

2000 – Metallica, along with E/M Ventures and Cree… — 2000 – Metallica, along with E/M Ventures and Creeping Deaths Music _ all copyright owners of sound recordings and musical compositions created by the veteran hard rock outfit _ jointly [...]

2000 – Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale collapses with… — 2000 – Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale collapses without warning after leaving the stage in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Bush had just finished its set when Rossdale blacks out. He is helped [...]

1999 – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers release… — 1999 – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers release their album Echo. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1999 – VH1 debuts an Internet radio station, VH1 a… — 1999 – VH1 debuts an Internet radio station, VH1 atWork, with the exclusive live webcast of the “Divas Live” concert. The 24-hour service at www.vh1.com and America Online (keyword: VH1) [...]

1999 – Sir Elton John and Faith Hill appear as gue… — 1999 – Sir Elton John and Faith Hill appear as guest performers on “VH1 Divas Live.” They join Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Cher, Brandy, LeAnn Rimes, and Mary J. Blige. Be [...]

1999 – Frederic Seaman, a former assistant to John… — 1999 – Frederic Seaman, a former assistant to John Lennon, is sued by Yoko Ono and Capitol Records over personal effects of the late artist. The suit claims that Seaman [...]

1996 – Rage Against The Machine appeared on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Their two-song — 1996 – Rage Against The Machine appeared on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Their two-song performance was cut to one song when the band attempted to hang inverted American flags from [...]

1995 – Folk singer Burl Ives dies at age 85. He… — 1995 – Folk singer Burl Ives dies at age 85. He was the face of folk music in the late 1950s. As an actor he played Big Daddy in [...]

1993 – the first ‘Aerosmith Day’ was observed in the Commonwealth — 1993 – the first ‘Aerosmith Day’ was observed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts after the band were given their very own holiday. WOW… Their own holiday…. and now a ride a [...]

1986 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Kiss,” Prin… — 1986 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Kiss,” Prince & the Revolution. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1982 – David Crosby is arrested on charges of drug… — 1982 – David Crosby is arrested on charges of drug possession in Dallas. It’s the second time in three weeks he’s been busted in the Texas city. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1979 – Dave Lee Roth collapses from exhaustion onstage… — 1979 – Dave Lee Roth collapses from exhaustion onstage in Spokane, Wash., during a Van Halen concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1978 – The Supremes played the first of three nights at the Palladium — 1978 – The Supremes played the first of three nights at the Palladium in London, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1974 – Wings: Band on the Run: US… — 1974 – Wings: Band on the Run: US LP is no. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – Roger Daltrey releases first solo LP, produced… — 1973 – Roger Daltrey releases first solo LP, produced by Adam Faith, entitled Daltrey. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1971 – The Rolling Stones released ‘Brown Sugar’ the first record — 1971 – The Rolling Stones released ‘Brown Sugar’ the first record on their own label, Rolling Stones Records, which introduces the infamous licking- tongue and lips logo. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – Led Zeppelin Headlines at Kimbells in Southsea, UK… — 1969 – Led Zeppelin Headlines at Kimbells in Southsea, UK Setlist: Songs performed during this period include: Train Kept a Rollin’, I Can’t Quit You Baby, Dazed and Confused, As Long As [...]

1967 – The Rolling Stones give their first perform… — 1967 – The Rolling Stones give their first performance behind the Iron Curtain. Warsaw, Poland’s Palace of Culture. Police use tear gas to subdue 2,000 fans. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – At Abbey Road, the Beatles record “Paperback Writer.” — 1966 – At Abbey Road, the Beatles record “Paperback Writer.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – At the Grammys, “The Girl From Ipanema” is the Record of the Year… — 1965 – At the Grammys, “The Girl From Ipanema” is the Record of the Year. Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto also win Album of the Year for Getz/Gilberto. [...]

1965 – Beatles rename Eight Arms to Hold You… — 1965 – Beatles rename Eight Arms to Hold You. Song becomes Help and is recorded at Abbey Road. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – The Beatles announce that the title of their first… — 1964 – The Beatles announce that the title of their first film is A Hard Day’s Night. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1962 – The Star Club opens in Hamburg, with the Beatles… — 1962 – The Star Club opens in Hamburg, with the Beatles as its house band. The association between the group and venue would later make the Star Club [...]

1957 – Elvis Presley: All Shook Up US 45… — 1957 – Elvis Presley: All Shook Up US 45 i sno. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1951 – Peabo Bryson is born in Greenville, S.C. He… — 1951 – Peabo Bryson is born in Greenville, S.C. He scores several top 10 hits on Chart Toppers’s R&B and Soul charts, the biggest of which is the No. 2 [...]

1946 – Soul star Al Green is born in Forest City, … — 1946 – Soul star Al Green is born in Forest City, Ark. His biggest hit is the 1972 No. 1 song “Let’s Stay Together.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1945 – Guitarist Lowell George of Little Feat is b… — 1945 – Guitarist Lowell George of Little Feat is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1940 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “In the Mood,… — 1940 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “In the Mood,” Glenn Miller Orchestra. The recording receives a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1938. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1934 – Born on this day, Horace Kay, The Tams, (1964 US No.9 ‘What Kind Of Fool Do You — 1934 – Born on this day, Horace Kay, The Tams, (1964 US No.9 ‘What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am’, 1971 UK No.1 single ‘Hey Girl Don’t Bother [...]

1895 – Violinist Olga Rudge is born. … — 1895 – Violinist Olga Rudge is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]