1956 – 19 year old Jerry Lee Lewis arrived at Sun Records hoping for an audition, only to find that owner Sam Phillips was on vacation in Florida. Jerry Lee recorded some demos that Phillips would hear when he returned.
2010 – Apple launches social network for music called Ping — 2010 – Apple launches social network for music called Ping Steve Jobs: “It’s a social network all about music” Apple has launched a social network as part of the latest version of [...]
2010 – Sammy Hagar on Sharing Chickenfoot Drummer with Chili Peppers, Autobiography — 2010 – Sammy Hagar on Sharing Chickenfoot Drummer with Chili Peppers, Autobiography Chickenfoot is four songs and “seven pieces of new music” into its second album, according to frontman Sammy Hagar. [...]
2009 – Jake Brockman, former keyboard player with Echo and the Bunnymen was killed — 2009 - Jake Brockman, former keyboard player with Echo and the Bunnymen was killed when his motorbike was in collision with a converted ambulance on the Isle of Man. In 1989 [...]
2008 – Coldplay announced plans to release a new EP and album. — 2008 – Coldplay announced plans to release a new EP and album. Chris Martin said the band are planning two further releases including the full-length follow up to Viva La Vida, [...]
2007 – Supergrass were forced to put all plans on hold after band member Mick Quinn broke — 2007 – Supergrass were forced to put all plans on hold after band member Mick Quinn broke his back. The bass player and vocalist sleepwalked out of a first floor [...]
2005 – Veteran performer Olivia Newton-releases a … — 2005 – Veteran performer Olivia Newton-releases a studio album specifically for sale as part of a Hallmark program in support of breast cancer awareness month. “Stronger Than Before” is to [...]
2005 – Blues veteran R.L. Burnside, who experience… — 2005 – Blues veteran R.L. Burnside, who experienced a late career renaissance after being rediscovered by Fat Possum Records in the 1990s, dies in a Memphis hospital. He is 78. [...]
2005 – Barry Cowsill, bass guitarist for The Cowsills, died from injuries caused by — 2005 – Barry Cowsill, bass guitarist for The Cowsills, died from injuries caused by Hurricane Katrina. His body was not recovered until December 28th, 2005, from the Chartres Street Wharf, [...]
2004 – Panamanian Singer/songwriter and actor Rube… — 2004 – Panamanian Singer/songwriter and actor Ruben Blades begins his tenure as Panama’s Minister of Tourism. Blades is part of the cabinet of then-new president-elect Martin Torrijos Espino. Be Sociable, [...]
2004 – Former Libertines frontman Pete Doherty was given a suspended four month — 2004 – Former Libertines frontman Pete Doherty was given a suspended four month jail sentence after admitting possession of a flick knife. The singer was found with the weapon by [...]
2004 – OutKast’s Andre 3000 visits the Republican National Convention — 2004 – OutKast’s Andre 3000 visits the Republican National Convention in New York to convince young people to vote. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Heavily hyped Australian rockers Jet deny they’ve — 2003 – Heavily hyped Australian rockers Jet deny they’ve signed to Elektra for a whopping $3 million. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Sir Elton John tops the U.K. singles charts with “Are You Ready — 2003 – Sir Elton John tops the U.K. singles charts with “Are You Ready for Love.” Nothing unusual about that, except the song is actually an outtake from 1977. Be Sociable, [...]
2001 – Australian rocker Ted Mulry dies in a Sydne… — 2001 – Australian rocker Ted Mulry dies in a Sydney hospital, following a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He is 49. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2000 – The Doobie Brothers make 15 newly recorded … — 2000 – The Doobie Brothers make 15 newly recorded tracks available for free download at WindowsMedia.com as the kickoff of a multistage campaign for their newest album Sibling Rivalry. Be Sociable, [...]
2000 – A federal judge awards Herb Reed of the legendary doo-wop group — 2000 – A federal judge awards Herb Reed of the legendary doo-wop group the Platters an injunction against another group Reed described as “these phony people going around calling themselves [...]
1999 – Van Morrison becomes the first inductee to … — 1999 – Van Morrison becomes the first inductee to the Hot Press Irish Music Hall of Fame (IMHF) at a ceremony in Dublin. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan is charged wi… — 1998 – Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan is charged with assault and battery for allegedly hitting a security guard in the head with a microphone during a concert in August. [...]
1998 – Internet gnome David Bowie unveils his Bowienet online community. — 1998 – Internet gnome David Bowie unveils his Bowienet online community. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1997 – In Nashville for a concert, James Taylor sp… — 1997 – In Nashville for a concert, James Taylor spends three hours swapping stories and trading licks with Mr. Guitar, Chet Atkins. The special meeting takes place at Taylor’s request. Be [...]
1996 – Composer Vagn Holmboe dies at the age of 87… — 1996 – Composer Vagn Holmboe dies at the age of 87. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1995 – Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Louis Armstrong… — 1995 – Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Louis Armstrong is honored on a U.S. postage stamp. The sale is kicked off with a jazz festival in New Orleans featuring Wynton Marsalis, [...]
1992 – Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio, org… — 1992 – Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio, organize a relief project for the victims of Hurricane Andrew, which devastated Miami a week earlier. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1989 – U2 bassist Adam Clayton pleads guilty to a charge of marijuana — 1989 – U2 bassist Adam Clayton pleads guilty to a charge of marijuana possession, but an Irish judge lets him off the hook in return for a donation to a [...]
1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “St. Elmo’s F… — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion),” John Parr. The week this song from the film “St. Elmo’s Fire” hits No. 1 marks [...]
1984 – Born on this day, Joseph Mark Trohman, guitarist, Fall Out Boy, (2007 US — 1984 – Born on this day, Joseph Mark Trohman, guitarist, Fall Out Boy, (2007 US No.1 album ‘Infinity on High’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Bob Dylan releases his “Heart of Mine” single in Europe only. — 1981 – Bob Dylan releases his “Heart of Mine” single in Europe only. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Fleetwood Mac wrap up a nine-month tour at the Hollywood Bowl, — 1980 – Fleetwood Mac wrap up a nine-month tour at the Hollywood Bowl, with Lindsey Buckingham telling the audience, “This is our last show for a long time.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1979 – INXS makes its performance debut in Sydney,… — 1979 – INXS makes its performance debut in Sydney, Australia. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1979 – U2 release their first record, the U2-3 EP this — 1979 – U2 release their first record, the U2-3 EP this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – New Yawk’s beloved Blondie sign with the Chrysalis label. — 1977 – New Yawk’s beloved Blondie sign with the Chrysalis label. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1976 – Los Angeles musical force Lou Adler and his employee Neil — 1976 – Los Angeles musical force Lou Adler and his employee Neil Silver are kidnapped. The pair were seized by a California couple at Lou’s home. They are released only [...]
1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Rhinestone C… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Rhinestone Cowboy,” Glen Campbell. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – Born on this day, J.D. Fortune, (Jason Bennison) Canadian singer, INXS, — 1973 – Born on this day, J.D. Fortune, (Jason Bennison) Canadian singer, INXS, winner of the 2005 CBS reality television series Rock Star: INXS. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1972 – David Bowie releases “John, I’m Only Dancing” in the U.K. The lyrics — 1972 – David Bowie releases “John, I’m Only Dancing” in the U.K. The lyrics “He turns me on” don’t leave much the imagination and in no way refer to Iggy [...]
1967 – Boz Scaggs joins the Steve Miller Band on guitar. After — 1967 – Boz Scaggs joins the Steve Miller Band on guitar. After recording two albums with the group, Scaggs left in 1968. Since then he’s enjoyed solo success with hits [...]
1965 – You might watch Shindig on TV today, but get ready — 1965 – You might watch Shindig on TV today, but get ready to shake your tail feather. First James Brown introduces the funk of “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” [...]
1957 – Gloria Estefan is born in Havana this day — 1957 – Gloria Estefan is born in Havana this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – With his star ever rising, Elvis Presley buys his mother — 1956 – With his star ever rising, Elvis Presley buys his mother, Gladys, a pink Cadillac. You can take the flash out of Memphis, but you can’t take the Memphis [...]
1955 – Bruce Foxton, bassist with the Jam, is born — 1955 – Bruce Foxton, bassist with the Jam, is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1953 – the Texas duo of Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery auditioned for — Buddy Holly 1953 – the Texas duo of Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery auditioned for radio station KDAV’s Sunday Party. The duo started a slot on Sunday afternoon that became known [...]
1952 – Atlantic Records bought Ray Charles’ contract from Swingtime — 1952 – Atlantic Records bought Ray Charles’ contract from Swingtime Records, where Charles had been recording in the mellower, bluesy style of Nat King Cole and Charles Brown. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees is born in Dougl… — 1947 – Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees is born in Douglas, Isle of Man, U.K. Pictured in the center. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1946 – Born on this day, Greg Errico, drummer, Sly and The Family Stone — 1946 – Born on this day, Greg Errico, drummer, Sly and The Family Stone, (1971 US No.1 & 1972 UK No.15 single ‘Family Affair’) Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – Archie Bell, who led the Drells to a No. 1 hit — 1944 – Archie Bell, who led the Drells to a No. 1 hit with “Tighten Up,” is born in Henderson, Texas. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1933 – Conway Twitty is born Harold Lloyd Jenkins … — 1933 – Conway Twitty is born Harold Lloyd Jenkins in Friars Point, Miss. He changes his name in 1957. His No. 1 country songs include “Hello Darlin’,” “You’ve Never Been [...]
1931 – Boxcar Willie is born in Sterret, Texas. His real name — 1931 – Boxcar Willie is born in Sterret, Texas. His real name is Lecil Martin. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1927 – Born on this day, Tommy Evans, The Drifters, (1960 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’). — 1927 - Born on this day, Tommy Evans, The Drifters, (1960 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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