Buddy Holly and the Crickets
1956 – Buddy Holly makes his first recordings for Decca Records at Bradley’s Barn Studio in Nashville. He cuts “Blue Days, Black Nights,” “Don’t Come Back Knockin’,” Love Me,” and “Midnight Shift.”
2008 – Alicia Keys was at No.1 on the US album chart with her — Alicia Keys 2008 - Alicia Keys was at No.1 on the US album chart with her third album ‘As I Am.’ The album sold over 742,000 copies in its first week [...]
2007 – The Rolling Stones topped the US music rich list for the second year runnin — Rolling Stones 2007 – The Rolling Stones topped the US music rich list for the second year running after making $150.6m (£76.2m) in 2006. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were second [...]
2006 – Babyshambles singer/addict… — Guitarist Pete Doherty 2006 – Babyshambles singer/addict and occasional Kate Moss squeeze Pete Doherty is arrested twice in one day for suspicion of possessing drugs – first when police [...]
2005 – Green Day gets bumped to no. 2 by rapper… — Green Day 2005 – Hyped rapper The Game tops the U.S. albums chart with his debut The Documentary, knocking Green Day’s American Idiot down to No. 2. The highest [...]
2005 – The Inc.’s Irv Gotti surrenders to the FBI … — 2005 - The Inc.’s Irv Gotti surrenders to the FBI after the federal authorities accuse their record label of being part of a criminal empire. Prosecutors say Gotti [...]
2004 – A judge orders R. Kelly to stay away from Michael Jackson… — Michael Jackson leaning out car window. 2004 – A judge orders R. Kelly to stay away from Michael Jackson when they both attend February’s Grammy Awards. Kelly faces a trial [...]
2004 – Dig!, a documentary charting… — 2004 – Dig!, a documentary charting the changing relationship between the successful group Dandy Warhols and the considerably more marginal Brian Jonestown Massacre, wins the Grand Jury Prize [...]
2004 – Jennifer Lopez and ex-squeeze Ben Affleck’s film Gigli … — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck 2004 – Jennifer Lopez and ex-squeeze Ben Affleck’s film Gigli is nominated for nine Razzie awards for worst movie, including worst actress. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – Ryan Adams breaks his wrist… — 2004 – Ryan Adams cancels the remainder of his European tour and flies back to the United States after breaking his wrist during a show in Liverpool. Be Sociable, [...]
2004 – John Lydon was one of ten contestants to take part in the latest I’m — The Sex Pistols 2004 – John Lydon was one of ten contestants to take part in the latest I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here UK TV show set in [...]
2003 – U.K. modern rock act Coldplay closes down a… — Coldplay 2003 – U.K. modern rock act Coldplay closes down a section of Los Angeles’ Hollywood Blvd. for a free performance that is broadcast live on ABC’s premiere of “The Jimmy [...]
2003 – Justin Timberlake went to No.1 on the UK album chart with his debut — Justin Timberlake 2003 – Justin Timberlake went to No.1 on the UK album chart with his debut solo album ‘Justified’, which went on to spend over a year on the UK [...]
2003 – Billy Joel was airlifted to hospital after his car smashed into a tree. — Billy Joel 2003 – Billy Joel was airlifted to hospital after his car smashed into a tree. The singer lost control of his Mercedes S500 and skidded for 100 yards before [...]
2001 – During the Big Day Out tour stop in Sydney,… — 2001 – During the Big Day Out tour stop in Sydney, a 15-year-old girl from nearby Dee Why dies from a heart attack after being caught in the surge of [...]
2001 – Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell… — 2001 – Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell becomes a dad as his girlfriend gives birth to their son, Presley. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – …woman who claimed she was going to kill Whitney Houston’s baby… — Whitney Houston 2001 – A woman who claimed she was going to kill Whitney Houston’s baby escapes from a Bronx hospital, but is turned in by her sister later that [...]
2000 – Courtney Love gets into a fight … — Courtney Love 2000 – Courtney Love gets into a fight with a photographer at the Sundance Film Festival. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2000 – Rage Against the Machine try to force… — Rage against the Machine 2000 – Rage Against the Machine try to force their way into the New York Stock Exchange. The stunt was part of a video the radical [...]
1999 – The National Transportation Safety Board co… — John Denver 1999 – The National Transportation Safety Board concludes that singer John Denver died in a 1997 airplane crash because he took off with too little fuel in one tank, [...]
1998 – In a big surprise upset at the American Mus… — 1998 – In a big surprise upset at the American Music Awards, rapper Puff Daddy loses in all five categories in which he is nominated for an award. Be Sociable, [...]
1998 – Blues drummer S.P. Leary dies at the age of… — 1998 – Blues drummer S.P. Leary dies at the age of 67 of complications from cancer. During his half-century-long career, the Texas-born musician supported such performers as T-Bone Walker, Muddy [...]
1997 – ZZ Top, James Brown and the Blues Brothers … — ZZ Top 1997 – ZZ Top, James Brown and the Blues Brothers perform at the Super Bowl XXXI halftime show. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1995 – Joni Mitchell makes a rare concert appearan… — 1995 – Joni Mitchell makes a rare concert appearance at the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum theater in Los Angeles. Highlighting material from her new album Turbulent Indigo, she is [...]
1993 – during a UK tour Rage Against The Machine appeared — 1993 – during a UK tour Rage Against The Machine appeared at The Underworld, Camden, London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1991 – Queen had their second UK No.1 with ‘Innuendo’. It was the — Queen 1991 – Queen had their second UK No.1 with ‘Innuendo’. It was the third longest No.1 song of all time behind The Beatles ‘Hey Jude’ and Simple Minds ‘Belfast Child’. Be [...]
1991 – German duo Enigma went to No.1 on the UK album chart with — Enigma 1991 – German duo Enigma went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘ MCMXC’ featuring the UK No. 1 single ‘Sadness Part 1′. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1991 – Cher made a special video for the troops involved in Desert — Cher 1991 – Cher made a special video for the troops involved in Desert Storm during the gulf war. Cher’s Video Canteen, featured Janet Jackson, Paul Simon, Van Halen and Bonnie [...]
1989 – Donnie Elbert, US soul singer died of a stroke aged 53 — 1989 – Donnie Elbert, US soul singer died of a stroke aged 53. (1972 US No. 22 & UK No.11 single ‘I Can’t Help Myself’, Sugar Pie Honey Bunch’). Be Sociable, [...]
1989 – Donnie Ebert dies… — 1989 – New Orleans soul singer/multi-instrumentalist Donnie Ebert, whose version of “Where Did Our Love Go” went to No. 15 in the pop charts in 1971, dies in [...]
1986 – Allen Collins from Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed his car, paralysing him from — 1986 – Allen Collins from Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed his car, paralysing him from the waist down and killing his girlfriend Debra Jean Watts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1984 – Michael Jackson is hospitalized with scalp … — Michael Jackson 1984 – Michael Jackson is hospitalized with scalp burns after a spark ignites his hair during filming of a Pepsi TV commercial. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Prince made his TV debut on the US show American Bandstand — Prince 1980 – Prince made his TV debut on the US show American Bandstand on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1978 – workers refuse to press up copies of the Buzzcocks’ 45… — 1978 – At the EMI record processing plant in Britain, workers refuse to press up copies of the Buzzcocks’ 45 “What Do I Get?” They object to the [...]
1977 – Patti Smith falls off stage… — 1977 – Patti Smith falls off stage whilst opening for Bob Seger in Tampa, Fla., injuring her vertebrae and requiring 22 stitches to her head. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – Peter Green is committed… — 1977 – Peter Green, one of Fleetwood Mac’s founding guitarists, is committed to an English mental institution. Cause? He fired a pistol at a messenger who was trying [...]
1976 – The Beatles’ nine-year contract with EMI expires. — The Beatles 1976 – The Beatles’ nine-year contract with EMI expires. Didn’t they break up…? I guess EMI was in denial. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – The BBC shows a documentary on David Bowie … — David Bowie 1975 – The BBC shows a documentary on David Bowie called “Cracked Actor.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – In Austin, Texas, Bob Dylan makes… — 1975 – In Austin, Texas, Bob Dylan makes a surprise guest appearance at a Joni Mitchell concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – The Doobie Brothers open their first Europe… — Doobie Brothers 1974 – The Doobie Brothers open their first European tour at The Rainbow in London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – Ringo Starr went to No.1 on the US singles chart with his version — Ringo Starr 1974 – Ringo Starr went to No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of the Johnny Burnette 1960 hit ‘Your Sixteen’, a No.3 hit in the UK. Be [...]
1973 – Sweet were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Blockbuster’. The — 1973 – Sweet were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Blockbuster’. The groups only UK No.1 of 15 Top 40 hits. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Want You B… — 1970 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Want You Back,” The Jackson 5. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – John Lennon writes and records “Instant Karma”… — John Lennon 1970 – John Lennon writes and records “Instant Karma” with producer Phil Spector. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Led Zeppelin play a four-hour set … — Led Zeppelin 1969 – Led Zeppelin play a four-hour set at the Boston Tea Party. John Paul Jones remembered, “We played four and a quarter hours I think, which, [...]
1969 – In the midst of recording Let It Be… — 1969 – In the midst of recording Let It Be at the Apple Studios, the Beatles lay down a series of rock ‘n’ roll covers, including “Shake Rattle And Roll,” [...]
1967 – In the Village Voice today… — 1967 – In the Village Voice today, you can read Jack Newfield’s article “Brecht of the Jukebox, Poet of the Electric Guitar” about Bob Dylan. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – The Animals’ Eric Burdon sings lead vocals … — Eric Burdon 1966 – The Animals’ Eric Burdon sings lead vocals for Manfred Mann at a London concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965, during a Rolling Stones tour of Australia and New Zealand, guitarist Keith — The Rolling Stones 1965, during a Rolling Stones tour of Australia and New Zealand, guitarist Keith Richards had his shirt torn off after 50 fans invaded the stage during the gig [...]
1963 – The Beatles played two gigs, the first was at the El Rio Club/Dance — 1963 – The Beatles played two gigs, the first was at the El Rio Club/Dance Hall in Macclesfield, Cheshire, supported by Wayne Fontana and the Jets. Then The Beatles drove [...]
1963, The Rooftop Singers started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles — 1963, The Rooftop Singers started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Walk Right In’, a No.10 hit in the UK. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – Wham!’s other half, Andrew Ridgeley, is born in Bushey, England. — 1963 – Wham!’s other half, Andrew Ridgeley, is born in Bushey, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1961 – Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with — 1961 – Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight’. The singers sixth UK No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – UB40 vocalist and conga player Norman Hassan is born in Birmingham, England. — 1958 – UB40 vocalist and conga player Norman Hassan is born in Birmingham, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – Born on this day, Norman Hassan, percussion, UB40, (1983 — 1957 – Born on this day, Norman Hassan, percussion, UB40, (1983 UK No.1 & 1988 US No.1 single ‘Red Red Wine’ and over 30 other Top 40 hit singles). Be Sociable, [...]
1955 – Edward Lodewijk “Eddie” Van Halen (born January 26, 1955), is a Dutch guitarist — 1955 – Edward Lodewijk “Eddie” Van Halen (born January 26, 1955), is a Dutch guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer most famous for being the lead guitarist and co-founder of the [...]
1951 – Born on this day, David Briggs, Little River Band, Australian group — 1951 – Born on this day, David Briggs, Little River Band, Australian group, (1978 US No.3 single ‘Reminiscing’ plus 12 other US Top 40 singles). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1950 – Paul Pena, is born… — 1950 – Paul Pena, a blues musician who wrote Steve Miller’s hit “Jet Airliner” and then became a Tuvan throat singer as documented in the film Genghis Blues, [...]
1949 – Derek Holt, bassist with the Climax Blues Band, is born in Stafford, England. — 1949 – Derek Holt, bassist with the Climax Blues Band, is born in Stafford, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1948 – Born on this day, Corky Laing, drums, Mountain, (1971 — 1948 – Born on this day, Corky Laing, drums, Mountain, (1971album ‘Nantucket Sleighride’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1945 – Born on this day, Ashley Hutchings, bass, Fairport Convention — 1945 – Born on this day, Ashley Hutchings, bass, Fairport Convention, UK folk group, (1969 UK No.21 single ‘Si Tu Dois Partir’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1945 – Bassist Ashley Hutchings, is born… — 1945 – Bassist Ashley Hutchings, one of the original members of Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span, is born in Southgate, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1934 – New Orleans musician Huey “Piano” Smith is born. His “Don’t You Just Know It” was a No. 9 hit in 1958. — 1934 – New Orleans musician Huey “Piano” Smith is born. His “Don’t You Just Know It” was a No. 9 hit in 1958. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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