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2013 – Black Sabbath announce the title of the their new album as ’13’ on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2013 – Black Sabbath announce the title of the their new album as ’13’ on This Day in Rock Music History! FROM: http://www.music-news.com/ShowNews.asp?nItemID=61581 Today, the 13th of January 2013, rock legends BLACK [...]

2011 – Money For Nothing banned 25 years after release —   2011 – Money For Nothing banned 25 years after release Canadian broadcasters stop playing original version of Dire Straits classic after just one complaint Classic Dire Straits track Money for Nothing has been [...]

2011 – On this day in Rock, ‘American Idol’ aims to stay relevant, nurture performers — 2011 – On this day in Rock, ‘American Idol’ aims to stay relevant, nurture performers New judges, new rules, no Simon: This is American Idol?TV’s No. 1 show returns for its [...]

2008 – Amy MacDonald went to No.1 on the UK album chart with — 2008 – Amy MacDonald went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her debut ‘This Is The Life.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2005 – A report showed that more songs had been written about Elvis — 2005 – A report showed that more songs had been written about Elvis Presley than any other artist. It listed over 220 songs including: ‘Graceland’ by Paul Simon, ‘A Room [...]

2005 – Ricky Martin of “Livin’ La Vida Loca” — 2005 – Ricky Martin of “Livin’ La Vida Loca” fame tours the tsunami-hit island of Phuket off Thailand. The singer is there to draw attention to child slave gangs [...]

2004 – Arista Records president and CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid… — 2004 – Arista Records president and CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid steps down from his post. The former drummer and Grammy-winning producer helped guide album successes by OutKast, Avril Lavigne, Pink [...]

2004 – A Canadian furniture store apologizes… — 2004 – A Canadian furniture store apologizes to the widow of Frank Zappa for using his song “Watermelon in Easter Hay” without consent in a TV commercial, and settle a [...]

2004 – In spite of slump fears due to online bootlegging… — 2004 – In spite of slump fears due to online bootlegging and piracy, U.K. music sales rose by 7.6% last year to a new high, according to figures. The biggest-selling [...]

2004 – The Beastie Boys offer their defunct label… — 2004 – The Beastie Boys offer their defunct label Grand Royal for sale on the Internet. Bid4Assets.com is looking for a minimum bid of $10,000. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2004 – The NFL turn down Bono’s request… — 2004 – The NFL turn down Bono’s (U2) request to perform a new song, “An American Prayer,” with Jennifer Lopez during the Super Bowl halftime show. The U2 singer hoped [...]

2003 – Who guitarist Pete Townshend was arrested on suspicion of child — 2003 – Who guitarist Pete Townshend was arrested on suspicion of child porn offences. Police officers impounded seven computers from his £15 million ($25.5 million) home in Richmond, Surrey. Be Sociable, [...]

2003 – Diana Ross appeared in a US court charged with driving while twice — 2003 – Diana Ross appeared in a US court charged with driving while twice over the drink driving limit. Police in Tucson reported that Miss Ross could not walk in [...]

2003 – Tommy Mottola resigns from Sony Music… — 2003 – Tommy Mottola, onetime husband of Mariah Carey, resigns as chairman of Sony Music. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – Police recover lost Beatles tapes… — 2003 – Police in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 lost tapes made the Beatles in raids on bootleggers. Wow… Sting… that’s a rare find!  LOL Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – Spain’s Alex Ubago and Colombia’s Juanes sw… — 2003 – Spain’s Alex Ubago and Colombia’s Juanes sweep the sixth Premios Amigo awards in Madrid. Ubago wins for best male solost, new Spanish artist, and best album. Jaunes wins [...]

2003 – Rapper Eminem comes out on top at the Ameri… — 2003 – Rapper Eminem comes out on top at the American Music Awards, winning four trophies at the ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The rapper wins the [...]

2002 – U.S. R&B star Aaliyah, who died in a plane … — 2002 – U.S. R&B star Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash the previous August, achieves her first U.K. No. 1 single with the song “More Than A Woman.” She [...]

2001 – Tickets go on sale for U2’s Elevation tour… — 2001 – Tickets go on sale for U2’s Elevation tour but, despite worries about the dangers of festival seating, sell out almost instantly. Six more shows are added to the [...]

2000 – Christina Aguilera had the US No.1 single with ‘What — 2000 – Christina Aguilera had the US No.1 single with ‘What A Girl Wants’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Puff Daddy is charged with weapon possession… — 2000 – Puff Daddy is charged with weapon possession after he fled a nightclub shooting in December. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Motown star Brian McKnight, in London for a… — 2000 – Motown star Brian McKnight, in London for a live show at the Jazz Cafe, announces an upcoming eyebrow-raising collaboration with LeAnn Rimes. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Brazilian police arrest Gloria Trevi, the M… — 2000 – Brazilian police arrest Gloria Trevi, the Mexican pop star who had been on the run from authorities since mid-1999. Trevi, whose real name is Gloria de los Angeles [...]

2000 – A Manhattan grand jury indicts Sean “Puffy… — 2000 – A Manhattan grand jury indicts Sean “Puffy” Combs on charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the second and third degree, for having two loaded 9- millimeter [...]

1999 – Steps were at No.1 o the UK singles chart with ‘Heartbeat — 1999 – Steps were at No.1 o the UK singles chart with ‘Heartbeat / Tragedy.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1993 – following in the footsteps of Jim Morrison… — 1993 – Bobby Brown is arrested for a second time in Augusta, Ga., for simulating sex onstage. Didn’t Jim Morrison do this first… ? Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1993 – In Sweden, the musical ” ABBA – The True Story”… — 1993 – In Sweden, the musical ” ABBA – The True Story” makes its premiere in Stockholm. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1993 – Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan perform their “Heartland”… — 1993 – Tonight on TV’s A Country Music Celebration, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan perform their “Heartland” songwriting collaboration. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1991 – Guns N’ Roses debuts in Dayton… — 1991 – The crowd at Dayton, Ohio’s Ervin J. Nutter Center get introduced to Guns N’ Roses time, as the band take the stage at 12:25 AM to play [...]

1990 – New Kids On The Block had their second No. 1 UK — 1990 – New Kids On The Block had their second No. 1 UK single with ‘Hangin’ Tough.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1986 – Sex Pistol members John Lydon, Steve Jones and Paul Cook, — 1986 – Sex Pistol members John Lydon, Steve Jones and Paul Cook, as well as the mother of Sid Vicious, sued former manager Malcom McClaren for £1 million ($1.7 million). [...]

1984 – BBC Radio 1 announced a ban on ‘Relax’ by Frankie Goes To — 1984 – BBC Radio 1 announced a ban on ‘Relax’ by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, after DJ Mike Read called it ‘obscene’, a BBC TV ban also followed. The song [...]

1983 – Neil Young kicks off his association with a new label, Geffen Records, — 1983 – Neil Young kicks off his association with a new label, Geffen Records, with ‘Trans,’ an album of heavily synthesized, computer-generated songs interspersed with breezy love songs. It reaches [...]

1981 – appearing at The Venue, London, Bow Wow Wow. Tickets — 1981 – appearing at The Venue, London, Bow Wow Wow. Tickets cost £3 ($5.10). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1980 – appearing live at the Birmingham Odeon, England, The Sensational — 1980 – appearing live at the Birmingham Odeon, England, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, tickets £2. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1980 – Bob Dylan begins 2nd phase of tour… — 1980 – Bob Dylan kicks off the second leg of his Gospel Tour in Seattle meeting with great success. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1980 – Grateful Dead, Beach Boys and Jefferson Starship headline benefit… — 1980 – A benefit for the people of Kampuchea is held at the Oakland Coliseum in California. Headliners are the Grateful Dead, Beach Boys and Jefferson Starship. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1979 – Soul singer Donny Hathaway committed suicide falling from — 1979 – Soul singer Donny Hathaway committed suicide falling from a 15th floor New York hotel window. (1972 UK No.29 single with Roberta Flack ‘Where Is The Love’, 1978 US [...]

1979 – The YMCA sues the Village People… — 1979 – The YMCA sues the Village People over their song of the same name. Maybe they had a problem with the lyrics “You can hang out with all [...]

1978 – The Police started recording their first album at — 1978 – The Police started recording their first album at Surrey Sound Studios, Surrey, England with producer Nigel Gray. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – Slade scored their first UK No.1 album with ‘Slayed’. — 1973 – Slade scored their first UK No.1 album with ‘Slayed’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – Carly Simon started a five-week run at No.1 on the — 1973 – Carly Simon started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘No Secrets’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – Clapton wants to shake his alcoholism… — 1973 – Eric Clapton performs at the Rainbow Theatre in a concert organized by his friend Pete Townshend in order to help Clapton shake his alcoholism. He opens and [...]

1970 – Born on this day, Zach de la Rocha, vocals, Rage Against The Machine — 1970 – Born on this day, Zach de la Rocha, vocals, Rage Against The Machine, (1996 US No.1 album ‘Evil Empire’, 1993 UK No.16 single ‘Bullet In The Head’). Be Sociable, [...]

1969 – Elvis Presley… “Something wrong with my lip…” — 1969 – Elvis Presley begins recording in Memphis for the first time since his Sun sessions and makes some of his most powerful adult music, including “Suspicious Minds.”… “Something [...]

1967 – Jimi Hendrix performs at London’s Bag O’Nails club… — 1967 – Jimi Hendrix performs at London’s Bag O’Nails club before an audience that includes Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Earlier in the day, Epstein’s management company NEMS amalgamates with [...]

1967 – The Rolling Stones appear on TV’s “Ed Sull… — 1967 – The Rolling Stones appear on TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show” and are forced to change the lyrics of “Let’s Spend the Night Together” to “Let’s Spend Some Time Together” [...]

1966 – George Harrison and his girlfriend Patti Boyd met up with Mick — 1966 – George Harrison and his girlfriend Patti Boyd met up with Mick Jagger and Chrissie Shrimpton at Dolly’s nightclub on Jermyn Street in London’s west End. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – Ringo and John Lennong take a vacation… — 1966 – Ringo Starr and John Lennon leave England for a vacation in Trinidad. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – The Beatles release “I Want to Hold Your Hand”… — 1964 – The Beatles release their breakthrough single “I Want to Hold Your Hand” in the United States. Bob Dylan mishears the middle eight as “I get high, I [...]

1964 – Bob Dylan releases Another Side of Bob Dylan… — 1964 – Bob Dylan releases Another Side of Bob Dylan. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1963 – Bob Dylan plays a folk singer… — 1963 – Bob Dylan plays a folk singer in the BBC radio play The Madhouse of Castle Street. He fills out his performance by singing “Blowin’ in the Wind” [...]

1963 – In Birmingham, the Beatles make a recording for “Thank Your Lucky Stars”… — 1963 – In Birmingham, the Beatles make a recording for Thank Your Lucky Stars, their first British national TV appearance. Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham is on hand to [...]

1962 – Cliff Richard scored his second UK No.1 album with ‘The — 1962 – Cliff Richard scored his second UK No.1 album with ‘The Young Ones’, which spent six weeks at the top of the charts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1962 – Bob Dylan performs at the San Remo… — 1962 – Bob Dylan performs at the San Remo Coffee House in Schenectady, N.Y. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1962 – Chubby Checker tops the singles charts… — 1962 – Chubby Checker tops the singles charts with “The Twist.” Chubby Checker went back to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘The Twist’. The song first went [...]

1961 – Suggs, lead singer ska-pop group Madness, is born… — 1961 – Suggs, lead singer with the excellent English ska-pop group Madness (“Our House”), is born in Hastings as Graham MacPherson. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1957 – Elvis Presley records “That’s When Your He… — 1957 – Elvis Presley records “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” at a Hollywood studio. Is that Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash in the same room as elvis.. wow… [...]

1955 – Earth Wind & Fire drummer Fred White is born. — 1955 – Earth Wind & Fire drummer Fred White is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1954 – Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin is born in Johannesburg, South Africa. — 1954 – Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin is born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Trevor Rabin (born January 13, 1954) is a South African-American musician, best known as a guitarist and songwriter for [...]

1952 – Doobie Brothers sax player Cornelius Bumpus is born today. — 1952 – Doobie Brothers sax player Cornelius Bumpus is born today. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1948 – John Lees, vocalist/guitarist with prog rockers Barclay James Harvest, is born in England. — 1948 – John Lees, vocalist/guitarist with prog rockers Barclay James Harvest, is born in England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1947 – Chris Thomas is born… — 1947 – Chris Thomas, who has produced classic albums like For Your Pleasure, Never Mind the Bollocks Here’s the Sex Pistols, The Pretenders and Kick, is born in Middlesex, [...]

1947 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Old Lamp… — 1947 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Old Lamp-Lighter,” Swing & Sway with Sammy Kaye. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1930 – Bobby Lester is born… — 1930 – Bobby Lester, vocalist with the pioneering Kentucky doo-wop group the Moonglows, is born in Louisville. Be Sociable, Share! [...]