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2009 – Ozzy Osbourne sued Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi for lack of royalty payments on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2009 – Ozzy Osbourne sued Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi for lack of royalty payments on This Day in Rock Music History! Tony was falsely claiming the right to sole ownership [...]

2007 – a leaked copy of the new White Stripes album ‘Icky Thump’ was played — 2007 – a leaked copy of the new White Stripes album ‘Icky Thump’ was played completely on Chicago’s radio station Q101-WKQX. Jack White personally called the US radio station from [...]

2007 – a coroner told the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector — 2007 – a coroner told the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector that US actress Lana Clarkson’s death was a homicide. Dr Louis Pena said bruising suggested the barrel [...]

2005 – Coldplay’s new album was illegally put on the internet a week before — 2005 – Coldplay’s new album was illegally put on the internet a week before its UK and US release. The leak took place on the day copies were sent to [...]

2004, Madonna was forced to pay out £250,000 in a lawsuit after — 2004, Madonna was forced to pay out £250,000 in a lawsuit after copying ideas by the late French erotic photographer Guy Burton. Madonna had admitted that the video for her [...]

2003 – Mickie Most, one of the top U.K. producers … — 2003 – Mickie Most, one of the top U.K. producers in the ’60s and ’70s, dies in London of cancer. He is 64. Most produced such hits as the Animals’ [...]

2003 – Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington is … — 2003 – Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington is hospitalized in L.A. for “severe back and abdominal pains,” according to a statement from the band. Due to his condition, 12 European [...]

2002 – A Houston jury sentences rap musician South… — 2002 – A Houston jury sentences rap musician South Park Mexican (Carlos Coy) to 45 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl. Coy testifies that he is innocent [...]

2000 – Garbage’s Shirley Manson confesses to mutilating herself… — 2000 – Garbage’s Shirley Manson confesses to mutilating herself as a teenager. “I’m speaking out because I feel this problem is getting worse for kids,” she says. Be Sociable, [...]

2000 – During their first gig without guitarist Noel Gallagher… — 2000 – During their first gig without guitarist Noel Gallagher, in Milan, singer Liam tells the audience, “Oasis are a f*cking band, not just one person.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Tex Beneke, who took over the Glenn Miller … — 2000 – Tex Beneke, who took over the Glenn Miller Orchestra after the bandleader’s Deaths during World War II, dies at his home in Santa Ana. He is 86. Be [...]

1999 – Country superstar Tim McGraw opens a show f… — 1999 – Country superstar Tim McGraw opens a show for his wife, Faith Hill, at the Beacon Theater in New York City. McGraw’s appearance is an unannounced surprise for all [...]

1999 – A bomb threat forces the evacuation of more… — 1999 – A bomb threat forces the evacuation of more than 3,000 people at a Kenny Rogers concert at Royal Albert Hall in London. No bomb is found and no [...]

1998 – When he visits backstage at the Grand Ole O… — 1998 – When he visits backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, the first thing pitching ace Nolan Ryan asks is, “Where’s Little Jimmy Dickens? I want to meet Little Jimmy [...]

1997 – Neil Young cancels his European tour after cutting… — 1997 – Neil Young cancels his European tour after cutting his finger open while slicing a ham sandwich. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1997 – West Arkeen, who played guitar on Guns N’ Roses… — 1997 – West Arkeen, who played guitar on Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion albums, dies. West Arkeen (June 18, 1960 – May 30, 1997) was an American musician best-known [...]

1996 – Trombonist Bob Stroup dies at the age of 58… — 1996 – Trombonist Bob Stroup dies at the age of 58. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1996 – Bassist John Kahn dies at the age of 48. … — 1996 – Bassist John Kahn, a bassist who played with Jerry Garcia, dies at the age of 48. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1993 – Jazz composer and orchestra leader Sun Ra d… — 1993 – Jazz composer and orchestra leader Sun Ra dies in Birmingham, Ala., after months of hospitalization following a stroke. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1992 – The Black Crowes went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘ — 1992 – The Black Crowes went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1992 – Singers Paul Simon and Edie Brickell marry … — 1992 – Singers Paul Simon and Edie Brickell marry in Montauk, Long Island, N.Y. It is 24-year-old Brickell’s first marriage. Simon, 50, was married twice before, including once to actress [...]

1990 – As a protest against the Exxon Valdez disaster, Midnight Oil… — 1990 – As a protest against the Exxon Valdez disaster, Midnight Oil play a concert in front of Exxon’s offices in 6th Avenue in New York City. The police [...]

1988 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “One More Try… — 1988 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “One More Try,” George Michael. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1987 – David Bowie kicked off his 87-date Glass Spider world tour — 1987 – David Bowie kicked off his 87-date Glass Spider world tour at the Feynoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Holland. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1987 – Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz is arrested for a… — 1987 – Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz is arrested for allegedly hitting a female fan during a concert in Liverpool, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1987 – The Beastie Boys rapper Adam Horovitz, aka Ad-Rock… — 1987 – The Beastie Boys rapper Adam Horovitz, aka Ad-Rock, is arrested in Liverpool, England, for allegedly assaulting a female fan during a riot at one of their [...]

1980 – Elton John releases ’21 at 33,’ which reunites him… — 1980 – Elton John releases ’21 at 33,’ which reunites him with lyricist Bernie Taupin. The title refers to the fact that it is the 33-year-old John’s 21st album. Be Sociable, [...]

1980 – The Temptations host tonight’s edition of Midnight Special… — 1980 – The Temptations host tonight’s edition of Midnight Special, on which the guests include Firefall and Robbie Dupree. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1980 – Carl Radle, who played bass in Derek & the Dominos… — 1980 – Carl Radle, who played bass in Derek & the Dominos, dies from a kidney ailment at age 37. I think Eric Clapton maybe the only person still [...]

1978 – Led Zeppelin begin recording In Through the Out Door. — Featured: 1978 – Led Zeppelin begin Pre Production recording In Through the Out Door. In Through the Out Door is the eighth and final studio album by English rock band Led [...]

1977 – It’s the last chance to see Elvis play Florida as he appears… — 1977 – It’s the last chance to see Elvis play Florida as he appears tonight at Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1975 – On TV’s Midnight Special tonight, Joan Baez welcomes… — 1975 – On TV’s Midnight Special tonight, Joan Baez welcomes unlikely bedfellows Kool & the Gang into the studios. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1974 – Bernadette Whelan a 14 year-old David Cassidy fan died — 1974 – Bernadette Whelan a 14 year-old David Cassidy fan died of heart failure four days after attending a concert of his. Over 1,000 other fans had to be given [...]

1973 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “My Love,” P… — 1973 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “My Love,” Paul McCartney & Wings. The song is McCartney’s first No. 1 song with Wings, a group he formed after the [...]

1972 – Slade with Status Quo as support appeared at The Free Trade Hall — 1972 – Slade with Status Quo as support appeared at The Free Trade Hall, Manchester. Tickets priced at 65p. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1972 – The immortal Roxy Music play their first major date… — 1972 – The immortal Roxy Music play their first major date at Lincolnshire, England’s Great Western Express Festival. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1971 – At San Francisco’s Winterland Auditorium, 36 Deadheads… — 1971 – At San Francisco’s Winterland Auditorium, 36 Deadheads have to be treated for hallucinations after ingesting apple drink at the venue. Not surprisingly, the drink was spiked [...]

1968 – The Beatles kick off recording The Beatles double album… — 1968 – The Beatles kick off recording The Beatles double album by laying down 18 takes of “Revolution 1.” Sessions will gradually deteriorate until all four members are [...]

1966 – The Jefferson Airplane perform at a benefit for the Haight… — 1966 – The Jefferson Airplane perform at a benefit for the Haight-Ashbury Legal Organization in San Francisco. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – The Rolling Stones played the final night of a US tour at the New — 1965 – The Rolling Stones played the final night of a US tour at the New York Academy of Music. During the afternoon the band recorded six songs for the [...]

1964 – Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) is born… — 1964 – Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1963 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “It’s My Part… — 1963 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “It’s My Party,” Lesley Gore. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1958 – Marie Fredriksson of Swedish musical enormities Roxette is born… — 1958 – Marie Fredriksson of Swedish musical enormities Roxette is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1956 – In today’s Time magazine, the author of an article called “Teener’s… — 1956 – In today’s Time magazine, the author of an article called “Teener’s Hero” sums up Elvis Presley’s appeal: “His movements suggest, in a word, sex.” Horrors! KEWL Be Sociable, [...]

1955 – Clash drummer Nicky “Topper” Headon is born… — 1955 – Clash drummer Nicky “Topper” Headon is born in Bromley, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1943 – Jack Bruce of Cream with Eric Clapton… — 1943 – Jack Bruce of Cream with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker is born this day in rock history! From Wikipedia John Symon Asher “Jack” Bruce (born 14 May 1943) is a [...]