1965 – Born on this day, Wayne Coyne, guitar, vocals, and Michael Ivins, bass… from Flaming Lips, (2002 UK No. 32 single ‘Do You Realize’). Dual Birthdays… go figure.
Happy Saint Patricks day! — Music Finnegan’s Wake What happens when a dearly loved Irishman passes on? Well, it’s time to celebrate his wake. This song is dedicated, no doubt, to the Irishman’s love of funerals and [...]
2008 – Gyroscope were at No.1 on the Australian album chart — 2008 – Gyroscope were at No.1 on the Australian album chart with ‘Breed Obsession’ the Australian bands third studio album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2006 – The Smiths turned down a $5m (£2.8m) offer to reform — The Smiths 2006 – The Smiths turned down a $5m (£2.8m) offer to reform for a music festival. The band who split acrimoniously in 1987, rejected the bid to get back [...]
2006 – Rapper Lumumba Carson aka Professor X dies … — 2006 – Rapper Lumumba Carson aka Professor X dies in New York at the age of 49. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2005 – Former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant… — 2005 – Former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant is presented with his lifetime achievement Grammy award at the South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival and conference in [...]
2005 – Justin Hawkins from The Darkness became the centre of — 2005 – Justin Hawkins from The Darkness became the centre of the latest hands-on activity at Madame Tussauds in London. His wax double would judge the air guitar skills of [...]
2005 – Prolific singer/songwriter/guitarist Lalo G… — 2005 – Prolific singer/songwriter/guitarist Lalo Guerrero, known as the “Father of Chicano Music,” dies in Palm Springs, Calif. He is 88. One of the legendary forces in Chicano music, [...]
2004 – The Kinks singer Ray Davies received his CBE medal — 2004 – The Kinks singer Ray Davies received his CBE medal from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for services to the music industry. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Dire Straits singer-guitarist Mark Knopfler… — 2003 – Dire Straits singer-guitarist Mark Knopfler is hospitalized after his motorcycle collides with a car in London. He suffers a broken collarbone and six broken ribs. Be [...]
2003 – Dixie Chick Natalie Maines apologizes… — 2003 – Dixie Chick Natalie Maines apologizes to George W. Bush for comments made earlier in the month. Several radio stations boycotted the group’s records after Maines [...]
2003 -Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson sues… — 2003 -Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson sues a Swedish newspaper, claiming they falsely reported she had suffered a second brain tumor. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Paul McCartney tops the Rolling Stone… — 2003 – Paul McCartney tops the Rolling Stone rich list, with earnings of $72 million. Runners-up are the Rolling Stones ($44 million) and Dave Matthews Band ($31 [...]
2003 – Bill Carlisle, a Grand Ole Opry cast member… — 2003 – Bill Carlisle, a Grand Ole Opry cast member who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame the previous year, dies at his Nashville home of complications [...]
2002 – The Damned play their last show on Rob… — 2002 – The Damned play their last show on Rob Zombie’s Speeding Demon Tour. Says Captain Sensible, “from the very first show it was apparent that the [...]
2002 – Nickelback started a two-week run at No.1 on — 2002 – Nickelback started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Silver Side Up.’ Lyrics: He’s drunk again, it’s time to fight She must have done something wrong tonight The [...]
2002 – More than a quarter-century after its relea… — 2002 – More than a quarter-century after its release as a double album of amplified noise and feedback, former Velvet Underground leader Lou Reed’s “Metal Machine Music” gets its [...]
2000 – Widower Paul McCartney admits that he’s… — 2000 – Widower Paul McCartney admits that he’s now courting model Heather Mills. It is also revealed that the ex-Beatle is worth around $865 million. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2000 – Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” is certified … — 2000 – Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” is certified for sales of 17 million in the U.S., making it the best-selling solo album by a female artist, according to the [...]
1999 – Lillian McMurry, co-founder and owner of Tr… — 1999 – Lillian McMurry, co-founder and owner of Trumpet Records dies of a heart attack in Jackson, Miss. She is 78. Her label was the first to record slide [...]
1999 – Japanese television stations interrupt prog… — 1999 – Japanese television stations interrupt programming to report on the murder of the mother of the country’s most famous pop idol, Namie Amuro. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Van Halen release their first album with new… — 1998 – Van Halen release their first album with new singer Gary Cherone, titled Van Halen III. The band promotes it with a midnight record-signing session at [...]
1997 – US singer Jermaine Stewart died of cancer. (1986 UK No.2 — 1997 – US singer Jermaine Stewart died of cancer. (1986 UK No.2 single ‘We Don’t Have To…Take Our Clothes Off’). Also worked with Shalamar, The Temptations and Boy George. Be Sociable, [...]
1997 – Elvis Presley Enterprises of Memphis, Tennessee, lost its Court — 1997 – Elvis Presley Enterprises of Memphis, Tennessee, lost its Court of Appeal battle to stop London trader Sid Shaw using the name of ‘The King’ on his souvenirs. The [...]
1995 – To hype her new Bedtime Stories album, Madonna… — 1995 – To hype her new Bedtime Stories album, Madonna holds what she calls “the world’s biggest pajama party” at New York’s Webster Hall. Madonna doesn’t perform, [...]
1995 – Neo-folksinger Suzanne Vega marries produce… — 1995 – Neo-folksinger Suzanne Vega marries producer and keyboardist Mitchell Froom in New York. Froom produced Vega’s 1992 album “99.9 Degrees F.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Rick Grech, bass player with Family, Blind Faith and Traffic — 1990 – Rick Grech, bass player with Family, Blind Faith and Traffic died of kidney and liver failure. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Whitney Houston headlines an AIDS benefit c… — 1990 – Whitney Houston headlines an AIDS benefit concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The concert, dubbed “That’s What Friends Are For,” also celebrates the 15th [...]
1990 – Stu Sweatman Jams with blues great “Johnny Lee Hooker”… — 1990 – Stu Sweatman Jams with blues great “Johnny Lee Hooker” at Talk of the town in Vallejo California. He signs His guitar as a keepsake. Jamed on ‘Boom, boom, [...]
1989 – Stock, Aitken and Waterman had three singles in the UK — 1989 – Stock, Aitken and Waterman had three singles in the UK Top 5: Jason Donovan’s ‘Too Many Broken Hearts’, Bananarama’s ‘Help’, and Donna Summer’s ‘This Time I Know It’s [...]
1984 – Howard Jones scored his first UK No.1 album — 1984 – Howard Jones scored his first UK No.1 album with his debut release ‘Human’s Lib’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1982 – Samuel George Jr, lead singer of US group The Capitols — 1982 – Samuel George Jr, lead singer of US group The Capitols was killed aged 39 after being stabbed during a family argument. Had the 1966 US No. 7 single [...]
1982 – Samuel George Jr. of the Capitols dies afte… — 1982 – Samuel George Jr. of the Capitols dies after being stabbed. Age 38. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Blues Project, with Al Kooper, Steve Katz … — 1981 – Blues Project, with Al Kooper, Steve Katz and Roy Blumenfeld, reunite for one-off concert at Bonds in New York. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1979 – The Bee Gees went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Spirits Having Flown.’ — 1979 – The Bee Gees went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Spirits Having Flown.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1979 – Gloria Gaynor started a four-week run at No.1 — 1979 – Gloria Gaynor started a four-week run at No.1 in the UK with the single ‘I Will Survive.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1976 – The Bob Dylan song “Hurricane”… — 1976 – The Bob Dylan song “Hurricane” prompts boxer Rubin “Hurricane”‘ Carter’s retrial. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1976 – The Bob Dylan song “Hurricane” prompts boxe… — 1976 – The Bob Dylan song “Hurricane” prompts boxer Rubin “Hurricane”‘ Carter’s retrial. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – Born on this day, Justin Hawkins, vocals, The Darkness — 1975 – Born on this day, Justin Hawkins, vocals, The Darkness. (2003 UK No.2 single ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’, 2003 UK No.1 album ‘Permission To Land’). Be Sociable, [...]
1973 – Born on this day, Caroline Corr, drums, vocals, The Corrs — 1973 – Born on this day, Caroline Corr, drums, vocals, The Corrs, (1998 UK No.3 single ‘What Can I Do’. ‘Talk On Corners’ was the best selling UK album of [...]
1973 – Dr Hook’s single ‘On The Cover Of Rolling Stone — 1973 – Dr Hook’s single ‘On The Cover Of Rolling Stone peaked at No.6 on the US chart. The single was banned in the UK by the BBC due to [...]
1973 – Eric Weissberg started a three-week run at No.1 on t — 1973 – Eric Weissberg started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Dueling Banjos.’ Taken from the film ‘Deliverance.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – Peter Gabriel married is girlfriend Jill. They were together on — 1971 – Peter Gabriel married is girlfriend Jill. They were together on and off for 17 years. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1968 – The Bee Gees made their US television debut when they appeared — 1968 – The Bee Gees made their US television debut when they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – Crazy baldhead Billy Corgan of Smashing … — 1967 – Crazy baldhead Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins is born in Chicago. And he’s not happy about it. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – appearing at London’s Finsbury Park Astoria on the first night — 1967 – appearing at London’s Finsbury Park Astoria on the first night of a 17 date UK tour, Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave and Booker T [...]
1967 – working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles finished the recoding — 1967 – working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles finished the recoding of ‘She’s Leaving Home’ after adding backing vocals to the track. Harpist Sheila [...]
1966 – The Walker Brothers had their second UK No.1 — 1966 – The Walker Brothers had their second UK No.1 with the single ‘The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore’, (originally recorded by Frankie Valli). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – The Shirelles release “Soldier Boy.” The single… — 1962 – The Shirelles release “Soldier Boy.” The single becomes the New Jersey girl group’s biggest hit, selling a million copies and going all the way to [...]
1962 – Today’s issue of Billboard reports — 1962 – Today’s issue of Billboard reports that Ray Charles has started his own Tangerine record label. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated, featuring… — 1962 – Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated, featuring guitarist Alexis Korner and drummer Charlie Watts, begin a Saturday-night residency at London’s Ealing Jazz club. During their tenure there, [...]
1962 – Born on this day, Clare Grogan, vocals, Altered Images, (1981 — 1962 – Born on this day, Clare Grogan, vocals, Altered Images, (1981 UK No.2 single ‘Happy Birthday’) also an actress, her first film appearance was in the acclaimed film Gregory’s [...]
1962 – The Shadows started an eight week run at No. 1 in the UK — 1962 – The Shadows started an eight week run at No. 1 in the UK with the single ‘Wonderful Land’ the bands third No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – The Champs started a five week run at No.1 — The Champs 1958 – The Champs started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Tequila’, a No.5 hit in the UK. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – Buddy Holly and the Crickets play… — 1958 – Buddy Holly and the Crickets play the Gaumont, Doncaster, UK Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – Elvis Presley bought the Graceland mansion from Mrs Ruth Brown — 1957 – Elvis Presley bought the Graceland mansion from Mrs Ruth Brown-Moore for $102,500. (£60,295). The 23 room, 10,000 square foot home, on 13.8 acres of land, would [...]
1956 – Carl Perkins appears on “Ozark Jubilee… — 1956 – Carl Perkins appears on “Ozark Jubilee.” It is his first television appearance. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1954 – Born on this day, Wally Stocker, The Babys, (1977 US — 1954 – Born on this day, Wally Stocker, The Babys, (1977 US No.13 & UK No.45 single ‘Isn’t It Time’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1951 – Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham is born… — 1951 – Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham is born in Santa Monica, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – John Sebastian is born in New York… — 1944 – John Sebastian is born in New York. He forms the Lovin’ Spoonful in 1965 and has a No. 1 hit in 1976 with “Welcome Back,” the [...]
1944 – John Sebastian is born in New York. He form… — 1944 – John Sebastian is born in New York. He forms the Lovin’ Spoonful in 1965 and has a No. 1 hit in 1976 with “Welcome Back,” the theme for [...]
1944 – Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane) is born… — 1944 – Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane) is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1941 – Clarence Clemons (E Street Band) is born… — 1941 – Clarence Clemons (E Street Band) is born this day in Rock History! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1919 – Nat “King” Cole is born this day in Rock History! — 1919 – Nat “King” Cole is born this day in Rock History! Nathaniel Adams Coles was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1919 and christened Nat “King” Cole by a Los [...]
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