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2010 – VH news very unique story from VHND reader, Doug Lyle. — 2010 – VH news very unique story from VHND reader, Doug Lyle. This past Sunday, Sept 5th, I was at the 145th annual Scottish Gathering & Games in Pleasanton, California.  [...]

2007 – Pamela Anderson’s ex-husband Kid Rock was involved in an alleged — 2007 – Pamela Anderson’s ex-husband Kid Rock was involved in an alleged assault on drummer Tommy Lee, (who was also married to the actress up until 1998). Police [...]

2005 – Blues singer/guitarist Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown dies aged — 2005 – Blues singer/guitarist Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown dies aged 81 at his brother’s home in Orange, Texas. Brown recorded with such greats as Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder and Frank Zappa. Be [...]

2005 – Green Day, U2, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Game, Good Charlotte — 2005 – Green Day, U2, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Game, Good Charlotte, Nine Inch Nails, Kanye West and David Banner are among the artists performing at MTV’s ReAct Now: Music [...]

2003 – Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck postpone their Sept. 14 wedding — 2003 – Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck postpone their Sept. 14 wedding, blaming the surrounding “media frenzy.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – At R.E.M.’s Hollywood Bowl show, the band dedicate “Find the River — 2003 – At R.E.M.’s Hollywood Bowl show, the band dedicate “Find the River” to the late Warren Zevon. Zevon played with Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill Berry in the [...]

2003 – MTV reports that sci-fi rockers the Pixies have reformed and — 2003 – MTV reports that sci-fi rockers the Pixies have reformed and will tour in 2004. After releasing a slew of ferocious albums like 1989′s Doolittle, the group split in [...]

2003 – Scientists announce that they have recorded the deepest — 2003 – Scientists announce that they have recorded the deepest musical note ever generated in space at the edge of a black hole. It’s a B flat 57 octaves below [...]

2001 – Singer-songwriter Carolyn Dawn Johnson domi… — 2001 – Singer-songwriter Carolyn Dawn Johnson dominates the Canadian Country Music Awards in Calgary, with five wins. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Country singer Chris Cagle marries school t… — 2001 – Country singer Chris Cagle marries school teacher Elizabeth Filer, his first love, in Houston, Texas. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1999 – Louisiana Zydeco bandleader Beau Jocque die… — 1999 – Louisiana Zydeco bandleader Beau Jocque dies of an apparent heart attack at his home in Kinder, La. He is 45. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – The Beastie Boys are presented with the Vid… — 1998 – The Beastie Boys are presented with the Video Vanguard Award at the 15th annual MTV Video Music Awards. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – Police announce that Miguel Dega, president… — 1998 – Police announce that Miguel Dega, president of Spain’s biggest indie label, Max Music, has been arrested on charges of kidnapping and the attempted murder of his former partner, [...]

1998 – Madonna is the big winner at the MTV Video … — 1998 – Madonna is the big winner at the MTV Video Music Awards, winning six of the 18 categories. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – British glam-rock icon Gary Glitter appears… — 1998 – British glam-rock icon Gary Glitter appears in court on child pornography charges. Glitter, who had a string of U.K. hits in the ’70s and early ’80s, is charged [...]

1997 – In order to usher in his 80th Birthdays, Jo… — 1997 – In order to usher in his 80th Birthdays, John Lee Hooker holds a live chat on ET Online on MSN. Topics include his latest album, the nightclub he [...]

1996 – John Lennon biographer Ray Coleman dies in Shepperton, England — 1996 – John Lennon biographer Ray Coleman dies in Shepperton, England this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1996 – Rondor Music International sends a letter t… — 1996 – Rondor Music International sends a letter to the campaign officials of Republican presidential hopeful Bob Dole. The letter asks that Dole discontinue his use of the Rondor-published song, [...]

1995 – Cyndi Lauper won an Emmy award in 1995 for a guest appearance — 1995 – Cyndi Lauper won an Emmy award in 1995 for a guest appearance on the Mad About You sitcom. She won for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, [...]

1990 – A great day for TV – and Will Smith – as the Quincy — 1990 – A great day for TV – and Will Smith – as the Quincy Jones-produced Fresh Prince of Bel-Air debuts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1988 – On this day Guns N’ Roses hit it big with, “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” It was number 1 — 1988 – On this day Guns N’ Roses hit it big with, “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” It was number 1 and was taken from the album, Appetite for Destruction. The [...]

1988 Eric Clapton kicks off an American tour with Dire Straits — 1988  Eric Clapton kicks off an American tour with Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1979 – Patti Smith declares her retirement from live performance before — 1979 – Patti Smith declares her retirement from live performance before 85,000 people in Florence, Italy. She says she’s giving up the road to spend more time with her husband, [...]

1976 – On this day Bob Dylan releases his live album Hard Rain. — 1976 – On this day Bob Dylan releases his live album Hard Rain. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1975 – On this day Kiss release their first live record, Alive. — 1975 – On this day Kiss release their first live record, Alive. The double set also becomes their first top 10 album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1975 – On this day Bob Dylan records an appearance on the TV special — 1975 – On this day Bob Dylan records an appearance on the TV special The World of John Hammond, saluting the A&R man who signed him to Columbia. He sings [...]

1974 – With their red patent leather direction going nowhere — 1974 – With their red patent leather direction going nowhere, the New York Dolls split up. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – The Rolling Stones’ “Star Star” song is banned from British — 1973 – The Rolling Stones’ “Star Star” song is banned from British radio because of its liberal use of the word “starf*cker.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Delta Dawn,’… — 1973 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Delta Dawn,” Helen Reddy. Reddy is the fifth female vocalist to record the song. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – On this day The Beatles’ Revolver goes to No. 1 on the American — 1966 – On this day The Beatles’ Revolver goes to No. 1 on the American albums chart and stays there for six weeks. Revolver is the seventh album by English [...]

1966 – On TV tonight, the Rolling Stones make an appearance on The — 1966 – On TV tonight, the Rolling Stones make an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Guitarist Brian Jones has his hand in a cast after falling over in Tangier. Be [...]

1965 – On this day The Rolling Stones take over the British pop program — 1965 – On this day The Rolling Stones take over the British pop program Ready Steady Go! today. Not only do the band members host, but they also interview [...]

1964 – Rod Stewart records his first single, “Goo… — 1964 – Rod Stewart records his first single, “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1963 – On this day John Lennon and Paul McCartney watch the Rolling Stones — 1963 – On this day John Lennon and Paul McCartney watch the Rolling Stones rehearse after meeting their manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, on the street. The pair offer the band [...]

1963 – Bill Stevenson, drummer for punk outfits Black Flag — 1963 – Bill Stevenson, drummer for punk outfits Black Flag, the Descendents, and All, is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1957 – Born on this day… Carol Decker, the flame-haired wailer — 1957 – Born on this day… Carol Decker, the flame-haired wailer with T’Pau (“Heart and Soul”), has a birthday today. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1957 – Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama is born. … — 1957 – Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1951 – Pretty Things bassist Pete Tolson is born in Bishop — 1951 – Pretty Things bassist Pete Tolson is born in Bishops Stortford, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1950 – Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is born in Bo… — 1950 – Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is born in Boston. Anthony Joseph “Joe” Perry (Born September 10, 1950 in Lawrence, Massachusetts) is the lead guitarist, backing and occasional lead vocalist, and [...]

1949 – Jethro Tull drummer Barriemore Barlow is born — 1949 – Jethro Tull drummer Barriemore Barlow is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1946 – Vocalist Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night is… — 1946 – Vocalist Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night is born in Buncrana, Ireland. Get that bull frog a beer, Jeremiah! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1945 – José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945) — 1945 – José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican singer and guitarist. He was left permanently blind at birth due to congenital glaucoma. Feliciano overcame [...]

1945 – Jose Feliciano is born in Puerto Rico. He i… — 1945 – Jose Feliciano is born in Puerto Rico. He is blind at birth. Be Sociable, Share! [...]