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2007 – Pete Doherty escaped jail after a judge decided to defer sentencing — 2007 – Pete Doherty escaped jail after a judge decided to defer sentencing him for drugs offences on condition he went into rehab. Doherty pleaded guilty to possessing crack cocaine [...]

2005 – Tupac and Elton John remain at No. 1 in the U.K… — 2005 – Tupac and Elton John remain at No. 1 in the U.K. for a second week with “Ghetto Gospel.” Coldplay have the No. 1 album with X&Y. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2004 – David Crosby was fined $5,000 (£2,745) by a US court — 2004 – David Crosby was fined $5,000 (£2,745) by a US court after admitting attempted criminal possession of a weapon. It followed his arrest in New York in March when [...]

2003 – The White Stripes’ Jack White (the talented one with — 2003 – The White Stripes’ Jack White (the talented one with the guitar) announces he’s producing tracks for C&W legend Loretta Lynn. Told you he was talented. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2002 – the wife of Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne underwent an — 2002 – the wife of Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne underwent an emergency operation after being diagnosed with cancer. The family had become cult heroes after the success of the MTV [...]

2002 – Sir Elton John became the first person to be made an honorary — 2002 – Sir Elton John became the first person to be made an honorary doctorate from the Royal Academy Of Music. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Country songwriter and Grand Ole Opry membe… — 2001 – Country songwriter and Grand Ole Opry member Johnny Russell dies of complications relating to diabetes in a hospital outside Nashville. He is 61. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – DirecTV broadcasts the 1939 film “The Wizar… — 2000 – DirecTV broadcasts the 1939 film “The Wizard Of Oz,” with Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon” in sync on the alternate Second Audio Program (SAP). While no [...]

1999 – John Michael Montgomery provides pre-race e… — 1999 – John Michael Montgomery provides pre-race entertainment for the NASCAR Winston Cup PEPSI 400 race at Daytona International Speedway. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – Bob Dylan plays the 1,000th show on the “Neveren… — 1998 – Bob Dylan plays the 1,000th show on the “Neverending Tour” at the 32nd annual Montreux Jazz Festival. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1995 – Stone Temple Pilot Scott Weiland is in court… — 1995 – Stone Temple Pilot Scott Weiland is in court pleading not guilty to drug charges. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1988 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Flame,”… — 1988 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Flame,” Cheap Trick. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1986 – Depression era singer and bandleader Rudy V… — 1986 – Depression era singer and bandleader Rudy Vallee dies. His biggest hit is “Stein Song (University of Maine)” in 1930. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1982 Van Halen hits #38 with “Dancin’ in the Street”. — 1982 – Van Halen hits #38 with “Dancin’ in the Street”. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1981 – Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and John Densmore… — 1981 – Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and John Densmore lead fans in a graveside memorial for Jim Morrison in Paris. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1981 – Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman releases the single… — 1981 – Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman releases the single “(Si Si) Je Suis un Rock Star” on his own label. When it goes to No. 1 in Europe, Wyman [...]

1977 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Undercover A… — 1977 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Undercover Angel,” Alan O’Day. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1976 – When rain stopped play during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships — 1976 – When rain stopped play during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, Cliff Richard launched into a spontaneous concert, where he led spectators through some of his old hits. It [...]

1975 – Bob Dylan joins Ramblin’ Jack Elliott onstage… — 1975 – Bob Dylan joins Ramblin’ Jack Elliott onstage during his show at Greenwich Village’s Other End. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – As the Ziggy Stardust tour comes to a close… — 1973 – As the Ziggy Stardust tour comes to a close David Bowie announces, “it is the last show I will ever do.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1971 – Jim Morrison of the Doors dies of a heart a… — 1971 – Jim Morrison of the Doors dies of a heart attack in Paris at the age of 27. Long live the original Rock God singer. Everyone else who tried [...]

1970 – The Allman Brothers Band appears at the Atl… — 1970 – The Allman Brothers Band appears at the Atlanta Pop Festival. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – John Lennon holds a press conference to announce… — 1969 – John Lennon holds a press conference to announce the release of “Give Peace a Chance,” but can’t show up as he and Yoko are recovering from a car [...]

1969 – Some 78,000 people show up for this year’s… — 1969 – Some 78,000 people show up for this year’s Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island. The big crowd may have had a bit to do with the non-jazz headliners [...]

1969 – Brian Jones is found dead in his swimming pool… — 1969 – Brian Jones is found dead in his swimming pool in Hartford, England. The Rolling Stones founder’s death was later ruled to be an accident. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – Beatles John, George, and Paul turn up at… — 1967 – Beatles John, George, and Paul turn up at a party thrown in the Monkees’ honor in London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – Attendees at Hawaii’s Million Dollar Man Party… — 1964 – Attendees at Hawaii’s Million Dollar Man Party include the Beach Boys, Peter & Gordon, and the Kingsmen. No, we have no idea what it is, either. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1962 – Born on this day, Taylor Dayne, US singer, (Leslie Wundermann), — 1962 – Born on this day, Taylor Dayne, US singer, (Leslie Wundermann), 1988 UK No.3 single ‘Tell It To My Heart’, 1990 US No.1 single ‘Love Will Lead You Back’. Be [...]

1960 – Vince Clarke, songwriter with Depeche Mode,… — 1960 – Vince Clarke, songwriter with Depeche Mode, Yaz, and Erasure, is born in Basildon, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1960 – Elvis’ dad, Vernon Presley, announces he will… — 1960 – Elvis’ dad, Vernon Presley, announces he will remarry, less than two years after the death of Elvis’ beloved mother, Gladys. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1957 – Laura Branigan is born in Brewster, N.Y. He… — 1957 – Laura Branigan is born in Brewster, N.Y. Her biggest hit is “Gloria,” a millionselling record that stays at No. 2 on Chart Toppers’s Hot 100 for three weeks [...]

1955 – Born on this day, Mike Corby, The Babys, (1977 US — 1955 – Born on this day, Mike Corby, The Babys, (1977 US No.13 & UK No.45 single ‘Isn’t It Time’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1930 – Born on this day, Tommy Tedesco, American session guitarist. Described — 1930 – Born on this day, Tommy Tedesco, American session guitarist. Described by “Guitar Player” magazine as the most recorded guitarist in history recording with The Beach Boys, Everly Brothers, [...]

1929 – Born on this day, David Lynch, The Platters, (1959 UK — 1929 – Born on this day, David Lynch, The Platters, (1959 UK & US No.1 single ‘Smoke Gets In Your Eyes’). Lynch died of cancer on 2nd January 1981. Be Sociable, [...]