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2011 – John Cossette, 54, producer of the Grammy Awards, died today. — 2011 – John Cossette, 54, producer of the Grammy Awards, died today. “We are deeply saddened to report that John Cossette, 54, has passed away. We ask that you please respect [...]

2010 – AC/DC Triumph in Chart Thanks to ‘Iron Man 2′ — 2010 – AC/DC Triumph in Chart Thanks to ‘Iron Man 2′ The rock band’s songs which are compiled in an album and used as the soundtrack to the Marvel movie is [...]

2008 – Amy Winehouse spent the night in custody after being arrested on suspicion of assault — 2008 – Amy Winehouse spent the night in custody after being arrested on suspicion of assault. Police said Winehouse had been “in no fit state” to be questioned when she [...]

2008 – Leona Lewis was at No.1 on the US album chart with her debut album ‘Spirit.’ — 2008 – Leona Lewis was at No.1 on the US album chart with her debut album ‘Spirit.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2005 – Irish vocalist Sinead O’Connor makes a rare… — 2005 – Irish vocalist Sinead O’Connor makes a rare live appearance at the fifth annual Jammy Awards in New York. O’Connor’s performance with reggae legend Burning Spear constitutes her first [...]

2005 – Erika Jo Heriges, an 18-year-old high schoo… — 2005 – Erika Jo Heriges, an 18-year-old high school senior, is named the winner of the USA Network talent series “Nashville Star” during a live broadcast from Nashville. Her prizes [...]

2004 – Emo rockers Denail split – not easy considering the two remaining… — 2004 – Emo rockers Denail split – not easy considering the two remaining members were brother and sister. But, says, their press release, “”Due to differences in the [...]

2004 – Electronica godfathers Orbital – brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll – announce… — 2004 – Electronica godfathers Orbital – brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll – announce they’re splitting. “Orbital has run its course,” says Paul. “We’re both pursuing different avenues with [...]

2003 – Rappers Eminem and Nas receive awards for y… — 2003 – Rappers Eminem and Nas receive awards for youth empowerment and community development at the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network’s (HSAN) Detroit even. Eminem is honored with HSAN’s outstanding achievement [...]

2003 – David Lee Roth apprehends and detains a knife-wielding… — 2003 – David Lee Roth apprehends and detains a knife-wielding man he discovers trespassing on his Southern California estate. The former Van Halen frontman keeps the felon at [...]

2002 – TLC member Lisa Lopes was killed in a car accident in La Ceiba, Honduras, aged 30 — 2002 – TLC member Lisa Lopes was killed in a car accident in La Ceiba, Honduras, aged 30. Seven other people, including Lopes’ brother and sister, who were in the [...]

2001 – Son By Four is the success story at the Cha… — 2001 – Son By Four is the success story at the Chart Toppers Latin Music Awards, presented at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, Fla. The act wins seven [...]

2001 – Georgia rockers Third Day take top honors a… — 2001 – Georgia rockers Third Day take top honors at the 32nd annual Gospel Music Assn. Dove Awards, presented at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. The act wins five honors: [...]

2001 – Destiny’s Child were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Survivor’, Janet Jackson was at No.1 — 2001 – Destiny’s Child were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Survivor’, Janet Jackson was at No.1 on the US chart with ‘All For You’ and Shaggy and [...]

2000 – Representatives for Canadian singer/songwri… — 2000 – Representatives for Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan and folk singer Cheryl Wheeler cry foul when a videotape documenting the 1999 Columbine High School shootings, set to music by the [...]

1999 – Sinead O’Connor is ordained as the first wo… — 1999 – Sinead O’Connor is ordained as the first woman priest in the Latin Tridentine Church, a Roman Catholic splinter group. O’Connor says that although she has already celebrated Mass [...]

1999 – Internet search hub Lycos launches a Web ra… — 1999 – Internet search hub Lycos launches a Web radio network that features five music channels. The Lycos Radio Network contains hip-hop, modern rock, smooth jazz, country, and pop formats. [...]

1999 – Geffen Records and Bong Load Custom Records… — 1999 – Geffen Records and Bong Load Custom Records file suits against Beck in L.A. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – Country music fans raise $10,000 for tornad… — 1998 – Country music fans raise $10,000 for tornado relief in Nashville. More than 1,500 tourists and local residents turn out for a special concert at the Wildhorse Saloon. Naomi [...]

1995 – Courtney Love reportedly turned down an offer of $1m from Playboy — 1995 – Courtney Love reportedly turned down an offer of $1m from Playboy to pose nude for the magazine. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1994 – Grace Slick pleads guilty to pointing a sho… — 1994 – Grace Slick pleads guilty to pointing a shotgun at police at her Tiburon, Calif., home on March 5. The former Jefferson Starship lead singer said she’d been under [...]

1990 – Nirvana appeared at the Pyramid Club in New York City. The bands label Sub Pop — 1990 – Nirvana appeared at the Pyramid Club in New York City. The bands label Sub Pop filmed the show and the performance of ‘In Bloom’ was later used as [...]

1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “(I Just) Die… — 1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “(I Just) Died in Your Arms,” Cutting Crew. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1986 Van Halen: 5150 US LP is no. 1… — 1986 Van Halen: 5150 US LP is no. 1 chart topper this day in rock history. 5150 is the seventh album by American hard rock band Van Halen, released in 1986. [...]

1986 – Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music started a five-week run at No.1 — 1986 – Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Street Life-20 Greatest Hits.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1984 – Mike McCartney unveiled the £40,000 statue of The Beatles by John Doubleday — 1984 – Mike McCartney unveiled the £40,000 statue of The Beatles by John Doubleday at the new £8 million Cavern Walks shopping centre in Liverpool, England. John’s first wife, Cynthia, [...]

1982 – Meat Loaf played the first of four sold out nights at Wembley Arena, London. — 1982 – Meat Loaf played the first of four sold out nights at Wembley Arena, London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1982 – Rod Stewart mugged and robbed of his $50,000 Porsche by a… — 1982 – Rod Stewart mugged and robbed of his $50,000 Porsche by a gunman in broad daylight on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1980 – Blondie were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Call Me’, the groups fourth UK No.1 — 1980 – Blondie were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Call Me’, the groups fourth UK No.1, featured in the Richard Gere movie ‘American Gigolo’, the track was [...]

1978 – Ringo Starr stars in his first TV special in America – an updated version… — 1978 – Ringo Starr stars in his first TV special in America – an updated version of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Southern Nig… — 1977 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Southern Nights,” Glen Campbell. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – during the bands second North American tour Led Zeppelin played the second — 1969 – during the bands second North American tour Led Zeppelin played the second of two nights at The Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco in California. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – Mamas and the Papas singer Mama Cass gave birth to a daughter, Owen — 1967 – Mamas and the Papas singer Mama Cass gave birth to a daughter, Owen Vanessa, in Los Angeles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – during a UK tour The Who appeared at Bridgewater Town Hall in England. — 1965 – during a UK tour The Who appeared at Bridgewater Town Hall in England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – Phenomenal audience response as Beatles, Rolling Stones… — 1964 – Phenomenal audience response as Beatles, Rolling Stones, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Brian Poole and Cliff Richard appear at NME poll-winners concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1960 – Filming begins on the Elvis Presley movie `… — 1960 – Filming begins on the Elvis Presley movie “G.I. Blues.” Lyrics: They give us a room with a view of the beautiful Rhine They give us a room with a view of the [...]

1945 – Born on this day, Tony Murray, The Troggs, (1966 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘Wild Thing’). — 1945 – Born on this day, Tony Murray, The Troggs, (1966 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘Wild Thing’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1945 – Born on this day, Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth, solo, (1976 US No.2 single ‘Dream Weaver’). — 1945 – Born on this day, Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth, solo, (1976 US No.2 single ‘Dream Weaver’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1942 – Bobby Rydell (Robert Ridarelli) is born in … — 1942 – Bobby Rydell (Robert Ridarelli) is born in Philadelphia. His biggest hit is the No. 2 song “Wild One” from 1960. He appears in the films “Bye Bye Birdie” [...]

1942 – Born on this day, Bobby Rydell, US singer, (1960 US No.2 & UK No. — 1942 – Born on this day, Bobby Rydell, US singer, (1960 US No.2 & UK No.7 single ‘Wild One’, plus 17 other US Top 40 hits). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1940 – Born on this day, Giorgio Moroder, producer, (1979 US No.33 & UK No. 48 singl — 1940 – Born on this day, Giorgio Moroder, producer, (1979 US No.33 & UK No. 48 single, ‘Chase’ from the film Midnight Express. Produced Donna Summer’s world- wide 1976 hit [...]

1938 – Born on this day, Duane Eddy, guitarist, (1960 UK No.2 and US No.4 single ‘Because They’re — 1938 – Born on this day, Duane Eddy, guitarist, (1960 UK No.2 and US No.4 single ‘Because They’re Young’, plus over 15 other UK & US Top 40 singles). Be Sociable, [...]

1938 – Born on this day, Maurice Williams, (1960 US No.1 & 1961 UK No.14 — 1938 – Born on this day, Maurice Williams, (1960 US No.1 & 1961 UK No.14 single with The Zodiacs, ‘Stay’). Also a hit for Jackson Browne and The Hollies. Be Sociable, [...]