1970 – James Sheppard, the lead singer from the Heartbeats and Shep and the Limelites, was found murdered in his car on the Long Island Expressway. The US singer had been beaten and robbed. The Limelites reached No.2 in the US in 1961 with ‘Daddy’s Home’.
2008 – Amy Winehouse was admitted into rehab in a battle to kick her — 2008 – Amy Winehouse was admitted into rehab in a battle to kick her addiction to drugs. A statement from her record company, Universal said she entered the facility “after [...]
2007 – record producer Dave Shayman (also known as Disco D) was found — 2007 – record producer Dave Shayman (also known as Disco D) was found dead at his home in New York City. 26-year-old Shayman was famous for his production work on [...]
2006 – Brit girl group All Saints announce they are reforming, four years — 2006 – Brit girl group All Saints announce they are reforming, four years after their 2001 split. The quartet had hits with “Black Coffee,” “Pure Shores” and “Never Ever.” Be Sociable, [...]
2004 – Madonna receives a lifetime achievement… — 2004 – Madonna receives a lifetime achievement award from Britney Spears during the NRJ French Music Awards in Cannes. Kyo are named best French-language group. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – With three trophies, Avril Lavigne tops the… — Avril Lavigne 2003 – With three trophies, Avril Lavigne tops the fan-voted MTV Asia Awards at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Lavigne wins for favorite female artist and breakthrough artist, as well [...]
2003 – Led Zeppelin’s 1971 rock anthem “Stairway t… — 2003 – Led Zeppelin’s 1971 rock anthem “Stairway to Heaven” and Peter, Paul and Mary’s classic 1963 recording of “Blowin’ in the Wind” are among 21 new additions to the [...]
2002 – The London Court of Appeal, in a long-runni… — Spice Girls 2002 – The London Court of Appeal, in a long-running dispute, rules that the Spice Girls must pay an Italian scooter maker an estimate $1.5 million in damages and [...]
2001 – Newcomer Nelly Furtado grabs five 2001 Juno… — 2001 – Newcomer Nelly Furtado grabs five 2001 Juno Awards nominations for her debut album, “Whoa Nelly!” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – AC/DC postpone their date in Adelaide… — 2001 – AC/DC postpone their date in Adelaide, Australia after drummer Phil Rudd is diagnosed with a minor kidney infection. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2000 – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young play… — 2000 – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young play the first date of their reunion tour at Michigan’s Palace of Auburn Hills. It’s the first time they’ve toured together [...]
1999 – The Offspring went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with — The Offspring 1999 – The Offspring went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Pretty Fly, For A White Guy’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – Belgian producer Mike Dellanay is killed in… — 1999 – Belgian producer Mike Dellanay is killed in a car accident while traveling to MIDEM. He is 40. Brussels-based Dellanay had a 15-year career as a bass player and [...]
1998 – Justin Tubb, son of late Country Music Hall… — 1998 – Justin Tubb, son of late Country Music Hall of Fame member Ernest Tubb, dies early in the morning following surgery for an aortic aneurysm. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Oasis went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘All Around The World’. The longest — Oasis 1998 – Oasis went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘All Around The World’. The longest running-time for a number 1 with a total duration of 9 minutes [...]
1995 – David Cole producer, keyboards, C & C Music Factory died of meningitis — 1995 – David Cole producer, keyboards, C & C Music Factory died of meningitis aged 32. (1991 UK No.4 single ‘Things That Make You Go Hmmm…’, 1991 US No.1 single [...]
1995 – Balance (Van Halen) is released this day in rock history! — Sammy Hagar with Van HalenSammy Hagar with Van Halen 1995 – Balance (Van Halen) is released this day in rock history! Release date: 1995-01-24 Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1994 – David Cole, who went from being a New York … — 1994 – David Cole, who went from being a New York club DJ to superstar producer, dies of complications from spinal meningitis at age 32. Along with Robert Clivilles, Cole [...]
1993 – Keith Richards plays Las Vegas… — Keith Richards 1993 – Keith Richards plays Las Vegas for the first time with his solo group the X-Pensive Winos. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1992 – Nirvana played their first ever show in Australia at the Phoenician — Nirvana 1992 – Nirvana played their first ever show in Australia at the Phoenician Club in Sydney. Also on the bill, Tumbleweed and The Meanies. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1992 – Greg McPherson, a music professor at the Un… — 1992 – Greg McPherson, a music professor at the University of Massachusetts, files a $21 million lawsuit against New Kids on the Block manager Maurice Starr saying he wasn’t paid [...]
1992 – Composer Ken Darby dies of heart problems i… — 1992 – Composer Ken Darby dies of heart problems in Sherman Oaks, Calif., at age 82. He adapted music for such films a “The King and I” and “Camelot,” winning [...]
1992 – Alleging that the New Kids on the Block… — 1992 – Alleging that the New Kids on the Block only sang about 20% of the vocals on their 1988 album, Hangin’ Tough, a producer sues the band [...]
1987 – Billy Vera and the Beaters started a two week run at No.1 — 1987 – Billy Vera and the Beaters started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘At This Moment’ not a hit in the UK. Be Sociable, [...]
1981 – Adam And The Ants started a 10-week run at No.1 on the UK chart with their debut — Adam Ant 1981 – Adam And The Ants started a 10-week run at No.1 on the UK chart with their debut album ‘Kings Of The Wild Frontier’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Steve Tyler of Aerosmith was hospitalised after being involved — Steve Tyler 1981 – Steve Tyler of Aerosmith was hospitalised after being involved in a crash on his motorbike. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – appearing at The Blizt Club, London, England, Spandau Ballet — 1980 – appearing at The Blizt Club, London, England, Spandau Ballet on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Pink Floyd’s The Wall… — Pink Floyd 1980 – In Los Angeles, a billboard is put up advertising Pink Floyd’s The Wall. Every day a brick is added to the billboard until the entire [...]
1979 – Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys divorced his wife Marilyn — Brian Wilson 1979 – Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys divorced his wife Marilyn after 15 years together. She was a member of the Honeys and mother of Wendy and Carnie [...]
1979 – The Clash’s “I Fought the Law”… — The Clash 1979 – The Clash’s “I Fought the Law” becomes their first single released in the United States. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1978 – workers at EMI’s record pressing plant refused to press copies — 1978 – workers at EMI’s record pressing plant refused to press copies of The Buzzcocks forthcoming release ‘What Do I Get’ because of the title on the B-side ‘Oh Shit.’ Be [...]
1977 – appearing at the Roxy, London, England, The Buzzcocks supported by — 1977 – appearing at the Roxy, London, England, The Buzzcocks supported by Chelsea. Also appearing at the venue over the last week, The Damned, The Boys, The Adverts, Slaughter And [...]
1977 – The Ants, led by Adam Ant… — Adam Ant 1977 – The Ants, led by Adam Ant, are busy at London’s AIR Studios recording “Deutscher Girls” and “Plastic Surgery” for inclusion in the punk rock movie [...]
1976 – Diana Ross went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Theme From — diana ross 1976 – Diana Ross went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Theme From Mahogany’, the singers third US No.1, a No.5 hit in the UK. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1976 – Bob Dylan started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album — 1976 – Bob Dylan started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Desire’ his third US No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – Born on this day, Paul Marazzi, vocals, A1, (2000 UK No.1 single — 1975 – Born on this day, Paul Marazzi, vocals, A1, (2000 UK No.1 single, ‘Same Old Brand New You’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – Born on this day, Christopher River Hesse, drummer, Hoobastank — 1974 – Born on this day, Christopher River Hesse, drummer, Hoobastank, 2004 US No.2 hit ‘The Reason.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “You’re Sixte… — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “You’re Sixteen,” Ringo Starr. Former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney sings a brief solo on the song. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – The body of James “Shep” Sheppard… — 1970 – The body of James “Shep” Sheppard is discovered in his car on the Long Island Expressway. He was a singer for the New York R&B group [...]
1969 – New Jersey state prosecutors issue a warning to US record dealers — 1969 – New Jersey state prosecutors issue a warning to US record dealers that they would be charged with distributing pornography if they were caught selling the John Lennon / [...]
1969 – Jethro Tull opens its first U.S. tour in Ne… — 1969 – Jethro Tull opens its first U.S. tour in New York. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Jethro Tull opens ofr Led Zeppelin… — 1969 – Jethro Tull play America for the first time. They open up for Led Zeppelin in New York City. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – the Beatles work on recording “On Our Way Home,”… — The Beatles with Billy Preston. 1969 – At the Apple Studios in London, the Beatles work on recording “On Our Way Home,” “Teddy Boy,” “Maggie Mae,” “Dig It,” “Dig A [...]
1968 – Georgie Fame was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘The Ballad — 1968 – Georgie Fame was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘The Ballad Of Bonnie and Clyde’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – The film Ferry Cross the Mersey premieres at the Liverpool — 1965 – The film Ferry Cross the Mersey premieres at the Liverpool Odeon. Imagine A Hard Day’s Night, only starring Gerry & the Pacemakers. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – The film Ferry Cross the Mersey… — 1965 – The film Ferry Cross the Mersey premieres at the Liverpool Odeon. Imagine A Hard Day’s Night, only starring Gerry & the Pacemakers. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – Born on this day, Keech Rainwater, drums, Lonestar — 1963 – Born on this day, Keech Rainwater, drums, Lonestar, (2000 US No.1 & UK No. 21 single ‘Amazed’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – US songwriter Otto Harbach died aged 90. He co-wrote, ‘Smoke Gets — 1963 – US songwriter Otto Harbach died aged 90. He co-wrote, ‘Smoke Gets In Your Eyes’, US & UK No.1 for The Platters in 1958. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – US songwriter Otto Harbach died aged 90. He co-wrote, ‘Smoke Gets — 1963 – US songwriter Otto Harbach died aged 90. He co-wrote, ‘Smoke Gets In Your Eyes’, US & UK No.1 for The Platters in 1958. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Brian Epstein signs a management contract w… — 1962 – Brian Epstein signs a management contract with the Beatles. Biography: Epstein was born into a Jewish family in Rodney Street, Liverpool, England. His grandfather (Isaac Epstein) was from Hodan, [...]
1962 – Danny Peppermint is electrocuted… — 1962 – Danny Peppermint is electrocuted by a live mike stand at Las Vegas’ Thunderbird Hotel. The “Peppermint Twist” singer later recovers. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1960 – Bob Dylan arrives in New York — 1960 – Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his friend Fred Underhill and doesn’t waste any time getting down to work. That night he performs at the [...]
1960 – No. 1 in the pop chart today is Johnny Preston… — 1960 – No. 1 in the pop chart today is Johnny Preston and the not-quite politically correct “Running Bear.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – The Quarry Men performed at the Cavern Club, in Liverpool, (this was — 1958 – The Quarry Men performed at the Cavern Club, in Liverpool, (this was the bands only performance at the club). It was three years later when they appeared again [...]
1958 – Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Jailhouse Rock’ — Elvis in "Jail House Rocks" 1958 – Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Jailhouse Rock’. It became the first ever single to enter the chart at [...]
1957 – Elvis Presley records “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear,”… — Elvis Presley 1957 – Elvis Presley records “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear,” his 17th top 40 hit and 8th No. 1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1955 – Born on this day, Jools Holland, keyboards, Squeeze, Jools Holland — 1955 – Born on this day, Jools Holland, keyboards, Squeeze, Jools Holland Big Band, TV presenter on The Tube, Juke Box Dury and Later. (1979 UK No.2 single with Squeeze, [...]
1953 – Born this day in history, Ed Ulibarri. — 1953 – Born this day in history, Ed Ulibarri. 1-24-1953 Ed is originally from Denver Colorado where he started performing as a professional musician at the age of 15 years old, [...]
1953 – Eddie Fisher was at No.1 on the UK singles chart — Eddie Fisher 1953 – Eddie Fisher was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Outside Is Heaven’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1949 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “A Little Bir… — 1949 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “A Little Bird Told Me,” Evelyn Knight & the Stardusters. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1949 – Blues Brother’s John Belushi is Born… — 1949 – Saturday Night Live comedian John Belushi is born in Chicago. John performed in the Blues Brothers. John Adam Belushi (January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982) was a [...]
1947 – Acerbic songwriter Warren Zevon… — Warren Zevon 1947 – Acerbic songwriter Warren Zevon (“Werewolves of London”) is born in Chicago. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1945 – Born on this day, Tammi Terrell, singer, who died of a brain tumour — 1945 – Born on this day, Tammi Terrell, singer, who died of a brain tumour on March 16th 1970 after collapsing into Marvin Gaye’s arms on stage during a duet [...]
1941 – Neil Diamond is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He s… — Neil Diamond 1941 – Neil Diamond is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He scores three No. 1 songs on Chart Toppers’s Hot 100, the biggest of which is the 1978 duet “You [...]
1941 – Neville Brother Aaron Neville is born… — Aaron Neville 1941 – Heavenly voiced singer and, of course, Neville Brother Aaron Neville is born in New Orleans. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1939 – Singer/songwriter Ray Stevens is born. Best… — 1939 – Singer/songwriter Ray Stevens is born. Best known as a novelty singer, Stevens lands his first top 40 song in 1961 with “Jeremiah Peabody’s Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast [...]
1936 – Jack Scott is born… — 1936 – Snarling rockabilly dude turned country balladeer Jack Scott is born Jack Scafone Jr. in Windsor, Ontario. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1933 – Zeke Carey is born… — 1933 – Zeke Carey, singer with doo-wop pioneers the Flamingos, is born in Bluefield, W.Va. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1918 – Composer Gottfried von Einem is born. … — 1918 – Composer Gottfried von Einem is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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