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2008 – UK High street chain Woolworths announced it would stop — 2008 – UK High street chain Woolworths announced it would stop selling CD singles in its stores saying that the format was in “terminal decline” and would be removed from [...]

2008 – Sir Paul McCartney was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree — 2008 – Sir Paul McCartney was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Yale University in the United States. Yale’s president, Richard Levin, said; The former Beatle had awakened [...]

2007 – Maroon 5 started a two week run at No.1 on the UK album chart — 2007 – Maroon 5 started a two week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with their second album ‘It Won’t Be Soon Before Long.’ Also a US No.1. Be [...]

2006 – For the first time in their 22-year career,… — 2006 – For the first time in their 22-year career, Red Hot Chili Peppers score a No. 1 album on The Chart Toppers 200. for “Stadium Arcadium” (Warner Bros.) Be Sociable, [...]

2005 – Robbie Williams was voted into first place beating Elvis Presley, — 2005 – Robbie Williams was voted into first place beating Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie to be named the best live solo artist. A UK nation-wide survey of [...]

2004 – Guitarist from 80’s glam band Enuff Z’ Nuff Derek Frigo died of a drug — 2004 – Guitarist from 80’s glam band Enuff Z’ Nuff Derek Frigo died of a drug overdose aged 36. Two US hit singles ‘New Thing’ and ‘Fly High Michelle.’ Be Sociable, [...]

2001 – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink started a five week — 2001 – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Lady Marmalade.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Tool went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Lateralus.’ — 2001 – Tool went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Lateralus.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Tracy Byrd takes part in a tribute to the l… — 2001 – Tracy Byrd takes part in a tribute to the late Dale Earnhardt at Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. Byrd sings while the jumbotron video screens show highlights [...]

2000 – Paula Yates was awarded £400,000 ($680,000) in an out-of-court — 2000 – Paula Yates was awarded £400,000 ($680,000) in an out-of-court settlement from her boyfriend Michael Hutchence fortune. Hutchence had died in 1997 INXS singer Hutchence was found dead in [...]

1999 – B.B. King, Susan Tedeschi, and Keb’Mo’ capt… — 1999 – B.B. King, Susan Tedeschi, and Keb’Mo’ capture multiple W.C. Handy Awards at the Blues Foundation’s ceremony at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1999 – Winners at the Ivor Novello song writing awards included Rod Stewart — 1999 – Winners at the Ivor Novello song writing awards included Rod Stewart who won a Lifetime Achievement Award, Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers won songwriters of the year and [...]

1997 – Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was left with cuts and bruises after — 1997 – Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was left with cuts and bruises after a scuffle with a youth at the Tower Thistle Hotel in east London. Members of the band [...]

1997 – during a UK tour Marilyn Manson appeared at Rock City, Nottingham, England. — 1997 – during a UK tour Marilyn Manson appeared at Rock City, Nottingham, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1996 – Concert promoter Ivan Sutton dies at the ag… — 1996 – Concert promoter Ivan Sutton dies at the age of 82. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1994 – A son, Miles Brockman, is born in Los Angel… — 1994 – A son, Miles Brockman, is born in Los Angeles to singer Lionel Richie and Diane Alexander. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1991 – Pet Shop Boys kicked off a 7 date UK tour at Blackpool Opera House. — 1991 – Pet Shop Boys kicked off a 7 date UK tour at Blackpool Opera House. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1990 – The Stone Roses played at Spike Island, Widnes, Cheshire — 1990 – The Stone Roses played at Spike Island, Widnes, Cheshire, England to a capacity crowd of 30,000. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1989 – Cliff Richard released his one hundredth single, ‘The Best — 1989 – Cliff Richard released his one hundredth single, ‘The Best Of Me’, which became his 26th Top 3 UK hit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1988 – Def Leppard kicked off the third leg of their North American Hysteria — Def Leppard 1988 – Def Leppard kicked off the third leg of their North American Hysteria world tour at George M. Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – The Sex Pistols single ‘God Save The Queen’ was released in the UK — 1977 – The Sex Pistols single ‘God Save The Queen’ was released in the UK. Banned by TV and radio, high street shops and pressing plant workers refused to handle [...]

1977 – Declan McManus made his ‘live’ debut at the Nashville — 1977 – Declan McManus made his ‘live’ debut at the Nashville in London as Elvis Costello. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – Born on this day, Sean Kinney, Alice In Chains, (1993 — 1966 – Born on this day, Sean Kinney, Alice In Chains, (1993 UK No.19 single ‘Would’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – Eleven boys are suspended at a Coventry, En… — 1964 – Eleven boys are suspended at a Coventry, England, school for having hairstyles like Mick Jagger. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Travelin’ Ma… — 1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Travelin’ Man,” Ricky Nelson. The song is one of Nelson’s two No. 1 hits. It is certified a gold record for sales [...]

1957 – Born on this day, Eddie Harsch, keyboards, The Black Crowes, (1991 UK — 1957 – Born on this day, Eddie Harsch, keyboards, The Black Crowes, (1991 UK No.39 single ‘Hard To Handle’, 1992 US No.1 & UK No.2 album ‘The Southern Harmony And [...]

1957 – The Buddy Holly & the Crickets hit “That’l… — 1957 – The Buddy Holly & the Crickets hit “That’ll Be the Day” is released. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1948 – Born on this day, Pete Sears, Jefferson Starship, (1987 UK & U — 1948 – Born on this day, Pete Sears, Jefferson Starship, (1987 UK & US No.1 single ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1947 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Heartaches,’… — 1947 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Heartaches,” Ted Weems Orchestra/Elmo Tanner. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1935 – Born on this day, Ruby Lewis, The Drifters, (1960 US No.1 & UK No — 1935 – Born on this day, Ruby Lewis, The Drifters, (1960 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’). He died on May 10th 1964. Be Sociable, [...]