1972 – The No. 1 single in the United States today is Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman.” It’s the first Capitol release to reach the top spot since Bobbie Gentry’s “Ode to Billy Joe” in 1967. The No. 1 album is the Moody Blues’ with Seventh Sojourn. The Moody Blues celebrate their first chart-topper by taking a five-year hiatus from working together.
2012 – Adele fails to register her newborn baby in England on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – Adele fails to register her newborn baby in England on This Day in Rock Music History! Adele and partner Simon Konecki welcomed the newborn on October 19th of this [...]
2010 – BRET MICHAELS Looking Forward To Heart Surgery — 2010 – BRET MICHAELS Looking Forward To Heart Surgery According to Showbizspy.com, BRET MICHAELS is looking forward to his heart surgery. The POISON singer — who has suffered a series of health [...]
2006 – U2 wraps its box-office busting Vertigo tou… — 2006 – U2 wraps its box-office busting Vertigo tour in front of a packed house at Honolulu’s Aloha Stadium with a show that features guest turns from members of opening [...]
2006 – Fred Marsden, the drummer in the Merseybeat… — 2006 – Fred Marsden, the drummer in the Merseybeat band Gerry and the Pacemakers, dies of cancer in Southport, England at the age of 66. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2006 – Mariah Carey threatened legal action against porn star Mary Carey — 2006 – Mariah Carey threatened legal action against porn star Mary Carey in an attempt to stop her trademarking her similar-sounding stage name. The singer believed fans could get the [...]
2004 – AMC Theaters screen the White Stripes’ live… — 2004 – AMC Theaters screen the White Stripes’ live DVD, “Under Blackpool Lights,” in 13 U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – A Rhode Island grand jury gives three indictments of involuntary — 2003 – A Rhode Island grand jury gives three indictments of involuntary manslaughter in the case surrounding the February fire at a Great White concert to the club’s two owners [...]
2003 – Ozzy Osbourne was admitted to Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire — 2003 – Ozzy Osbourne was admitted to Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire after being injured in a quad bike accident at his UK home. The 55 year-old singer broke [...]
2002 – Stereolab multi-instrumentalist Mary Hansen… — 2002 – Stereolab multi-instrumentalist Mary Hansen dies after she is hit by a car in a London bicycling accident. Hansen, a native of Brisbane, Australia, joined the band a year [...]
2002 – Singer Marc Anthony and former Miss Univers… — 2002 – Singer Marc Anthony and former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres renew their wedding vows, five months after announcing their separation. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Shots are fired and one man is killed durin… — 2002 – Shots are fired and one man is killed during a Toronto-area video shoot for “Get Busy” by Jamaican dance hall artist Sean Paul. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Ashanti takes home a leading eight awards, … — 2002 – Ashanti takes home a leading eight awards, including R&B/hip-hop artist and female artist of the year for her self-titled debut album and the hit single “Foolish,” at the Be [...]
2000 – The Smashing Pumpkins play their last ever gig at Chicago’s Metro. — 2000 – The Smashing Pumpkins play their last ever gig at Chicago’s Metro. Well, at least it’s the last one until the lucrative reunion tour. The band are joined onstage [...]
2000 – Sting receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on — 2000 – Sting receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2000 – Singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow loses a Larr… — 2000 – Singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow loses a Larrivee guitar that he has played on every Peter, Paul & Mary recording and every one of the trio’s concerts since 1973. Prized [...]
1999 – In a bizarre Webcast on a pirate Web site, Radiohead — 1999 – In a bizarre Webcast on a pirate Web site, debut their new song “Knives Out” and play games with sock puppets. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – The New England Conservatory hosts legendar… — 1999 – The New England Conservatory hosts legendary Cuban musician Chico O’Farrill in a free concert in NEC’s Jordan Hall. O’Farrill’s son, pianist Arturo O’Farrill, is featured as soloist. Be Sociable, [...]
1999 – The Los Angeles Times announces that a form… — 1999 – The Los Angeles Times announces that a former L.A. police officer is a suspect in the 1997 shooting Deaths of rapper Notorious B.I.G. It is suspected, the report [...]
1997 – It’s baby No. 4 for Mick Jagger and Jerry H… — 1997 – It’s baby No. 4 for Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall. 8-pound, 3-ounce Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger is born in London. Father, Mick can’t be present due to a [...]
1996 – MTV launches the fourth season of “Singled Out,” MTV’s ultimate relationship show — 1996 – MTV launches the fourth season of “Singled Out,” MTV’s ultimate relationship show. Mid-way through this new season, Jenny McCarthy will hand over the baton of pop diva to [...]
1995 – No. 1 in the album charts today, the Beatles with Anthology Vol. — 1995 – No. 1 in the album charts today, the Beatles with Anthology Vol. 1. It’s the group’s 16th No. 1 album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1995 – The Beatles’ first new tune in 25 years, “… — 1995 – The Beatles’ first new tune in 25 years, “Free as a Bird,” debuts on a six-hour ABC documentary on the Fab Four. The Beatles’ “Anthology I” quickly shoots [...]
1994 – James Brown files for divorce from his wife. The day — 1994 – James Brown files for divorce from his wife. The day before he had turned himself into police after his wife accused him of beating her. Later the next [...]
1992 – Bassist Bill Wyman formally announces he — 1992 – Bassist Bill Wyman formally announces he is leaving the Rolling Stones. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1991 – A Jamaican Supreme Court tries to resolve the legal mess — 1991 – A Jamaican Supreme Court tries to resolve the legal mess that Bob Marley’s estate is in by ruling that his assets can be sold to his wife and [...]
1991 – Guns N’ Roses play the first of three standing room — 1991 – Guns N’ Roses play the first of three standing room only concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Paula Abdul was taken to North Hollywood Medical Centre after — 1990 – Paula Abdul was taken to North Hollywood Medical Centre after being involved in a car crash in Los Angeles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1989 – Billy Joel started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart — 1989 – Billy Joel started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’, a No.7 hit in the UK. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1988 – Michael Jackson played the first of nine sold-out nights — 1988 – Michael Jackson played the first of nine sold-out nights on his Bad World Tour at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1988 – According to a poll released in the US, the music of Neil Diamond was favoured — 1988 – According to a poll released in the US, the music of Neil Diamond was favoured as the best background music for sex, Beethoven was the second choice and [...]
1984 – The Jacksons play their last show together … — 1984 – The Jacksons play their last show together in Los Angeles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Sonny Til of vocal group the Orioles dies. The Orioles’ early — 1981 – Sonny Til of vocal group the Orioles dies. The Orioles’ early recordings like “It’s Too Soon to Know” and “Tell Me So” not only helped create doo-wop with [...]
1976 – John Lennon purchases a Renoir painting valued at — 1976 – John Lennon purchases a Renoir painting valued at half a million dollars. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – The Sex Pistols appeared at Ravensbourne College, Chistlehurst, London. — 1975 – The Sex Pistols appeared at Ravensbourne College, Chistlehurst, London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – On tonight’s edition of Monday Night Football, John Lennon — 1974 – On tonight’s edition of Monday Night Football, John Lennon stops by booth during a match between L. A. Rams and Washington Redskins. While he’s there guest Ronald Reagan [...]
1974 – George Harrison releases Dark Horse, his first album — 1974 – George Harrison releases Dark Horse, his first album on the label of the same name. His cover of the Everly Brothers’ “Bye Bye Love” is a backhanded farewell [...]
1972 – Pete Townshend is the narrator for an orchestral performance — 1972 – Pete Townshend is the narrator for an orchestral performance of Tommy featuring contributions from Roger Daltrey (of course), Richie Havens, Steve Winwood and comic actor Peter Sellers. Only [...]
1972 – The Moody Blues started a five-week run at No.1 on the US — The Moody Blues 1972 – The Moody Blues started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Seventh Sojourn’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – Richie Havens receives a role in the orches… — 1971 – Richie Havens receives a role in the orchestral stage version of the Who’s rock opera “Tommy.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1968 – Born on this day, Brian Bell, Weezer, (1995 UK No.12 single, ‘Buddy Holly’). — 1968 – Born on this day, Brian Bell, Weezer, (1995 UK No.12 single, ‘Buddy Holly’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – The Beatles’ “Hello Goodbye” tops the British singles charts — 1967 – The Beatles’ “Hello Goodbye” tops the British singles charts on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – Police arrest Jim Morrison as he performs onstage — 1967 – Police arrest Jim Morrison as he performs onstage in New Haven, Conn. It’s the culmination of a wild night for the Lizard King, who clashed with a cop [...]
1967 – Cream’s second album, ‘Disraeli Gears’, enters the U.S. charts. — 1967 – Cream’s second album, ‘Disraeli Gears’, enters the U.S. charts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – In its second week of release in the U.K., the Beatles — 1964 – In its second week of release in the U.K., the Beatles’ “I Feel Fine” becomes a million seller. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – The John Coltrane Quartet records the jazz … — 1964 – The John Coltrane Quartet records the jazz classic “Love Supreme.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Future Beatles producer George Martin is taken to the — 1962 – Future Beatles producer George Martin is taken to the Liverpool Cavern by the group’s manager Brian Epstein to see the band perform live. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1961 – The Beatles play their first concert in the South of England — 1961 – The Beatles play their first concert in the South of England when they play with Ivor Jay & the Jaywalkers in Aldershot, England. Despite the gig being billed [...]
1957 – Donny Osmond is born in Ogden, Utah. The se… — 1957 – Donny Osmond is born in Ogden, Utah. The seventh son of George and Olive Osmond, Donny becomes a member of the Osmonds in 1963. His biggest solo single [...]
1950 – Joan Armatrading is born on the Caribbean i… — 1950 – Joan Armatrading is born on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1948 – Dennis Dunaway, bassist with the Alice Cooper band, is — 1948 – Dennis Dunaway, bassist with the Alice Cooper band, is born in Cottage Grove, Ore. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – Neil Innes is born in Essex, England. The multi-instrumentalist’s — 1944 – Neil Innes is born in Essex, England. The multi-instrumentalist’s skewed sense of musical humor was a key part of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, a lynchpin of the [...]
1944 – The George Baker Selection’s leader George Baker (duh) is — 1944 – The George Baker Selection’s leader George Baker (duh) is born in the Netherlands as Johannes Bouwens. His group spearheaded the Dutch invasion of 1970 with their minor classic [...]
1943 – The Band’s bassist and co-lead singer Rick Danko is born — 1943 – The Band’s bassist and co-lead singer Rick Danko is born in Simcoe, Canada. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1941 – Dan Hicks, a country-rocker who first found fame with psychedelic — 1941 – Dan Hicks, a country-rocker who first found fame with psychedelic group the Charlatans and formed Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks, is born in Arkansas. William Powell, an [...]
1934 – Legendary Chicago blues performer Junior Wells is bor — 1934 – Legendary Chicago blues performer Junior Wells is born in Memphis. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1932 – Sam Strain has a birthday today. Strain originally — 1932 – Sam Strain has a birthday today. Strain originally sang with Little Anthony & the Imperials (“Goin’ Out of My Head”), then joined the O’Jays when William Powell (see [...]
1932 – New Orleans R&B wild man Jessie Hill, who recorded the — 1932 – New Orleans R&B wild man Jessie Hill, who recorded the self-explanatory “Ooh Poo Pah Doo,” is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1932 – Born on this day, Junior Wells, US blues singer, harmonica — 1932 – Born on this day, Junior Wells, US blues singer, harmonica player. Worked with Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, toured with The Rolling Stones in 1970. [...]
1922 – Redd Foxx is born in St. Louis. Forget his role as Sanford. — 1922 – Redd Foxx is born in St. Louis. Forget his role as Sanford. Foxx’s blue routines on under-the-counter albums like Laff Your Ass Off inspired much of the hardcore [...]
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