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2010 – DIO – Double Vinyl Version Of Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 — 2010 – DIO – Double Vinyl Version Of Dio At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987 To Be Issued By Niji Entertainment Group press release: The recently-released double-disc DIO album, Dio At [...]

2008 – Dizzee Rascal was arrested in south-east London following an alleged — 2008 – Dizzee Rascal was arrested in south-east London following an alleged incident involving a baseball bat. The rapper whose real name is Dylan Mills, was held on suspicion of [...]

2005 – A cheque signed by John Lennon made out to the Inland Revenue sold for £2,000 — 2005 – A cheque signed by John Lennon made out to the Inland Revenue sold for £2,000 at a UK auction. It was sold by former madam Lindi St Clair, [...]

2003 – The White Stripes’ Jack White is involved in a brawl — 2003 – The White Stripes’ Jack White is involved in a brawl with his Jason Stollsteimer of the Von Bondies at Detroit’s Magic Stick venue. White is accused of spitting [...]

2003 – During a performance at the Vatican, Lauryn Hill reads — 2003 – During a performance at the Vatican, Lauryn Hill reads a statement criticizing the Catholic Church for harboring pedophilic priests. She says, there is “no acceptable explanation for defending [...]

2003 – Southern rockers Kings of Leon cancel their show — 2003 – Southern rockers Kings of Leon cancel their show in Southampton, England, after drummer Nathan Followill comes down with the flu. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – The Distillers, AFI, Thrice and Offspring play the first — 2003 – The Distillers, AFI, Thrice and Offspring play the first night of Los Angeles radio station KROQ’s annual Almost Acoustic Christmas extravaganza at the city’s Universal Ampitheatre. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2002 – Former Lovin’ Spoonful guitarist Zal Yanovs… — 2002 – Former Lovin’ Spoonful guitarist Zal Yanovsky dies of a heart attack at his farm home outside Kingston, Ontario. He is 57. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Shortly after announcing his concession to George W. Bush — 2000 – Shortly after announcing his concession to George W. Bush in Washington, D.C., former Democratic presidential hopeful Al Gore parties with Tom Petty, Jon Bon Jovi, Blues Traveler’s John [...]

2000 – It’s announced that Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, Aerosmith — 2000 – It’s announced that Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, Aerosmith and Queen will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Ex-Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft takes a … — 2000 – Ex-Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft takes a nasty tumble off the stage at the Academy club in Birmingham, U.K., breaking two ribs and injuring his back. As a result, [...]

2000 – it was announced that after 74 years the UK rock weekly Melody — 2000 – it was announced that after 74 years the UK rock weekly Melody Maker was to close down. The Christmas edition would be the last one then it would [...]

2000 – Sir Paul McCartney held his first-ever London book signing at — 2000 – Sir Paul McCartney held his first-ever London book signing at Waterstone’s in Piccadilly. Sir Paul was in the store to sign copies of his new book, Paul McCartney [...]

1999 – The performing rights group BMI proclaims the most — 1999 – The performing rights group BMI proclaims the most-performed song of the century is the Righteous Brothers’ 1965 No. 1 “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1999 – Number 0 of the band Slipknot leaps off a 35-foot — 1999 – Number 0 of the band Slipknot leaps off a 35-foot high balcony during a gig at London’s Astoria. Later he does it again – falling backwards. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – Larry Troxel, a composer of children’s educ… — 1998 – Larry Troxel, a composer of children’s educational songs, dies in his Newport Beach home. He is 44. Troxel was co-founder with his wife, Kathy, of Audio Memory, which [...]

1997 – The Guess Who’s guitarist Kurt Winter dies on this — 1997 – The Guess Who’s guitarist Kurt Winter dies on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1996 – Jerry Maguire opens in the theatres. This romantic saga — 1996 – Jerry Maguire opens in the theatres. This romantic saga of the lives and loves of a sports agent played by Tom Cruise is directed by former music journalist [...]

1993 – Playing in Los Angeles, Billy Joel invites Guns N’ Roses — 1993 – Playing in Los Angeles, Billy Joel invites Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash to show his soft rock colors by contributing a solo to “Shameless.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1986 – Bruce Hornsby & The Range went to No.1 on the US singles chart — 1986 – Bruce Hornsby & The Range went to No.1 on the US singles chart, with ‘The Way It Is’, a No.15 hit in the UK. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1985 – If you were watching Miami Vice tonight, you might — 1985 – If you were watching Miami Vice tonight, you might have caught Phil Collins’ guest appearance as a drug dealer. If you didn’t, then you must have been a [...]

1983 – During a solo concert at London’s Hammersmith Odeon, — 1983 – During a solo concert at London’s Hammersmith Odeon, Robert Plant is joined by his old Led Zeppelin cohort Jimmy Page. The two perform “Treat Her Right,” a song [...]

1982 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Maneater,” … — 1982 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Maneater,” Daryl Hall & John Oates. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1981 – Born on this day, Amy Lynn Lee, vocals, Evanescence, (2003 UK No.1 — 1981 – Born on this day, Amy Lynn Lee, vocals, Evanescence, (2003 UK No.1 & US No.5 single ‘Bring Me To Life’, 2003 UK No.1 & US No.3 album [...]

1979 – Simple Minds played the first of two nights at The Marquee in London — 1979 – Simple Minds played the first of two nights at The Marquee in London, tickets £1.25. And down the road at the Hope & Anchor, Islington, Tenpole Tudor, tickets [...]

1975 – Born on this day, Tom Delonge, Blink 182, (2000 UK No.2 single — 1975 – Born on this day, Tom Delonge, Blink 182, (2000 UK No.2 single ‘All The Small Things’ 2001 US No.1 album ‘Take Off Your…’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1974 – George Harrison meets with President Gerald Ford at the White — 1974 – George Harrison meets with President Gerald Ford at the White House after Gerald’s son Jack extends an invitation. Harrison is in town to perform a date on his [...]

1970 – Born on this day, Daniel Patrick, bass guitar, guitar and keyboards — 1970 – Born on this day, Daniel Patrick, bass guitar, guitar and keyboards. Worked Nine Inch Nails, Tapeworm, Killing Joke, Methods of Mayhem. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Wedding Album crashes — 1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Wedding Album crashes into the Billboard album chart at No. 182. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – Diana Ross took the Latino Casino in Philadelphia to court for $27,500 — 1969 – Diana Ross took the Latino Casino in Philadelphia to court for $27,500 after her two pet dogs died after eating cyanide tablets left by an exterminator in her [...]

1969 – Bob Dylan was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone — 1969 – Bob Dylan was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, on sale for 35 Cents (2/6). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – Jimi Hendrix made his TV debut on ITV’s ‘Ready Steady Go!’ (Marc Bolan — 1966 – Jimi Hendrix made his TV debut on ITV’s ‘Ready Steady Go!’ (Marc Bolan was also on the show). The Jimi Hendrix Experience also recorded ‘Foxy Lady’ on this [...]

1965 – The Beatles announce that they will not be starring in — 1965 – The Beatles announce that they will not be starring in an adaptation of Richard Condon’s A Talent for Loving, as originally reported back in February. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1963 – Bob Dylan is given a Tom Paine Award by the Emergency — 1963 – Bob Dylan is given a Tom Paine Award by the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee at their annual dinner at New York’s Hotel Americana. However, in his acceptance speech [...]

1962 – Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Return To Sender — 1962 – Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Return To Sender’, his 13th UK No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1961 – The Beatles performance at Liverpool’s Cavern today — 1961 – The Beatles performance at Liverpool’s Cavern today is witnessed by Mike Smith, an A&R man from the Decca record label. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Lion Sle… — 1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” The Tokens. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1955 – Dickie Valentine was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Christmas — 1955 – Dickie Valentine was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Christmas Alphabet’, the first Christmas song to reach the No.1 position. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1954 – Singer/songwriter Steve Forbert is born in … — 1954 – Singer/songwriter Steve Forbert is born in Meridian, Miss. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1952 – Born on this day, Berton Averre, The Knack, (1979 US No.1 — The Knack 1952 – Born on this day, Berton Averre, The Knack, (1979 US No.1 & UK No.6 single ‘My Sharona’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1951 – Born on this day, Tom Hamilton, bass, Aerosmith, (1989 UK — 1951 – Born on this day, Tom Hamilton, bass, Aerosmith, (1989 UK No.13 single ‘Love In An Elevator’, 1989 album ‘Pump’ spent 53 weeks on the US charts, 1993 US [...]

1950 – Born on this day, Davy O’List, guitar, The Nice, (1968 UK No.21 single ‘America — The Nice 1950 – Born on this day, Davy O’List, guitar, The Nice, (1968 UK No.21 single ‘America’), Roxy Music, (1972 UK No.4 single ‘Virginia Plain’ plus 15 other UK Top [...]

1948 – Born on this day, Andy Peebles, UK radio DJ. The last person — 1948 – Born on this day, Andy Peebles, UK radio DJ. The last person to interview John Lennon. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1948 – Tony Gomez, organist with English soul act the — 1948 – Tony Gomez, organist with English soul act the Foundations (“Build Me Up Buttercup”), is born in Sri Lanka. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1948 – Guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter of the Doobie Brothers is born — 1948 – Guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter of the Doobie Brothers is born in Washington, D.C. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1948 – Ted Nugent is born in Detroit. … — 1948 – Ted Nugent( the motor city madman)  is born in Detroit on this day in rock history! We salute you, but you better check that crotch itch. Theodore “Ted” Nugent [...]

1945 – Born on this day, Robert Martinez, ? & The Mysterians, (1966 US No. 1 — 1945 – Born on this day, Robert Martinez, ? & The Mysterians, (1966 US No. 1 & UK No.37 single ’96 Tears’). ’96 Tears’ was a UK No.17 hit for [...]

1940 – Born on this day, Tony Gomez, The Foundations, (1967 UK No.1 — 1940 – Born on this day, Tony Gomez, The Foundations, (1967 UK No.1 single ‘Baby Now That I’ve Found You’. 1969 US No.3 single ‘Build Me Up A Buttercup’.) Be Sociable, [...]

1933 – West Coast rock impresario and director of — 1933 – West Coast rock impresario and director of several Cheech & Chong films, Lou Adler, is born in Chicago. Be Sociable, Share! [...]