1973 – Rock group Queen has its debut performance at the Marquee Theater in London. The group’s biggest hits are “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Another One Bites the Dust” and “We Are the Champions/We Will Rock You.”
2012 – Ronnie Wood, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, opens art exhibition in New York’s SoHo on This Day in Rock History. — 2012 – Ronnie Wood, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, opens art exhibition in New York’s SoHo on This Day in Rock History. Amazon.com Widgets Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2010 – Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren has died after a cancer battle. He was 64. — 2010 – Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren has died after a cancer battle. He was 64. He died this morning. Spokesman Les Molloy says: “He’d been suffering from cancer [...]
2006 – former Smiths singer Morrissey went to No.1 on the UK album — 2006 – former Smiths singer Morrissey went to No.1 on the UK album chart with his 8th solo album ‘Ringleader Of The Tormentors.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – Lawyers for “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” singer… — 2004 – Lawyers for “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” singer Jimmy Buffett force a Maryland hamburger stand owner to change the name of his eaterie from “Cheeseburgers ‘n’ Paradise” to [...]
2004 – a man was arrested for allegedly stalking Avril Lavigne. James Speedy, — 2004 – a man was arrested for allegedly stalking Avril Lavigne. James Speedy, 30, from Seattle, Washington, was arrested after police searched his home, he was later released on $5,000 [...]
2004 – Nick and Mary Yankovic, the parents of “Wei… — 2004 – Nick and Mary Yankovic, the parents of “Weird Al” Yankovic, die of carbon monoxide poisoning in their Fallbrook, Calif., home on. Their accidental Deathss are caused by a [...]
2004 – Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil pleads… — 2004 – Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil pleads no contest to charges that he assaulted a prostitute at the Moonlite BunnyRanch brothel in Nevada. The judge fines him [...]
2003 – Paul McCartney played his first Manchester show in 24 years — 2003 – Paul McCartney played his first Manchester show in 24 years when he appeared at the MEN Arena as part of the UK leg on the ‘Back In The [...]
2003 – Shares in EMI tumble after Robbie Williams’ — 2003 – Shares in EMI tumble after Robbie Williams’ album Escapology debuts at a disappointing No. 43 in the States. The British music giant signed the solo superstar to a [...]
2003 – Paul McCartney buys the late rockabilly star Carl Perkins… — 2003 – Paul McCartney buys the late rockabilly star Carl Perkins’ song catalog. Although he’s best known for “Blue Suede Shoes,” The Beatles recorded covers of Perkins’ “Matchbox,” [...]
2003 – Linkin Park retain the No. 1 spot for a… — 2003 – Linkin Park retain the No. 1 spot for a second week with their Meteora album. Detroit rockers the White Stripes have the highest new entry with [...]
2002 – Musician, composer and instrument maker Jun… — 2002 – Musician, composer and instrument maker Juno Lewis dies at the age of 70 of complications from a stroke. Lewis was best known for his “Kulu Se Mama” composition [...]
2000 – NSYNC started a seven week run at No.1 on the US album — 2000 – NSYNC started a seven week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘No Strings Attached’ the Boybands first US No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2000 – Moby started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Play — 2000 – Moby started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Play’. The album went on to spend 81 weeks on the chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – “Faith Hill’s This Kiss Tour,” the country … — 1999 – “Faith Hill’s This Kiss Tour,” the country singer’s first solo outing, kicks off at Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Pop star George Michael is arrested for inv… — 1998 – Pop star George Michael is arrested for investigation of engaging in misdemeanor lewd conduct. The arrest is made at Will Rogers Park in Beverly Hills, Calif., after an [...]
1998 – A public memorial service for Tammy Wynette… — 1998 – A public memorial service for Tammy Wynette is held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – A Los Angeles Superior Court jury awards po… — 1998 – A Los Angeles Superior Court jury awards pop star Michael Jackson $2.7 million in damages in his defamation-of-character suit against Victor Gutierrez. On the TV program Hard Copy, [...]
1997 – Country singer Mae Axton dies. Axton was co… — 1997 – Country singer Mae Axton dies. Axton was co-writer of Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1997 – A&M Records releases a statement saying… — 1997 – A&M Records releases a statement saying that Seattle grunge hit-makers Soundgarden have decided to disband. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1994 – Pantera : Far Beyond Driven : US… — 1994 – Pantera : Far Beyond Driven : US LP is no. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1994 – Pink Floyd : The Division Bell : UK… — 1994 – Pink Floyd : The Division Bell : UK LP is no. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1993 – Nirvana, L7, The Breeders, and Disposable H… — 1993 – Nirvana, L7, The Breeders, and Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy play a concert at San Francisco’s Cow palace to raise awareness and assistance for rape survivors in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Be Sociable, [...]
1990 – Billy Idol releases his single “Cradle of Love.” — 1990 – Billy Idol releases his single “Cradle of Love.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1989 – Rolling Stone Bill Wyman announced his forthcoming marriage to 19-year — 1989 – Rolling Stone Bill Wyman announced his forthcoming marriage to 19-year old Mandy Smith. He revealed the couple had been dating for six years Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1988 – Billy Ocean started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart — 1988 – Billy Ocean started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car’, a No.3 hit in the [...]
1988 – Dave Prater of Sam & Dave dies in a car acc… — 1988 – Dave Prater of Sam & Dave dies in a car accident. The group’s biggest hit is the Hold On, I’m Comin’. Discography Singles Release date Title Label & Cat no. Chart [...]
1985 – The British group Frankie Goes to Hollywood… — 1985 – The British group Frankie Goes to Hollywood opens a European tour in Copenhagen, Denmark. It spends the rest of the year in tax exile from the United Kingdom. Be [...]
1984 – R.E.M. release their second album, Reckoning. — 1984 – R.E.M. release their second album, Reckoning. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – David Bowie: Let’s Dance UK 45… — 1983 – David Bowie: Let’s Dance UK 45 is no. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – David Bowie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Let’s — 1983 – David Bowie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Let’s Dance’, his third UK No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – On this week’s UK Indie album chart, No.5, Crass, ‘Stations Of — Adam Ant 1981 – On this week’s UK Indie album chart, No.5, Crass, ‘Stations Of The Crass’, No.4, Toyah, ‘Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!’ No.3, Joy Division, ‘Closer’, No.2, Adam and the Ants, [...]
1980 – Born on this day, Albert Hammond Jr, guitar, The Strokes — 1980 – Born on this day, Albert Hammond Jr, guitar, The Strokes, (2001 UK No. 14 single, ‘Last Nite’ 2001 UK No.2 album ‘Is This It’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – Born on this day, Gerard Way, vocals, My Chemical Romance — 1977 – Born on this day, Gerard Way, vocals, My Chemical Romance, (2006 UK No.1 single ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’, 2006 US No.2 album ‘The Black Parade’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – Abba went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Dancing Queen — 1977 – Abba went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Dancing Queen’, the groups 7th US Top 40 hit and first No.1. Also a No.1 in the UK [...]
1976 – Folk star Phil Ochs commits suicide. He is … — 1976 – Folk star Phil Ochs commits suicide. He is 35. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – Terry Jacks was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Seasons In The Sun.’ — 1974 – Terry Jacks was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Seasons In The Sun.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – Bruce Springsteen is introduced to Jon Landau… — 1974 – Bruce Springsteen is introduced to Jon Landau, a rock critic who would later become his manager and help produce Born to Run. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – Newly signed to EMI Records, Queen played a showcase gig for their — 1973 – Newly signed to EMI Records, Queen played a showcase gig for their new record label at the Marquee Club, London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – Paul McCartney releases the ballad “My Love… — 1973 – Paul McCartney releases the ballad “My Love,” which becomes his second solo No. 1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – Pink Floyd kicked off their second North American tour at The Fillmore — 1970 – Pink Floyd kicked off their second North American tour at The Fillmore East, Manhattan, New York City. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – Paul McCartney announces his “break with the Beatles” in a typed statement e — 1970 – Paul McCartney announces his “break with the Beatles” in a typed statement enclosed in copies of the solo album McCartney sent to the British press. Paul McCartney attributes [...]
1969 – Emerson, Lake and Palmer perform their first… — 1969 – Emerson, Lake and Palmer perform their first concert at the Speakeasy, London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – King Crimson performs at the Speakeasy in London for the first time on This Day in Rock. — 1969 – King Crimson performs at the Speakeasy in London for the first time on This Day in Rock. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 -The Who begins a six-day season… — 1967 -The Who begins a six-day season at Brian Epstein’s Saville Theatre, with Jimi Hendrix on the bill. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – The Righteous Brothers started a three week run at No.1 — 1966 – The Righteous Brothers started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘You’re My Soul And Inspiration’, a No.15 hit in the UK. Be Sociable, [...]
1966 – ‘Blue Turns To Grey’, a song written by Jagger and Richards gave — 1966 – ‘Blue Turns To Grey’, a song written by Jagger and Richards gave Cliff Richard a No.15 UK hit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – Jeff Beck collapses onstage while the Yardbirds are playing France. — 1966 – Jeff Beck collapses onstage while the Yardbirds are playing France. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – Rolling Stones’ dress sense attacked by E.M. Roberts… — 1965 – Rolling Stones’ dress sense attacked by E.M. Roberts, a Welsh headmaster, who is particularly critical of corduroy trousers. He said it was a ‘disservice to the [...]
1965 – Bruce Johnston joins the Beach Boys — 1965 – Bruce Johnston joins the Beach Boys as a touring replacement for Brian Wilson. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – Rolling Stones make their first live national… — 1964 – Rolling Stones make their first live national UK TV appearance, on Ready, Steady, Go. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – Capitol Records wins the rights to distribute… — 1964 – Capitol Records wins the rights to distribute the Beatles’ recordings in the U.S. from VeeJay. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – The Beatles appeared live on the ITV show Tuesday Rendezvous — 1963 – The Beatles appeared live on the ITV show Tuesday Rendezvous, miming ‘From Me to You’ and ‘Please Please Me’ (during the closing credits). In the evening The Beatles [...]
1958 – Bill Haley & the Comets begin a tour… — 1958 – Bill Haley & the Comets begin a tour of South America in Buenos Aires. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – Nat King Cole is beaten by racial segregationists… — 1956 – Nat King Cole is beaten by racial segregationists who disrupt his Birmingham, Ala., concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – Gene Vincent records “Be-Bop-a-Lula.” — 1956 – Gene Vincent records “Be-Bop-a-Lula.” lyrics: Well Be-bo a lula She’s my baby Be-bop a lula I don’t mean maybe Be-bop a lula She’s my baby Be-bop a lula I don’t mean maybe Be-bop a lula She’s my baby doll my [...]
1954 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Wanted,” Pe… — 1954 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Wanted,” Perry Como. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1950 – Guitarist, Eddie Hazel is born in New York City on This Day in Rock! — 1950 – Guitarist, Eddie Hazel is born in New York City on This Day in Rock! Eddie played with Funkadelic and wrote the band’s classic “Maggot Brain.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1948 – Born on this day, Phillip Wright, vocals, drums, Paper Lace — 1948 – Phillip Wright (Paper Lace) is born on This Day in Rock! Wright played vocals and drums. His hits: (1974 UK No.1 single ‘Billy Don’t Be A Hero’, 1974 [...]
1944 – Gene Parsons (Byrds) is born this day in rock history! — 1944 – Gene Parsons (Byrds) is born this day in rock history! Lyrics: To everything, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn, turn, turn. And a time to every purpose under heaven. A time [...]
1943 – Terry Knight (Grand Funk) is born this day in rock history! — 1943 – Terry Knight (Grand Funk) is born this day in rock history! Knight was most famous for his production work with the band Grand Funk Railroad. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1942 – Carl Perkins is born near Tiptonville, Tenn on This Day in Rock. — 1942 – Carl Perkins is born near Tiptonville, Tenn on This Day in Rock. His biggest hit is “Blue Suede Shoes,” No. 2 in 1956 and wins a Grammy [...]
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