1979 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono celebrate his and Sean’s birthdays with a party at New York’s Tavern on the Green. John and Sean were born on the same day… wow.
2010 – In honour of John Lennon’s 70th Birthday on Saturday October 9, 2010 — 2010 – In honour of John Lennon’s 70th Birthday on Saturday October 9, 2010, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and BoxofVision LLC will today seal three authorized time [...]
2008 – John Lennon day! — 2008 – John Lennon day! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2006 – Barbra Streisand tells a heckler at her Madison Square Garden show — 2006 – Barbra Streisand tells a heckler at her Madison Square Garden show to “Shut the f*ck up.” Wow… she f*ckin’ Rocks! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2006 – U2 leave the Island label–their home for nearly 25 years–for Mercury — 2006 – U2 leave the Island label–their home for nearly 25 years–for Mercury. Both labels are owned by the same company… Universal. Money talks. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2005 – Franz Ferdinand top the U.K. album chart with their second album You Could — 2005 – Franz Ferdinand top the U.K. album chart with their second album You Could Have It So Much Better. The No. 1 single is Sugababes’ “Push the Button.” Be Sociable, [...]
2003 – The Strokes kick off their latest tour in support of new album Room — 2003 – The Strokes kick off their latest tour in support of new album Room on Fire in Philadelphia, with hotly tipped Southerners, Kings of Leon, supporting. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – For the first time ever, each place in the U.S. singles Top 10 chart — 2003 – For the first time ever, each place in the U.S. singles Top 10 chart is taken by an African-American artist. Sitting at No. 1 is Beyonce and Sean [...]
2003 – R.E.M. are reunited with original drummer Bill Berry at a greatest hits — 2003 – R.E.M. are reunited with original drummer Bill Berry at a greatest hits show in Raleigh, N.C. Berry sings on “Radio Free Europe” and bangs the drums for “Permanent [...]
2003 – Singer Jon Stevens leaves INXS over musical differences. He originally — 2003 – Singer Jon Stevens leaves INXS over musical differences. He originally joined the “Need You Tonight” band in 2002 following the death of Michael Hutchence. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Limp Bizkit are sued by 172 fans for storming off stage at the Summer — 2003 – Limp Bizkit are sued by 172 fans for storming off stage at the Summer Sanitarium tour’s Chicago stop after only playing 17 minutes. The band had been bombarded [...]
2001 – U2 frontman Bono, R.E.M. singer Michael Sti… — 2001 – U2 frontman Bono, R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe, and electronica maven Moby make unannounced appearances in New York, at the second of two anti-violence benefit concerts organized by the [...]
2000 – The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band reunites at Nash… — 2000 – The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band reunites at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for a performance of their signature song, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” Longtime member John McEuen joins [...]
2000 – On what would have been Beatles frontman Jo… — 2000 – On what would have been Beatles frontman John Lennon’s 60th Birthdays, the John Lennon Museum opens to the public. Braving heavy rains, about 1,200 people line up around [...]
2000 – John Lennon’s views on everything from the … — 2000 – John Lennon’s views on everything from the breakup of the Beatles to his attitude toward revolution and drugs, deemed too controversial to print 30 years before, are revealed [...]
2000 – Conductor Sir Simon Rattle is the big winne… — 2000 – Conductor Sir Simon Rattle is the big winner at the 23rd annual Gramophone Awards for classical music, presented at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Rattle takes home awards for [...]
2000 – Barry White shares lessons from several decades of lovemaking with — 2000 – Barry White shares lessons from several decades of lovemaking with the students of Oxford University when he addresses their debating union. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – Milt Jackson, who was for more than 50 year… — 1999 – Milt Jackson, who was for more than 50 years the premier vibraharpist in jazz and a founding member of the Modern Jazz Quartet, dies in Manhattan of liver [...]
1999 – Two NetAid concerts are held in New York and London. By all accounts — 1999 – Two NetAid concerts are held in New York and London. By all accounts they suck the big one. Bono and Wyclef Jean are particularly nonplussed at playing to [...]
1997 – Bernhard Mikulski, founder of German indepe… — 1997 – Bernhard Mikulski, founder of German independent dance label ZYX, dies. He is Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1996 – A concert by Maxwell, originally booked for… — 1996 – A concert by Maxwell, originally booked for Atlanta’s 600-seat Cotton Club is moved to the 1,500 capacity Roxy Theater to accommodate overwhelming response. Maxwell sells out at the [...]
1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Just Calle… — 1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Just Called to Say I Love You,” Stevie Wonder. The song from the Gene Wilder film “The Woman in Red” wins [...]
1980 – Glam star Gary Glitter, whose “Rock & Roll, Part 2″ can still be heard — 1980 – Glam star Gary Glitter, whose “Rock & Roll, Part 2″ can still be heard in sports stadiums today, declares bankruptcy. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1979 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Don’t Stop ‘… — 1979 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” Michael Jackson. On you tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_hz2am90Hk Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1978 – Composer Jacques Brel dies at the age of 49… — 1978 – Composer Jacques Brel dies at the age of 49. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1978 – David Bowie releases his live album Stage this day in — 1978 – David Bowie releases his live album Stage this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – The Clash delay the start of a concert in Sweden after a bomb — 1977 – The Clash delay the start of a concert in Sweden after a bomb scare this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1976 – Rather differing philosophies are on display at Oakland — 1976 – Rather differing philosophies are on display at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium, where the Who and the Grateful Dead co-headline. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – Sean Lennon is born this day in rock history! — 1975 – Sean Lennon is born this day in rock history! Sean Taro Ono Lennon (aka Sean Ono Lennon, born 9 October 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor. [...]
1971 – This evening, John Lennon celebrates his 31st birthday — 1971 – This evening, John Lennon celebrates his 31st birthday in a New York hotel room that includes guests Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, and Phil Spector. Everybody gets very drunk. Be [...]
1948 – Jackson Browne is born in Heidelberg, West … — 1948 – Jackson Browne is born in Heidelberg, West Germany. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – Reggae star Peter Tosh is born. … — 1944 – Reggae star Peter Tosh is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – John Entwistle of the Who is born in London… — 1944 – John Entwistle of the Who is born in London this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1940 – John Lennon is born in Liverpool, England. … — 1940 – John Lennon is born in Liverpool, England. One of the founding members of the Beatles. This great day in rock history! John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born John Winston [...]
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