1986 – The show business newspaper Variety reported that RCA dumped John Denver from its roster after the release of his single, “What Are We Making Weapons For”. Variety said the song upset the record company’s new owner, General Electric, one of the largest defense contractors in the US. GE sold RCA two months later.
2009 – Procol Harum organist Matthew Fisher is officially recognized as a co-writer on ‘Whiter Shade of Pale.’ on This Day in Rock! — 2009 – Procol Harum organist Matthew Fisher is officially recognized as a co-writer on ‘Whiter Shade of Pale.’ on This Day in Rock! The court ruled that Fisher was entitled [...]
2007 – a man admitted bootlegging charges after hearing evidence from Led Zeppelin — 2007 – a man admitted bootlegging charges after hearing evidence from Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. Robert Langley, 57, from Buckingham, originally denied three trademark and two copyright infringements after [...]
2006 – Top of the Pops airs for the last time on BBC, after 42 — 2006 – Top of the Pops airs for the last time on BBC, after 42 years of broadcasting performances by the likes of The Rolling Stones, Madonna, David Bowie, [...]
2006 – The endlessly fascinating W. Axl Rose is forced to abandon a Guns — 2006 – The endlessly fascinating W. Axl Rose is forced to abandon a Guns N’ Roses show at London’s Wembley Arena due to “low blood pressure.” Skid Row singer [...]
2005 – Two members of South Korean punk rock band Couch scandalize — 2005 – Two members of South Korean punk rock band Couch scandalize the nation when they expose their privates on the children’s TV show. They are both immediately arrested. Be [...]
2004 – Isley Brothers singer Ronald Isley, who also performs as “Mr. Biggs — 2004 – Isley Brothers singer Ronald Isley, who also performs as “Mr. Biggs,” suffers a minor stroke while in London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – The Backstreet Boys’ Kevin Richardson repri… — 2003 – The Backstreet Boys’ Kevin Richardson reprises his role as Billy Flynn in the stage production of “Chicago” when he joins the show’s U.S. touring company for its Aug. [...]
2003 – Pioneering producer and indie-label operato… — 2003 – Pioneering producer and indie-label operator Sam Phillips dies in Memphis of respiratory failure. He is 80. In the early ’50s, Phillips’ Memphis Recording Service (later known as Sun [...]
2003 – More than 450,000 fans turned out in Toront… — 2003 – More than 450,000 fans turned out in Toronto for the Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto benefit at Downsview Park, aimed at boosting the city’s sagging economy in the [...]
2003 – Iron Maiden drummer Michael “Nicko” McBrain… — 2003 – Iron Maiden drummer Michael “Nicko” McBrain is arrested and charged with assault after hitting a parking attendant with his car, according to reports. The incident occurs backstage at [...]
2003 – French singer Bertrand Cantat, frontman of … — 2003 – French singer Bertrand Cantat, frontman of rock band Noir Desir, is named as a suspect following an injury to his partner, actress Marie Trintignant. Cantat, 36, is alleged [...]
2003 – The Rolling Stones headline a one-day festival in Toronto to revive — 2003 – The Rolling Stones headline a one-day festival in Toronto to revive the city’s tourism industry following an outbreak of the SARS virus. Other performers include AC/DC, Rush [...]
2003 – BMG’s parent company Bertelsmann approaches the European Commission — 2003 – BMG’s parent company Bertelsmann approaches the European Commission to seek approval for a merger with Warners. If okayed, the new conglomerate would be the largest record company [...]
2003 – The Strokes-mania hits Japan as the New York band arrive for their — 2003 – The Strokes-mania hits Japan as the New York band arrive for their “comeback” at the Summer Sonic festival. Fans eagerly await hearing the first new material since the [...]
2003 – Police issue a warrant for Motley Crue singer Vince Neil’s arrest — 2003 – Police issue a warrant for Motley Crue singer Vince Neil’s arrest after he allegedly attacks a prostitute at Nevada’s Moonlite Bunny Ranch. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – Peter Buck, guitarist for R.E.M., pleads no… — 2001 – Peter Buck, guitarist for R.E.M., pleads not guilty to a series of charges relating to an alleged “air rage” incident during a transatlantic flight in April. Buck, appearing [...]
1997 – The Battlefield Benefit gets under way at R… — 1997 – The Battlefield Benefit gets under way at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The concert – which features Kentucky HeadHunters, Highway 101, Rhett Akins, Ronna Reeves and Randall Franks – [...]
1997 – ’80s group Boys Don’t Cry sues Paula Cole, … — 1997 – ’80s group Boys Don’t Cry sues Paula Cole, Warner Bros. Records and Imago Records over Cole’s pop song “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone.” The $7 million suit [...]
1997 – A judge in Los Angeles ruled that Michael Jackson and members — 1997 – A judge in Los Angeles ruled that Michael Jackson and members of his family are not liable for losses incurred by the producers of the failed 1994 [...]
1996 – Tim Collins, manager of Aerosmith since 198… — 1996 – Tim Collins, manager of Aerosmith since 1984, is fired after a brief meeting with the band in Boston. The band claims that they are tired of being urged [...]
1993 – Saxophonist Don Myrick of Earth, Wind & Fire dies. — 1993 – Saxophonist Don Myrick of Earth, Wind & Fire dies. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1992 – At the funeral of Motown star Mary Wells (“My Guy”), Smokey — 1992 – At the funeral of Motown star Mary Wells (“My Guy”), Smokey Robinson sings a medley of her hits. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1991 – Debbie Gibson performs at WHTZ’s eighth birthday party — 1991 – Debbie Gibson performs at WHTZ’s eighth birthday party in New York along with Jon Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey, and the Black Crowes. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1988 – Former member of The Spencer Davis Group and Traffic — 1988 – Former member of The Spencer Davis Group and Traffic, Steve Winwood had the number 1 song in the US this week with “Roll With It”. It stayed [...]
1987 – In Philadelphia, David Bowie unveils his Glass Spider Tour, generally — 1987 – In Philadelphia, David Bowie unveils his Glass Spider Tour, generally seen as a low point in ’80s rock excess. At least it gave guest guitarist Peter Frampton [...]
1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Shout,” Tea… — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Shout,” Tears for Fears. The song is the second straight No. 1 song from the group’s “Songs from the Big Chair” album. Be [...]
1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “One of These… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “One of These Nights,” Eagles. The song was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey and is the band’s second consecutive No. [...]
1973 – The Mamas & the Papas Papa John Phillips calls a press conference to accuse — 1973 – The Mamas & the Papas Papa John Phillips calls a press conference to accuse his old label ABC-Dunhill of “the systematic, cold-blooded theft of perhaps up to [...]
1972 – Born on this day, Brad Hargraves, Third Eye Blind, (1997 US No.4 — 1972 – Born on this day, Brad Hargraves, Third Eye Blind, (1997 US No.4 & UK No. 33 single ‘Semi- Charmed Life’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – The Beatles continued working on their forthcoming album Abbey Road — 1969 – The Beatles continued working on their forthcoming album Abbey Road, recording overdubs on ‘Come Together’, ‘Polythene Pam/She Came In Through the Bathroom Window’, ‘You Never Give Me Your [...]
1968 – The Beatles’ Apple Boutique in London close… — 1968 – The Beatles’ Apple Boutique in London closes after heavy losses. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Wild Thing,’… — 1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Wild Thing,” The Troggs. Because of a legal dispute, the song is simultaneously released on two different labels, something unique for a [...]
1966 – The Beatles top the American chart with Yesterday … and Today — 1966 – The Beatles top the American chart with Yesterday … and Today. The cover of the album had to be quickly changed when people objected to the band [...]
1966 – Craig Gannon, the session guitarist often called the fifth Smith — 1966 – Craig Gannon, the session guitarist often called the fifth Smith until Morrissey decided he didn’t like him much, is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – Bob Dylan records two songs for the WNEW TV program Songs of Freedom. — 1963 – Bob Dylan records two songs for the WNEW TV program Songs of Freedom. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1960 – The Elvis Presley L.P. “Elvis is Back” sat at the — 1960 – The Elvis Presley L.P. “Elvis is Back” sat at the top of the UK album chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – Singer Kate Bush is born in Bexley, Kent, E… — 1958 – Singer Kate Bush is born in Bexley, Kent, England. Her biggest pop hit is the top 40 song “Running Up That Hill” in 1985. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – Damned drummer Rat Scabies – that’s the Damned – is born in Kingston — 1957 – Damned drummer Rat Scabies – that’s the Damned – is born in Kingston-upon-Thames, England. His mother called him Chrill Miller, believe it or not. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “My Prayer,”… — 1956 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “My Prayer,” The Platters. The five are the first black artists to have a No. 1 single on the pop charts. Be Sociable, [...]
1954 – Elvis Presley makes his first concert appearance at Overton Park — 1954 – Elvis Presley makes his first concert appearance at Overton Park in Memphis, opening for Slim Whitman. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Metal guru Marc Bolan is born in London. As a member of T — 1947 – Metal guru Marc Bolan is born in London. As a member of T. Rex, he went to No. 10 in 1972 with “Bang a Gong (Get It [...]
1946 – Bassist Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond of Jethro Tull is born. — 1946 – Bassist Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond of Jethro Tull is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1945 – Jazz sax player David Sanborn is born. He w… — 1945 – Jazz sax player David Sanborn is born. He wins his first Grammy in 1982 as best R&B instrumental performance. He later wins Grammys in the jazz fusion and [...]
1941 – Singer/songwriter Paul Anka is born in Otta… — 1941 – Singer/songwriter Paul Anka is born in Ottawa, Ontario. He has four No. 1 hits, including “Lonely Boy” from the film “Girl’s Town.” He writes “My Way” for Frank [...]
1936 – Buddy Guy, one of the nicest men in the blues, is born in Lettsworth, La. — 1936 – Buddy Guy, one of the nicest men in the blues, is born in Lettsworth, La. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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