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2010 – Faith No More’s Frontman, Mike Patton, exposes himself on Camera… — 2010 – Faith No More’s Frontman, Mike Patton, exposes himself on Camera… Photo by: Carlie Bryce A photo of FAITH NO MORE frontman Mike Patton exposing himself for the camera during [...]

2010 – VINCE NEIL Performs At Las Vegas’ Feelgoods Bar; Video Available – Feb. 26, 2010 — 2010 – VINCE NEIL Performs At Las Vegas’ Feelgoods Bar; Video Available - Feb. 26, 2010 Video footage of MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil and his solo [...]

2008 – two original members of UK boy band Busted went to court — 2008 – two original members of UK boy band Busted went to court, claiming an estimated £10m in unpaid royalties. Ki McPhail and Owen Doyle claimed they wrote songs with [...]

2006 – Hawaii born singer, songwriter, Jack Johnson went — 2006 – Hawaii born singer, songwriter, Jack Johnson went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘In Between Dreams.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2006 – “Careless Whisper” singer George Michael… — 2006 – “Careless Whisper” singer George Michael is arrested at London’s Hyde Park on drugs charges after being found slumped over in his car. The cannabis advocate says [...]

2005 – the wife of Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt was rushed — 2005 – the wife of Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt was rushed to hospital after slashing her wrists in a suicide attempt after a Sunday newspaper ran a story claiming [...]

2005 – Kentucky post-rock legends Slint play — 2005 – Kentucky post-rock legends Slint play their first gig together in a decade at a holiday camp in the United Kingdom. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2004 – Usher remains atop the U.S. singles chart… — 2004 – Usher remains atop the U.S. singles chart with “Yeah!” Yeah, let’s Usher in the Rock! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – Otha Turner, one of the last exponents of N… — 2003 – Otha Turner, one of the last exponents of North Mississippi’s pre-blues fife-anddrum tradition, dies in Gravel Springs, Miss., of pneumonia. He is 94. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2002 – Alanis Morissette releases her third… — 2002 – Alanis Morissette releases her third chart-topping album Under Rug Swept, featuring the single “Hands Clean.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2002 – U2 wins three Orville H. Gibson Awards… —   2002 – U2 wins three Orville H. Gibson Awards for guitarists Tuesday, including best guitar band. Pete Yorn beat Madonna for the emerging guitarist prize. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2002 – The night before the Grammys, four concerts featuring Don Henley… — 2002 – The night before the Grammys, four concerts featuring Don Henley, the Dixie Chicks, No Doubt and Beck are held around Los Angeles to benefit the [...]

2002 – The Eagles, John Fogerty, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are among those taking part in Four C — John Fogerty 2002 – The Eagles, John Fogerty, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are among those taking part in Four Concerts for Artists’ Rights, held in the Los Angeles area [...]

2001 – The Darkness made their live debut when they played at Camden — 2001 – The Darkness made their live debut when they played at Camden HQ. It was a tribute gig to raise money for the family of Ed’s band mate from [...]

2001 – winners at the Brit Awards included Coldplay, Best British group — 2001 -  winners at the Brit Awards included Coldplay, Best British group and Best British album for ‘Parachutes’, Robbie Williams, Best British Male artist and Best single for ‘Rock DJ’, [...]

2001 – At tonight’s Brit Awards, Madonna… — 2001 – At tonight’s Brit Awards, Madonna is named best international female artist, Eminem wins best international male artist, U2 win best international group, Robbie Williams wins [...]

2001 – A woman repeatedly accused of stalking Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose… —   2001 – A woman repeatedly accused of stalking Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose is charged with violating her probation after visiting Rose’s home in Malibu, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – Rocker Tommy Lee of Motley Crue fame is for… — 1998 – Rocker Tommy Lee of Motley Crue fame is formally charged with abusing his wife, actress Pamela Anderson Lee, and one of their sons, Dylan. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – In his keynote address at the Country Radio… — 1998 – In his keynote address at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Garth Brooks says that he is planning a release for a DVD album that would be among [...]

1997 – US songwriter Ben Raleigh died after setting fire to his bath — 1997 – US songwriter Ben Raleigh died after setting fire to his bath robe- while cooking. Co-wrote ‘Scooby Doo Where Are You.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1997 – At the 39th annual Grammy Awards held in Ne… — 1997 – At the 39th annual Grammy Awards held in New York, surprising wins include The Beatles for Best Pop Performance by a Duo Or Group With Vocal for the [...]

1997 – Ellen DeGeneres hosts this year’s Grammys. Eric Clapton… —   1997 – Ellen DeGeneres hosts this year’s Grammys. Eric Clapton wins Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Change the [...]

1996 – Quincy Jones is named MusiCares Man of the … — 1996 – Quincy Jones is named MusiCares Man of the Year. Jones is the most-nominated artist in Grammy history with 76 nominations and 26 statues. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1995 – Former Led Zeppelin duo Jimmy Page and Robe… — 1995 – Former Led Zeppelin duo Jimmy Page and Robert Plant kick off a year-long world tour in Pensacola, Fla., supporting their live “No Quarter” reunion album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1994 – Toni Braxton went to No.1 on the US album — 1994 – Toni Braxton went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Toni Braxton.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1990 – Sinead O’Connor was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Nothing — 1990 – Sinead O’Connor was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Nothing Compares 2 U.’ Her version of the Prince penned song was also a No.1 hit in [...]

1990 – Cornell Gunter, former lead tenor for the C… — 1990 – Cornell Gunter, former lead tenor for the Coasters, is murdered in Las Vegas, Nev. He is 53. “Yakety Yak,” the group’s only No. 1 hit, was released during [...]

1990 – On this day in 1990, Milli Vanilli producer Frank… —   1990 – On this day in 1990, Milli Vanilli producer Frank Farian publicly admits that Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus never sang a note on their eponymous debut album. Later: The [...]

1985 – Tina Turner wins Grammys for “What’s Love … —   1985 – Tina Turner wins Grammys for “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Better Be Good to Me.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1984 – Frankie Goes To Hollywood were enjoying their fourth — 1984 – Frankie Goes To Hollywood were enjoying their fourth week at the top of the UK singles chart with ‘Relax.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1983 – U2 played the first of 29 UK dates on their War tour at the Caird — 1983 – U2 played the first of 29 UK dates on their War tour at the Caird Hall in Dundee, Scotland. Support was The Nightcaps. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1983 – Michael Jackson’s Thriller begins 37… — 1983 – Michael Jackson’s Thriller begins 37-week run as US No. 1 LP. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1980 – after seeing U2 play at Dublin’s National Boxing Stadium in front of 2,400 — 1980 – after seeing U2 play at Dublin’s National Boxing Stadium in front of 2,400 people; Rob Partridge and Bill Stewart from Island Records in the UK offered the band [...]

1979 – Born on this day, Corinne Bailey Rae, UK singer, songwriter, (2006 — 1979 – Born on this day, Corinne Bailey Rae, UK singer, songwriter, (2006 UK No. 2 single ‘Put Your Records On’, 2006 self-titled UK No.1 album). She is only the [...]

1979 – during a court case between The Sex Pistols and their manager Malcolm — 1979 – during a court case between The Sex Pistols and their manager Malcolm McLaren it was revealed that only £30,000 ($51,000) was left of the £800,000 ($1,360,000) the band [...]

1977 – Sherman Garnes from Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers, died during open — 1977 – Sherman Garnes from Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers, died during open-heart surgery. (1956 UK No.1 and US No.6 single ‘Why Do Fools Fall In Love’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – Fleetwood Mac: Rumours hits UK LP chart. —   1977 – Fleetwood Mac: Rumours hits UK LP chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – Eagles: New Kid in Town US 45… —   1977 – Eagles: New Kid in Town US 45 Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – Bluesman Booker T. Washington “Bukka” dies… — 1977 – Bluesman Booker T. Washington “Bukka” White, who composed “Fixing to Die,” does just that in Memphis at age 70. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Best of My L… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Best of My Love,” Eagles. The song is the group’s first No. 1 hit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – during a 9-date tour of Australia and New Zealand The Rolling Stones — 1973 – during a 9-date tour of Australia and New Zealand The Rolling Stones played the first of two nights at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1971 – Born on this day, Erykah Badu, US female singer, (1997 UK No.12 — 1971 – Born on this day, Erykah Badu, US female singer, (1997 UK No.12 single ‘On & On’, 2001 UK No. 23 single with Macy Gray, ‘Sweet Baby’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – Born on this day, Timothy Brown, bass player, The Boo Radleys — 1969 – Born on this day, Timothy Brown, bass player, The Boo Radleys, (1995 UK No.9 single ‘Wake Up Boo’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – Peter Sarstedt: Where Do You Go To My Lovely UK 45 — 1969 – Peter Sarstedt: Where Do You Go To My Lovely UK 45 Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1968 – Born on this day, Tim Commerford, bass, Rage Against The Machine — 1968 – Born on this day, Tim Commerford, bass, Rage Against The Machine, (1996 US No.1 album ‘Evil Empire’). Audioslave (2005 US No.1 album ‘Out of Exile’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – The Beatles ‘Rubber Soul’ was at No.1 on the US album chart, th — 1966 – The Beatles ‘Rubber Soul’ was at No.1 on the US album chart, the group’s seventh US album chart topper. Rubber Soul is the sixth U.K. studio album and the [...]

1966 – No. 1 Chart Topper… Nancy Sinatra: These Boots Are Made… —   1966 – No. 1 Chart Topper… Nancy Sinatra: These Boots Are Made for Walking US 45. This song would have a huge revival later in the 90′s being used for [...]

1966 – The Rolling Stones release “19th Nervous… — 1966 – The Rolling Stones release “19th Nervous Breakdown.” It becomes their ninth hit single, reaching No. 2 on the American charts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – Guitarist Jimmy Page releases his first… —   1965 – Guitarist Jimmy Page releases his first solo single, “She Just Satisfies.” The noted session musician and future Led Zeppelin genius goes on to join the Yardbirds [...]

1964 – The Beatles worked on the final mixes for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ — The Beatles 1964 – The Beatles worked on the final mixes for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ and ‘You Can’t Do That’ tracks. The single, which was released the following month, topped [...]

1961 – Born on this day, John Jon, Bronski Beat — 1961 – Born on this day, John Jon, Bronski Beat, (1984 UK No.3 single ‘Smalltown Boy’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Pony Time,”… — 1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Pony Time,” Chubby Checker. A version of the song by the Goodtimers entered the chart the same week as Checker’s version, but [...]

1958 – Born on this day, Steve Grant, singer, Tight Fit — 1958 – Born on this day, Steve Grant, singer, Tight Fit, (1982 UK No.1 single ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1955 – Billboard reported that for the first time since their introduction — 1955 – Billboard reported that for the first time since their introduction in 1949, 45rpm singles were outselling the old standard 78′s. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1955 – Lavern Baker appeals to Congress… — 1955 – Lavern Baker appeals to Congress in the hope of revising 1909 Copyright Act so that artists can be protected against note-for-note cover versions of black hits [...]

1954 – Singer/songwriter Michael Bolton (Michael B… —   1954 – Singer/songwriter Michael Bolton (Michael Bolotin) is born in New Haven, Conn. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1954 – In the US House of Representatives, Republican… — 1954 – In the US House of Representatives, Republican Ruth Thompson of Michigan proposes a bill to ban the mailing or transportation of any ‘obscene, lewd, lascivious or [...]

1950 – Born on this day, Jonathan Cain, keyboards, Journey — Journey 1950 – Born on this day, Jonathan Cain, keyboards, Journey, (1982 US No.2 single ‘Open Arms’). Early life At the age of eight Cain began accordion lessons, and by the time he [...]

1947 – Born on this day, Sandie Shaw, singer, (1964 UK No.1 single ‘There’s — 1947 – Born on this day, Sandie Shaw, singer, (1964 UK No.1 single ‘There’s Always Something There To Remind Me’, plus 15 other UK Top 40 singles). First UK act [...]

1945 – Detroit rock godfather Mitch Ryder is born… — 1945 – Detroit rock godfather Mitch Ryder, who with his Detroit Wheels went to No. 4 in 1966 with “Devil With a Blue Dress On,” is born William [...]

1945 – The very hirsute Canned Heat singer Bob “Bear” is born… — 1945 – The very hirsute Canned Heat singer Bob “Bear” Hite is born in Torrance, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1943 – Paul Cotton (Poco) is born. —   1943 – Paul Cotton (Poco) is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1932 – Country star Johnny Cash is born in Kingsla… — 1932 – Country star Johnny Cash is born in Kingsland, Ark. He writes his first song at age 12. Among his No. 1 country hits are “I Walk the Line” [...]

1928 – Fats Domino (Antoine Domino) is born in New… — 1928 – Fats Domino (Antoine Domino) is born in New Orleans. His biggest hit on the pop charts is the 1956 song “Blueberry Hill,” which reaches No. 2 and receives [...]