1990 – unhappy with the re-issue of the bands early single ‘Sally Cinnaman’ The Stone Roses trashed their former record company Revolver FM’s offices and threw paint over cars. The band were arrested and charged with criminal damage.
2008 – Madonna topped the list for the richest female musician — Madonna 2008 – Madonna topped the list for the richest female musician, according to the Forbes.com. Its first-ever list focusing on women in the music industry estimated the 49-year-old banked $72m [...]
2005 – Cat Stevens visits the tsunami-stricken Aceh province… — 2005 – Cat Stevens – now known as Yusuf Islam – visits the tsunami-stricken Aceh province in Indonesia. The “Moonshadow” singer turned devout Muslim gives money to orphaned [...]
2005 – The Chemical Brothers went to No.1 on the UK album chart — 2005 – The Chemical Brothers went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Push The Button’, the duo’s fourth UK No.1 album. The Game had the US No.1 album [...]
2005 – The King defeats the Queen of Crunk, as Elvis Presley’s… — 2005 – The King defeats the Queen of Crunk, as Elvis Presley’s “It’s Now Or Never” knocks Ciara’s “Goodies” off the top of the U.K. singles chart. The [...]
2005 – A day before Michael Jackson’s trial… — 2005 – A day before Michael Jackson’s trial on molestation charges is due to start, the King of Pop addresses his fans via an online video message. He [...]
2005 – Scottish artist Martyn Bennett dies in Edin… — 2005 – Scottish artist Martyn Bennett dies in Edinburgh following a long battle with cancer. He is 33. A traditional bagpiper and fiddler, Bennett also experimented with electronic music, creating [...]
2004 – In the U.K., Virgin Megastores report Sex Pistols top… — 2004 – In the U.K., Virgin Megastores report that John Lydon’s role on the TV game show I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here has bumped [...]
2002 – 64-year-old two-time Grammy Award winner Fr… — 2002 – 64-year-old two-time Grammy Award winner Freddy Fender (Baldemar Huerta) is released from a San Antonio hospital following kidney transplant surgery a week earlier. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – Boy George reveals one of his greatest dreams … — 2001 – Boy George reveals one of his greatest dreams to the English Radio Times: “I’d like to do a make-up campaign like Max Factor.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – Andrew Skaggs, 21-year-old son of Ricky Ska… — 2001 – Andrew Skaggs, 21-year-old son of Ricky Skaggs, is admitted to a hospital in Lexington, Ky. He is diagnosed with, and treated for, pneumonia. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – after spending 11 weeks on the chart Britney Spears — 1999 – after spending 11 weeks on the chart Britney Spears started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘…Baby One More Time.’ Britney’s debut [...]
1998 – Magistrates in Derby, England, issue a warr… — 1998 – Magistrates in Derby, England, issue a warrant for the arrest of U.K. R&B star Mark Morrison for his failure to appear in court on charges of affray and [...]
1998 – Elton John receives a knighthood in British… — 1998 – Elton John receives a knighthood in British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s first New Year’s Eve Honours List. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1996 – Legendary producer Bob Thiele dies… — 1996 – Legendary producer Bob Thiele, who helped discover artists like Buddy Holly and Jackie Wilson and produced albums by Charles Mingus and Quincy Jones, dies in New [...]
1995 – Led Zeppelin receives the International Art… — 1995 – Led Zeppelin receives the International Artists Award at the American Music Awards. Michael Jackson and Rod Stewart are the only others to have previously received the honor. Be Sociable, [...]
1995 – Boyz II Men nail three awards at the 22nd a… — 1995 – Boyz II Men nail three awards at the 22nd annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Ace of Base, Michael Bolton and Reba McEntire each score two victories. Be [...]
1992 – touring Australia and New Zealand for the first and only — Nirvana 1992 – touring Australia and New Zealand for the first and only time Nirvana appeared at the The Barton Theater in Adelaide. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1991 – Three members of the English group the Stone Roses… — 1991 – Three members of the English group the Stone Roses are arrested in Monmouth, Wales in connection with yesterday’s raid on the offices of their old record [...]
1990 – France awards Bob Dylan… — 1990 – France awards Bob Dylan with the title Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1988 – Terence Trent D’arby went back to No.1 on the UK album — 1988 – Terence Trent D’arby went back to No.1 on the UK album chart for an 8 week run with Introducing ‘The Hardline To Terence Trent D’arby’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1988 – during a court case involving Holly Johnson and ZTT — 1988 – during a court case involving Holly Johnson and ZTT Records it was revealed that Frankie Goes To Hollywood had not played on their hits ‘Relax’ and ‘Two Tribes’. [...]
1988 – INXS had their first US No.1 hit single with ‘Need — INXS 1988 – INXS had their first US No.1 hit single with ‘Need You Tonight’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Want to Kn… — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Want to Know What Love Is,” Foreigner. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1982 – Bluesman Sam “Lightnin”’ Hopkins dies. Ag… — 1982 – Bluesman Sam “Lightnin”’ Hopkins dies. Age 69. The Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac and the Cowboy Junkies have covered his songs. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Longhair dies… — 1980 – The great New Orleans pianist Professor Longhair dies of a heart attack aged 61. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – Bob Dylan makes his first New York concert … — 1974 – Bob Dylan makes his first New York concert performance in eight years, playing Madison Square Garden. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – after recently changing their name from Wicked Lester — KISS 1973 – after recently changing their name from Wicked Lester, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss made their first appearance as Kiss at the Popcorn Club in [...]
1973 – Kiss gives its debut performance at the Cov… — 1973 – Kiss gives its debut performance at the Coventry Club in Queens, N.Y. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1972 – Paul McCartney wrote and recorded his protest song ‘Give — Paul McCartney 1972 – Paul McCartney wrote and recorded his protest song ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ within 24 hours of Bloody Sunday, when 13 Catholics were killed by British [...]
1969 – The Beatles, with Billy Preston on organ, p… — 1969 – The Beatles, with Billy Preston on organ, perform four songs on a London on Saville Road rooftop for the film “Let It Be.” Billy wrote and performed the Rhodes [...]
1967 – Jimi Hendrix Experience are filmed… — 1967 – Jimi Hendrix Experience are filmed at London’s Saville Theatre to promote their next single. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – In Kent, England, the Beatles… — 1967 – In Kent, England, the Beatles shoot a promotional clip for “Strawberry Fields Forever.” STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER (Lennon/McCartney) JOHN 1968: “Strawberry Fields was a place near us that happened to be [...]
1964 – Born on this day, Angie Stone, singer, songwriter, Vertical — 1964 – Born on this day, Angie Stone, singer, songwriter, Vertical Hold, solo. Written hits for Mary J. Blige & D’Angelo. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1961 – Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller… — 1961 – Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who have penned hits like “Spanish Harlem” for the Drifters, announce they are forming their own independent production company. Be Sociable, [...]
1961 – The Shirelles became the first girl group to have the number — 1961 – The Shirelles became the first girl group to have the number one song on the US chart when ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ reached the top. The song peaked at [...]
1961 – Born on this day, Jody Watley, vocals, Shalamar, (1980 US N — 1961 – Born on this day, Jody Watley, vocals, Shalamar, (1980 US No. 8 single ‘The Second Time Around’, 1982 UK No.5 single ‘A Night To Remember’). Solo (1987 UK [...]
1959 – The American Music Club’s songwriter Mark Eitzel… — 1959 – The American Music Club’s songwriter Mark Eitzel is born in Walnut Creek, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1959 -Elvis Presley had his third UK No.1 single ‘One — Elvis Presley 1959 -Elvis Presley had his third UK No.1 single ‘One Night / I Got Stung’ a double A side. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – Elvis Presley records ‘Blue Suede Shoes’… — 1956 – At the RCA studios in New York, Elvis Presley makes his own recording of Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes.” The top 20 success of the single [...]
1956 – At Memphis’ Sun Studios, Jerry Lee Lewis… — 1956 – At Memphis’ Sun Studios, Jerry Lee Lewis is lending his piano-pumping prowess to Billy Lee Riley’s recording of “Red Hot.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1951 – Phil Collins is born in London. He will sta… — 1951 – Phil Collins is born in London. He will start his artistic career as a child actor, including a role as the Artful Dodger in an English production of [...]
1949 – Born on this day, William King, trumpet, The — 1949 – Born on this day, William King, trumpet, The Commodores, (1978 UK & US No.1 single ‘Three Times A Lady’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Steve Marriott of Humble Pie is born… — 1947 – Steve Marriott, the cheeky singer with the Small Faces and Humble Pie, is born in Bow, England. Note: Peter Frampton played with Humble Pie. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1946 – Chicago soul singer Jackie Ross is born… — 1946 – Chicago soul singer Jackie Ross is born in St. Louis. She scored her biggest hit with 1964′s “Selfish One.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1942 – Marty Balin is born in Cincinnati on this day in Rock… — 1942 – Marty Balin is born in Cincinnati on this day in Rock. Marty (born Martyn Jerel Buchwald, January 30, 1942) was a member of Jefferson Airplane/Starship. He formed the band during the [...]
1928 – Born on this day, Ruth Brown, US singer, (1957 US — 1928 – Born on this day, Ruth Brown, US singer, (1957 US No.25 single, ‘Lucky Lips’), Atlantic Records top selling artist of the 50′s. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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