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2011 – Christine Aguilera and the Black Eyed Peas performed at the Superbowl on This Day in Rock. — 2011 – Christine Aguilera and the Black Eyed Peas performed at the Superbowl on This Day in Rock. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2008 – a Los Angeles judge issued a restraining order against Britney — 2008 – a Los Angeles judge issued a restraining order against Britney Spears’ manager, after her mother made the request to the court. Lynne Spears claimed Sam Lutfi, 33, had [...]

2008 – Feist won the seventh annual Shortlist Music Prize — 2008 – Feist won the seventh annual Shortlist Music Prize – American’s version of the Mercury Prize. The Canadian singer-songwriter won for her album The Reminder, which included the song [...]

2007 – an exhibition of Kylie Minogue’s stage costumes — 2007 – an exhibition of Kylie Minogue’s stage costumes, awards and accessories was launched in central London. The display at the Victoria and Albert Museum showed her changing image from [...]

2006 – A cover of Joseph Arthur’s “In the Sun” rec… — 2006 – A cover of Joseph Arthur’s “In the Sun” recorded by R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe as a digital EP becomes available via the iTunes Music Store. Proceeds from sales [...]

2005 – Merle Kilgore, a legendary figure in countr… — 2005 – Merle Kilgore, a legendary figure in country music, dies from congestive heart failure onset from complications related to his ongoing treatment for cancer. Kilgore, 70, had been undergoing [...]

2005 – Paul McCartney performs a 12-minute set of Beatles… — 2005 – Paul McCartney performs a 12-minute set of Beatles classics (and “Drive My Car”), as well as his own “Live and Let Die,” during the halftime show [...]

2004 – US singer Faith Evans and her husband Todd Russaw — 2004 – US singer Faith Evans and her husband Todd Russaw agreed to enroll in a rehabilitation programme after facing drugs charges. Prosecutors said the charges for alleged possession of [...]

2003 – Living with Michael Jackson airs on ABC… — 2003 – Living with Michael Jackson airs on ABC. The documentary, hosted by Martin Bashir, contains footage of the King of Pop with a youth who would later [...]

2001 – To commemorate the first anniversary of rap… — 2001 – To commemorate the first anniversary of rapper Big Pun’s Deaths, a mural is painted in the Bronx section of New York by graffiti artists Tats Crew. The mural [...]

2001 – Rapper Master P (Percy Miller) guest stars … — 2001 – Rapper Master P (Percy Miller) guest stars on FOX series “Dark Angel.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Guitarist Don Felder was fired from The Eagles — Don Felder 2001 – Guitarist Don Felder was fired from The Eagles. He would later launch a $50 million law suit against drummer Don Henley and guitarist Glen Frey, alleging wrongful [...]

2001 – Marilyn Manson is arrested in Bologna… — 2001 – Marilyn Manson is arrested in Bologna, Italy when he passes through town on tour for a public indecency charge stemming from a 1999 concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1999 – The Japanese indie scene mourns former Supe… — 1999 – The Japanese indie scene mourns former Super Junky Monkey lead vocalist Mutsumi Fukuhara (born Takahashi), after the singer apparently falls from the balcony of her apartment in Osaka. [...]

1998 – Falco, the ’80s technopop artist best known… — 1998 – Falco, the ’80s technopop artist best known for his “Rock Me Amadeus” song and video, dies in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic. He is 40. The [...]

1998 – Carl Wilson, one of the founding members of… — 1998 – Carl Wilson, one of the founding members of the Beach Boys, dies from complications of lung cancer. Wilson, 51, who had been battling the disease for nearly a [...]

1996 – ex Jam members Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler — 1996 – ex Jam members Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler reached a high court settlement with Paul Weller after suing him for more than £100,000, after claiming they were owed [...]

1995 – Bob Marley’s backup singers, the I-Threes, … — 1995 – Bob Marley’s backup singers, the I-Threes, reunite for a 50th Birthdays concert for the late reggae pioneer at the Bob Marley museum in Jamaica. Ziggy Marley and the [...]

1990 – over 200 women filed court actions against Chuck Berry — 1990 – February 6th, over 200 women filed court actions against Chuck Berry after it was alleged that he had been secretly filming them in the toilets of the restaurant [...]

1990 – Billy Idol breaks his arm and leg when his … — 1990 – Billy Idol breaks his arm and leg when his motorcycle crashes after he allegedly ran a stop sign in Hollywood. He had been coming from the recording studio, [...]

1987 – Madonna: No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Open Your He… — 1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Open Your Heart,” Madonna. Songwriters Gardner Cole and Peter Rafelson originally called the song “Follow Your Heart.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1987 – Sonny Bono (of Sonny and Cher) announces… — 1987 – Sonny Bono (of Sonny and Cher) announces that he will stand as a candidate for mayor of Palm Springs. Salvatore Phillip “Sonny” Bono (February 16, 1935(1935-02-16) – January 5, [...]

1982, Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey was hospitalised after being attacked after a gig in Belfast. — 1982, Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey was hospitalised after being attacked after a gig in Belfast. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1982 – Joan Jett debuts on US Hot 100… — 1982 – Joan Jett debuts on US Hot 100 at No. 63 with I Love Rock & Roll. Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin on September 22, 1958 in Philadelphia) is [...]

1982 – The J Geils Band started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Centrefold’, — 1982 – The J Geils Band started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Centrefold’, the bands only US No.1. A No.3 hit in the [...]

1981 – Hugo Montenegro dies of emphysema. Age 55. … — 1981 – Hugo Montenegro dies of emphysema. Age 55. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1981 – surviving Beatles will record a new album… — 1981 -According to today’s New York Post, the surviving Beatles will record a new album as a tribute to John Lennon. But it’s another false alarm brought on [...]

1977 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Torn Between… — 1977 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Torn Between Two Lovers,” Mary MacGregor. The artist says she hates the song and finds the situation in it “implausible.” Mary was born [...]

1970 – Led Zeppelin 2 is the No. 1 UK LP Chart topper… — 1970 – Led Zeppelin : Led Zeppelin 2 is the No. 1 UK LP Chart topper Tracks: 1. Whole Lotta Love 2. What Is and What Should Never Be 3. Lemon Song 4. Thank You 5. [...]

1970 – Eric Clapton played the first of two nights at The Fillmore East in New York City. — 1970 – Eric Clapton played the first of two nights at The Fillmore East in New York City. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – Apple Records releases the John Lennon… — 1970 – Apple Records releases the John Lennon solo single “Instant Karma” in the U.K. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – Doors singer Jim Morrison was arrested for drunk driving and driving with no license — Jim Morrison 1969 – Doors singer Jim Morrison was arrested for drunk driving and driving with no license in Los Angeles, California. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – Righteous Brothers: You’ve Lost.., — 1965 – Righteous Brothers: You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling US 45 Chart topper no. 1 Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – Rolling Stones II knocks Beatles… —   1965 – Rolling Stones II knocks Beatles for Sale out of the No. 1 spot on the U.K. Record Retailer chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – Tickets to the Beatles’ first appearance… — 1964 – Tickets to the Beatles’ first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show sell out. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1962 – Axl Rose (William Bailey) (Guns N’Roses) is born… — 1962 – Axl Rose (William Bailey) (Guns N’Roses)  is born. W. Axl Rose(born William Bruce Rose, Jr. on February 6, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana), frequently called Axl Rose, is an American [...]

1960 – 27 year-old Jesse Belvin, who scored a 1956 hit with ‘Goodnight, My Love’, was killed in a car accident in Hope — 1960 – 27 year-old Jesse Belvin, who scored a 1956 hit with ‘Goodnight, My Love’, was killed in a car accident in Hope, Arkansas. His wife and the car’s driver [...]

1958 – George Harrison joined Liverpool group The Quarrymen. The group who were named — 1958 – George Harrison joined Liverpool group The Quarrymen. The group who were named after Lennon’s school featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Len Garry, Eric Griffiths and John Lowe. Be Sociable, [...]

1950 – Singer Natalie Cole is born in Los Angeles,… — 1950 – Singer Natalie Cole is born in Los Angeles, the second of singer Nat “King” Cole’s five children. “Unforgettable,” a tribute to her father, is her biggest album, reaching [...]

1945 – Reggae star Bob Marley is born in St. Ann’s… — 1945 – Reggae star Bob Marley is born in St. Ann’s, Jamaica, the son of a British Army captain and a Jamaican. He records with his Jamaican band, the Wailers. Genre(s) [...]

1943 – Teen idol Fabian (Fabiano Forte) is born in… — 1943 – Fabian (Fabiano Forte), an American teen idol, is born in Philadelphia This Day In Rock. He only releases two albums, both in 1959. In the same year with [...]