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2011 – Thomas Mars and Sofia Coppola get married on This Day in Rock! — 2011 – Thomas Mars and Sofia Coppola get married on This Day in Rock! Engaged since May, the couple are married in Italy… making their 2 daughters, Romy and Cosima, [...]

2010 – Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Anniversary Pushes Some in Texas to Seek Memorial — 2010 – Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Anniversary Pushes Some in Texas to Seek Memorial NEW YORK (CBS) Twenty years after his death, a Texas community is still seeking to honor native son [...]

2009 – Noel Gallagher quit Oasis, saying he could no longer work with his brother Liam — 2009 -  Noel Gallagher quit Oasis, saying he could no longer work with his brother Liam. Noel, the group’s lead guitarist and chief songwriter, had recently been involved [...]

2007 – Kevin Federline’s lawyers asked Britney Spears to pay some of her — 2007 - Kevin Federline’s lawyers asked Britney Spears to pay some of her former husband’s legal expenses in their divorce case. His legal team said Federline had “no net income” after [...]

2003 – Kyle Norman, a singer with R&B group Jagged Edge, becomes a wanted — 2003 – Kyle Norman, a singer with R&B group Jagged Edge, becomes a wanted man after police find 13 pounds of marijuana, two firearms and $6,000 in cash at his [...]

2003 – “At Seventeen” singer Janis Ian, now 52, marries her partner Patricia Snyder in Toronto. — 2003 – “At Seventeen” singer Janis Ian, now 52, marries her partner Patricia Snyder in Toronto. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – The Neptunes top the album charts with their new compilation Star Trak — 2003 – The Neptunes top the album charts with their new compilation Star Trak Presents … Clones. The second highest new entry is rapper Bow Wow with Unleashed. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – A Georgia judge rules that ex-New Edition singer Bobby Brown will — 2003 – A Georgia judge rules that ex-New Edition singer Bobby Brown will have to serve nine days in jail for parole violations. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – The Rolling Stones play a rare club date at the London Astoria, including covers — 2003 – The Rolling Stones play a rare club date at the London Astoria, including covers of the Miracles’ “Going to a Go Go” and “Can’t Turn You Loose.” Beth [...]

1999 – Joe Thomas, co-producer of Brian Wilson’s 1… — 1999 – Joe Thomas, co-producer of Brian Wilson’s 1998 album “Imagination,” countersues Melinda Wilson, the musician’s wife and conservator. The suit claims that Melinda Wilson “schemed against and… manipulated both [...]

1998 – It is announced that Billy Joel has postpon… — 1998 – It is announced that Billy Joel has postponed the fall leg of his current world tour due to recurring throat problems. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – Garth Brooks’ mother undergoes 12 hours of … — 1998 – Garth Brooks’ mother undergoes 12 hours of surgery to remove a cancerous growth in her throat. Colleen Brooks had not been able to eat solid food for several [...]

1998 – Barbra Streisand gets down on her knees bes… — 1998 – Barbra Streisand gets down on her knees beside James Brolin to help draw the cover from her new husband’s new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Be [...]

1997 – Steven Seagal kicks off a North American mu… — 1997 – Steven Seagal kicks off a North American music tour to promote his newest film Fire Down Below. The tour, with dates in Nashville, Dallas, New Orleans, Chicago, Toronto, [...]

1996 – Smashing Pumpkins begin a long awaited tour… — 1996 – Smashing Pumpkins begin a long awaited tour. The tour was supposed to start a few weeks earlier, but had to be delayed due to some much needed rehearsal [...]

1996 – Just 12 hours after the debut of his single… — 1996 – Just 12 hours after the debut of his single “Ain’t Got Nothin’ On Us,” John Michael Montgomery and wife Crystal welcome new baby Madison Caroline Montgomery into the [...]

1996 – Atlanta rap duo OutKast indulge their taste for space funk on their — 1996 – Atlanta rap duo OutKast indulge their taste for space funk on their second album ATLiens, released today. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1995 – Neil Young played the Reading Festival in Reading, U.K., in 1995 — 1995 – Neil Young played the Reading Festival in Reading, U.K., in 1995. Half of the songs he performed were from his new Mirror Ball LP. Backing him in the [...]

1992 – At an auction, the handwritten lyrics to the Beatles’ “Day in the Life” sell for $87,000. — 1992 – At an auction, the handwritten lyrics to the Beatles’ “Day in the Life” sell for $87,000. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1991 – Seattle’s Pearl Jam – formerly known as Mookie Blakelock – release — 1991 – Seattle’s Pearl Jam – formerly known as Mookie Blakelock – release their blockbuster debut Ten. With its hits “Alive,” “Even Flow,” “Jeremy” and “Black,” the album sails to [...]

1990 – Grammy-winning blues guitarist Stevie Ray V… — 1990 – Grammy-winning blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, 35, is killed when a helicopter crashes into a hill in East Troy, Wis. The helicopter is returning the performer from a [...]

1990 – Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash on August 27th — 1990 – Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash on August 27th, 1990. The chopper hit a man-made ski slope while trying to navigate through dense fog. Remastered and [...]

1989 – Cold Hearted (Paula Abdul) was a hit today in rock. — 1989 – Cold Hearted (Paula Abdul) was a hit today in rock. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “La Bamba,” … — 1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “La Bamba,” Los Lobos. Ritchie Valens hit No. 22 with the song in 1959 just one day before he died in the [...]

1986 – At London’s Townhouse, Bob Dylan records the soundtrack to Hearts of Fire. — 1986 – At London’s Townhouse, Bob Dylan records the soundtrack to Hearts of Fire. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1981 – Rush hits #44 in the US with “Tom Sawyer” today in rock. — 1981 – Rush hits #44 in the US with “Tom Sawyer” today in rock. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – Supertramp hits #15 on the charts this day in rock history! — 1977 – Supertramp hits #15 on the charts this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – The Commodores hit #4 with “Easy” this day in rock history! — 1977 – The Commodores hit #4 with “Easy” this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Get Down Ton… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Get Down Tonight,” KC and the Sunshine Band. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1971 – Pink Floyd finish recording their fifth album, Meddle — 1971 – Pink Floyd finish recording their fifth album, Meddle this day in rock! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1971 – Lil Armstrong, pianist and Louis’ ex, dies of a heart attack — 1971 – Lil Armstrong, pianist and Louis’ ex, dies of a heart attack while playing “St. Louis Blues” during a Chicago tribute concert to her late husband. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – The Beatles manager Brian Epstein dies of a… — 1967 – The Beatles manager Brian Epstein dies of an accidental drug overdose. Whilst on retreat with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Beatles learn that Brian Epstein has died from a [...]

1965 – The Beatles take a break from a U.S. tour t… — 1965 – The Beatles take a break from a U.S. tour to spend a private evening with Elvis Presley at his Bel Air, Calif., home. Elvis plays host to the [...]

1965 – THE BEATLES: John, Paul, George & Ringo talk about ELVIS — 1965 – THE BEATLES: John, Paul, George & Ringo talk about ELVIS February10, 1964.  Elvis Presley sends a congratulatory telegram to the Beatles. The Beatles visit Elvis home [...]

1956 – Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock is born in Paddington, England — 1956 – Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock is born in Paddington, England this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1955 – Fats Domino hits #1 on the R&B chart and #10 on the pop chart — 1955 – Fats Domino hits #1 on the R&B chart and #10 on the pop chart with “Ain’t That A Shame”, #1 on the R&B chart with “All By Myself” [...]

1954 – Mahalia Jackson moves to Columbia Records, where she remains until 1967 — 1954 – Mahalia Jackson moves to Columbia Records, where she remains until 1967, finding a wide audience among both black and white listeners. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1953 – Mink DeVille singer Willy DeVille is born in New York. — 1953 – Mink DeVille singer Willy DeVille is born in New York. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1953 – In the name of all that is holy: Rush guitar genius Alex Lifeson — 1953 – In the name of all that is holy: Rush guitar genius Alex Lifeson is born this day in rock history! Alex Lifeson, OC (born Aleksandar Živojinovic’ on August 27, [...]

1951 – Amos Milburn hits #3 on the R&B charts with the Aladdin — 1951 – Amos Milburn hits #3 on the R&B charts with the Aladdin release of “Let’s Rock A While.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1949 – Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke is born in Shrewsbury, England. — 1949 – Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke is born in Shrewsbury, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1944 – Bassist Tim Bogert, who played with Vanilla Fudge and Beck Bogert — 1944 – Bassist Tim Bogert, who played with Vanilla Fudge and Beck Bogert & Appice, is born in Richfield, N.J. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1942 – Daryl Dragon (Captain & Tennille, 1942) is born this day in rock history! — 1942 – Daryl Dragon (Captain & Tennille, 1942) is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]