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2010 – Mariah Carey is going to be a mother to twins — 2010 – Mariah Carey is going to be a mother to twins. Nick Cannon announced on his radio show Thursday that his wife is expecting twins. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2010 – BILLY IDOL, PAUL RODGERS, and AEROSMITH Guitarist Joe Perry appears on Mark & Brian Christmas Show amoung others… — 2010 – BILLY IDOL, PAUL RODGERS, and AEROSMITH Guitarist Joe Perry appears on Mark & Brian Christmas Show amoung others… AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry will join PAUL RODGERS (BAD COMPANY, QUEEN, [...]

2007 – Sir Paul McCartney said he left EMI, his record label of 45 — 2007 – Sir Paul McCartney said he left EMI, his record label of 45 years, as it had become “boring” and he had “dreaded going to sea” its executives. McCartney [...]

2007 – American singer songwriter Dan Fogelberg died at his — Dan Fogelberg 2007 – American singer songwriter Dan Fogelberg died at his home in Maine at the age of 56. The US singer, songwriter discovered he had advanced prostate cancer in [...]

2006 – Incubus started a two-week run at No.1 on the US — 2006 – Incubus started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Light Grenades’ the bands sixth album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2005 – the surviving Beatles and relatives of the band’s late — The Beatles... Hey Jude 2005 – the surviving Beatles and relatives of the band’s late members began legal action against EMI to get royalties allegedly worth £30m. Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo [...]

2004 – Studio 8, the Detroit-area studio where Emi… — 2004 – Studio 8, the Detroit-area studio where Eminem recorded “My Name Is” for “The Slim Shady LP” goes on sale on Internet auction site eBay. Eminem recorded at Studio [...]

2004 – Gold and silver Black Sabbath discs were stolen from the — 2004 – Gold and silver Black Sabbath discs were stolen from the Kent home of Ozzy Osbourne’s former manager Patrick Meehan. Police recovered the discs a week later after they [...]

2004 – “I Will Survive” songwriter Freddie Perren dies aged 61. With — 2004 – “I Will Survive” songwriter Freddie Perren dies aged 61. With the Corporation, he also co-wrote and produced “I Want You Back” and “ABC” for the Jackson 5, as [...]

2003 – Arista issues in the U.S. the formerly Cana… — 2003 – Arista issues in the U.S. the formerly Canadian-only Sarah McLachlan set Remixed. Originally released in 2001 in the Great White North by Nettwerk, the album features songs from [...]

2003 – Michael Jackson was out on police bail of $3m after being — 2003 – Michael Jackson was out on police bail of $3m after being arrested following allegations of child abuse. The 45-year-old singer strenuously denied the allegations, calling them a big [...]

2003 – American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken is named — 2003 – American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken is named the Best-Mannered Person of 2003 by the National League of Junior Cotillions. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – A judge grants Eminem an injunction against The Source, — 2003 – A judge grants Eminem an injunction against The Source, blocking the magazine from releasing a CD containing early recordings by the rapper in which he denigrates a black [...]

2003 – A Web site offers up for auction an audio tape of five songs — 2003 – A Web site offers up for auction an audio tape of five songs that the Beatles allegedly recorded in 1976 during a reunion at an L.A. studio. Paul [...]

2003 – Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D. and the Neptunes announces a — 2003 – Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D. and the Neptunes announces a partnership with Reebox to produce two lines of clothing – an “Ice Cream” collection of shoes and a men’s [...]

2003 – Rolling Stone Ron Wood joins the Stereophonics to play “Handbags — 2003 – Rolling Stone Ron Wood joins the Stereophonics to play “Handbags and Gladrags” and The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down” at their Earl’s Court show in London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Guitarist/singer/songwriter Stuart Adamson,… — 2001 – Guitarist/singer/songwriter Stuart Adamson, formerly of Scottish act Big Country, is found dead in a Hawaii hotel room. He is 43. Adamson, who fought a long battle with alcoholism, [...]

2001 – Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman started a three-week — 2001 – Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Frank and Nancy Sinatra 1967 No.1 hit [...]

2000 – Concertgoers at the Shrine Auditorium get m… — 2000 – Concertgoers at the Shrine Auditorium get more than they bargain for during the KIIS-FM Jingle Ball. Cedric “K-Ci” Hailey, part of the popular R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo, [...]

2000 – After his 36th guest appearance on the show… — 2000 – After his 36th guest appearance on the show, country star Brad Paisley is formally invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1999 – Former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren … — 1999 – Former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren announces plans to join the race for London’s first ever elected mayor. The 53-year-old impresario plans to run as an independent with [...]

1999 – It’s announced that Celine Dion has sold more than a 100 — 1999 – It’s announced that Celine Dion has sold more than a 100 million albums around the world. Her albums Let’s Talk About Love and Falling Into You have also [...]

1997 – Singer Bobby Brown settles out of court wit… — 1997 – Singer Bobby Brown settles out of court with Althea Durant who claims that she paid the performer $30,000 for a show in Trinidad that he never played. Be Sociable, [...]

1997 – Nicolette Larson, the recording artist who … — 1997 – Nicolette Larson, the recording artist who lifted Neil Young’s pop hit “Lotta Love” to chart tops in the 1970s, dies from brain swelling at the age of 45. [...]

1996 – Reggae vocalist Garnett Silk dies when a gas tank explodes — 1996 – Reggae vocalist Garnett Silk dies when a gas tank explodes during his shooting practice session with a friend. Two of Silk’s brothers are also badly burnt. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1993 – MTV airs Nirvana’s Sony Studios, New York “… — 1993 – MTV airs Nirvana’s Sony Studios, New York “Unplugged” performance. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1993 – with stories beginning to surface about Michael Jackson — 1993 – with stories beginning to surface about Michael Jackson’s alleged improprieties with young boys, St. Louis radio station KEZK announced that it would be no longer playing the singer’s [...]

1991 – Chubby Checker filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s in Canada — 1991 – Chubby Checker filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s in Canada seeking $14million for it’s alleged use of an imitation of his voice. The song ‘The Twist’ had been used [...]

1990 – The great reggae keyboardist and musical director of the — 1990 – The great reggae keyboardist and musical director of the seminal Studio One, Jackie Mittoo, dies of cancer. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1989 – Billy Joel went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Storm — 1989 – Billy Joel went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Storm Front’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Faith,” Geo… — 1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Faith,” George Michael. Chart Toppers ranks the song as the No. 1 single of 1987. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1986 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Walk Like an… — 1986 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Walk Like an Egyptian,” Bangles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1983 – The Who announced that they were splitting up. — The Who 1983 – The Who announced that they were splitting up. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1978 – Bob Dylan plays the last show of his massive Street Legal w — 1978 – Bob Dylan plays the last show of his massive Street Legal world tour at the Hollywood Miami Sportatorium and gives “Do Right to Me Baby” a rare airing. Be [...]

1974 – Mott the Hoople breaks up. … — 1974 – Mott the Hoople breaks up on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1971 – Legendary trance producer Paul Van Dyk is born in Eisenhuttenstadt, — 1971 – Legendary trance producer Paul Van Dyk is born in Eisenhuttenstadt, East Germany. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – Creedence Clearwater Revival walk away with an armload of gold r — 1970 – Creedence Clearwater Revival walk away with an armload of gold records as five of their singles and five of their albums are certified as gold-sellers by the Recording [...]

1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono travel to Toronto to perform at the Peace — 1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono travel to Toronto to perform at the Peace Festival. During their stay they reside on Ronnie Hawkins’ farm. Billboards reading “War Is Over! [...]

1967 – The NME reports that the Rolling Stones are launching their own Mother — 1967 – The NME reports that the Rolling Stones are launching their own Mother Earth label, with Marianne Faithfull as the first signing. However, the imprint never appears. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – On British TV tonight, the Beatles appear in their own tribute The Music — 1965 – On British TV tonight, the Beatles appear in their own tribute The Music of Lennon-McCartney. The group perform “We Can Work It Out,” and there are appearances from [...]

1965 – Bob Dylan takes care of his Los Angeles publicity duties in support — 1965 – Bob Dylan takes care of his Los Angeles publicity duties in support of his new album Highway 61 Revisited at a press conference. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Come See Abo… — 1964 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Come See About Me,” The Supremes. The song is the third consecutive No. 1 single from the album “Where Did Our Love [...]

1964 – Ringo Starr leaves hospital after having had his tonsils removed. — 1964 – Ringo Starr leaves hospital after having had his tonsils removed. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1961 – The great comedian Bill Hicks is born in Dallas. No, he wasn’t really — 1961 – The great comedian Bill Hicks is born in Dallas. No, he wasn’t really a rock musician. But he wanted to be one so badly that we salute his [...]

1949 – Guitarist Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top is born i… — 1949 – Guitarist Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top is born in Houston, Tx. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1946 – Benny Andersson of Abba is born in Stockhol… — 1946 – Benny Andersson of Abba is born in Stockholm, Sweden. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1946 – Songwriter Benny Andersson of ABBA is born in Stockholm. — 1946 – Songwriter Benny Andersson of ABBA is born in Stockholm. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1945 – The Hollies’ guitarist Tony Hicks is born in Nelson, England. — 1945 – The Hollies’ guitarist Tony Hicks is born in Nelson, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]