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2009 – Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie married actor Josh Duhamel — 2009 – Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie married actor Josh Duhamel at the Church Estates Vineyards in Malibu. Guests included her bandmate Will.i.am and actress Kate Hudson. Be Sociable, [...]

2008 – Rod Allen Bainbridge, lead singer of The Fortunes, died aged 63 — 2008 – Rod Allen Bainbridge, lead singer of The Fortunes, died aged 63 after battling liver cancer. The group’s biggest hit was ‘You’ve Got Your Troubles’ which was a UK [...]

2008 – Radiohead topped the US album charts with the physical release of ‘In Rainbows — 2008 – Radiohead topped the US album charts with the physical release of ‘In Rainbows’, originally sold via the internet for a price chosen by fans. The album sold 122,000 [...]

2007, Madame Tussauds unveiled its fourth waxwork of Kylie Minogue — Kylie Minogue 2007, Madame Tussauds unveiled its fourth waxwork of Kylie Minogue, making the Australian pop star the most modelled celebrity after the Queen. The model became the first scented [...]

2006 – The White Stripes postpone their Japanese tour… — 2006 – The White Stripes postpone their Japanese tour after doctors tell Jack White not to speak or sing for at least 2 weeks. This is due to his [...]

2006 – Kelly Clarkson, Tim McGraw and Green Day ar… — 2006 – Kelly Clarkson, Tim McGraw and Green Day are the top music winners at the 32nd People’s Choice Awards, held at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and broadcast on CBS. [...]

2006, an Australian woman appeared in court charged with repeatedly stabbing her partner with a pair of scissors in the back, shoulder and thigh because he played Elvis Presley’s song “Burning Love” over and over again. — 2006 – an Australian woman appeared in court charged with repeatedly stabbing her partner with a pair of scissors in the back, shoulder and thigh because he played Elvis Presley’s [...]

2005 – American drummer Spencer Dryden died from colon cancer — 2005 – American drummer Spencer Dryden died from colon cancer at his home in California aged 66. Was the drummer for Jefferson Airplane, (replaced Skip Spence), New Riders of the [...]

2005 – a woman was suing Gene Simmons from Kiss for slander, alleging a — Gene Simmons 2005 – a woman was suing Gene Simmons from Kiss for slander, alleging a documentary made her out to be a “sex-addicted nymphomaniac”. Georgeann Walsh Ward, 53, of New [...]

2004 – A Los Angeles court awards Courtney Love custody — 2004 – A Los Angeles court awards Courtney Love custody of her daughter Frances Bean Cobain. Frances was put in the care of Kurt Cobain’s mother following Love’s 2003 OD. Be [...]

2003 – Thomas D. Mottola, who spent 14 years at th… — 2003 – Thomas D. Mottola, who spent 14 years at the helm of Sony Music Entertainment, resigns as chairman, CEO. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – a haul of 500 Beatles tapes known as the ‘Get Back sessions’ stolen — 2003 – a haul of 500 Beatles tapes known as the ‘Get Back sessions’ stolen in the 1970′s were found after UK police cracked a major bootleg operation in London [...]

2001 – Christians gather outside the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara — 2001 – Christians gather outside the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara, California to pray for the soul of Marilyn Manson, who is performing inside. They also distributed pizza, soda and [...]

2001 – Bryan Gregory, guitarist in the original li… — 2001 – Bryan Gregory, guitarist in the original lineup of the Cramps, dies of unknown causes in Anaheim, Calif., at the age of 46. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Melissa Etheridge ends speculation about th… — 2000 – Melissa Etheridge ends speculation about the paternity of the children the rock star shares with partner Julie Cypher, when she announces that David Crosby is the children’s father. Be [...]

2000 – Longtime Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman … — 2000 – Longtime Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman announces his departure from the veteran heavy medal group. Friedman will be replaced by Al Pitrelli, who has previously played with Asia, Alice [...]

1985 – Ted Nugent appears on TV’s “Miami Vice.” … — 1985 – Ted Nugent appears on TV’s “Miami Vice.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1978 – The litigation between Beatles, Apple, Allen Klein — 1978 – The litigation between Beatles, Apple, Allen Klein and ABKCO is declared settled in court. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1978 – Bluesman Howlin’ Wolf dies in a hospital ne… — 1978 – Bluesman Howlin’ Wolf dies in a hospital near Chicago following brain surgery. His biggest hit is the 1951 song “How Many More Years,” which featured Ike Turner on [...]

1971 – The reclusive Bob Dylan appears on the banjo picker — 1971 – The reclusive Bob Dylan appears on the banjo picker Earl Scruggs’ Fanfare Show. The duo performs “East Virginia Blues” and “Nashville Skyline Rag.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1971 – The trial over Paul McCartney’s move to dissolve the Beatle — 1971 – The trial over Paul McCartney’s move to dissolve the Beatles partnership begins today in London’s High Court. Ringo testifies, “Paul behaved like a spoilt child.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – George Harrison announces that he is leaving the Beatles. — 1969 – George Harrison announces that he is leaving the Beatles. He later returns. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls of Fires” goes to No. 1. — 1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls of Fires” goes to No. 1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1956 – Elvis Presley starts his first recording se… — 1956 – Elvis Presley starts his first recording session for RCA. The result includes “Heartbreak Hotel.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1955 – Born on this day, Michael Schenker, German guitarist, formed The Scorpions — 1955 – Born on this day, Michael Schenker, German guitarist, formed The Scorpions, member of UFO. (1982 UK No.5 album with the Michael Schenker group ‘One Night At Budokan’). Be Sociable, [...]

1952 – Pat Benatar (Pat Andrzejewski) is born in B… — 1952 – Pat Benatar (Pat Andrzejewski) is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Her first six albums all go platinum, selling more than 1 million copies. The 1981 album “Precious Time” tops [...]

1948 – Percussionist Cyril Neville of the Meters is born — 1948 – Percussionist Cyril Neville of the Meters is born in New Orleans. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1948 – Donald Fagen of Steely Dan is born in Passa… — 1948 – Donald Fagen of Steely Dan is born in Passaic, N.J. The pop/jazz group has three top 10 albums, including “Aja,” which goes to No. 3 on Chart Toppers’s [...]

1946 – Drummer Aynsley Dunbar, who has played with Journey — 1946 – Drummer Aynsley Dunbar, who has played with Journey and Jefferson Starship, is born in Liverpool. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1945 – Roderick (Rod) Stewart is born in London. H… — 1945 – Roderick (Rod) Stewart is born in London. His biggest hit, “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright),” is No. 1 on Chart Toppers’s Hot 100 for eight weeks. Be Sociable, [...]

1943 – Songwriter Jim Croce (“Time in a Bottle”) is born in Philadelphia. — 1943 – Songwriter Jim Croce (“Time in a Bottle”) is born in Philadelphia. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1939 – Actor Sal Mineo is born in New York. As well as starring in — 1939 – Actor Sal Mineo is born in New York. As well as starring in The Gene Krupa Story and Rock Pretty Baby, Sal scored a top 10 hit in [...]

1939 – Scott McKenzie (Philip Blondheim) is born i… — 1939 – Scott McKenzie (Philip Blondheim) is born in Jacksonville, Fla. His biggest hit is the 1967 song “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair),” which reaches [...]

1935 – Rockabilly performer Ronnie Hawkins, former employe — 1935 – Rockabilly performer Ronnie Hawkins, former employer of the Band, is born in Huntsville, Ark. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1917 – Born on this day, Jerry Wexler, producer and record company — 1917 -  Born on this day, Jerry Wexler, producer and record company executive. Co-owner of Atlantic records, vice president at Warner Brothers, worked with Ray Charles, Phil Spector, Dr John, [...]