1998 – Country singer Jason Sellers gets some help entertaining a lunchtime crowd at the 29th Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. His former wife, Lee Ann Womack, makes a special appearance as Sellers’ duet partner. “Man, you look good,” Sellers says. “I want you back.” Womack has no patience for her ex’s plea. “Well,” she says, “maybe if you’da said that a little earlier…”
2012 – The Sex Pistols signed with Universal Music Catalog UK on This Day in Rock Music history! — 2012 – The Sex Pistols signed with Universal Music Catalog UK on This Day in Rock Music history! UMC is part of the world’s largest record label Universal, which will [...]
2012 – Peter Doherty shows paintings drawn in his own blood at a London gallery on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – Peter Doherty shows paintings drawn in his own blood at a London gallery on This Day in Rock Music History! “On Blood: A Portrait of the Artist” displays artwork [...]
2010 – Pete Wentz appointed spokesperson for UNICEF — 2010 – Pete Wentz appointed spokesperson for UNICEF Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz has been appointed as a spokesperson for UNICEF to raise awareness about the importance of [...]
2010 – U2 tops the US money makers in 2009 on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2010 – U2 tops the US money makers in 2009 on This Day in Rock Music History! These numbers are based on touring, record sales and royalties. U2 – $109m (£71m) Bruce [...]
2008 – Jonathan Davis, vocalist of the band Korn… — 2008 – Jonathan Davis, vocalist of the band Korn, logs onto Xbox LIVE from Lisbon, Portugal on February 27 to play Halo 3 and game with Xbox LIVE members. Xbox LIVE [...]
2008 – Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Announces Final Dark Side Tour… — 2008 – Waters Announces Final Dark Side Tour… Roger Waters will perform his last two performances of Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side Of The moon’ in the UK later this Spring. As [...]
2008 – iTunes: over 4 billion served… — 2008 - iTunes Sells 4 Billionth Song idolator reports: The record industry has 4 billion reasons to kiss Steve Jobs in the public square. That is the amount of songs that [...]
2008 – Eric Clapton is been invited to play a landmark… — 2008 – Eric Clapton is been invited to play a landmark concert in communist North Korea, according to an official at the country’s embassy in London. The confirmation follows a [...]
2008 – POISON frontman Bret Michaels… — 2008 - POISON frontman Bret Michaels and the reunited WARRANT — featuring lead singer Jani Lane — are scheduled to appear at the Rocklahoma 2008 press conference on Tuesday, March [...]
2007 – pictures appeared in UK papers of Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty — 2007 – pictures appeared in UK papers of Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty making a trip to a zoo in Burford Oxfordshire with his model girlfriend Kate Moss. He was blasted [...]
2007 – Bobby Brown was sentenced to 30 days in jail over $19,000 (£9,670) — 2007 – Bobby Brown was sentenced to 30 days in jail over $19,000 (£9,670) in unpaid child support. An arrest warrant was issued in October 2006 after he failed to [...]
2006 – Award winning South African R&B singer TK (… — 2006 – Award winning South African R&B singer TK (real name Tsakani Mhinga) is found dead at a hotel in Johannesburg’s Randburg suburb. The singer-songwriter is 27. An autopsy determines [...]
2005 – Ray Charles was at No.1 on the US album chart — 2005 – Ray Charles was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Genius Loves Company.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2005 – Manchester band Doves scored their second UK No.1 — 2005 – Manchester band Doves scored their second UK No.1 album when ‘Some Cities’ went to the top of the charts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – a worker in a supermarket in Aspen, Colorado alerted the police — 2004 – a worker in a supermarket in Aspen, Colorado alerted the police-after seeing a man shopping with his face covered by a mask. Police arrived on the scene and [...]
2003 – Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington… — 2003 – Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington undergoes emergency heart surgery, leaving the Southern rockers to delay a forthcoming tour and the release of their Vicious Cycle album. Be [...]
2003 – Hot Brit group The Libertines cancel… — 2003 – Hot Brit group The Libertines cancel their European tour after singer Carl Barât is diagnosed with bronchial pneumonia. Says Carl, “By the time we arrived in [...]
2003 – Jaered Andrews, a contestant on Fox’s American Idol… — 2003 – Jaered Andrews, a contestant on Fox’s American Idol, is charged with simple assault following a Nov. 2002 fight that ended in one man’s death. He is [...]
2003 – A lawyer for Great White’s tour manager says the band… — 2003 – A lawyer for Great White’s tour manager says the band had permission from a Rhode Island nightclub to use pyrotechnics at their fatal Feb. 20 show. [...]
2002 – Jennifer Lopez has the No. 1 album in US… — 2002 - Jennifer Lopez has the No. 1 album in the United States with her remix platter, J to tha Lo!. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Ex-Destiny’s Child singers LeToya Luckett… — 2002 – Ex-Destiny’s Child singers LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson sue the R&B trio, claiming the lyrics to “Survivor” contain disparaging references to their departure. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – Returning home after a 46-year absence, gui… — 2001 – Returning home after a 46-year absence, guitarist Carlos Santana unveils a plaque in Autlan De Navarro declaring him the “favorite son” of the west-central Mexican town. Mayor [...]
2001 – Dave Matthews Band release Everyday… — 2001 – Dave Matthews Band release Everyday. With its pop sheen and songwriting contributions from Alanis Morissette producer Glen Ballard, the album attracts criticism from fans, but tops [...]
1999 – Britney Spears started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK — 1999 – Britney Spears started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Baby One More Time’. It went on to be the biggest UK selling single [...]
1999 – Vince Gill pays tribute to an old friend. O… — 1999 – Vince Gill pays tribute to an old friend. On stage on the Grand Ole Opry, Gill plays the Dobro while performing the old hymn “How Great Thou Art” [...]
1998 – One day after being charged, rocker Tommy L… — 1998 – One day after being charged, rocker Tommy Lee is free on bail after pleading innocent to charges of abusing his wife, actress Pamela Anderson Lee, and their baby [...]
1998 – Motley Crue member Vince Neil, not to outdo… — Vince Neil 1998 – Motley Crue member Vince Neil, not to outdone by Tommy Lee, announces an agreement with Internet Entertainment Group and Vivid Video to distribute a 60-minute home video [...]
1995 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Take a Bow,” … — 1995 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Take a Bow,” Madonna. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1994 – Enigma went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘The Cross Of Changes.’ — 1994 – Enigma went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘The Cross Of Changes.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1993 – after 14 weeks at No.1 on the US singles chart, ‘I Will — 1993 – after 14 weeks at No.1 on the US singles chart, ‘I Will Always Love You’, gave Whitney Houston the longest ever US chart topper, taking over from Boyz [...]
1991 – James Brown is released from a South Caroli… — 1991 – James Brown is released from a South Carolina prison after serving two years of a six-year sentence. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1988 – George Michael scored his sixth No.1 US single with — 1988 – George Michael scored his sixth No.1 US single with ‘Father Figure’ a No. 11 hit in the UK. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1984 – The Jacksons’ Pepsi commercial premieres on… — 1984 – The Jacksons’ Pepsi commercial premieres on MTV. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Born on this day, Josh Groban, US singer, (2002 US No.7 — 1981 – Born on this day, Josh Groban, US singer, (2002 US No.7 & UK No.28 album ‘Josh Groban’, 2004 US No.1 album ‘Closer’). America’s top selling artist of 2007. Be [...]
1980 – The Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes… — 1980 – The Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes,” wins Grammys for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Michael Jackson wins his first Grammy for `… — Michael Jackson 1980 – Michael Jackson wins his first Grammy for “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” Best R&B Performance. Lyrics: “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” [1st Verse] Lovely Is The Feelin’ Now Fever, Temperatures [...]
1980 – Donna Summer wins a Grammy for “Hot Stuff,… — 1980 – Donna Summer wins a Grammy for “Hot Stuff,” Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. Earth, Wind & Fire wins a Grammy for “After the Love Has Gone,” Best R&B [...]
1980 – At the 22nd annual Grammy Awards, Billy Joel… — 1980 – At the 22nd annual Grammy Awards, Billy Joel wins Album of the Year for 52nd Street…. Must be a different Category… Since The Doobie Brothers won it [...]
1977 – Led Zeppelin cancel the kick-off… — Led Zeppelin 1977 – Led Zeppelin cancel the kick-off of their world tour in Dallas after Robert Plant comes down with tonsillitis. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – Not a good day for Keith Richards… — Keith Richards 1977 – Not a good day for Keith Richards. While sleeping at Toronto’s Harbour Castle Hotel, he’s awakened by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who search the [...]
1974 – Cher filed for divorce from Sonny Bono. Cher had married — 1974 – Cher filed for divorce from Sonny Bono. Cher had married Gregg Allman from The Allman Brothers band on 27th June 1975. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1972 – Led Zeppelin appeared at Sydney Showgrounds — 1972 – Led Zeppelin appeared at Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney in Australia on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1972 – T Rex appeared at New York’s Carnegie Hall on — 1972 – T Rex appeared at New York’s Carnegie Hall on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – five months after her death, Janis Joplin started a nine — 1971 – five months after her death, Janis Joplin started a nine-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Pearl.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – Jefferson Airplane is fined for using profa… — 1970 – Jefferson Airplane is fined for using profanity during a show in Oklahoma City. The fine is $1,000. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – Pink Floyd record Arnold Layne, their first single… — 1967 – Pink Floyd record Arnold Layne, their first single. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
— 1965 – Born on this day, David Boulter, keyboards, Tindersticks, (1993 album ‘Tindersticks’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – The first date of a 21 twice- nightly UK package tour — 1965 – The first date of a 21 twice- nightly UK package tour with Del Shannon, Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders and Herman’s Hermits, at Sheffield’s City Hall, England. Be Sociable, [...]
1964 – Born on this day, Ewan Venal, Deacon Blue, (1988 UK No.8 single — 1964 – Born on this day, Ewan Venal, Deacon Blue, (1988 UK No.8 single ‘Real Gone Kid’ plus over 15 other UK Top 40 singles). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – Born on this day, Derek McKenzie, The Shamen — 1964 – Born on this day, Derek McKenzie, The Shamen, (1992 UK No.1 single ‘Ebeneezer Goode’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – 21 year-old former hairdresser and cloakroom attendant at The Cavern — 1964 – 21 year-old former hairdresser and cloakroom attendant at The Cavern club Cilla Black was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart.’ Written [...]
1961 – Cubby Checker started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart — 1961 – Cubby Checker started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Pony Time’, his second No.1 of the 60′s. It reached No.27 in the [...]
1960 – Born on this day, Paul Humphreys, Orchestral Manoeuvres — 1960 – Born on this day, Paul Humphreys, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, (1984 UK No.5 single ‘Locomotion’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – Born on this day, Adrian Smith, Iron Maiden, (1982 UK No.1 album — 1957 – Born on this day, Adrian Smith, Iron Maiden, (1982 UK No.1 album ‘The Number Of The Beast’, 1991 UK No.1 single ‘Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter’). Be Sociable, [...]
1957 – John Roy “Johnny” Van Zant (born February 27, 1959, in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American — 1957 – John Roy “Johnny” Van Zant (born February 27, 1959, in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American musician and the current Lead vocalist of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. [...]
1956 – Specialty Records releases Little Richard’s… — 1956 – Specialty Records releases Little Richard’s “Slippin’ and Slidin’.” The song becomes the pianist’s first R&B No. 1, while its flip side, “Long Tall Sally,” becomes his [...]
1955 – Billboard announces that… — 1955 – Billboard announces that, for the first time, seven-inch 45 rpm singles are outselling 78s in US. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1954 – Born on this day, Neal Schon, guitar, Journey, (1982 US No.2 single ‘Open Arms — 1954 – Born on this day, Neal Schon, guitar, Journey, (1982 US No.2 single ‘Open Arms’), Santana, (1977 UK No.11 single ‘She’s Not There’). Biography The son of a jazz saxophonist, Schon [...]
1954 – Journey founder and Santana guitarist Neal Schon is born… — 1954 – Journey founder and Santana guitarist Neal Schon is born in San Mateo, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1951 – Born on this day, Steve Harley, singer, Cockney Rebel — 1951 – Born on this day, Steve Harley, singer, Cockney Rebel, (1975 UK No.1 single ‘Make Me Smile, Come Up And See Me’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1950 – Born on this day, Robert Balderrama, ? & The Mysterians, (1966 US No — 1950 – Born on this day, Robert Balderrama, ? & The Mysterians, (1966 US No. 1 & UK No.37 single ’96 Tears’). ’96 Tears’ was a UK No.17 hit for [...]
1948 – Born on this day, Eddie Gray, Tommy James and the Shondells — 1948 – Born on this day, Eddie Gray, Tommy James and the Shondells, (1966 US No.1 single ‘Hanky Panky’, 1968 UK No.1 single ‘Mony Mony’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1927 – Born on this day, Guy Mitchell, US singer (1957 UK & US No.1 single — 1927 - Born on this day, Guy Mitchell, US singer (1957 UK & US No.1 single ‘Singing The Blues’ plus over ten other UK Top 40 singles). Mitchell died on [...]
1927 – Vocalist Guy Mitchell (Al Cernick) is born … — 1927 – Vocalist Guy Mitchell (Al Cernick) is born in Detroit. His biggest hit, “Singing the Blues,” stays at No. 1 for 10 weeks in 1956-57. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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