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2012 – Adele is back on top with “21″ on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – Adele is back on top with “21″ on This Day in Rock Music History! Adele returned to number one in the albums chart with “21″, overtaking David Bowie and [...]

2008 – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proclaimed this day as ‘Mariah — 2008 – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proclaimed this day as ‘Mariah Carey day’ in Los Angeles, California. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2007 – acts appearing at the Quilmes Rock festival at River stadium in Argentin — 2007 – acts appearing at the Quilmes Rock festival at River stadium in Argentina included, Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver, Placebo, Keane and Evanescence. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2004 – Courtney Love is ordered by a Los Angeles judge… — 2004 – Courtney Love is ordered by a Los Angeles judge to stand trial for two counts of drug possession. Love appears in court with a copy of [...]

2004 – ‘Frisco noisemakers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club… — 2004 – ‘Frisco noisemakers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club announce they have left their label Virgin. Robert Turner says, “This is actually the greatest day in our band’s somewhat [...]

2003 – Beyonce was sued by the Wilhemina Artist Agency who claime — 2003 – Beyonce was sued by the Wilhemina Artist Agency who claimed she hadn’t paid them the commission for her L’Oral ads. The agency claimed the singer refused to pass [...]

2003 – Reggae artist Ziggy Marley releases his fir… — 2003 – Reggae artist Ziggy Marley releases his first solo album, “Dragonfly,” via Private Music. The oldest son of Bob Marley, the artist fronted the Melody Makers through nine studio [...]

2003 – Fleetwood Mac release their album Say You Will… — 2003 – Fleetwood Mac release their album Say You Will. The disc reunites the band with AWOL songwriter Lindsey Buckingham, but vocalist Christine McVie opts to sit this [...]

2003 – Heartland rocker Melissa Etheridge announces… — 2003 – Heartland rocker Melissa Etheridge announces she’s become engaged to her partner of two years, actress Tammy Lynn Michaels. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2002 – Dave Matthew’s strained vocal chords forces… — 2002 – Dave Matthew’s strained vocal chords forces the postponement of a DMB show at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Stereophonics started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK — 2001 – Stereophonics started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Jeep.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Janet Jackson started a six week run at No.1 on the US — 2001 – Janet Jackson started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘All For You.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Punk pioneer Joey Ramone (Jeffrey Ross Hyman) singer of The Ramones — 2001 – Punk pioneer Joey Ramone (Jeffrey Ross Hyman) singer of The Ramones died after losing a long battle with lymphatic cancer aged 49. On November 30, 2003, a block [...]

1999 – Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell finishes a… — 1999 – Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell finishes an eight-day promo tour around the world with a packed press conference in Milan. She presents her solo debut single, “Look At [...]

1999 – Entropy premieres at the Los Angeles Independent — 1999 – Entropy premieres at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. The Stephen Dorff-starring film marks the first time U2 have appeared in a dramatic movie. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1996 – Milli Vanilli singer Rob Pilatus was jailed for 90 days by a Los Angeles — 1996 – Milli Vanilli singer Rob Pilatus was jailed for 90 days by a Los Angeles judge for three violent attacks and parole violation. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1996 – Jerry Garcia’s ashes are scattered near San Francisco… — 1996 – Jerry Garcia’s ashes are scattered near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. A portion of the remains of the Grateful Dead guitarist had already been deposited into [...]

1989 – The Fine Young Cannibals went to No.1 on the US singles — 1989 – The Fine Young Cannibals went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘She Drives Me Crazy.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1989 – American all girl group The Bangles started a four week run — 1989 – American all girl group The Bangles started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Eternal Flame.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1989 – Nesuhi Ertegun, A&R man with Atlantic Records… — 1989 – Nesuhi Ertegun, A&R man with Atlantic Records and brother of the label’s boss, Ahmet, dies in New York. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1982 – Billy Joel breaks a wrist when his motorcyc… — 1982 – Billy Joel breaks a wrist when his motorcycle and an auto collide. He is hospitalized and has surgery. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – Lynyrd Skynyrd give a gold album for One More for the Road… — 1977 – Lynyrd Skynyrd give a gold album for One More for the Road to Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson. The band donates another gold record to Atlanta’s Fox [...]

1975 – appearing at Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Kiss, Rush and the Heavy Metal Kids. — 1975 – appearing at Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Kiss, Rush and the Heavy Metal Kids. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – Chart Toppers No. 1 Pop Hit: “Tie a Yellow… — 1973 – Chart Toppers No. 1 Pop Hit: “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree,” Dawn featuring Tony Orlando. The song with a happy ending is based on [...]

1973 – Topping the singles charts are Tony Orlando… — 1973 – Topping the singles charts are Tony Orlando & Dawn with the shamelessly sentimental “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1972 – Roberta Flack started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with — 1972 – Roberta Flack started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with the Ewan MacColl song ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’. A [...]

1971 – The Beatles win an Oscar for Best Film… — 1971 – The Beatles win an Oscar for Best Film Music (Original Song Score) for the Paul McCartney-penned “Let It Be.” 1970, Best Original Score Written For A Motion Picture [...]

1971 – Rolling Stone announces that the Illinois Crime… — 1971 – Rolling Stone announces that the Illinois Crime Commission has compiled a list of “drug-oriented rock records.” The list includes Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” and Procol Harum’s [...]

1969 – Archie Bell of the Drells is released from … — 1969 – Archie Bell of the Drells is released from military service after a tour of Vietnam. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1968 – Born on this day, Edward John O’Brien, guitarist, Radiohead, (1993 UK No.7 — 1968 – Born on this day, Edward John O’Brien, guitarist, Radiohead, (1993 UK No.7 single ‘Creep’, 1997 UK No.1 & US No.21 album ‘OK Computer’, 2000 UK & US No.1 [...]

1967 – Born on this day, Frankie Poullian, bass, The Darkness, (2003 UK No.2 — 1967 – Born on this day, Frankie Poullian, bass, The Darkness, (2003 UK No.2 single ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’, 2003 UK No.1 album ‘Permission To Land’). Left [...]

1967 – Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra started a four week run at No.1 on the — 1967 – Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Somethin’ Stupid’. They became the only father and daughter act [...]

1966 – Born on this day, Samantha Fox, former model, singer, (1986 UK No.3 — 1966 – Born on this day, Samantha Fox, former model, singer, (1986 UK No.3 single ‘Touch Me, I Want Your Body’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – Born on this day, Graeme Clark, bass, Wet Wet Wet, (1994 UK No.1 — 1966 – Born on this day, Graeme Clark, bass, Wet Wet Wet, (1994 UK No.1 single ‘Love Is All Around’, 15 weeks at No.1, plus over 20 other UK Top [...]

1966 – appearing live at the Blackpool Odeon, Jimi Hendrix, The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens — 1966 – appearing live at the Blackpool Odeon, Jimi Hendrix, The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdink, tickets 5 and 10 shillings, ($0.70 and $1.40). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – UK music press announces there’ll be no new Beatles film… — 1966 – UK music press announces there’ll be no new Beatles film for the time being. Producer Walter Shenson says, ‘We’ve turned down everything from The Beatles in the Army [...]

1965 – Born on this day, Linda Perry, songwriter, producer, singer, 4 Non Blondes, (1993 — 1965 – Born on this day, Linda Perry, songwriter, producer, singer, 4 Non Blondes, (1993 UK No.2 single ‘What’s Up’, 1993 UK No. 4 album ‘Bigger Better Faster More!). Wrote [...]

1965 – Cliff Richard was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘The Minute — 1965 – Cliff Richard was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘The Minute You’re Gone.’ The singers eighth UK No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – The Beatles filmed outside shots at the Scala Theatre in Tottenham Street — 1964 – The Beatles filmed outside shots at the Scala Theatre in Tottenham Street London for their forthcoming movie ‘A Hard Day’s Night.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1962 – Chart Toppers No. 1 Pop Hit: “Good Luck Ch… — 1962 – Chart Toppers No. 1 Pop Hit: “Good Luck Charm,” Elvis Presley. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1951 – Chart Toppers No. 1 Pop Hit: “How High the… — 1951 – Chart Toppers No. 1 Pop Hit: “How High the Moon,” Les Paul & Mary Ford. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1944 – Guitarist Dave Edmunds is born in Cardiff, … — 1944 – Guitarist Dave Edmunds is born in Cardiff, Wales. His biggest single, “I Hear You Knocking,” reaches No. 4 on Chart Toppers’s Hot 100. As well as producing recordings by [...]

1940 – Born on this day, Clarence Satchell, The Ohio Players — 1940 – Born on this day, Clarence Satchell, The Ohio Players, (1974 US No.1 single ‘Fire’). He died on 30th December 1995. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1939 – Born on this day, Reginald Smith (Marty Wilde), 1959 UK No.2 single — 1939 – Born on this day, Reginald Smith (Marty Wilde), 1959 UK No.2 single ‘A Teenager In Love’, plus over 10 other UK Top 40 singles). Father of 80′s singer [...]

1927 – John Lennon biographer and Professor Longhair… — 1927 – John Lennon biographer and Professor Longhair liner-notes author Albert Goldman is born in Dormont, Pa. After completing critically abhored books on Elvis and Lennon, and inspiring [...]