1999 – Diane Warren has a big night at the 16th annual American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers Pop Music Awards. She is named songwriter of the year for an unprecedented fifth time, her second consecutive year. Also, her “How Do I Live,” recorded by both LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood, is named song of the year.
2012 – Donna Summer Passed away on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – Donna Summer Passed away on This Day in Rock Music History! R.I.P. You will be missed ‘Hot Stuff’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2010 – RIP- Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath — 2010 – RIP- Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & [...]
2008 – Madonna was at No.1 on the US album chart with her eleventh — 2008 – Madonna was at No.1 on the US album chart with her eleventh studio album ‘Hard Candy.’ The album reached number one in thirty-seven other countries. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2008 – Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty posted a two-minute clip of — 2008 – Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty posted a two-minute clip of themselves playing with newborn mice on Youtube. The video showed Doherty and Winehouse in a bare room, making [...]
2005 – “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” singer Kylie Minogue announces… — 2005 – “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” singer Kylie Minogue announces she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She cancels her Australasian tour to receive treatment. [...]
2005 – Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson are the big… — 2005 – Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson are the big winners at the Academy of Country Music Awards, held at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas. Wilson was [...]
2004 – Singer Lisa Loeb (“Stay (I Missed You)”) tells AP… — 2004 – Singer Lisa Loeb (“Stay (I Missed You)”) tells AP Radio that she has split from her longtime partner, guitarist Dweezil Zappa…. Yeah, but Dweezil is kewler! Be Sociable, [...]
2004 – Rising rock revivalists Jet (“Are You Gonna Be My Girl?”)… — 2004 – Rising rock revivalists Jet (“Are You Gonna Be My Girl?”) are forced to cancel the remaining leg of their Australian tour “due to a serious family [...]
2003 – Brainy rockers Radiohead kick off an intimate club tour… — 2003 – Brainy rockers Radiohead kick off an intimate club tour to promote new album Hail to the Thief at Dublin’s Olympia. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Stone Temple Pilot singer Scott Weiland is arrested… — 2003 – Stone Temple Pilot singer Scott Weiland is arrested after police stop him for driving without lights shortly before midnight in L.A. Cocaine and heroin is found [...]
2001 – Top Jimmy, an influential, hard-rocking blu… — 2001 – Top Jimmy, an influential, hard-rocking bluesman on the L.A. club scene in the Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – Cast members of the Grand Ole Opry and memb… — 2001 – Cast members of the Grand Ole Opry and members of the Country Music Hall of Fame converge for the grand opening of the new Country Music Hall of [...]
2000 – They Might Be Giants begins offering its se… — 2000 – They Might Be Giants begins offering its second MP3-only release, the EP Working Undercover For The Man. Comprised of all new, previously unreleased studio recordings, the eight-song set [...]
1999 – Producer Bruce Fairbairn dies in Vancouver at age 49… — 1999 – Producer Bruce Fairbairn dies in Vancouver at age 49. He worked on albums by Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and Krokus. Producer Bruce Fairbairn Dead At 49 Veteran producer [...]
1999 – Modern rock act No Doubt sues Carlsbad, Cal… — 1999 – Modern rock act No Doubt sues Carlsbad, Calif.-based clothing manufacturer No Fear, claiming that clothing items bearing the “No Doubt” name infringe on the group’s copyrighted service mark, [...]
1996 – Blues guitarist Johnny “Guitar” Watson dies while touring Japan. — 1996 – Blues guitarist Johnny “Guitar” Watson dies while touring Japan. b. 3rd February 1935, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. d. 17th May 1996, Yokohama, Japan. Johnny Guitar Watson’s career went back [...]
1992 – A sore throat forces Phil Collins to abandon a Genesis… — 1992 – A sore throat forces Phil Collins to abandon a Genesis gig in Tampa, Fla., after only two songs. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1992 – Bandleader Lawrence Welk dies in Santa Moni… — 1992 – Bandleader Lawrence Welk dies in Santa Monica, Calif., of pneumonia at age 89. Known for his “champagne music” style, he hosted his own TV show, which ran on [...]
1990 – Nirvana played the last date of a North American tour at the Zoo — 1990 – Nirvana played the last date of a North American tour at the Zoo in Boise, Idaho. This was Chad Channing’s final gig with the band, drummer Dave Grohl [...]
1989 – At the Cannes Film Festival, Roger Daltrey announces… — 1989 – At the Cannes Film Festival, Roger Daltrey announces that he intends to pursue the study of Chinese medicine. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1989 – The first night of a 12-date UK tour for R.E.M. starting at — 1989 – The first night of a 12-date UK tour for R.E.M. starting at Leicester De Montfort Hall. (Promoting the new single ‘Orange Crush’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1989 – Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman’s first Sticky Fingers — 1989 – Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman’s first Sticky Fingers restaurant opened in London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1987 – A fire sweeps through Tom Petty’s Encino, Calif… — 1987 – A fire sweeps through Tom Petty’s Encino, Calif., mansion, causing a million dollars in damage. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1986 – Whitney Houston started a three week run at No.1 on the — 1986 – Whitney Houston started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Greatest Love Of All’, the singers third US No.1, a No.8 hit in [...]
1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Let’s Dance,”… — 1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Let’s Dance,” David Bowie. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Appearing at Bingley Hall, Stafford, England, Whitesnake — David Coverdale 1981 – Appearing at Bingley Hall, Stafford, England, Whitesnake on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Drummer Peter Criss leaves Kiss to start a … — 1980 – Drummer Peter Criss leaves Kiss to start a solo career. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Drummer Peter Criss left Kiss and was replaced by Eric Carr — 1980 – Drummer Peter Criss left Kiss and was replaced by Eric Carr on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Paul and Linda McCartney are the musical guests on… — 1980 – Paul and Linda McCartney are the musical guests on tonight’s edition of Saturday Night Live. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1978 – Thank God It’s Friday, starring Donna Summer, premieres in Los Angeles. — 1978 – Thank God It’s Friday, starring Donna Summer, premieres in Los Angeles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1978 – Lou Reed begins a week-long stand at New York… — 1978 – Lou Reed begins a week-long stand at New York’s Bottom Line club. The concerts are taped for his live album Take No Prisoners. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – Mick Jagger needs 20 stitches in his hand after… — 1975 – Mick Jagger needs 20 stitches in his hand after putting it through the window of a restaurant in Montauk, N.Y. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – Elton John picks up a platinum disc for Captain Fantastic… — 1975 – Elton John picks up a platinum disc for Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. The album is the first to sell a million copies on [...]
1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Streak,” … — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Streak,” Ray Stevens. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – ABC broadcasts the Elton John special Say Goodbye… — 1974 – ABC broadcasts the Elton John special Say Goodbye to Norma Jean and Other Things, during which the singer plays “Candle in the Wind” and “Rocket Man.”. Be [...]
1974 – On The Midnight Special, Frankie Avalon plays host… — 1974 – On The Midnight Special, Frankie Avalon plays host to Sam & Dave, Fabian, and Shirley & Lee. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block is b… — 1970 – Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block is born. His older brother Jon is also a member of the pop group from Boston. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Chicago release their double debut album, Chicago… — 1969 – Chicago release their double debut album, Chicago Transit Authority. The real C.T.A. sued. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1968 – Wonderwall, a psychedelic film with soundtrack by George… — 1968 – Wonderwall, a psychedelic film with soundtrack by George Harrison, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – The Bob Dylan documentary Don’t Look Back debuts… — 1967 – The Bob Dylan documentary Don’t Look Back debuts at San Francisco’s Presidio Theatre. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor is born today in Mercer, Pa. — 1965 – Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor is born today in Mercer, Pa. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – Joan Baez headlines the first Monterey Folk… — 1963 – Joan Baez headlines the first Monterey Folk Festival in California. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – In England, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Little Richard… — 1963 – In England, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Little Richard appear on the same bill for the first time. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – The Monterey Folk Festival opens with Bob Dylan… — 1963 – The Monterey Folk Festival opens with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Pete Seeger Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1961 – New age vocalist Enya is born Eithne Ni Bhr… — 1961 – New age vocalist Enya is born Eithne Ni Bhraonain in the Gweedore region of County Donegal in the northwest of the Republic of Ireland. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1948 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Nature Boy,” … — 1948 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Nature Boy,” Nat King Cole. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1948 – Prog-rock drummer Bill Bruford is born in Sevenoaks, England… — 1948 – Prog-rock drummer Bill Bruford is born in Sevenoaks, England. He was a founding member of Yes and later joined King Crimson. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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