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2011 – Joe Jonas splits up with Ashley Greene on This Day in Rock! — 2011 – Joe Jonas splits up with Ashley Greene on This Day in Rock! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2008 – Heather Mills’ evidence in her divorce case with Sir Paul McCartney — 2008 – Heather Mills’ evidence in her divorce case with Sir Paul McCartney was “inconsistent, inaccurate” and “less than candid”, according to judge Mr Justice Bennett’s. His High Court ruling [...]

2006 – American R&B singer Ne-Yo was at No.1 on the US — 2006 – American R&B singer Ne-Yo was at No.1 on the US album chart with his debut album ‘In My Own Words.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2004 – Courtney Love exposed her breasts during an appearance on David — 2004 – Courtney Love exposed her breasts during an appearance on David Letterman’s TV talk show. The singer who had her back to the audience flashed at the presenter while [...]

2004 – A knee injury suffered near the end of Brit… — 2004 – A knee injury suffered near the end of Britney Spears’ concert in Moline, Ill., forces the artist to cancel her planned performance the following day at the Allstate [...]

2004 – Buckethead leaves Guns N’ Roses… —   2004 – Buckethead leaves Guns N’ Roses. His manager tells MTV that the avant-garde guitarist became fed up with the band’s “inertia.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – The Allman Brothers Band release Hittin’ the Note… — 2003 – The Allman Brothers Band release Hittin’ the Note, their first album since 1994′s Where It All Begins. Note peaks at No. 37 on the Billboard 200. Be [...]

2003 – Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted joins Ozzy… —   2003 – Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted joins Ozzy Osbourne’s band. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2002 – The Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall — 2002 – The Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam and close friend of the Ramones. The ceremony [...]

2002 – Authorities briefly shut down a suburban sh… — 2002 – Authorities briefly shut down a suburban shopping mall in Concord California after more than 1,000 teen-agers show up to meet boy-band B2K for an in-store autograph session at [...]

2001 – tragedy struck at an in-store appearance by British boy band A1 — 2001 – tragedy struck at an in-store appearance by British boy band A1 in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta after a stampede amongst the fans. Four girls were killed and [...]

2001 – John Phillips, a founder of the Mamas & the… — 2001 – John Phillips, a founder of the Mamas & the Papas, dies of heart failure in L.A. at the age of 65. The Mamas & the Papas reached the [...]

2001 – Four teenage girls are crushed to Deaths in… — 2001 – Four teenage girls are crushed to Deaths in a shopping mall in Jakarta, Indonesia, when hundreds of fans panic while trying to catch a glimpse of the British [...]

2000 – The U.S. Postal Service issues a 20-cent st… — 2000 – The U.S. Postal Service issues a 20-cent stamped postcard featuring the historic Ryman Auditorium, home to the Grand Ole Opry for more than 30 years. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – U2 are awarded the Freedom of the City… — 2000 – U2 are awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin in a ceremony at which they perform four songs. Bono also takes advantage of the honor [...]

1998 – King of Pop or Queen of Pop? According to G… — 1998 – King of Pop or Queen of Pop? According to German newswire reports, Michael Jackson goes shopping in Munich, Germany, disguised as an Arab woman. An unnamed toy store [...]

1997 – Rap artist Notorious Big was cremated in New Jersey — 1997 – Rap artist Notorious Big was cremated in New Jersey. was gunned down and killed on 9th March as he left a party at the Petersen Automotive Museum in [...]

1997 – Taylor Hawkins replaces William Goldsmith a… — 1997 – Taylor Hawkins replaces William Goldsmith as the Foo Fighters’ drummer. Goldsmith announced earlier that he would be leaving due to creative differences. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1997 – In a historic moment, composer/performer Ya… — 1997 – In a historic moment, composer/performer Yanni becomes the first Westerner ever to play at India’s Taj Mahal. Yanni plays three shows to help celebrate India’s 50th anniversary of [...]

1997 – Happy Goday, who promoted film music for ma… — 1997 – Happy Goday, who promoted film music for many of the major movie studios, dies of an undisclosed illness in New York. He is in his late 70s. All [...]

1996 – The Sex Pistols announced their comeback at the 100 Club — 1996 – The Sex Pistols announced their comeback at the 100 Club in London, 20 years after they had split. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1995 – Annie Lennox : Medusa : UK LP is no. 1 chart topper. —   1995 – Annie Lennox : Medusa : UK LP is no. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1995 – Bruce Springsteen : Greatest Hits : US LP is no. 1 chart topper. —   1995 – Bruce Springsteen : Greatest Hits : US LP is no. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1994 – Rolling Stones: After Bill Wyman confirms… — 1994 – Rolling Stones: After Bill Wyman confirms that he will no longer tour with The Rolling Stones the band announces Darryl Jones as his replacement on bass. Be Sociable, [...]

1994 – In a tragic forerunner of later events, police… —   1994 – In a tragic forerunner of later events, police confiscate 4 guns and 25 boxes of ammo after Kurt Cobain’s wife, Courtney Love calls them, fearing he would [...]

1992 – Singer Donna Summer receives a star on the … — 1992 – Singer Donna Summer receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1991 – after attending an in-store promo appearance U2 were fined — 1991 – after attending an in-store promo appearance U2 were fined £500 ($850) after being found guilty of selling condoms illegally at the Virgin Megastore, Dublin. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1989 – A radio station in California arranged to have all it’s Cat Stevens — 1989 – A radio station in California arranged to have all it’s Cat Stevens Records destroyed by having a steamroller run over them in protest of the singer’s support of [...]

1989 – Phil Collins and his spouse, Jill, become… — 1989 – Phil Collins and his spouse, Jill, become the proud parents of daughter Lily Jane. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1982 – A Flock Of Seagulls kicked off a 12-date UK tour at Night Moves, Glasgow. — 1982 – A Flock Of Seagulls kicked off a 12-date UK tour at Night Moves, Glasgow. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1982 – Singer Teddy Pendergrass is partially paral… — 1982 – Singer Teddy Pendergrass is partially paralyzed when his Rolls Royce skids off a road and wrecks in Philadelphia. Driving home from a basketball game in Philadelphia, soul singer [...]

1979 – Born on this day, Adam Levine, guitar, vocals, Maroon 5 — 1979 – Born on this day, Adam Levine, guitar, vocals, Maroon 5, (2004 UK No.1 album ‘Songs About Jane’, 2004 US No.1 & UK No.4 single ‘She Will Be Loved’). Be [...]

1978 – Blondie were at No.2 in the UK with their version of Randy — 1978 – Blondie were at No.2 in the UK with their version of Randy & The Rainbows 1963 US hit, ‘Denis.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1978 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Night Fever,”… — 1978 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Night Fever,” Bee Gees. “Stayin’ Alive” and “How Deep Is Your Love” are still in the top 10 when this third consecutive [...]

1978 – California Jam 2 draws 250,000 fans… — 1978 – California Jam 2 draws 250,000 fans to Ontario Motor Speedway near Los Angeles to hear Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Foreigner and others. ABC televise event. Double LP [...]

1977 – Born on this day, Devin Lima, UK male singer, LFO, — 1977 – Born on this day, Devin Lima, UK male singer, LFO, (1990 UK No.10 single ‘LFO’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1977 – The Clash released their debut single ‘White Riot.’ — 1977 – The Clash released their debut single ‘White Riot.’ It peaked at No.38 on the UK charts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1976 – The Film ‘The Man Who Fell To Earth’ featuring David Bowie — 1976 – The Film ‘The Man Who Fell To Earth’ featuring David Bowie premiered in London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1975 – The movie version of the Who’s Tommy premieres… —   1975 – The movie version of the Who’s Tommy premieres in New York, presented in “Quintophonic Sound.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – Pink Floyd perform Dark Side of the Moon… — 1973 – Pink Floyd perform Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety at London’s Earls Court. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – Wings play benefit concert for drug… —   1973 – Wings play benefit concert for drug-counselling agency Release at Hardrock. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1972 – Paul Simon: Paul Simon UK LP is no. 1 chart topper. — 1972 – Paul Simon: Paul Simon UK LP is no. 1 chart topper. Paul Simon scored his first solo No.1 album when his self-titled debut went to the top on [...]

1972 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Heart of Gold… — 1972 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Heart of Gold,” Neil Young. The song is Neil Young’s only solo single to reach the top 30. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1972 – Ringo Starr films Marc Bolan concert… — 1972 – Ringo Starr films Marc Bolan concert at Wembley for Born to Boogie. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – Born on this day, Queen Latifah, female US rapper — 1970 – Born on this day, Queen Latifah, female US rapper, (1990 UK No. 14 single with De La Soul, ‘Mama Give Birth To The Soul Children’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1968 – Charlie and Shirley Watts’ daughter… — 1968 – Charlie and Shirley Watts’ daughter Serafina born this day in rock history. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1968 – Steve Miller releases Sittin’ In a Circle, his debut single. —   1968 – Steve Miller releases Sittin’ In a Circle, his debut single. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – Beatles: Penny Lane US 45 is no. 1 chart topper. —   1967 – Beatles: Penny Lane US 45 is no. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – Pink Floyd signed to EMI Records in the UK — 1967 – Pink Floyd signed to EMI Records in the UK on this day in rock! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – Born on this day, Jerry Cantrell, Alice In Chains — 1966 – Born on this day, Jerry Cantrell, Alice In Chains, (1993 UK No.19 single ‘Would’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) is born… — 1966 – Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – Rolling Stones: The Last Time UK 45 is no… — 1965 – Rolling Stones: The Last Time UK 45 is no. 1 chart topper. 1965, The Rolling Stones were each fined £5 ($8.50) for urinating in a public place. The incident [...]

1965 – John Lennon gave his friend and ex-Quarry Man Pete Shotton — 1965 – John Lennon gave his friend and ex-Quarry Man Pete Shotton £20,000 to open Hayling Supermarkets. Lennon, George Harrison and Shotton became joint directors of Hayling Supermarkets Ltd. Be Sociable, [...]

1965 – Rolling Stones earn their ‘Bad Boy’ reputation… —   1965 – Rolling Stones earn their ‘Bad Boy’ reputation when the group members are fined £5 each for urinating in front of a public filling station after a concert [...]

1963 – Born on this day, Vanessa Williams, US singer, former model — Vanessa Williams 1963 – Born on this day, Vanessa Williams, US singer, former model and beauty queen, (1992 US No.1 & UK No.3 single ‘Save The Best To Last’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Surrender,” E… —   1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Surrender,” Elvis Presley. The song is based on the Italian song “Torna a Sorrento (Come Back to Sorrento),” which was written in [...]

1959 – EMI announces that it has now stopped… — 1959 – EMI announces that it has now stopped all production of 78 rpm discs. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1959 – Irene Cara is born. She tops Chart Toppers’… — 1959 – Irene Cara is born. She tops Chart Toppers’s Hot 100 for six weeks with the movie theme song “Flashdance … What a Feeling.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1950 – John Hartman (Doobie Brothers) is born… — 1950 – John Hartman (Doobie Brothers) is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1947 – Barry Wilson (Paramount/Procol Harum) is born… — 1947 – Barry Wilson (Paramount/Procol Harum) is born this day in rock History! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1941 – Soul singer Wilson Pickett is born in Pratt… — 1941 – Soul singer Wilson Pickett is born in Prattville, Ala. His five No. 1 songs on Chart Toppers’s R&B singles chart include “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)” and “Land of 1000 [...]

1939 – Frank Sinatra made his first recording, a song called ‘Our — 1939 – Frank Sinatra made his first recording, a song called ‘Our Love’, with the Frank Mane band. Lyrics: Our love, I feel it everywhere Through the night time, it is the [...]