2000 – Chicago bluesman and APO Records artist Jimmie Lee Robinson starts a “hunger fast” in an effort to stop the University Of Illinois At Chicago’s (UIC) south campus expansion plans in the city’s Maxwell Street district, often cited as the birthplace of Chicago blues.
2012 – Scott McKenzie (born Philip Wallach Blondheim, January 10, 1939 – August 18, 2012) died on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – Scott McKenzie (born Philip Wallach Blondheim, January 10, 1939 – August 18, 2012) died on This Day in Rock Music History! was an American singer. He was [...]
1940 – Cream drummer Ginger Baker is born in London. — 1940 – Cream drummer Ginger Baker is born in London. Peter Edward “Ginger” Baker (born 19 August 1939, Lewisham, South London) is best known for his work with Cream and Blind [...]
2005 – Iron Maiden are pelted with eggs, bottle caps and ice on their last appearance at — 2005 – Iron Maiden are pelted with eggs, bottle caps and ice on their last appearance at Ozzfest. The power is also cut off several times. Sharon Osbourne later accuses [...]
2005 – Two days after cancelling his European tour, Eminem is hospitalized ” for — 2005 – Two days after cancelling his European tour, Eminem is hospitalized ” for dependency on sleep medication,” according to his label Interscope. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – Academy Award-winning film composer Elmer B… — 2004 – Academy Award-winning film composer Elmer Bernstein dies in his sleep at his Ojai, Calif. home after a long illness. He is 82. Bernstein wrote the music for more [...]
2004 – Elmer Bernstein, an Oscar winning composer who wrote the themes — 2004 – Elmer Bernstein, an Oscar winning composer who wrote the themes to The Magnificent Seven, The Man With the Golden Arm, and The Great Escape, dies aged 82. Be Sociable, [...]
2003 – Tony Jackson, original bassist with Mersey Beat heroes the Searcher — 2003 – Tony Jackson, original bassist with Mersey Beat heroes the Searchers, dies aged 65. He also provided lead vocals on the hits “Sweets for My Sweet” and “Sugar and [...]
2003 – The Rolling Stones make over 300 of their post-1971 songs available — 2003 – The Rolling Stones make over 300 of their post-1971 songs available as purchasable downloads on Listen.com. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – The Justified & Stripped tour with Justin Timberlake and Christina — 2003 – The Justified & Stripped tour with Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera kicks off again at New York’s Nassau Coliseum. Several dates were scrapped following the collapse of a [...]
2003 – Freddy Vs. Jason, a horror movie starring Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland — 2003 – Freddy Vs. Jason, a horror movie starring Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland, tops the American box office. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Mary J. Blige tells Newsweek that her managers stole hundreds of thousands — 2003 – Mary J. Blige tells Newsweek that her managers stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from her bank account while she was using drugs and alcohol. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2000 – Creed cancel a show in Detroit after temporary bassist Brett — 2000 – Creed cancel a show in Detroit after temporary bassist Brett Hesla injures his hand. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2000 – Badfinger’s Joey Molland fractures his leg after falling — 2000 – Badfinger’s Joey Molland fractures his leg after falling off stage during the Classic Rock Festival in Darrington, Wash. Molland gamely climbs back up and finishes the Finger’s set [...]
1999 – Former guitarist for Rory Storm and The Hurricanes, Johnn — 1999 – Former guitarist for Rory Storm and The Hurricanes, Johnny Byrne, died in 1999 at the age of 59. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – It is announced that Spin Doctors’ lead sin… — 1999 – It is announced that Spin Doctors’ lead singer Chris Barron has been diagnosed with a rare paralysis of his vocal chords. Doctors indicate that he may never regain [...]
1999 – DMX and Lauryn Hill are the big winners at … — 1999 – DMX and Lauryn Hill are the big winners at the 1999 Source Hip-Hop Awards at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. DMX goes home with artist and live performer [...]
1999 – Kiss’ and Alice Cooper’s music publishers reach a settlement out of cour — 1999 – Kiss’ and Alice Cooper’s music publishers reach a settlement out of court. Six Palms Music Corp. had sued Kiss, claiming their song “Dreamin’,” from Psycho Circus, sounded a [...]
1997 – Joe Diffie joins with Tower Records and Ame… — 1997 – Joe Diffie joins with Tower Records and America Online for the first “virtual instore.” Diffie chats and holds a “virtual autograph session” during which fans can receive a [...]
1997 – To announce their Bridges to Babylon tour, the Rolling Stones — 1997 – To announce their Bridges to Babylon tour, the Rolling Stones drive to a press conference at the Brooklyn Bridge in a ’55 Cadillac. Mick steers. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1995 – Security guards carry a sobbing Courtney Lo… — 1995 – Security guards carry a sobbing Courtney Love offstage after she begins fighting with Hole fans because they aren’t cheering loudly enough during the last night of the Lollapalooza [...]
1992 – Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and Courtney Love of… — 1992 – Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and Courtney Love of Hole have their first child. Daughter Frances Bean is born in Los Angeles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Bad English hits #21 with “Possession”. — 1990 – Bad English hits #21 with “Possession”. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Aerosmith hits #22 with “The Other Side”. — 1990 – Aerosmith hits #22 with “The Other Side”. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Heart hits #23 with “I Didn’t Want to Need You”. — 1990 – Heart hits #23 with “I Didn’t Want to Need You”. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1988 – The Moody Blues hit #30 in the US with “I Know — 1988 – The Moody Blues hit #30 in the US with “I Know You’re Out there Somewhere”. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1985 – The Power of Love (Huey Lewis & The News) was a hit. — 1985 – The Power of Love (Huey Lewis & The News) was a hit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1984 – Sammy Hagar hits #38 with “Two Sides of Love”. — 1984 – Sammy Hagar hits #38 with “Two Sides of Love”. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1984 – Van Halen hits #13 with “Panama”. — 1984 – Van Halen hits #13 with “Panama”. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1984 – 1984 Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) marries Julie Ann Friedman — 1984 – 1984 Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) marries Julie Ann [...]
1984 – Motley Crue gives its performance debut at … — 1984 – Motley Crue gives its performance debut at the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – The Police play to 70,000 fans at Shea Stadium, New York. — 1983 – The Police play to 70,000 fans at Shea Stadium, [...]
1981 – The new Moody Blues album, Long Distance Voyager, hit the platinum — 1981 – The new Moody Blues album, Long Distance Voyager, hit the platinum level in sales in 1981. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Moody Blues begin UK tour – their first for two years. — 1981 - Moody Blues begin UK tour – their first for [...]
1979 – On PBS, John Lennon and Bob Dylan star in the documentary Eat — 1979 – On PBS, John Lennon and Bob Dylan star in the documentary Eat the Document. While sitting in the back of his limo, Dylan tells Lennon he’s going to [...]
1979 – Singers Nick Lowe and Carlene Carter marry … — 1979 – Singers Nick Lowe and Carlene Carter marry in Los Angeles. She is Johnny Cash’s stepdaughter. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1979 – On PBS, John Lennon and Bob Dylan star in the documentary Eat the Document. While sitting in the back of his limo, Dylan tells Lennon he’s going to throw up. — 1979 – On PBS, John Lennon and Bob Dylan star in the documentary Eat the Document. While sitting in the back of his limo, Dylan tells Lennon he’s going to [...]
1977 – The Police Play their first gig without ori… — 1977 – The Police Play their first gig without original guitarist Henri Padovani at Rebecca’s Club in Birmingham, England. The Police were originally formed by Sting (Gordon Sumner), Stewart Copeland, [...]
1977 – Elvis Presley’s funeral is held at his Grac… — 1977 – Elvis Presley’s funeral is held at his Graceland estate in Memphis. More than Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – In England, the Police play their first gig as a three-piece after — 1977 – In England, the Police play their first gig as a three-piece after the departure of guitarist Henri Padovani. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – The funeral for Elvis Presley is held at Graceland before 150 invited — 1977 – The funeral for Elvis Presley is held at Graceland before 150 invited mourners. Tens of thousands more gather outside the gates. Presley is buried next to his mother [...]
1974 – Keyboardist Patrick Moraz replaced Rick Wakeman in Yes — 1974 – Keyboardist Patrick Moraz replaced Rick Wakeman in Yes in 1974. The change would last 3 years, with the band releasing only one album, Relayer, in that time. Other [...]
1973 – Jethro Tull: ‘A Passion Play’ US LP is no. 1 — 1973 – Jethro Tull: ‘A Passion Play’ US LP is no. 1 chart topper this day in rock history! Be [...]
1971 – Mysterious and wonderful techno artiste the Aphex Twin is born — 1971 – Mysterious and wonderful techno artiste the Aphex Twin is born Richard James. Little known fact He owns a tank. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Make It with… — 1970 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Make It with You,” Bread. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Crosby, Stills, Nash play at Woodstock with newly added member — 1969 – Crosby, Stills, Nash play at Woodstock with newly added member Neil Young in what is their second public performance. A half-dozen songs from their set appear on the [...]
1969 – Hendrix debuts a new band, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, at the Woodstock — 1969 – Hendrix debuts a new band, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, at the Woodstock music festival in New York State. The group includes old friend Billy Cox on bass, Mitch [...]
1969 – Mick Jagger is accidentally shot on the set of ‘Ned Kelly’ — 1969 - Mick Jagger is accidentally shot on the set [...]
1966 – Paul Jones left Manfred Mann, just as “Pretty Flamingo” was — 1966 – Paul Jones left Manfred Mann, just as “Pretty Flamingo” was climbing the charts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 Beatles: ‘Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby’ UK 45 no. 1 — 1966 Beatles: ‘Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby’ UK [...]
1964 – over 9,000 frenzied fans met The Beatles as they arrived in San Francisco, to begin — 1964 – over 9,000 frenzied fans met The Beatles as they arrived in San Francisco, to begin an American tour. The Beatles were driven into a protective fence enclosure so [...]
1964 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Where Did Ou… — 1964 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Where Did Our Love Go,” The Supremes. It is the group’s first hit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Ringo Starr joins the Beatles as drummer af… — 1962 – Ringo Starr joins the Beatles as drummer after Pete Best is fired. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Ringo Starr plays with the Beatles for the first time at a Horticultural — 1962 – Ringo Starr plays with the Beatles for the first time at a Horticultural Society Dance in Birkenhead, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Peter, Paul & Mary release “If I Had a Hammer,” which becomes — 1962 – Peter, Paul & Mary release “If I Had a Hammer,” which becomes the folk trio’s first top 10 hit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Volare (Nel … — 1958 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu),” Domenico Modugno. It is the only chart-topping record to originate in Italy. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – Ron Strykert, guitarist with the best Australian band in the world — 1957 – Ron Strykert, guitarist with the best Australian band in the world ever, Men at Work, is born in Australia. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – Little Willie John hits #5 on the R&B chart with “Need Your Love — 1956 – Little Willie John hits #5 on the R&B chart with “Need Your Love So Bad”, #6 on the R&B chart with “Home At Last”, #1 on the R&B [...]
1956 – Elvis Presley: ‘Hound Dog/Don’t Be Cruel’ US 45 — 1956 – Elvis Presley: ‘Hound Dog/Don’t [...]
1941 – Drummer Jim Ayoub of the Canadian power trio Mahogany — 1953 – Drummer Jim Ayoub of the Canadian power trio Mahogany Rush is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1953 – Marvin Isley was born this day in rock history! — 1953 - Marvin Isley was born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1952 – Patrick Swayze, the actor who hit the top three with “She’s Like — 1952 – Patrick Swayze, the actor who hit the top three with “She’s Like the Wind,” is born in Houston. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1950 – Foreigner drummer Dennis Elliott is born — 1950 – Foreigner drummer Dennis Elliott is born in London this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1949 – With a name like his, Nigel Griggs really only could be a bassist — 1949 – With a name like his, Nigel Griggs really only could be a bassist for Split Enz. And he is. He’s also born today. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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