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2012 – Cher Lloyd rushes off stage after being struck with a bottle of urine(eeeeeuww) during her V Festival performance in Chelmsford, Essex on This Day in Rock! — 2012 – Cher Lloyd rushes off stage after being struck with a bottle of urine(eeeeeuww) during her V Festival performance in Chelmsford, Essex on This Day in Rock! Cher [...]

2010 – OZZY OSBOURNE RELEASES “LIFE WON’T WAIT,” THE SECOND SINGLE FROM HIS WORLDWIDE SMASH ALBUM ‘SCREAM’ — 2010 – OZZY OSBOURNE RELEASES “LIFE WON’T WAIT,” THE SECOND SINGLE FROM HIS WORLDWIDE SMASH ALBUM ‘SCREAM’ THE VIDEO FOR THE SONG IS BEING DIRECTED BY JACK OSBOURNE FIRST-EVER OZZY iTUNES APP AVAILABLE NOW As OZZY OSBOURNE gears [...]

2008 – The daughter of late country star Johnny Cash called the use of her — 2008 – The daughter of late country star Johnny Cash called the use of her father’s name to endorse a US presidential candidate ‘appalling’. Country star John Rich [...]

2006 – The Rolling Stones played the first of two nights at Twickenham Stadium — 2006 – The Rolling Stones played the first of two nights at Twickenham Stadium on their ‘A Bigger Bang’ world tour. Feeder and The Charlatans also appeared. Be Sociable, [...]

2006 – Christina Aguilera went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Back To — 2006 – Christina Aguilera went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Back To Basics’ the singers third UK release. Also a No.1 album in 13 other [...]

2004 – A man from Stoke-on-Trent, England, named Bryan Adams as the ‘other — 2004 – A man from Stoke-on-Trent, England, named Bryan Adams as the ‘other man’ in his divorce papers after years spent trying to cope with his wife’s obsession [...]

2003 – The Occupational Safety and Health Administ… — 2003 – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines Great White and Station club owners Michael and Jeffrey Derderian a total of nearly $100,000 for workplace violations related to [...]

2003 – Olivia Newton-John postpones her American tour to be with her dying — 2003 – Olivia Newton-John postpones her American tour to be with her dying 92-year-old mother in Australia. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Foo Fighters cancel the remaining three dat… — 2001 – Foo Fighters cancel the remaining three dates of their U.K. and European tour after drummer Taylor Hawkins is hospitalized. Hawkins “apparently overindulged during festivities” following the Foo’s performance [...]

2000 – Ron Wood was questioned by police in 2000 when he was seen — 2000 – Ron Wood was questioned by police in 2000 when he was seen stuffing a rigid body into his Bentley. Passenger Vinnie Jones was not alive when crammed into [...]

2000, -Janet Jackson went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Doesn’t Really — 2000, -Janet Jackson went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Doesn’t Really Matter’. Nelly started a five week run at No.1 on the US album chart [...]

2000 – Bon Jovi brings down the curtain on the 28-… — 2000 – Bon Jovi brings down the curtain on the 28-year career of London’s Wembley Stadium as a live music venue. The show is the group’s fifth at the 80,000-seat [...]

1999 – Blues Traveler bassist Bobby Sheehan is fou… — 1999 – Blues Traveler bassist Bobby Sheehan is found dead in bed at his New Orleans home. Sheehan, who had recently begun work on a solo project, is 31. Be Sociable, [...]

1999 – At the German Comet Awards, Britney Spears is named Bes — 1999 – At the German Comet Awards, Britney Spears is named Best International Newcomer, while the Backstreet Boys receive an audience appreciation award. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – Rape charges against rapper DMX (Earl Simmo… — 1998 – Rape charges against rapper DMX (Earl Simmons) are dropped after test results reveal that the DNA from his blood does not match that of the semen found at [...]

1997 – Patrick O’Hearn files suit against Robert M… — 1997 – Patrick O’Hearn files suit against Robert Miles over the latter’s song “Children.” The suit claims that Miles’ song is a rip-off of O’Hearn’s 1985 copyright “At First Light.” [...]

1997 – Alabama Governor Fob James joins the mayors… — 1997 – Alabama Governor Fob James joins the mayors of Montgomery and Georgina, Ala., in the Alabama State Capitol to dedicate a 50-mile stretch of Interstate 65 to the memory [...]

1996 – Rock ‘n’ roll singer Rio Reiser dies. … — 1996 – Rock ‘n’ roll singer Rio Reiser dies. Rio Reiser (January 9, 1950 – August 20, 1996), was a German rock musician and singer of the famous rock group Ton [...]

1996 – Rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg settles out of cour… — 1996 – Rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg settles out of court with the Woldemariam family in a wrongful Deaths suit which the family brought against the rapper three years earlier. Twenty-year-old [...]

1994 – According to reports in today’s press, Paula Abdul is undergoing — 1994 – According to reports in today’s press, Paula Abdul is undergoing treatment in Tulsa, Okla., for an eating disorder. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1993 – Santana kick off a tour with Bob Dylan supporting in Portland, Ore. — 1993 – Santana kick off a tour with Bob Dylan supporting in Portland, Ore. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1992 – A US Doctor filed a $35m lawsuit against the Southwest Bell phone — 1992 – A US Doctor filed a $35m lawsuit against the Southwest Bell phone company. He alleged that his wife died because he could not reach 911 due [...]

1991 – Nirvana and Sonic Youth kicked off a joint European tour at Sir Henry’s — 1991 – Nirvana and Sonic Youth kicked off a joint European tour at Sir Henry’s Pub, Cork, Ireland. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1990 – Aerosmith appeared at the Marquee Club London. Led Zeppelin — 1990 – Aerosmith appeared at the Marquee Club London. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page joined the band on stage for a blues jam. AWESOME! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1988 – Steve Winwood went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Roll With It’. — 1988 – Steve Winwood went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Roll With It’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1988 – Performing at the Donington rock festival in England, Guns — 1988 – Performing at the Donington rock festival in England, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose tells the audience to “try not to kill yourselves.” Ironically, two people die in [...]

1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Power of Lov… — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Power of Love,” Huey Lewis & the News. The millionselling single, which is featured in the hit film “Back to the Future,” [...]

1981 – At Los Angeles’ Sport Arena, Bruce Springsteen & the E — 1981 – At Los Angeles’ Sport Arena, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band play a benefit for Vietnam veterans. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “(You’re) Hav… — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “(You’re) Having My Baby,” Paul Anka with Odia Coates. Anka last hit No. 1 with “Lonely Boy” in 1959, marking the longest [...]

1973 – The Rolling Stones release their single “Angie.” The ballad — 1973 – The Rolling Stones release their single “Angie.” The ballad becomes one of their biggest singles, going to No. 1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – William Frederick “Fred” Durst (born August 20, 1970) is an America — 1970 – William Frederick “Fred” Durst (born August 20, 1970) is an American musician, director and actor, known primarily as the frontman of the band Limp Bizkit. Early life Durst was born [...]

1969 – Frank Zappa disbands the Mothers of Inventi… — 1969 – Frank Zappa disbands the Mothers of Invention following a short tour in Canada. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – The Beatles convene in the studio together for the last time — 1969 – The Beatles convene in the studio together for the last time as they wrap up recording “I Want You (She’s So Heavy).” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – Darrell Lance Abbott, also known as “Diamond Darrell”, and “Dimebag — 1966 – Darrell Lance Abbott, also known as “Diamond Darrell”, and “Dimebag Darrell” (August 20, 1966 – December 8, 2004) was an American guitarist, best known as a founding member [...]

1960 – Shooting for Where the Boys Are, featuring teen idol Connie Franci — 1960 – Shooting for Where the Boys Are, featuring teen idol Connie Francis (“Who’s Sorry Now”), begins in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1952 – John Hiatt – forever known as a songwriter’s songwriter — 1952 – John Hiatt – forever known as a songwriter’s songwriter – is born in Indianapolis. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1951 – Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy is born in Dublin… — 1951 – Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy is born in Dublin, Ireland. Philip Parris Lynott (20 August 1949 – 4 January 1986) was a singer, bassist, instrumentalist, and songwriter, who first [...]

1948 – Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin is born in Wes… — 1948 – Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin is born in West Bromwich, England. Five of the group’s albums reach No. 1 on Chart Toppers’s pop album chart. In the mid-80s [...]

1947 – Trombonist James Pankow of Chicago is born in St. Louis. — 1947 – Trombonist James Pankow of Chicago is born in St. Louis. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1942 – Isaac Hayes is born in Covington, Texas. … — 1942 – Isaac Hayes is born in Covington, Texas. Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008[1]) was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, [...]

1934 – Sneaky Pete Kleinow, pedal steel guitarist to the stars, is born — 1934 – Sneaky Pete Kleinow, pedal steel guitarist to the stars, is born in South Bend, Ind. He’s played on albums by the Bee Gees, the Lemonheads, the Flying Burrito [...]