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2010 – ACCEPT Interviewed On KNAC.COM’s ‘The Vault’; Audio Available — 2010 – ACCEPT Interviewed On KNAC.COM’s ‘The Vault’; Audio Available – Mar. 27, 2010 Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, bassist Peter Baltes and vocalist Mark Tornillo of reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT were [...]

2007 – Eminem and his ex-wife Kim reached a court agreement to stop insulting — 2007 – Eminem and his ex-wife Kim reached a court agreement to stop insulting each other in public. The pair, who divorced for the second time last year, pledged to [...]

2007 – the wife of Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland was arrested on suspicion — 2007 – the wife of Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland was arrested on suspicion of burning over $10,000 (£5,000) of his belongings outside their home after police in southern California [...]

2006 – Pete Wells, slide guitarist and one of the … — 2006 – Pete Wells, slide guitarist and one of the founders of Australian power blues band Rose Tattoo, dies in a Sydney hospital. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in [...]

2006 – Former Village People policeman Victor Willis was arrested in San Francisco — 2006 – Former Village People policeman Victor Willis was arrested in San Francisco, California, after he disappeared from a drug and gun trial. Police had charged Willis with being in [...]

2005 – Middle-of-the-road crooner Tony Christie ac… — 2005 – Middle-of-the-road crooner Tony Christie achieves an improbable double on the British charts, holding at No. 1 on the singles chart with the reissue of his 1971 hit “(Is [...]

2005 – Mexican tropical icon Rigo Tovar dies of a … — 2005 – Mexican tropical icon Rigo Tovar dies of a heart attack in Mexico City. He is 59. Tovar, who became wildly successful in the 1970s with his band Costa [...]

2005 – Former Crowded House and Split Enz drummer … —   2005 – Former Crowded House and Split Enz drummer Paul Hester is found dead of an apparent suicide Saturday in a park in Melbourne. He is 46. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – John Lennon’s childhood home at 251 Menlove… —   2003 – John Lennon’s childhood home at 251 Menlove Avenue in Liverpool is opened to the public. Yoko Ono is on hand for the festivities and tells reporters [...]

2003 – The Rolling Stones postpone their Hong… — 2003 – The Rolling Stones postpone their Hong Kong concerts over fears of the spread of the killer flu, severe acute respiratory syndrome. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2002 – Country singer Lyle Lovett suffers a compou… — 2002 – Country singer Lyle Lovett suffers a compound fracture toi his lower right leg when he is trampled by a bull at his uncle’s farm near the Houston suburb [...]

2002 – Actor/musician Dudley Moore-whose work as a… — 2002 – Actor/musician Dudley Moore-whose work as a jazz pianist was mainly overshadowed by his film roles-dies at his New Jersey home of pneumonia, a complication of progressive supranuclear palsy. [...]

2002 – R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe takes… — 2002 – R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe takes the stand to defend guitarist Peter Buck against air rage charges in Britain. Stipe describes Buck as a “Southern gentlemen.” Be [...]

2001 – Christina Aguilera signed an U.S. sponsorship deal with Cola-Cola — 2001 – Christina Aguilera signed an U.S. sponsorship deal with Cola-Cola, only a month after Britney Spears signed a deal to promote Pespi. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – A recently taped N.W.A. reunion is aired on… — 2000 – A recently taped N.W.A. reunion is aired on USA Network’s “Farmclub.com” TV show. The reunion features original members, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and MC Ren with Snoop Dogg [...]

1999 – The Bee Gees play the inaugural concert at … — 1999 – The Bee Gees play the inaugural concert at Sydney’s new Olympic Stadium as the concluding event of their “One Night Only” tour. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – Alice Cooper breaks ground for Cooper’s Tow… —   1998 – Alice Cooper breaks ground for Cooper’s Town, the 50-year-old rocker’s sportsand rock’n'roll-themed restaurant and bar to be built three blocks from the Arizona Diamondbacks’ baseball stadium. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1997 – The Spice Girls had the UK No.1 single with ‘Mama / Who Do You Think — 1997 – The Spice Girls had the UK No.1 single with ‘Mama / Who Do You Think You Are.’ Will Smith held the US No.1 position with ‘Gettin’ Jiggy With [...]

1995 – Tupac Shakur’s “Me Against the World” mak… — 1995 – Tupac Shakur’s “Me Against the World” makes him the first rapper to debut at No. 1 on the charts while in jail for sexual assault. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1995 – Elton John and Tim Rice win the Oscar… — 1995 – Elton John and Tim Rice win the Oscar for Best Original Song from a Motion Picture with their song from”The Lion King.”, “Can You Feel The Love”. Be [...]

1993 – Clifford Jordan dies of cancer in Manhattan… — 1993 – Clifford Jordan dies of cancer in Manhattan at age 61. Jordan was a jazz saxophonist and big-band leader known for his improvisations and his light, floating approach. He [...]

1993 – Hot Chocolate went to No.1 on the UK album chart — 1993 – Hot Chocolate went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Their Greatest Hits’ album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1992 – Bruce Springsteen releases the albums… —   1992 – Bruce Springsteen releases the albums Human Touch and Lucky Town on the same day. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1991 – Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block is… — 1991 – Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block is charged with first-degree arson in connection with a fire at the historic Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Ky. The singer [...]

1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Lean on Me,’… — 1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Lean on Me,” Club Nouveau. Bill Withers took the song to No. 1 for three weeks in 1972. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1987, U2 performed from the roof of a store in downtown LA — 1987, U2 performed from the roof of a store in downtown LA to make the video for ‘Where The Streets Have No Name’, attracting thousands of spectators and bringing traffic [...]

1986 – Sammy Hagar plays his first gig with Van Halen. —   1986 – Sammy Hagar plays his first gig with Van Halen. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Footloose,”… — 1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Footloose,” Kenny Loggins. The title song to the film starring Kevin Bacon is nominated for an Academy Award. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1984 – Cyndi Lauper releases… — 1984 – Cyndi Lauper releases her future No. 1 “Time After Time.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1984 – Metallica made their UK live debut at the Marquee, London. — 1984 – Metallica made their UK live debut at the Marquee, London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1981 – AC/DC release Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. — 1981 – AC/DC release Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1979 – Eric Clapton: After a much… —   1979 – Eric Clapton: After a much-publicized love tussle with his friend George Harrison, Eric Clapton finally marries Harrison’s ex-wife, Patti Boyd, in Arizona. Two of Clapton’s biggest [...]

1979 – Bruce Springsteen: On the BBC tonight… —   1979 – Bruce Springsteen: On the BBC tonight, English TV viewers watch the world premiere of Bruce Springsteen’s first video, a live version of “Rosalita.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sunshine on … — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” John Denver. The song is used as the title theme to an NBC-TV movie during the 1974-75 season. [...]

1973 – Jerry Garcia is busted for speeding… —   1973 – Jerry Garcia is busted for speeding on the New Jersey turnpike, but the fifteen-dollar speeding ticket turns into $2,000 bail when the police find pot, cocaine [...]

1972 – Grand Funk Railroad fire their producer… — 1972 – Grand Funk Railroad fire their producer/manager Terry Knight. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1972 – Elvis Presley records “Burning Love.”… —   1972 – Elvis Presley records “Burning Love.” The record is his last top 10 single, going to No. 2 in October. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – Singer Mariah Carey, whose vocal range span… — 1970 – Singer Mariah Carey, whose vocal range spans five octaves, is born in New York City. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – Brendan Hill (Blues Traveler) is born… — 1970 – Brendan Hill (Blues Traveler) is born this day in rock history! Brendan Hill is one of the original members of Blues Traveler. In 1983, while attending school at Princeton [...]

1968 – Grapefruit – the Apple group managed by John Lennon… — 1968 – Grapefruit – the Apple group managed by John Lennon – make their stage debut at the Royal Albert Hall. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1968 – Beatles: Lady Madonna UK 45… —   1968 – Beatles: Lady Madonna UK 45 is no. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – Jeff Beck replaces Eric Clapton… —   1965 – Jeff Beck replaces Eric Clapton in Yardbirds. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – Beatles have Top 6 singles in Australia. —   1964 – Beatles have Top 6 singles in Australia. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1954 – Wally Stocker (Babys) is born… —   1954 – Wally Stocker (Babys) is born this day in rock history. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1952 – The legendary Sun label, run by Sam Phillips… — 1952 – The legendary Sun label, run by Sam Phillips, begins issuing its own records. A grand Birthday. Sam Phillips is not just one of the most important producers in [...]

1951 – Tony Banks of Genesis is born. … —   1951 – Tony Banks of Genesis is born this day in rock history. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1948 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Manana (Is E… — 1948 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Manana (Is Enough for Me),” Peggy Lee. The singer performed with Benny Goodman from 1941-43 and appeared in the films “Mister Mister” [...]

1927 – Record executive Mo Ostin is born in New York… — 1927 – Record executive Mo Ostin is born in New York. The artist-friendly legend ran Reprise with Frank Sinatra, signed Jimi Hendrix, and helped lure R.E.M. to Warner [...]