2007 – Prince kicked off a series of 21 sold out UK shows at London’s O2 — 2007 – Prince kicked off a series of 21 sold out UK shows at London’s O2 arena. Tickets for the events cost £31.21 – the same figure used by the [...]
2004 – Eric Clapton bought a 50% share in Cordings to save the historic gentleman — 2004 – Eric Clapton bought a 50% share in Cordings to save the historic gentleman’s outfitters from closure. The store, based in London since 1839 had run into financial difficulties. [...]
2002 – A van driven by blues guitarist Popa Chubby… — 2002 – A van driven by blues guitarist Popa Chubby (Ted Horowitz) overturns, injuring Horowitz and two band members, keyboard player Dave Keyes and drummer Rod Gross. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – Ron Townson, centerpiece singer for the Gra… — 2001 – Ron Townson, centerpiece singer for the Grammy-winning pop group the 5th dimension, dies at his home in Las Vegas. The 68-year-old singer suffers renal failure as a result [...]
2000 – Gilles Thibault, who co-penned the hit “Com… — 2000 – Gilles Thibault, who co-penned the hit “Comme D’Habitude,” which Paul Anka adapted to English as “My Way,” dies in Paris of unknown causes. He is 72. Be Sociable, [...]
1998 – Mojo Magazine published the results from a nation-wide survey — 1998 – Mojo Magazine published the results from a nation-wide survey asking ‘Who is your favourite recording artist of all time: 5th place was Elton John 4th, Queen, 3rd, Frank [...]
1998 – The official “Hip-Hop World Series” kicks o… — 1998 – The official “Hip-Hop World Series” kicks off at Randalls Island in New York. Big Daddy Kane, Cocoa Brovaz, Sunz of Man, Parrish Smith of EPMD, Das EFX, Daddy [...]
1997 – Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, critic of Nigeria’s mi… — 1997 – Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, critic of Nigeria’s military regime and a pop superstar who fused rock with African rhythms into a blend known as “Afrobeat” dies of AIDS. He is [...]
1991 – Rick James is arrested in Los Angeles and c… — 1991 – Rick James is arrested in Los Angeles and charged with the sex torture of a 24- year-old woman. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1987 – David Martin, bass player with Sam The Sham & the Pharaohs — 1987 – David Martin, bass player with Sam The Sham & the Pharaohs died of a heart attack aged 50. Martin co-wrote the group’s 1965 US No.2 & UK No.11 [...]
1981 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Jessie’s Gir… — 1981 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Jessie’s Girl,” Rick Springfield. The song wins Springfield a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1972 – Brian Cole of the Association dies of a her… — 1972 – Brian Cole of the Association dies of a heroin overdose. The group’s biggest hit is the million-selling No. 1 single “Windy.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “How Can You … — 1971 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart,” The Bee Gees. The song is the first of nine No. 1 singles for the [...]
1970 – Born on this day, Zelma Davis, C & C Music Factory — 1970 – Born on this day, Zelma Davis, C & C Music Factory, (1991 UK No.4 single ‘Things That Make You Go Hmmm… ,1991 US No.1 single ‘Gonna [...]
1960 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Itsy Bitsy T… — 1960 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” Brian Hyland. The song is a true story inspired by songwriter Paul Vance’s two-year-old [...]
1957 – The official Elvis Presley Fan Club was launched in the — 1957 – The official Elvis Presley Fan Club was launched in the UK. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1951 – Born on this day, Joe Lynn Turner, singer, Rainbow, Deep — 1951 – Born on this day, Joe Lynn Turner, singer, Rainbow, Deep Purple. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1941 – Born on this day, Doris Coley, vocals, The Shirelles, (1961 — 1941 – Born on this day, Doris Coley, vocals, The Shirelles, (1961 US No.1 & UK No.4 single ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’). She died on 5th February [...]
1939 – Born on this day, Edward Patten, vocals, The Pips, (197 — 1939 – Born on this day, Edward Patten, vocals, The Pips, (1973 US No.1 single ‘Midnight Train To Georgia’, 1975 UK No.4 single with Gladys Knight ‘The Way [...]
1937 – The Band’s Garth Hudson is born in London, … — 1937 – The Band’s Garth Hudson is born in London, Ontario. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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