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 at the V2001 Festival in Chelmsford, England, according to a statement.
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! [...]
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 [...]
2000 – Five concertgoers are injured after a crush develops during a — 2000 – Five concertgoers are injured after a crush develops during a No Doubt show in Mesa, Ariz. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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 [...]
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