2001 – it was reported that US manufactures Art Asylum planned to send over 100,000 Eminem dolls to shops in the UK. The lifelike figure had the rapper’s tattoos recreated in detail including the words ‘Cut Here’ on his neck.
2012 – Cyber Hackers Steal $250 million of Michael Jackson’s music on This Day in Rock! — 2012 – Cyber Hackers Steal $250 million of Michael Jackson’s music on This Day in Rock! A large number of music files of the late “king of pop” Michael Jackson were [...]
2012 – Jimmy Ellis, the lead singer of the hit “Disco Inferno” on This Day in Rock! — 2012 – Jimmy Ellis, the lead singer of the hit “Disco Inferno” on This Day in Rock! The singer died from complications from Alzheimer’s disease in Rock Hill, South Carolina [...]
2011 – Phil Collins of Genesis, Singer and drummer has announced his retirement — 2011 – Phil Collins of Genesis, Singer and drummer has announced his retirement so that he can spend more time with his family and sons. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2011 – Billy Joel Releases Billy Joel – Live at Shea Stadium, Double CD + DVD/Blu-ray — 2011 - Billy Joel Releases Billy Joel – Live at Shea Stadium, Double CD + DVD/Blu-ray Peforming artists include–Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks (“Shameless”), Paul McCartney (“I Saw Her Standing There” and [...]
2011 – Simon and Garfunkel release their iconic album Bridge Over Troubled Water — 2011 – Simon and Garfunkel release their iconic album Bridge Over Troubled Water 40th Anniversary Edition CD/DVD Set. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2011 – ‘American Idiot’ Ticket Sales Plummet on This Day In Rock! — 2011 – ‘American Idiot’ Ticket Sales Plummet on This Day In Rock! Ticket sales for the Broadway production of American Idiot have fallen ever since Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong [...]
2009 – U2 started a two week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with their twelfth — 2009 – U2 started a two week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with their twelfth studio album ‘No Line on the Horizon’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2009 – a blue plaque in honour of The Who drummer Keith Moon was unveiled on th — 2009 – a blue plaque in honour of The Who drummer Keith Moon was unveiled on the site of the Marquee Club in Soho, London, where in 1964 the [...]
2008 – China was set to impose stricter rules on — Bjork 2008 – China was set to impose stricter rules on foreign pop stars after Bjork caused controversy by shouting “Tibet, Tibet” at a Shanghai concert after a powerful performance of [...]
2006 – R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo tops the U.S. album charts… — 2006 – R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo tops the U.S. album charts with his debut In My Own Words. Rock band Hawthorne Heights, who launched an online campaign against Ne-Yo’s [...]
2005 – Former Fleshtones saxophonist and harmonica player Gordon Spaeth dies… — 2005 – Former Fleshtones saxophonist and harmonica player Gordon Spaeth dies in New York’s Prince Gordon Hotel. He was 53. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – Jack White of the White Stripes pleads guilty to simple — 2004 – Jack White of the White Stripes pleads guilty to simple assault and battery and is sentenced to probation and anger management therapy. White beat up the lead singer [...]
2004 – Westlife singer Bryan McFadden told the Daily — 2004 – Westlife singer Bryan McFadden told the Daily Star he was quitting the group to spend more time with he wife and two children. The Irish band had scored [...]
2004 – 3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell is charged… — 2004 – 3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell is charged with simple assault in Moss Point, Miss. Harrell allegedly hit a newspaper deliveryman who accused him of taking [...]
2004 – The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office charge troubled ex-Hole… — 2004 – The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office charge troubled ex-Hole leader Courtney Love with disorderly conduct. The charge is in connection with her 2003 arrest for drugs [...]
2003 – singer, actor Adam Faith died. Had the 1959 UK No.1 — 2003 – singer, actor Adam Faith died. Had the 1959 UK No.1 single ‘What Do You Want’, plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles, acting roles include the TV [...]
2003 – System of a Down’s bassist Shavo Odadjian sues… — 2003 – System of a Down’s bassist Shavo Odadjian sues a Grand Rapids security firm, saying its employees assaulted him during a 2001 concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – winners in ‘Rock Sound’ readers poll included — 2001 – winners in ‘Rock Sound’ readers poll included, Pitchshifter who won Best British Band, Slipknot won Best single for ‘Wait & Bleed’ Foo Fighters won Best video for ‘Breakout’, [...]
2001 – Courtney Love announces on her Web site… — Courtney Love 2001 – Courtney Love announces on her Web site that she’s formed a new band with Veruca Salt guitarist-vocalist Louise Post, former Hole drummer Patty Schemel, and [...]
1999 – Bill Sammeth files suit against Cher, charg… — 1999 – Bill Sammeth files suit against Cher, charging that she owes him a 15% personal manager’s fee involving the proceeds of “Believe,” her hit single. Sammeth says he masterminded [...]
1993 – Bandleader Billy Eckstein dies in Pittsburg… — 1993 – Bandleader Billy Eckstein dies in Pittsburgh of complications from a stroke. He was the first Black singer to achieve lasting success in mainstream pop. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Cher won the worst dressed female, and worst — 1990 – Cher won the worst dressed female, and worst video for ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’, in The Rolling Stone Magazine’s awards, Donny Osmond won the most unwelcome [...]
1987 – Bob Seger tells an audience at Detroit’s Joe Louis… — 1987 – Bob Seger tells an audience at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena he’s on his last tour. The rocker returned to the road shortly afterward. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1986 – Whitney Houston went to No.1 on the US album — 1986 – Whitney Houston went to No.1 on the US album chart with her self-titled album. It spent a total of 14 weeks at the No.1 position. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1986 – Diana Ross Chain Reaction UK 45 is no. 1 chart topper. — 1986 – Diana Ross Chain Reaction UK 45 is no. 1 chart topper. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1982 – Elton John begins tour of New Zealand… — fs 1982 – Elton John begins tour of New Zealand, his first for two years. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1979 – Born on this day, Tom Chaplin, vocals, Keane, (2004 — 1979 – Born on this day, Tom Chaplin, vocals, Keane, (2004 UK No.1 album ‘Hopes And Fears’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1979 – Rolling Stone hints that hard times… — 1979 – Rolling Stone hints that hard times are hitting the music industry. According to one reporter, “skyrocketing costs of producing, promoting and supporting a new album are [...]
1976 – Born on this day, Gareth Coombes, vocals, guitar, Supergrass — 1976 – Born on this day, Gareth Coombes, vocals, guitar, Supergrass, (1995 UK No.2 single ‘Alright’, 1995 UK No.1 album ‘I Should Coco’ spent 35 weeks on the UK chart). Be [...]
1975 – Olivia Newton-John went to No.1 on the US — 1975 – Olivia Newton-John went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Have You Ever Been Mellow’, the singers second US No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – England’s NME reports that the Rolling Stones… — 1975 – England’s NME reports that the Rolling Stones are trying out guitarist Wayne Perkins as a replacement for Mick Taylor. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – Telly Savalas: If UK 45 No. 1 Chart topper… — 1975 – Telly Savalas: If UK 45 No. 1 Chart topper… You mean he remade “If” by Bread… the guy who sucked Lollipops…. Bwahahahahahahahahahahah! Ok…. I’m done. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – John Denver records “Annie’s Song” and… — 1974 – John Denver records “Annie’s Song” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – Bad Company gives its debut performance in … — 1974 – Bad Company gives its debut performance in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. The band is fronted by Singer Paul Rodgers and over the years has many hits including: “Alright now”, “Bad [...]
1973 – Ron “Pigpen” McKernan of the Grateful Dea… — 1973 – Ron “Pigpen” McKernan of the Grateful Dead dies of a stomach hemorrhage. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – Paul McCartney is arrested for growing mari… — 1973 – Paul McCartney is arrested for growing marijuana on his farm in Scotland. “Paul McCartney pleads guilty to having grown marijuana on his Scottish farm. He’s fined the [...]
1971 – Radio Hanoi broadcasts Jimi Hendrix’s “Sta… — 1971 – Radio Hanoi broadcasts Jimi Hendrix’s “Star Spangled Banner.” The tape is sent by Abbie Hoffman. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970, Diana Ross made her first performance as a solo — 1970, Diana Ross made her first performance as a solo act when she appeared in Framingham, Massachusetts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – The Small Faces split up after singer Steve Marriott — 1969 – The Small Faces split up after singer Steve Marriott announced he was leaving the band. Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenny Jones linked up with Ronnie Wood and [...]
1968 – appearing at New York’s Filmore East, Albert King, Janis — 1968 – appearing at New York’s Filmore East, Albert King, Janis Joplin and Tim Buckley. Lyrics: Oh, come on, come on, come on, come on! Didn’t I make you feel like you [...]
1968 – Elvis’ film Stay Away Joe premieres. Presley… — 1968 – Elvis’ film Stay Away Joe premieres. Presley plays Joe Lightcloud, an Indian with Burgess Meredith for a father. Songs include “U.S. Male.” (Words & music by [...]
1968 – The Fillmore East opens in New York City. … — 1968 – The Fillmore East opens in New York City. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – Lulu became the first British female singer to appear — 1966 – Lulu became the first British female singer to appear behind the Iron curtain, when she toured Poland with The Hollies. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – David Bowie made his TV debut with The Manish — 1965 – David Bowie made his TV debut with The Manish Boys on a UK program called ‘Gadzooks! It’s All Happening’ when they performed their current single ‘I Pity The [...]
1964 – Born on this day, Peter Gill, drummer, Frankie Goes — 1964 – Born on this day, Peter Gill, drummer, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, (1984 UK No.1 & US No. 10 single ‘Relax’ and six other UK Top 40 singles) Be Sociable, [...]
1962 – Born on this day, Steve Grantley, Eighth Wonder — 1962 – Born on this day, Steve Grantley, Eighth Wonder, (1988 UK No.7 single ‘I’m Not Scared’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Beatles perform for the first time on BBC… — 1962 – Beatles perform for the first time on BBC on the 5 p.m. show Teenagers Turn, playing Dream Baby. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Roy Orbison’s Dream Baby hits UK chart. — 1962 – Roy Orbison’s Dream Baby hits UK chart. Elvis Presley admitted that Roy was the greatest singer living. Roy also Penned: “PrettyWoman” and “You’re no Good!” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1961 – The Beatles played at the Cavern Club in Liverpool — 1961 – The Beatles played at the Cavern Club in Liverpool at lunchtime. That night they perform twice: at Aintree Institute, Aintree, Liverpool, and at Hambleton Hall, Huyton, Liverpool. Be Sociable, [...]
1960 – Born on this day, Richard Darbyshire, Living In A — 1960 – Born on this day, Richard Darbyshire, Living In A Box, (1987 UK No.5 single ‘Living In A Box’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1960 – Peter ‘Ped’ Gill (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) is born… — 1960 – Peter ‘Ped’ Gill (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) is born this day in Rock History! Frankie Goes to Hollywood (FGTH) was a UK dance-pop band that was extremely popular in [...]
1958 – Gary Numan is born in Hammersmith, England…. — 1958 – Gary Numan is born in Hammersmith, England. Lyrics: Here in my car I feel safest of all I can lock all my doors Its the only way to live In cars Here in my car I [...]
1957 – Born on this day, Clive Burr, Iron Maiden, (1982 UK No.1 album ‘The Number Of The — 1957 – Born on this day, Clive Burr, Iron Maiden, (1982 UK No.1 album ‘The Number Of The Beast’, 1991 UK No.1 single ‘Bring Your Daughter To The [...]
1954 – Born on this day, Cheryl Baker, Bucks Fizz, (1981 — 1954 – Born on this day, Cheryl Baker, Bucks Fizz, (1981 UK No.1 single ‘Making Your Mind Up’, plus 12 other UK Top 40 singles’). TV presenter. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1954 – The Stargazers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart — 1954 – The Stargazers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I See The Moon’, the groups second No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1949 – Born on this day, Dave Lambert, The Strawbs, (1973 — 1949 – Born on this day, Dave Lambert, The Strawbs, (1973 UKNo.2 single ‘Part Of The Union’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1948 – Mel Galley (Whitesnake) is born… — 1948 – Mel Galley (Whitesnake) is born this day in Rock History! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Michael Allsup (Three Dog Night) is born… — 1947 – Michael Allsup (Three Dog Night) is born this day in Rock History. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1946 – Born on this day, Randy Meisner, guitar, Poco, The Eagles — 1946 – Born on this day, Randy Meisner, guitar, Poco, The Eagles, (1977 US No.1 & UK No.8 single ‘Hotel California’). Quit the band in 1977. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1946 – Born on this day, Carole Bayer Sager, singer, songwriter — 1946 – Born on this day, Carole Bayer Sager, singer, songwriter. Wrote ‘Groovy Kind Of Love’, hit for The Mindbenders and Phil Collins. Sinatra, Pitney and Dolly Parton have all [...]
1945 – Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees is born in Tar… — 1945 – Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees is born in Tarzana, Calif. The Monkees have three million-selling No. 1 songs: “Last Train to Clarksville” (1966), “I’m a Believer” (1966- [...]
1944 – Born on this day, Keef Hartley, Keef Hartley Band, — 1944 – Born on this day, Keef Hartley, Keef Hartley Band, (1970 UK No.41 album ‘The Time Is Near’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1943 – Born on this day, Andrew Semple, guitar, vocals — 1943 – Born on this day, Andrew Semple, guitar, vocals, The Fortunes, (1965 UK No.2 & US No.7 single ‘You’ve Got Your Troubles’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1942 – Born on this day, Ralph Ellis, The Swinging Blue Jeans — 1942 – Born on this day, Ralph Ellis, The Swinging Blue Jeans, (1964 UK No.2 & US No.24 single ‘Hippy Hippy Shake’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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