2001 – Spiller takes top honors at the DanceStar 2001 Awards in London. The group wins best house act, best chart act, and worldwide record of the year for its cut “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)” featuring vocals by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
1960 – Steve Vai: Widdlywiddlywiddlywiddlywiddlywiddlywiddly-SCREECH! Yes — FEATURED: Yaayo Gak! 1960 – Steve Vai: Widdlywiddlywiddlywiddlywiddlywiddlywiddly-SCREECH! Yes, it’s happy birthday to Steve Vai, born today in Long Island, N.Y. this day in rock Guitar God History! Steven “Steve” Siro [...]
2006 – Billy Preston, the so-called “Fifth Beatle” dies aged 59 — 2006 – Billy Preston, the so-called “Fifth Beatle” dies aged 59. Preston played keyboards on “Get Back,” and during the 1970s scored solo No. 1s with “Nothing From [...]
2006 – Jazzman Hilton Ruiz has dies from complicat… — 2006 – Jazzman Hilton Ruiz has dies from complications following an accident in New Orleans. Ruiz had turned 54 barely a week earlier. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2006 – Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist wh… — 2006 – Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own series of hit singles, including “Outta Space” and [...]
2005 – Something Corporate singer Andrew McMahon announces he’s — 2005 – Something Corporate singer Andrew McMahon announces he’s being treated for leukemia. The band cancel this summer’s Warped Tour appearance. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – ZZ Top are nearly swept offstage by a rainstorm at Eric Clapton — 2004 – ZZ Top are nearly swept offstage by a rainstorm at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival in Dallas. Other performers include James Taylor, Santana, John Mayer, and Robert [...]
2004 – Metallica play a rare gig without drummer Lars Ulrich, who is — 2004 – Metallica play a rare gig without drummer Lars Ulrich, who is sidelined with an undisclosed illness. Slipknot’s Joey Jordison and Slayer’s Dave Lombardo fill in for [...]
2003 – A fan is electrocuted while walking walking barefoot — 2003 – A fan is electrocuted while walking walking barefoot on a wet concrete stairway and dies at a Red Hot Chili Peppers/Snoop Dogg concert at Charlottesville, Va. [...]
2003 – Officials at Six Flags in Darien Lakes, N.Y., ban Marilyn Manson’s — 2003 – Officials at Six Flags in Darien Lakes, N.Y., ban Marilyn Manson’s Ozzfest appearance in August. The amusement park invoked a contract clause that allows them to [...]
2003 – Dave Rowberry, keyboardist with ’60s hitmakers the — 2003 – Dave Rowberry, keyboardist with ’60s hitmakers the Animals (“House of the Rising Sun”), is found dead in his East London flat. He was 62. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Founding Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby succu… — 2002 – Founding Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby succumbs to AIDS after an eight-year battle with the disease. Crosby, who co-wrote many of the pop-metal band’s best-known songs, is 42. Be Sociable, [...]
2000 – The Smithereens’ Pat DiNizio files to run for New — 2000 – The Smithereens’ Pat DiNizio files to run for New Jersey Senate on behalf of the Reform Party. He loses. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2000 – Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood checks hi… — 2000 – Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood checks himself into rehab in London. Wood, who is accompanied by his wife, is admitted to the Priory Clinic in an effort to [...]
1997 – Following Phil Collins’ departure, Genesis announce — 1997 – Following Phil Collins’ departure, Genesis announce that his replacement is Ray Wilson, formerly with the band Stiltskin. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1995 – Pink Floyd releases its two-CD live album, … — 1995 – Pink Floyd releases its two-CD live album, “Pulse.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1994 – A son, Evan Shane, is born in Los Angeles t… — 1994 – A son, Evan Shane, is born in Los Angeles to Paul and Pamela Bowen Stanley. Paul Stanley is the lead singer and co-founder of the rock group Kiss. [...]
1992 – After determining that the vows they traded in Switzerland — 1992 – After determining that the vows they traded in Switzerland did not constitute a legal marriage, David Bowie and his supermodel spouse, Iman, repeat their wedding ceremony [...]
1992 – David Bowie marries model and actress Iman … — 1992 – David Bowie marries model and actress Iman in a church ceremony in Florence, Italy. The couple wed in a civil ceremony in May. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1991 – Sax great Stan Getz dies in Malibu, Calif. — 1991 – Sax great Stan Getz dies in Malibu, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1991 – Jazz tenor saxophonist Stan Getz dies of li… — 1991 – Jazz tenor saxophonist Stan Getz dies of liver cancer in Malibu, Calif., at age 64. His album “Jazz Samba” hit No. 1 on Chart Toppers’s pop album chart [...]
1990 – Prolific as ever, “Weird Al” Yankovic tosses off the instant — 1990 – Prolific as ever, “Weird Al” Yankovic tosses off the instant classics “When I Was Your Age,” “Trigger Happy,” and “Airline Amy” in the studio. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – U.S. District Judge Jose Gonzalez in Fort L… — 1990 – U.S. District Judge Jose Gonzalez in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., rules that 2 Live Crew’s rap album “As Nasty as They Wanna Be” is obscene. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1987 – After the religious sect expresses much disapproval — 1987 – After the religious sect expresses much disapproval over his behavior, Michael Jackson officially severs his ties with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. So don’t expect to see him [...]
1987 – Michael Jackson severs his ties with the Je… — 1987 – Michael Jackson severs his ties with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1986 – Genesis release Invisible Touch, which Patrick Bateman — 1986 – Genesis release Invisible Touch, which Patrick Bateman considers to be their finest album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1986 – Bob Dylan performs at the Amnesty International concert at Los Angeles’ Forum. — 1986 – Bob Dylan performs at the Amnesty International concert at Los Angeles’ Forum. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1982 – Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Petty, Stevie — 1982 – Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, and Crosby, Stills & Nash play the Peace Sunday: We Have a [...]
1977 – The Doobie Brothers pioneer the Fairway to Heaven format — 1977 – The Doobie Brothers pioneer the Fairway to Heaven format with a Golf Classic and Concert to benefit the United Way. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – Students at UCLA are shocked when Stevie Wonder — 1977 – Students at UCLA are shocked when Stevie Wonder appears as a guest lecturer, talking about his experiences with Motown and then performing music by way of [...]
1975 – Pink Floyd fly to America for a tour. It would end in disaster — 1975 – Pink Floyd fly to America for a tour. It would end in disaster when an addled Roger Waters spits on the audience. He later records The [...]
1972 – David Bowie releases his album The Rise and Fall — 1972 – David Bowie releases his album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – Frank Zappa and his Mothers of Invention are joined onstage — 1971 – Frank Zappa and his Mothers of Invention are joined onstage at New York’s Fillmore East by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – Today is also the last broadcast of The Ed Sullivan Show. Ed’s — 1971 – Today is also the last broadcast of The Ed Sullivan Show. Ed’s final musical guests are Gladys Knight & the Pips. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – Gladys Knight & the Pips are musical guests… — 1971 – Gladys Knight & the Pips are musical guests on the final episode of CBS-TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – Syd Barrett plays his first solo concert since leaving Pink Floyd — 1970 – Syd Barrett plays his first solo concert since leaving Pink Floyd, although he’s helped out at London’s Extravaganza event by guitarist Dave Gilmour and drummer Jerry [...]
1969 – Rod Stewart signs as a solo artist to Mercury Records. — 1969 – Rod Stewart signs as a solo artist to Mercury Records. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1968 – The Rolling Stones add new lyrics to their forthcoming single — 1968 – The Rolling Stones add new lyrics to their forthcoming single “Sympathy for the Devil” referring to the recent assassination of Robert Kennedy. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Paint It Bla… — 1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Paint It Black,” The Rolling Stones. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – Herman’s Hermits play The Ed Sullivan Show. — 1965 – Herman’s Hermits play The Ed Sullivan Show. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – On the American singles chart, the Beatles’ “P.S. I Love — 1964 – On the American singles chart, the Beatles’ “P.S. I Love You” goes to No. 10. But in today’s music trade papers, an anonymous advertisement declares, “In [...]
1962 – In London, the Beatles audition for EMI’s George Martin — 1962 – In London, the Beatles audition for EMI’s George Martin at the Abbey Road studios, playing their compositions “Love Me Do” and “Ask Me Why.” George Martin [...]
1960 – Roy Orbison releases his debut hit, “Only the Lonely.” — 1960 – Roy Orbison releases his debut hit, “Only the Lonely.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1960 – Steven “Steve” Siro Vai (born June 6, 1960 in Carle Place, New York) is an American — 1960 – Steven “Steve” Siro Vai (born June 6, 1960 in Carle Place, New York) is an American instrumental rock guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer. After starting his professional career [...]
1956 – Capitol Records releases Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula.” — 1956 – Capitol Records releases Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Dire Straits drummer Tony Williams is born — 1947 – Dire Straits drummer Tony Williams is born in Hollywood this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I’ll Get By … — 1944 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I’ll Get By (as Long as I Have You),” Harry James Orchestra/Dick Haynes. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1939 – Gary U.S. Bonds (Gary Anderson) is born in … — 1939 – Gary U.S. Bonds (Gary Anderson) is born in Jacksonville, Fla. His biggest hit is the No. 1 song “Quarter to Three.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1936 – Four Tops lead vocalist Levi Stubbs is born Levi Stubbles in Detroit. — 1936 – Four Tops lead vocalist Levi Stubbs is born Levi Stubbles in Detroit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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