2001 – To commemorate the first anniversary of rapper Big Pun’s Deaths, a mural is painted in the Bronx section of New York by graffiti artists Tats Crew. The mural replaces one painted the year before on 163rd Street and Intervale Boulevard. Members of the rapper’s family and fellow rappers Fat Joe and Cuban Link are on hand for the dedication.
2011 – Christine Aguilera and the Black Eyed Peas performed at the Superbowl on This Day in Rock. — 2011 – Christine Aguilera and the Black Eyed Peas performed at the Superbowl on This Day in Rock. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2008 – a Los Angeles judge issued a restraining order against Britney — 2008 – a Los Angeles judge issued a restraining order against Britney Spears’ manager, after her mother made the request to the court. Lynne Spears claimed Sam Lutfi, 33, had [...]
2008 – Feist won the seventh annual Shortlist Music Prize — 2008 – Feist won the seventh annual Shortlist Music Prize – American’s version of the Mercury Prize. The Canadian singer-songwriter won for her album The Reminder, which included the song [...]
2007 – an exhibition of Kylie Minogue’s stage costumes — 2007 – an exhibition of Kylie Minogue’s stage costumes, awards and accessories was launched in central London. The display at the Victoria and Albert Museum showed her changing image from [...]
2006 – A cover of Joseph Arthur’s “In the Sun” rec… — 2006 – A cover of Joseph Arthur’s “In the Sun” recorded by R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe as a digital EP becomes available via the iTunes Music Store. Proceeds from sales [...]
2005 – Merle Kilgore, a legendary figure in countr… — 2005 – Merle Kilgore, a legendary figure in country music, dies from congestive heart failure onset from complications related to his ongoing treatment for cancer. Kilgore, 70, had been undergoing [...]
2005 – Paul McCartney performs a 12-minute set of Beatles… — 2005 – Paul McCartney performs a 12-minute set of Beatles classics (and “Drive My Car”), as well as his own “Live and Let Die,” during the halftime show [...]
2004 – US singer Faith Evans and her husband Todd Russaw — 2004 – US singer Faith Evans and her husband Todd Russaw agreed to enroll in a rehabilitation programme after facing drugs charges. Prosecutors said the charges for alleged possession of [...]
2003 – Living with Michael Jackson airs on ABC… — 2003 – Living with Michael Jackson airs on ABC. The documentary, hosted by Martin Bashir, contains footage of the King of Pop with a youth who would later [...]
2001 – Rapper Master P (Percy Miller) guest stars … — 2001 – Rapper Master P (Percy Miller) guest stars on FOX series “Dark Angel.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – Guitarist Don Felder was fired from The Eagles — Don Felder 2001 – Guitarist Don Felder was fired from The Eagles. He would later launch a $50 million law suit against drummer Don Henley and guitarist Glen Frey, alleging wrongful [...]
2001 – Marilyn Manson is arrested in Bologna… — 2001 – Marilyn Manson is arrested in Bologna, Italy when he passes through town on tour for a public indecency charge stemming from a 1999 concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – The Japanese indie scene mourns former Supe… — 1999 – The Japanese indie scene mourns former Super Junky Monkey lead vocalist Mutsumi Fukuhara (born Takahashi), after the singer apparently falls from the balcony of her apartment in Osaka. [...]
1998 – Falco, the ’80s technopop artist best known… — 1998 – Falco, the ’80s technopop artist best known for his “Rock Me Amadeus” song and video, dies in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic. He is 40. The [...]
1998 – Carl Wilson, one of the founding members of… — 1998 – Carl Wilson, one of the founding members of the Beach Boys, dies from complications of lung cancer. Wilson, 51, who had been battling the disease for nearly a [...]
1996 – ex Jam members Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler — 1996 – ex Jam members Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler reached a high court settlement with Paul Weller after suing him for more than £100,000, after claiming they were owed [...]
1995 – Bob Marley’s backup singers, the I-Threes, … — 1995 – Bob Marley’s backup singers, the I-Threes, reunite for a 50th Birthdays concert for the late reggae pioneer at the Bob Marley museum in Jamaica. Ziggy Marley and the [...]
1994 – Nirvana embarks on their final tour of Euro… — 1994 – Nirvana embarks on their final tour of Europe. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – over 200 women filed court actions against Chuck Berry — 1990 – February 6th, over 200 women filed court actions against Chuck Berry after it was alleged that he had been secretly filming them in the toilets of the restaurant [...]
1990 – Billy Idol breaks his arm and leg when his … — 1990 – Billy Idol breaks his arm and leg when his motorcycle crashes after he allegedly ran a stop sign in Hollywood. He had been coming from the recording studio, [...]
1987 – Madonna: No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Open Your He… — 1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Open Your Heart,” Madonna. Songwriters Gardner Cole and Peter Rafelson originally called the song “Follow Your Heart.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1987 – Sonny Bono (of Sonny and Cher) announces… — 1987 – Sonny Bono (of Sonny and Cher) announces that he will stand as a candidate for mayor of Palm Springs. Salvatore Phillip “Sonny” Bono (February 16, 1935(1935-02-16) – January 5, [...]
1982, Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey was hospitalised after being attacked after a gig in Belfast. — 1982, Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey was hospitalised after being attacked after a gig in Belfast. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1982 – Joan Jett debuts on US Hot 100… — 1982 – Joan Jett debuts on US Hot 100 at No. 63 with I Love Rock & Roll. Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin on September 22, 1958 in Philadelphia) is [...]
1982 – The J Geils Band started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Centrefold’, — 1982 – The J Geils Band started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Centrefold’, the bands only US No.1. A No.3 hit in the [...]
1981 – Hugo Montenegro dies of emphysema. Age 55. … — 1981 – Hugo Montenegro dies of emphysema. Age 55. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – surviving Beatles will record a new album… — 1981 -According to today’s New York Post, the surviving Beatles will record a new album as a tribute to John Lennon. But it’s another false alarm brought on [...]
1977 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Torn Between… — 1977 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Torn Between Two Lovers,” Mary MacGregor. The artist says she hates the song and finds the situation in it “implausible.” Mary was born [...]
1970 – Led Zeppelin 2 is the No. 1 UK LP Chart topper… — 1970 – Led Zeppelin : Led Zeppelin 2 is the No. 1 UK LP Chart topper Tracks: 1. Whole Lotta Love 2. What Is and What Should Never Be 3. Lemon Song 4. Thank You 5. [...]
1970 – Eric Clapton played the first of two nights at The Fillmore East in New York City. — 1970 – Eric Clapton played the first of two nights at The Fillmore East in New York City. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – Apple Records releases the John Lennon… — 1970 – Apple Records releases the John Lennon solo single “Instant Karma” in the U.K. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Doors singer Jim Morrison was arrested for drunk driving and driving with no license — Jim Morrison 1969 – Doors singer Jim Morrison was arrested for drunk driving and driving with no license in Los Angeles, California. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – Righteous Brothers: You’ve Lost.., — 1965 – Righteous Brothers: You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling US 45 Chart topper no. 1 Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – Rolling Stones II knocks Beatles… — 1965 – Rolling Stones II knocks Beatles for Sale out of the No. 1 spot on the U.K. Record Retailer chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – Tickets to the Beatles’ first appearance… — 1964 – Tickets to the Beatles’ first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show sell out. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Axl Rose (William Bailey) (Guns N’Roses) is born… — 1962 – Axl Rose (William Bailey) (Guns N’Roses) is born. W. Axl Rose(born William Bruce Rose, Jr. on February 6, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana), frequently called Axl Rose, is an American [...]
1960 – 27 year-old Jesse Belvin, who scored a 1956 hit with ‘Goodnight, My Love’, was killed in a car accident in Hope — 1960 – 27 year-old Jesse Belvin, who scored a 1956 hit with ‘Goodnight, My Love’, was killed in a car accident in Hope, Arkansas. His wife and the car’s driver [...]
1958 – George Harrison joined Liverpool group The Quarrymen. The group who were named — 1958 – George Harrison joined Liverpool group The Quarrymen. The group who were named after Lennon’s school featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Len Garry, Eric Griffiths and John Lowe. Be Sociable, [...]
1950 – Singer Natalie Cole is born in Los Angeles,… — 1950 – Singer Natalie Cole is born in Los Angeles, the second of singer Nat “King” Cole’s five children. “Unforgettable,” a tribute to her father, is her biggest album, reaching [...]
1945 – Reggae star Bob Marley is born in St. Ann’s… — 1945 – Reggae star Bob Marley is born in St. Ann’s, Jamaica, the son of a British Army captain and a Jamaican. He records with his Jamaican band, the Wailers. Genre(s) [...]
1943 – Teen idol Fabian (Fabiano Forte) is born in… — 1943 – Fabian (Fabiano Forte), an American teen idol, is born in Philadelphia This Day In Rock. He only releases two albums, both in 1959. In the same year with [...]
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