2001 – two security guards were sacked after refusing to allow Bob Dylan into his own concert. Dylan who had demanded that security on his ‘Love and Theft’ tour should be tighter than ever didn’t have a pass when he arrived backstage.
2008 – ‘Womanizer’ debuts at no. 1 in US Charts. Britney Spears went to No.1 — 2008 - ‘Womanizer’ debuts at no. 1 in US Charts. Britney Spears went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Womanizer’ the singers second No.1 after her debut single ‘…Baby [...]
2007 – Madonna signed a ground-breaking recording and touring contract — 2007 – Madonna signed a ground-breaking recording and touring contract with concert promoter Live Nation becoming the first major star to choose an all-in-one agreement with a tour company over [...]
2007 – French rock star Bertrand Cantat was freed from jail after serving — 2007 – French rock star Bertrand Cantat was freed from jail after serving half of an eight-year sentence for killing his actress girlfriend. Cantat, singer with Noir Desir, was jailed [...]
2006 – CBGB, the legendary New York punk club credited with discoveri — 2006 – CBGB, the legendary New York punk club credited with discovering Patti Smith and The Ramones, closed after a final gig by Smith herself. Blondie and Talking Heads also [...]
2005 – R&B trio Sugababes top the U.K. singles chart with “Push the Button” as their — 2005 – R&B trio Sugababes top the U.K. singles chart with “Push the Button” as their album Taller in More Ways” enters the album charts at No. 1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – R&B songstress Blu Cantrell (“Hit ‘Em Up Style”) witnesses the stabbing — 2003 – R&B songstress Blu Cantrell (“Hit ‘Em Up Style”) witnesses the stabbing of a promoter friend outside a Paris nightclub where she is holding an album release party. Be Sociable, [...]
2003 – Courtney Love appears in court in an effort to regain custody of her — 2003 – Courtney Love appears in court in an effort to regain custody of her daughter Francis Bean Cobain. The child was placed in the care of Kurt Cobain’s mother [...]
2003 – “With or Without You” rockers U2 donate $46,000 to the — 2003 – “With or Without You” rockers U2 donate $46,000 to the Irish branch of One in Four, a sex abuse charity facing closure due to lack of funds. Be Sociable, [...]
2003 – Simon & Garfunkel open the first night of their Old Friends reunion — 2003 – Simon & Garfunkel open the first night of their Old Friends reunion tour in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Dolly Parton undertakes her first tour of t… — 2002 – Dolly Parton undertakes her first tour of the U.K. and Ireland in 19 years. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Billy Joel checked out of a Connecticut hospital known for treating — 2002 – Billy Joel checked out of a Connecticut hospital known for treating substance abuse. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – Jazz vocalist Etta Jones dies of cancer in … — 2001 – Jazz vocalist Etta Jones dies of cancer in New York, the same day HighNote releases her album “Etta Jones Sings Lady Day.” She is 72. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – Singer Ella Mae Morse, who cut Capitol Reco… — 1999 – Singer Ella Mae Morse, who cut Capitol Records’ first million-selling single, Cow Cow Boogie, in 1942, dies of respiratory problems in Bullhead City, Ariz. She is Be Sociable, [...]
1996 – MTV premieres “MTV Unplugged” with Oasis. The band’s lead — 1996 – MTV premieres “MTV Unplugged” with Oasis. The band’s lead vocalists, Liam Gallagher, does not perform. The show was taped in London in August. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1992 – Two weeks after tearing up a picture of the pope on Saturday Night Live, Sinead — 1992 – Two weeks after tearing up a picture of the pope on Saturday Night Live, Sinead O’Connor is booed at a Bob Dylan tribute concert at Madison Square Garden. [...]
1990 – Jazz drummer Art Blakey dies in New York Ci… — 1990 – Jazz drummer Art Blakey dies in New York City. Age 71. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1986 – Chuck Berry plays his 60th Birthdays concer… — 1986 – Chuck Berry plays his 60th Birthdays concert in St. Louis this day in rock history! Eric Clapton and Keith Richards perform at a birthday party for Chuck Berry, [...]
1982 – Hall & Oates release their album H2O. Featuring the hits “Maneater, — 1982 – Hall & Oates release their album H2O. Featuring the hits “Maneater,” “One on One,” and “Family Man,” the record peaks at No. 3. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Bob Dylan kicks off his Shot of Love tour at the Milwaukee Auditorium — 1981 – Bob Dylan kicks off his Shot of Love tour at the Milwaukee Auditorium. It’s his first live outing since his controversial 1979 tour, during which he played only [...]
1973 – Drummer Gene Krupa dies of leukemia at the … — 1973 – Drummer Gene Krupa dies of leukemia at the age of 64. Gene Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was an influential American jazz and big band drummer, [...]
1972 – Creedence Clearwater Revival announces its … — 1972 – Creedence Clearwater Revival announces its decision to split up. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – Isaac Hayes releases “Theme From Shaft.” The theme music of the hit — 1971 – Isaac Hayes releases “Theme From Shaft.” The theme music of the hit blaxsploitation film goes to No. 1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Wendy Wilson of Wilson Phillips is born in Los Angeles this day — 1969 – Wendy Wilson of Wilson Phillips is born in Los Angeles this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1968 – George Harrison flies to Los Angeles, where he will produce — 1968 – George Harrison flies to Los Angeles, where he will produce Jackie Lomax’s 1969 debut, Is This What You Want. It wasn’t. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – Joan Baez is one of 124 anti-draft proteste… — 1966 – Joan Baez is one of 124 anti-draft protesters arrested at a military induction center in Oakland, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – Grace Slick performs as a member of Jefferson Airplane for the first — 1966 – Grace Slick performs as a member of Jefferson Airplane for the first time at San Francisco’s Fillmore West after Signe Anderson bows out of the group’s lineup. Slick [...]
1965 – The Beatles record “Day Tripper” this day in rock history! — 1965 – The Beatles record “Day Tripper” this day in rock history! “Day Tripper” is a riff-driven rock song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and released by The Beatles [...]
1965 – A day after opening San Francisco’s Coffee Gallery, the Great Society — 1965 – A day after opening San Francisco’s Coffee Gallery, the Great Society featuring Grace Slick score another gig. This time the band plays with Jefferson Airplane and the Charlatans [...]
1964 – The Beatles appear on the British TV program Ready Steady — 1964 – The Beatles appear on the British TV program Ready Steady Go this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – Composer Cole Porter dies at the age of 71…. — 1964 – Composer Cole Porter dies at the age of 71. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – It’s announced that the Beatles will play at this year’s Royal — 1963 – It’s announced that the Beatles will play at this year’s Royal Command Performance. The Beatles themselves record performances of “I Saw Her Standing There,” “Love Me Do,” “Please [...]
1962 – Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea is born in Melbourne, Australia — 1962 – Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea is born in Melbourne, Australia, as Michael Balzary. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – Motown launches an American package tour featuring the — 1962 – Motown launches an American package tour featuring the Miracles, the Supremes, and Little Stevie Wonder in Washington, D.C. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1961 – DJ Mark the 45 King, producer of seminal records by Queen Latifah — 1961 – DJ Mark the 45 King, producer of seminal records by Queen Latifah and Chill Rob G, is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1960 – Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp is born in Islington, England. — 1960 – Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp is born in Islington, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1959 – Comedian and actor Peter Sellers records “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” — 1959 – Comedian and actor Peter Sellers records “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” with future Beatles producer George Martin. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – Sam Cooke releases his single “You Send Me.” The No. 1, written — 1957 – Sam Cooke releases his single “You Send Me.” The No. 1, written by his brother Charles Cooke, becomes his first and biggest hit, selling 2.5 million copies. Be Sociable, [...]
1956 – Elvis Presley’s first film, “Love Me Tende… — 1956 – Elvis Presley’s first film, “Love Me Tender,” premieres this day in rock. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1954 – Elvis Presley performs for the first time on the Louisiana — 1954 – Elvis Presley performs for the first time on the Louisiana Hayride radio show. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1953 – Guitarist Tony Carey, who as well as performing solo was in Ritchie — 1953 – Guitarist Tony Carey, who as well as performing solo was in Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, is born in Fresno, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1951 – Little Richard holds his first recording se… — 1951 – Little Richard holds his first recording session in Atlanta. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir is born in San Francisco. — 1947 – Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir is born in San Francisco. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1943 – Bassist C.F. “Fred” Turner of Bachman-Turner Overdrive is born. — 1943 – Bassist C.F. “Fred” Turner of Bachman-Turner Overdrive is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1938 – Iconic anti-singer Nico is born in Cologne, Germany. — 1938 – Iconic anti-singer Nico is born in Cologne, Germany. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1938 – Christa Paffgen is born in Cologne, Germany… — 1938 – Christa Paffgen is born in Cologne, Germany. She takes the moniker Nico before moving to New York to do a brief stint as frontwoman for The Velvet Underground. [...]
1935 – Soul singer Sugar Pie Desanto (“I Want to Know”) is born — 1935 – Soul singer Sugar Pie Desanto (“I Want to Know”) is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1923 – Bert Kaempfert, the composer of “Strangers in the Night,” the first man — 1923 – Bert Kaempfert, the composer of “Strangers in the Night,” the first man to sign the Beatles, and the person on the coolest album cover ever (his own Very [...]
1911 – Gospel’s first superstar, Mahalia Jackson is born in New Orleans. — 1911 – Gospel’s first superstar, Mahalia Jackson is born in New Orleans. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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