2002 – Carolyn Dawn Johnson is again the big winner at the Canadian Country Music Awards, held in Calgary, Alberta. In addition to top female, Johnson takes home trophies for top single and top video for her hit “I Don’t Want You to Go.”
2010 -Rocker Vince Neil probed for alleged assault – Alleged victim talks about incident — 2010 -Rocker Vince Neil probed for alleged assault – Alleged victim talks about incident Rocker Vince Neil is at the centre of an assault investigation in Las Vegas after allegedly attacking [...]
2009 – The Beatles: Rock Band is released… — 2009 – The Beatles: Rock Band is released… The world’s leading music game meets the greatest band in history! The Beatles™: Rock Band™ gives fans what they’ve been waiting for: a [...]
2008 – A man was charged with assault after an attack on Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher — 2008 – A man was charged with assault after an attack on Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher during the band’s set at the V Festival in Canada. Gallagher was [...]
2008 – Elbow won the Mercury Music Prize for their album ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’. — 2008 – Elbow won the Mercury Music Prize for their album ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2006 – Onetime blink-182 and Transplants drummer Travis Barker break — 2006 – Onetime blink-182 and Transplants drummer Travis Barker breaks his arm while shooting a video for (+44), his confusingly titled new group with Mark Hoppus. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2005 – U.K. art rockers, er, Art Brut announce they have parted ways — 2005 – U.K. art rockers, er, Art Brut announce they have parted ways with guitarist Chris Chinchilla. Chinchilla is replaced by the amazingly-named Jasper Future. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2005 – U2, Alicia Keys, Garth Brooks, Paul Simon, … — 2005 – U2, Alicia Keys, Garth Brooks, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart and the Dixie Chicks are among the artists that perform during a live telethon, “Shelter From the Storm: A [...]
2003 – Aerosmith are sued by their former manager David Krebs — 2003 – Aerosmith are sued by their former manager David Krebs after they assert he stole from them during an episode of VH1′s Behind the Music. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Sinead O’Connor releases She Who Dwells in the Secret — 2003 – Sinead O’Connor releases She Who Dwells in the Secret Place of the Most High Shall Abide Under the Shadow of the Almighty, which she claims will be her [...]
2003 – Shots are fired outside a New Jersey hotel after 50 Cent — 2003 – Shots are fired outside a New Jersey hotel after 50 Cent is seen entering the building. Police ask the rapper to turn himself in when he and his [...]
2003 – Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel announce they are reunited for an — 2003 – Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel announce they are reunited for an autumn tour. The “Bridge Over Troubled Water” duo last reformed for New York concerts in 1993. Be [...]
2003 – Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland erect four giant — 2003 – Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland erect four giant letters spelling “hope” on a beach outside of a World Trade Organization meeting in Cancun, Mexico. The band are [...]
2003 – The parents of the late R&B singer Aaliyah settle a negligence — 2003 – The parents of the late R&B singer Aaliyah settle a negligence lawsuit brought against the owners of the plane which fatally crashed in 2001. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Teenage U.K. rap star Dizzee Rascal overcomes competition — 2003 – Teenage U.K. rap star Dizzee Rascal overcomes competition from the likes of Radiohead and Coldplay to win the Mercury Music Prize for his debut album Boy in Da [...]
2003 – Australian superstars Powderfinger initiate their — 2003 – Australian superstars Powderfinger initiate their plans for world domination by signing with the V2 label. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – The family of a 12-year-old New York schoolgirl sued by the — 2003 – The family of a 12-year-old New York schoolgirl sued by the recording industry for sharing music on the Internet settle the suit for $2000. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Velvet Revolver – the “super-group” made of ex-members of — 2003 – Velvet Revolver – the “super-group” made of ex-members of Guns N’ Roses and Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland – sign a recording deal with RCA. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – John Mayer releases his third album, Heavier Things — 2003 – John Mayer releases his third album, Heavier Things, featuring the hit “Bigger Than My Body.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel announce their… — 2003 – Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel announce their first tour since 1994. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Coldplay frontman Chris Martin brings a sur… — 2003 – Coldplay frontman Chris Martin brings a surprise element of glitz to an otherwise staid gathering of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Cancun, Mexico, when he delivers the [...]
2000 – Rush’s Neil Peart remarries, tying the knot with photographer — 2000 – Rush’s Neil Peart remarries, tying the knot with photographer Carrie Nuttall in a small private ceremony held in Montecito, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – The Smashing Pumpkins announce that bassist D’Arcy Wretzky — 1999 – The Smashing Pumpkins announce that bassist D’Arcy Wretzky has left the band after recording her parts for their album Machina/The Machines of God. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – Massive Attack have also lost a member, as “Mushroom — 1999 – Massive Attack have also lost a member, as “Mushroom” leaves the trip-hop group. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – Nine Inch Nails makes their first-ever appe… — 1999 – Nine Inch Nails makes their first-ever appearance at a televised honors show when they perform at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1999 – Continuing her awards streak, multiplatinum… — 1999 – Continuing her awards streak, multiplatinum recording artist Lauryn Hill nabs four trophies at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards – one short of her output at the Grammys [...]
1998 – On TV today, former Sex Pistol John Lydon tries to settle — 1998 – On TV today, former Sex Pistol John Lydon tries to settle his case with a drummer who accuses him of head-butting in the courtroom of Judge Judy. Be Sociable, [...]
1998 – Pioneer synth-pop band Depeche Mode begins … — 1998 – Pioneer synth-pop band Depeche Mode begins its first concert outing in five years in Helsinki. The week prior, the band plays several warm-up gigs in Estonia, Latvia, and [...]
1998 – Lucio Battisti, considered Italy’s greatest… — 1998 – Lucio Battisti, considered Italy’s greatest contemporary singer/songwriter, dies in Milan. He is 55. A recluse since 1976, he is thought to have had a liver ailment. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – German rapper/producer Moses Pelham apologi… — 1998 – German rapper/producer Moses Pelham apologizes for his alleged broadcast incitement to assault Viva TV host Stefan Raab. “I regret the consequences that this joke has had,” says Pelham. Be [...]
1998 – Bushwick Bill (Richard Shaw), a former memb… — 1998 – Bushwick Bill (Richard Shaw), a former member of Rap-A-Lot Records rap act the Geto Boys, sues the label, a division of Virgin Records’ Noo Trybe, for an alleged [...]
1997 – Bluesman Junior Wells slips into a coma aft… — 1997 – Bluesman Junior Wells slips into a coma after suffering a heart attack four days earlier. The harmonica player and singer, 62, had been undergoing treatment in a Chicago [...]
1996 – Jane Petty files for divorce from her husband, Tom. The — 1996 – Jane Petty files for divorce from her husband, Tom. The couple separate after 22 years of marriage because of “irreconcilable differences.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1996 – After a career that spanned 56 years on the… — 1996 – After a career that spanned 56 years on the Grand Ole Opry and a tireless reputation for touring and guarding his bluegrass progeny all the way to New [...]
1995 – Singer Chynna Phillips, the daughter of Mam… — 1995 – Singer Chynna Phillips, the daughter of Mamas and Papas stars Michelle and John Phillips, marries actor William Baldwin. Phillips’ former Wilson Phillips partners, Beach Boys’ offspring Carnie and [...]
1982 – Al Green and Patti LaBelle open on Broadway… — 1982 – Al Green and Patti LaBelle open on Broadway in the gospel musical “Your Arms Too Short to Box with God.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – At Amnesty International’s fund-raising Secret Policeman’s — 1981 – At Amnesty International’s fund-raising Secret Policeman’s Other Ball in London, both Sting and Phil Collins make their first live solo appearances. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – On British TV tonight, you can watch an airing of Abba – In Concert. — 1980 – On British TV tonight, you can watch an airing of Abba – In Concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1979 – Yusef Islam (Cat Stevens) marries Fouzia Al… — 1979 – Yusef Islam (Cat Stevens) marries Fouzia Ali at Kensington Mosque in London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1978 – In Dublin, the young U2 support the Stranglers at the — 1978 – In Dublin, the young U2 support the Stranglers at the Top Hat Ballroom. The Stranglers and their entourage take up two dressing rooms, leaving Bono and company to [...]
1978 – On the albums chart, the Who are a new entry with Who — 1978 – On the albums chart, the Who are a new entry with Who Are You, their last long-player recorded with Keith Moon. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – Wings kick off their world tour in Southampton, England. — 1975 – Wings kick off their world tour in Southampton, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – Nutty Todd Rundgren records a thousand of his fans singing in San — 1973 – Nutty Todd Rundgren records a thousand of his fans singing in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park for the song “Sons of 1984.” The session ends in disarray after [...]
1971 – John Lennon releases his second solo record, Imagine. It becomes — 1971 – John Lennon releases his second solo record, Imagine. It becomes his first No. 1 solo album. But Rolling Stone‘s Ben Gerson is unimpressed. “On the evidence of Imagine, [...]
1968 – In the studio, the Beatles lay down 17 takes of “Helter — 1968 – In the studio, the Beatles lay down 17 takes of “Helter Skelter,” with one session seeing Paul McCartney playing bass on his back. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – Sam & Dave release their “Soul Man” single, which — 1967 – Sam & Dave release their “Soul Man” single, which later climbs to No. 2. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – You too can talk like a baby and make millions. But it help — 1966 – You too can talk like a baby and make millions. But it helps if your name is Adam Sandler. The man behind the ever-popular “Chanukah Song” is born [...]
1965 – On The Ed Sullivan Show, Ed airs a previously broadcast — 1965 – On The Ed Sullivan Show, Ed airs a previously broadcast performance by the Beatles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – “Madness!! Folk and Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series. Running — 1965 – “Madness!! Folk and Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series. Running parts for four insane boys, age 17 to 21.” That was part of the ad [...]
1965 – Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” reaches #2 this day in rock history! — 1965 – Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” reaches #2 this day in rock history! Here’s the rolling stone… rolling a tire… ouch! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – Rod Stewart records his first single, “Good Morning, Little Schoolgirl — 1964 – Rod Stewart records his first single, “Good Morning, Little Schoolgirl,” with the Hoochie Koochie Men. It promptly disappears from view, and Stewart goes on to perform with the [...]
1962 – Sherry (The Four Seasons) was a hit this day in rock history! — 1962 – Sherry (The Four Seasons) was a hit this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – Elvis Presley made his first appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan show’ on This Day in Rock! — 1956 – Elvis Presley made his first appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan show’ on This Day in Rock! Performing ‘Don’t Be Cruel’, ‘Love Me Tender’ and ‘Ready Teddy’ from the [...]
1956 – Elvis Presley appears on CBS-TV’s “Toast o… — 1956 – Elvis Presley appears on CBS-TV’s “Toast of the Town.” The show is watched by about one-third of the U.S. public. Host Ed Sullivan is ill and Charles Laughton [...]
1954 – Elvis played at the opening of the Lamar-Airways Shopping Center in Memphis — 1954 – Elvis played at the opening of the Lamar-Airways Shopping Center in Memphis Tennessee. Johnny Cash was in the audience and after the show met Elvis for [...]
1952 – Eurythmic and general muckety-muck David A. — 1952 – Eurythmic and general muckety-muck David A. Stewart is born in Sunderland, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Freddy Weller, who co-wrote the immortal “Dizzy” with — 1947 – Freddy Weller, who co-wrote the immortal “Dizzy” with Tommy Roe, is born in Atlanta. He also played with Paul Revere & the Raiders as a lead guitarist and [...]
1947 – Nellie Lutcher hits #2 on the R&B chart and #20 — 1947 – Nellie Lutcher hits #2 on the R&B chart and #20 on the pop chart with “Hurry On Down.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1946 – Keyboardist Billy Preston (“Will It Go Rou… — 1946 – Keyboardist Billy Preston (“Will It Go Round in Circles”) is born in Houston. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1946 – Doug Ingle of Iron Butterfly is born in Oma… — 1946 – Doug Ingle of Iron Butterfly is born in Omaha, Neb. His work is featured on Iron Butterfly albums Heavy, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Ball and Metamorphosis. Most famously, he authored the band’s [...]
1945 – Dee Dee Sharp is born in Philadelphia as Dione LaRue. — 1945 – Dee Dee Sharp is born in Philadelphia as Dione LaRue. She’s best remembered for her 1962 No. 2 hit “Mashed Potato Time.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1942 – Inez Foxx, who with her brother Charles scored a pop hit — 1942 – Inez Foxx, who with her brother Charles scored a pop hit with “Mockingbird” in 1963, is born in Greensboro, N.C. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1941 – Duffy Power, who recorded one of the earliest covers of the Beatles — 1941 – Duffy Power, who recorded one of the earliest covers of the Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There,” is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1941 – Otis Redding is born in Dawson, Ga. His big… — 1941 – Otis Redding is born in Dawson, Ga. His biggest hit, the No. 1 song “(Sitting on) The Dock of the Bay,” is recorded three days before he is [...]
1940 – Joe Negroni, the baritone in Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers — 1940 – Joe Negroni, the baritone in Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, is born today in New York. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1926 – Jake Carey of the Flamingos is born this day in rock history! — 1926 – Jake Carey of the Flamingos is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1922 – Pipe Major MacKenzie John is born. … — 1922 – Pipe Major MacKenzie John is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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