2003 – In Billboard, the Who’s Pete Townshend dismisses those who’ve passed judgment on him after his arrest for kiddie porn, and instead cares about its affect on “friends, fans, family and strangers who feel they know me through my work.”
2005 – Live 8 concerts are held in locations from London to Philadelphia to Tokyo… — 2005 – Live 8 concerts are held in locations from London to Philadelphia to Tokyo to raise awareness of African poverty. Among the performers are Madonna, Green Day, Paul McCartney, [...]
2003 – Great White are forced to cancel their tour to benefit… — 2003 – Great White are forced to cancel their tour to benefit the victims of the Rhode Island club fire due to money troubles and insurance issues. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – After various delays, Lollapalooza kicks off again… — 2003 – After various delays, Lollapalooza kicks off again, with headliners Jane’s Addiction and a line-up that includes Incubus, hip-hop act Jurassic Five and Audioslave. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Ray Brown, a legendary jazz bassist who pla… — 2002 – Ray Brown, a legendary jazz bassist who played with giants Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, and his one-time wife Ella Fitzgerald in a career that spanned more [...]
2001 – Yoko Ono visits the Beatle’s hometown of Li… — 2001 – Yoko Ono visits the Beatle’s hometown of Liverpool, England, to attend a ceremony announcing the renaming of the Liverpool Airport as the Liverpool John Lennon Airport in honor [...]
2000 – Pete Townshend announces via his Web site that he contacted… — 2000 – Pete Townshend announces via his Web site that he contacted Eddie Vedder after learning about the deaths of nine people during a Pearl Jam performance at the Roskilde [...]
1999 – Mark Sandman, lead singer of idiosyncratic … — 1999 – Mark Sandman, lead singer of idiosyncratic rock band Morphine, dies from a heart attack onstage at the Diardini del Principe music festival in Palestrina, Italy. He is 47. Be [...]
1999 – Latin pop star Enrique Iglesias gives a fre… — 1999 – Latin pop star Enrique Iglesias gives a free public performance in front of the Lincoln Center Plaza in New York. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – A bipartisan group of Michigan legislators … — 1998 – A bipartisan group of Michigan legislators is successful in defeating a restrictive live music performance bill. S.B. 1100, introduced earlier in the year, would have allowed Michigan community [...]
1997 – After he is awarded Sweden’s Polar Music Prize, Bruce Springsteen… — 1997 – After he is awarded Sweden’s Polar Music Prize, Bruce Springsteen gives the cash portion of the award to a Swedish school program that keeps teenagers off the streets. [...]
1995 – Grateful Dead fans riot outside a Noblesville, Ind., concert. — 1995 – Grateful Dead fans riot outside a Noblesville, Ind., concert. Seventeen arrests are made after gates are torn down and rocks thrown. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1992 – Mick Jagger’s daughter Jade gives birth to … — 1992 – Mick Jagger’s daughter Jade gives birth to a daughter. She is the first grandchild for the 48-year-old Rolling Stone. That makes Mick a grandfather Rocker! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1991 – Several people are injured at a Guns N’ Ros… — 1991 – Several people are injured at a Guns N’ Roses concert in Maryland Heights, Mo., a St. Louis suburb. Lead singer Axl Rose is charged with third-degree assault and [...]
1987 – Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones emerges from… — 1987 – Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones emerges from retirement to begin producing the Mission’s Children. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1986 – Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead perform together… — 1986 – Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead perform together at a show in Akron, Ohio. Dylan joins the Dead on three songs. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “When Doves C… — 1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “When Doves Cry,” by the artist then known as Prince. The song is the first single released from Prince’s “Purple Rain” LP [...]
1984 – This Day in Dio: Dio release their album The Last in Line. — 1984 – This Day in Dio: Dio release their album The Last in Line. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1982 – Clash drummer Topper Headon is charged with stealing… — 1982 – Clash drummer Topper Headon is charged with stealing a bus stop sign. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – Bruce Springsteen plays his first show at New Jersey… — 1981 – Bruce Springsteen plays his first show at New Jersey’s Brendan Byrne Arena. He sold out six shows at the venue in the space of an hour. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead are arreste… — 1980 – Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead are arrested with their manager, Danny Rifken, on charges of inciting a riot. They were alleged to have interfered [...]
1976 – Brian Wilson rejoins the Beach Boys for the first time on stage… — 1976 – Brian Wilson rejoins the Beach Boys for the first time on stage since deciding he’d rather spend his life in bed. Aside from singing “In My Room” at [...]
1973 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Will It Go R… — 1973 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Will It Go Round in Circles,” Billy Preston. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell quit the Jimi Hendrix… — 1969 – Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell quit the Jimi Hendrix Experience, however there is some good news for rock enthusiasts as Leslie West and Felix Pappalardi team up to [...]
1964 – Paul McCartney is at the piano as Liverpudlian… — 1964 – Paul McCartney is at the piano as Liverpudlian diva Cilla Black records the Beatles’ “It’s for You.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Easier Said … — 1963 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Easier Said Than Done,” The Essex. The members of the group are all U.S. Marines, including lead singer Anita Humes. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – It’s the release of Elvis Presley’s latest film, King… — 1958 – It’s the release of Elvis Presley’s latest film, King Creole, Known among audiences for being the only Elvis movie worth a darn. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – Elvis Presley records “Don’t Be Cruel,” `… — 1956 – Elvis Presley records “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog” and “Anyway You Want Me” in New York. It marks the first time he uses the Jordanaires as background singers. [...]
1949 – Roy Bittan, pianist with Bruce Springsteen’s… — 1949 – Roy Bittan, pianist with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1943 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Comin’ in on… — 1943 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Comin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer,” The Song Spinners. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1941 – The ageless Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones… — 1941 – The ageless Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones is born in Islington, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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