2003 – Jack White posts graphic video footage of his hand operation on the White Stripes’ Web site. The guitarist had to have three screws implanted to set the bones in his hand after a July car accident.
2012 – Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Stuart Swanlund died in his sleep at home in Chicago on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Stuart Swanlund died in his sleep at home in Chicago on This Day in Rock Music History! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2007 – US singer, songwriter Lee Hazlewood died of cancer, in his home near — 2007 – US singer, songwriter Lee Hazlewood died of cancer, in his home near Las Vegas aged 78. Hazlewood wrote and produced many of Nancy Sinatra’s most famous [...]
2005 – Little Milton Campbell dies after suffering a stroke. The blues — 2005 – Little Milton Campbell dies after suffering a stroke. The blues singer was 71. Campbell was a popular performer during the 1960s, scoring No. 1 hits like “We’re Gonna [...]
2004 – Emo band Taking Back Sunday debut on the album chart at No — 2004 – Emo band Taking Back Sunday debut on the album chart at No. 3 with their album Where You Want to Be. The latest Now That’s What I Call [...]
2003 – Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic announces on the Eyes Adrift — 2003 – Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic announces on the Eyes Adrift Web site that he’s quitting the music business, although he will continue to play music with his band. I [...]
2002 – Bruce Springsteen scored his fifth UK No.1 album with ‘The Rising’, — 2002 – Bruce Springsteen scored his fifth UK No.1 album with ‘The Rising’, also No.1 in the US. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – The News Of The World reported that Mariah Carey had hired a private eye to spy on her ex husband — 2001 – The News Of The World reported that Mariah Carey had hired a private eye to spy on her ex husband, record boss Tommy Mottola. Investigator Jack [...]
2000 – Although not yet 18 years old, LeAnn Rimes … — 2000 – Although not yet 18 years old, LeAnn Rimes is seen barhopping _ literally _ in Touchstone Pictures’ “Coyote Ugly.” Rimes makes a cameo appearance as herself, singing the [...]
1999 – Stymied at every level in court, the nation… — 1999 – Stymied at every level in court, the nation’s leading record labels, through the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), drop all litigation against Diamond Multimedia, makers of the [...]
1998 – MTV switches off its channel feed to 500,00… — 1998 – MTV switches off its channel feed to 500,000 homes in Amsterdam after network provider A2000 demands that MTV share its previously separate channel with two other operators and [...]
1996 – Icelandic performer Bjork along with Kent N… — 1996 – Icelandic performer Bjork along with Kent Nagado make a surprise performance at the Verbier Festival & Academy in Switzerland. The duo performs several songs from their “Pierrot Lunaire” [...]
1996 – Oasis played two sold out nights at Balloch Castle Country Park — 1996 – Oasis played two sold out nights at Balloch Castle Country Park, Loch Lomand, Scotland to over 80,000 fans. Oasis roadie James Hunter was crushed to death [...]
1994 – Herman’s Hermit Derek Leckenby (he played guitar) dies at age 51. — 1994 – Herman’s Hermit Derek Leckenby (he played guitar) dies at age 51. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Mariah Carey’s started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles — 1990 – Mariah Carey’s started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Vision Of Love’, her debut release. A No.9 hit in the [...]
1990 – During a US tour Janet Jackson collapsed on stage at a show in St Louis, — 1990 – During a US tour Janet Jackson collapsed on stage at a show in St Louis, suffering from an inner ear infection. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Some dastardly fiend steals $250,000 of New Kids on the — 1990 – Some dastardly fiend steals $250,000 of New Kids on the Block merchandise in Montreal. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1984 – Prince started a 24 week run at the top of the US album charts — 1984 – Prince started a 24 week run at the top of the US album charts with ‘Purple Rain’, it went on to sell over 10 million copies. Be Sociable, [...]
1984 – Genesis drummer and solo artist Phil Collins marries Jill Tavelman — 1984 – Genesis drummer and solo artist Phil Collins marries Jill Tavelman. At the reception, Collins “jams” with Eric Clapton and Robert Plant. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1982 – Schizophrenic novelty act Wild Man Fischer decides to — 1982 – Schizophrenic novelty act Wild Man Fischer decides to rejoin the music business a day after announcing his retirement. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – John Lennon began recording what would become his final album — 1980 – John Lennon began recording what would become his final album ‘Double Fantasy’ at The Hit Factory, New York. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – Pink Floyd kick off five nights of the Wall tour at London — 1980 – Pink Floyd kick off five nights of the Wall tour at London’s Earls Court. During the ambitious show, a giant wall is built across the stage between the [...]
1979 – Some 20,000 people attend a benefit in Inglewood, Calif., for the family — 1979 – Some 20,000 people attend a benefit in Inglewood, Calif., for the family of the late Lowell George. Among those paying tribute to the Little Feat frontman are Linda [...]
1979 – Led Zeppelin play to 120,000 people at Knebworth Park in England — 1979 – Led Zeppelin play to 120,000 people at Knebworth Park in England. It’s their first concert in the U.K. in four years. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant and his family are hospitalized — 1975 – Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant and his family are hospitalized after a car crash on the Greek island of Rhodes. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Feel Like Ma… — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” Roberta Flack. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – Rapper Yo Yo, who showed she could hold her own with Ice Cube — 1971 – Rapper Yo Yo, who showed she could hold her own with Ice Cube on “It’s a Man’s World,” is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – The Medicine Ball Caravan touring festival, featuring headliners — 1970 – The Medicine Ball Caravan touring festival, featuring headliners the Grateful Dead, plays its first date – in San Francisco, of course. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – After falling asleep on a woman’s porch in Los Angeles, Jim Morrison — 1970 – After falling asleep on a woman’s porch in Los Angeles, Jim Morrison is arrested for public drunkenness. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1968 – The two day Newport Pop Festival took place in California with Canned — 1968 – The two day Newport Pop Festival took place in California with Canned Heat, Sonny & Cher, Steppenwolf, The Byrds, The Grateful Dead, Tiny Tim, Iron [...]
1967 – A female Monkees fan stowed away on the bands plane — 1967 – A female Monkees fan stowed away on the bands plane between shows in Minneapolis and St Louis. The girl’s father threatened to bring charges for transporting [...]
1966 – The Troggs were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘With A Girl Like — 1966 – The Troggs were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘With A Girl Like You’, the group’s only UK No.1 single. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – Several American radio stations pull Beatles records from their — 1966 – Several American radio stations pull Beatles records from their playlists following John Lennon’s “more popular than Jesus” comment. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – Bob Dylan completes recording Highway 61 Revisited after — 1965 – Bob Dylan completes recording Highway 61 Revisited after laying down “Desolation Row” and “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “A Hard Day’s… — 1964 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “A Hard Day’s Night,” The Beatles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – The Beatles appeared at the Queen’s Theatre in Blackpool. So many — 1963 – The Beatles appeared at the Queen’s Theatre in Blackpool. So many fans crowded around the theatre, blocking every entrance, that The Beatles had to go through a construction [...]
1962 – A Flock of Seagulls guitarist Paul Reynolds is born — 1962 – A Flock of Seagulls guitarist Paul Reynolds is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – The first ever Chart Toppers Hot 100 chart … — 1958 – The first ever Chart Toppers Hot 100 chart appears. The number one song is Ricky Nelson’s “Poor Little Fool.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – Ian Broudie was first a face in the Liverpool punk scene — 1958 – Ian Broudie was first a face in the Liverpool punk scene, went on to produce some crucial Fall albums, and then became one of England’s biggest acts as [...]
1958 – The great “Chantilly Lace” by the Big Bopper enters the top — 1958 – The great “Chantilly Lace” by the Big Bopper enters the top 40. It would later go to No. 6. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – The Everly Brothers appear on TV’s “Ed Sul… — 1957 – The Everly Brothers appear on TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show,” singing “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – Reggae horn player Dean Fraser is born in Kingston, Jamaica — 1957 – Reggae horn player Dean Fraser is born in Kingston, Jamaica. He’s blown with everyone from Bob Marley to Buju Banton. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1954 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sh-Boom,” T… — 1954 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sh-Boom,” The Crew-Cuts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Born on this day, Paul Layton, The New Seekers, (1972 UK No.1 single — 1947 – Born on this day, Paul Layton, The New Seekers, (1972 UK No.1 single ‘I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Krautrockfuhrer Klaus Schulze, who’s played with everyone from Tangerine — 1947 – Krautrockfuhrer Klaus Schulze, who’s played with everyone from Tangerine Dream to Ash Ra Tempel, is born in Berlin. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Swinging on … — 1944 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Swinging on a Star,” Bing Crosby. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1943 – Born on this day, David Carr, keyboards, The Fortunes, (1965 UK No.2 — 1943 – Born on this day, David Carr, keyboards, The Fortunes, (1965 UK No.2 & US No.7 single ‘You’ve Got Your Troubles’) Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1940 – Born on this day, Larry Knechtel, guitar, Keyboards, Bread — 1940 – Born on this day, Larry Knechtel, guitar, Keyboards, Bread, (1970 US No.1 & UK No.5 single ‘Make It With You’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1936 – Singer Elsbeary Hobbs is born. … — 1936 – Singer Elsbeary Hobbs is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1901 – Trumpeter Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong is bo… — 1901 – Trumpeter Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong is born in New Orleans. He wins a Grammy in 1965 as Best Male Vocal Performance for “Hello Dolly,” a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in [...]
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