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2008 – WHITESNAKE’s new album, “Good To Be Bad”, was released through — 2008 – WHITESNAKE‘s new album, “Good To Be Bad”, was released through SPV/Steamhammer in Germany on April 18, the rest of Europe on April 21 and it came out in [...]

2008 – it was revealed that 60’s singer Tommy Steele took Elvis Presley on a secret — 2008 – it was revealed that 60’s singer Tommy Steele took Elvis Presley on a secret tour of London in 1958 after Presley struck up a friendship with [...]

2007 – Avril Lavigne went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her third album — 2007 – Avril Lavigne went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her third album ‘The Best Damn Thing’, also a No.1 on the US chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2004 – It’s reported that U.S. Marines are blasting AC/DC’s “Shoot to Thrill” at high — 2004 – It’s reported that U.S. Marines are blasting AC/DC’s “Shoot to Thrill” at high volumes to drive Muslim insurgents from their homes in Iraq. Lyrics: All you women who want [...]

2004 – Metallica quashes an Internet rumor that James Hetfield… — 2004 -  Metallica quashes an Internet rumor that James Hetfield committed suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills. “Contrary to what you may have read on message boards,” say the band, [...]

2004 – UK solo star Robbie Williams denies he will reform… — 2004  – UK solo star Robbie Williams denies he will reform with old boy band Take That for a one-off event. “I’m afraid there’s more chance of Hell freezing over,” [...]

2003 – American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson tops the charts… — 2003 -  American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson tops the charts with her debut album Thankful. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – Madonna releases her new album American Life. — 2003 – Madonna releases her new album American Life. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2003 – Brit boy/girl group S Club 7 announce they will split… — 2003  – Brit boy/girl group S Club 7 announce they will split at the end of May, but that their sister group S Club Juniors will go on to become [...]

2000 – Amy Grant joins Vince Gill on stage at the … — 2000 – Amy Grant joins Vince Gill on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. During the second show, on the eve of Easter Sunday, the newly married couple performs “How [...]

1999 – Marilyn Manson releases a statement on the Columbine High School… — 1999  – Marilyn Manson releases a statement on the Columbine High School shootings. “It’s tragic and disgusting anytime young people’s lives are taken in an act of seneseless violence,” he [...]

1999 – Though in no way an influence on Eric Harri… — 1999 – Though in no way an influence on Eric Harris and Dylan Kleibold, the gunman in Littleton Colo. shooting, Marilyn Manson issues a statement: “I have been asked to [...]

1999 – Steve Wariner performs “Holes in the Floor … — 1999 – Steve Wariner performs “Holes in the Floor of Heaven” at a vigil in Nashville’s Centennial Park in memory of the victims of the tragedy at Columbine High School [...]

1998 – Faith No More announce they’re splitting. Singer Mike… — 1998 -  Faith No More announce they’re splitting. Singer Mike Patton goes on work with Mr. Bungle and Fantomas, while keyboardist Roddy Bottum joins Imperial Teen. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – It is announced that Slash/Reprise act Fait… — 1998 – It is announced that Slash/Reprise act Faith No More has decided to break up. Sources say Lead singer Mike Patton is still a member of Warner Bros. act [...]

1998 – Husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill … — 1998 – Husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are the big winners at the 33rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards, nabbing four awards for their duet “It’s [...]

1990 – The Earth Day concert starring Hall & Oates, Edie Brickell… — 1990 -  The Earth Day concert starring Hall & Oates, Edie Brickell, the B-52′s, and Ben E. King attracts 750,000 spectators to New York’s Central Park. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1990 – Sinead O’ Connor : I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got : US LP… — 1990 – Sinead O’ Connor : I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got : US LP is no. 1 chart topper this day in Rock History. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1983 – David Bowie: Let’s Dance UK LP is no. 1… — 1983 – David Bowie: Let’s Dance UK LP is no. 1 chart topper this day in Rock History. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1983 – Earl “Fatha” Hines dies of a heart attack. … — 1983 – Earl “Fatha” Hines dies of a heart attack. He is 77. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1979 Rolling Stones perform two benefit concerts for the blind… — 1979 Rolling Stones perform two benefit concerts for the blind in Toronto to fulfill terms of Keith Richard’s sentence for heroin trafficking. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1978 – Johnny Thunders plays a surprise gig at London… — 1978 -  Johnny Thunders plays a surprise gig at London’s Speakeasy, backed by a band featuring Sex Pistols Paul Cook and Steve Jones. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1978 – Bob Marley & the Wailers headline “One Lov… — 1978 – Bob Marley & the Wailers headline “One Love Peace Concert” in Jamaica. Marley unites Prime Minister Michael Manley and opponent Edward Seaga on stage. 30,000 attend as Bob Marley [...]

1974 – Tina Turner starts filming in the role of A… — 1974 – Tina Turner starts filming in the role of Acid Queen in the Who’s film “Tommy.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1972 – Deep Purple: Machine Head UK LP is no. 1 — 1972 – Deep Purple: Machine Head UK LP  is no. 1 chart topper this day in Rock History. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 In Dolton, England, the Who perform their rock opera… — 1969   In Dolton, England, the Who perform their rock opera Tommy live in its entirety for the first time. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – A&M signs a brother/sister act called the Carpenters. — 1969 -  A&M signs a brother/sister act called the Carpenters. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – John Lennon changes his middle name from Wi… — 1969 – John Lennon changes his middle name from Winston to Ono. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – John Lennon and Paul McCartney record “The… — 1969 – John Lennon and Paul McCartney record “The Ballad of John and Yoko.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1968 – Herb Alpert sings “This Guy’s in Love With… — 1968 -  Herb Alpert sings “This Guy’s in Love With You” on his TV special. By the time the program is over, demand necessitates the song’s release as a single. [...]

1966 – The Troggs release their evergreen classic “Wild Thing.” — 1966  – The Troggs release their evergreen classic “Wild Thing.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde LP released in the US. — 1965 – Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde LP released in the US. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1965 – Beatles: Ticket to Ride UK 45 is no. 1… — 1965 – Beatles: Ticket to Ride UK 45 is no. 1 chart topper this day in Rock History. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1963 – Gene Vincent’s recording contract with Capitol expires… — 1963 – Gene Vincent’s recording contract with Capitol expires. His last recording is a time remake of Be-Bop-A-Lula. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1959 – Go Johnny Go, a rock ‘n’ roll film with appearances… — 1959  – Go Johnny Go, a rock ‘n’ roll film with appearances by  and Jackie Wilson, premieres today. It’s the last rock film featuring DJ Alan Freed. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1955 – Legendary electro producer Arthur Baker is born… — 1955 -  Legendary electro producer Arthur Baker is born today in Boston. He made New Order sound awesome. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1951 – Paul Carrack is born today in Sheffield, England… — 1951 -  Paul Carrack is born today in Sheffield, England. He has sung with Ace, Squeeze, and Mike & the Mechanics on the No. 1 “The Living Years.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1950 – Peter Frampton is born in Beckenham, Englan… — 1950 – Peter Frampton is born in Beckenham, England. His biggest album is “Frampton Comes Alive!” The 1976 album stays at No. 1 on Chart Toppers’s pop album chart for [...]

1937 – Jack Nitzsche is born today in Chicago. His arrangements… — 1937 -  Jack Nitzsche is born today in Chicago. His arrangements have graced albums by the Monkees, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, the Rolling Stones, and Mink DeVille. He also wrote [...]

1936 – Glen Campbell is born in Delight, Ark. The rhinestone… — 1936  – Glen Campbell is born in Delight, Ark. The rhinestone cowboy’s hits included the immortal “Wichita Lineman.” He also was a session guitarist for many 60′s rock bands including [...]

1931 – Joe Cuba is born in New York as Gilberto Calderon… — 1931 -  Joe Cuba is born in New York as Gilberto Calderon. His “El Pito” and “Bang Bang” became two of the biggest hits of the boogaloo era (whatever that [...]

1922 – Bassist and bandleader Charles Mingus was so awesome, Joni Mitchell… — 1922 -  Bassist and bandleader Charles Mingus was so awesome, Joni Mitchell named an album after him. He is born today in Nogales, Ariz. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1916 – Violin great Yehudi Menuhin is born today in New York. At age 11… — 1916 -  Violin great Yehudi Menuhin is born today in New York. At age 11 he was soloing in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. He has also recorded with jazz violinist Stephane [...]