2004 – Justin Hawkins of U.K. mock rockers The Darkness (“I Believe in a Thing Called Love”) says he’s received death threats. “It’s quite flattering that somebody wants to kill me,” he says, “but at the same time it’s very scary.”
2010 – Ozzy Going Forward With Battle Over Black Sabbath (HeadbangerNYC.com) A Manhattan federa — 2010 – Ozzy Going Forward With Battle Over Black Sabbath (HeadbangerNYC.com) A Manhattan federal judge ruled Thursday (February 25) that Ozzy Osbourne can proceed with his [...]
2010 – iTunes Store Tops 10 Billion Songs Sold CUPERTINO, California—February 25, 2010—Apple — 2010 – iTunes Store Tops 10 Billion Songs Sold. iTunes does it again. Pretty impressive… and Johnny Cash earns yet another footnote in Music History. CUPERTINO, California—February 25, 2010—Apple® today announced that [...]
2010 – Legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne was interviewed on last night’s ( — 2010 – Legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne was interviewed on last night’s (Wednesday, February 24) edition of Fox News‘ “Red Eye” show with host Greg Gutfeld. You [...]
2009 – Stevie Wonder recieves the Gershwin Prize for popular — 2009 – Stevie Wonder recieves the Gershwin Prize for popular song from President Obama. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2007 – Fall Out Boy were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Infinity on High’ the American — 2007 – Fall Out Boy were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Infinity on High’ the American group’s 4th album and first No.1. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2006 – The 4th Annual TRL Awards were held in New York City. Madonna won the Lifetime Achievement — 2006 - The 4th Annual TRL Awards were held in New York City. Madonna won the Lifetime Achievement Award and Bono won the Most Inspired Artist/Humanitarian Award. Other winners included [...]
2006 – George Michael was found slumped over in a car in Hyde Park, London. A concerned person spotted — 2006 – George Michael was found slumped over in a car in Hyde Park, London. A concerned person spotted the singer and called police who after being checked by paramedics [...]
2006 – Sex Pistols singer John Lydon posts… — 2006 – Sex Pistols singer John Lydon posts a missive on his Web site claiming the band will not attend their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame [...]
2005 – Whitney Houston was rushed to a hospital in Paris with suspected food poisonin — 2005 – Whitney Houston was rushed to a hospital in Paris with suspected food poisoning after becoming ill during a flight from Los Angeles to Spain. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2005 – Edward Patten, one of Gladys Knight’s… — Gladys Knight & the Pips 2005 – Edward Patten, one of Gladys Knight’s Pips, in a Detroit hospital after suffering a stroke. The 65-year-old’s voice graced such hits as [...]
2004 – Blues saxophonist A.C. Reed dies in Chicago… — 2004 – Blues saxophonist A.C. Reed dies in Chicago of complications from cancer. He is Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – The Rolling Stones topped a US Rich List of music’s biggest money makers. The list was b — 2004 - The Rolling Stones topped a US Rich List of music’s biggest money makers. The list was based on earnings during 2003 when the band played their “Forty Licks” [...]
2004 – Boy George agrees to pay $18,000… — 2004 – Boy George agrees to pay $18,000 in libel damages to the membership secretary of a nightclub he had slugged. The staffer demanded an apology after George [...]
2004 – Christian jangle rockers Sixpence None… — 2004 – Christian jangle rockers Sixpence None the Richer (“Kiss Me”) announce they’re splitting up on Ash Wednesday! Coincidence? Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – Norah Jones tops the charts again — 2004 – Norah Jones tops the charts again with Feels Like Home. Bitter pop singer Eamon (“F*ck You”) is the highest new entry at No. 7, with his [...]
2003 – Massive Attack principal 3-D (real name: Ro… — Massive Attack 2003 – Massive Attack principal 3-D (real name: Robert Del Naja) is arrested at his home in Bristol, England, in connection with downloading child pornography form the Internet. The [...]
2003 – Paul McCartney and his band perform… — 2003 – Paul McCartney and his band perform at the 50th birthday of fan Wendy Whitworth in San Diego. Whitworth’s husband paid $1 million to McCartney, who donated [...]
2003 – A wig reported to cost $10,000 is stolen from Cher’s… — Cher 2003 – A wig reported to cost $10,000 is stolen from Cher’s dressing room during the Richmond, Va., stop of her Living Proof tour. The wig is returned [...]
2002 – Queen of the Damned, starring the late R&B singer Aaliyah… — Aaliyah 2002 – Queen of the Damned, starring the late R&B singer Aaliyah (“Try Again”), is the weekend’s No. 1 movie, raking in $15.2 million. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Piano man Billy Joel is the honoree… — 2002 – Piano man Billy Joel is the honoree at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute in Los Angeles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Kurt Cobain: Riverhead Books buy the rights… — 2002 – Riverhead Books buy the rights to publish Kurt Cobain’s journals for a six-figure sum after a fierce bidding war. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2001 – The Fox Network’s hit animated series “The … — N Sync 2001 – The Fox Network’s hit animated series “The Simpsons” continues its tradition of featuring musical guests in an episode titled “New Kids On The Blecch,” in which the [...]
1999 – The Artist Formerly Known as Prince files a… — 1999 – The Artist Formerly Known as Prince files a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against nine Web sites, with allegations that include selling bootlegged recordings and offering unauthorized song [...]
1998 – Vince Gill performs at the Grammy Awards, r… — Vince Gill 1998 – Vince Gill performs at the Grammy Awards, replacing an ailing George Strait who is suffering from laryngitis. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Cajun musician Rockin’ Sidney dies… — 1998 – Cajun musician Rockin’ Sidney, who came to prominence with 1985′s “My Toot Toot,” dies at age 59. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Bob Dylan wins three Grammys… — Bob Dylan 1998 – Bob Dylan wins three Grammys at this year’s ceremony, including Best Album for his career renaissance Time out of Mind. While performing a song from [...]
1995 – Madonna started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Take — 1995 – Madonna started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Take A Bow’, the track which was co-written with Babyface became a No.16 hit [...]
1993 – Toy Caldwell dies… — The Marshall Tucker Band 1993 – Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Toy Caldwell dies in Spartanburg, S.C. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1992 – Natalie Cole is the sentimental favorite at… — 1992 – Natalie Cole is the sentimental favorite at the Grammy Awards in New York City. “Unforgettable,” her tribute to her father, receives two awards, including album of the year. [...]
1990 – Johnnie Ray, known as the “Prince of Wails… — Johnnie Ray 1990 – Johnnie Ray, known as the “Prince of Wails” for his 1950s ballads, dies in Los Angeles of liver failure. Age 63. His biggest hit is “Just Walking [...]
1989 – Simple Minds were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Belfast Child.’ At 6 minutes — 1989 – Simple Minds were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Belfast Child.’ At 6 minutes 39 seconds it became the second-longest running No.1 after The Beatles ‘Hey [...]
1985 – U2 began their first full north American arena tour, starting at th — 1985 – U2 began their first full north American arena tour, starting at the Dallas Reunion Arena in Texas. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – Men at Work wins a Grammy, Best New Group. … — Men at work 1983 – Men at Work wins a Grammy, Best New Group. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – Marvin Gaye wins two Grammys for “Sexual H… — Marvin Gaye 1983 – Marvin Gaye wins two Grammys for “Sexual Healing,” Best Male Vocal R&B Performance and Best Instrumental R&B Performance. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – The Manhattan Transfer wins a Grammy for “… — Manhattan Transfer 1981 – The Manhattan Transfer wins a Grammy for Birdland,” Best Vocal or Instrumental Jazz Fusion Performance. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – At this year’s Grammy ceremony, Christopher Cross… — Christopher Cross 1981 – At this year’s Grammy ceremony, Christopher Cross wins Album of the Year for his self-titled debut, as well as Record of the Year for his [...]
1970 – Led Zeppelin perform at Sweden’s… — 1970 – Led Zeppelin perform at Sweden’s Goteborg Courthouse. While Jimmy Page plays the instrumental “White Summer,” a fan in the audience decides to accompany him by [...]
1965 – Filming begins on the Beatles’ film “Help!… — The Beatles in Help 1965 – Filming begins on the Beatles’ film “Help!” in the Bahamas. Help! is a 1965 film starring The Beatles and featuring Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron, Victor Spinetti, [...]
1965 – The Rolling Stones perform… — 1965 – The Rolling Stones perform their just-released single “The Last Time” on the British rock show Ready! Steady! Go!. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – Mike Peters, lead singer of the Alarm, is b… — 1958 – Mike Peters, lead singer of the Alarm, is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1957 – Buddy Holly & the Crickets record “That’ll… — 1957 – Buddy Holly & the Crickets record “That’ll Be the Day” in Clovis, N.M. The single sells more than 1 million copies and tops Chart Toppers’s pop chart. Be Sociable, [...]
1943 – George Harrison of the Beatles is born in L… — 1943 – George Harrison of the Beatles is born in Liverpool, England. (He tells Chart Toppers magazine in a 1992 interview that he had only recently learned that his Birthday [...]
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