2005 – Vietnamese police drop child rape charges against Gary Glitter after the disgraced glam rock star pays the families of his accusers $2000. The police said they were unable to gather enough evidence.
2010 – Teena Marie, known as ‘Ivory Queen of Soul,’ dies — 2010 – Teena Marie, known as ‘Ivory Queen of Soul,’ dies. As the mystery around Teena Marie’s sudden death unravels, it appears a seizure may have played a role in [...]
2006 – Michael Jackson filed a lawsuit against his former accountants, claiming — 2006 – Michael Jackson filed a lawsuit against his former accountants, claiming they withdrew $2.5 million a year from his bank accounts but did not properly pay his bills. Jackson [...]
2004 – Band Aid 20 hold the UK No. 1 spot for a third week with their remake — 2004 – Band Aid 20 hold the UK No. 1 spot for a third week with their remake of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Robbie Williams also remains top of [...]
2003 – Michael Jackson’s chief spokesman quits after the King of Pop — 2003 – Michael Jackson’s chief spokesman quits after the King of Pop gives an interview about child abuse charges to CBS. Stuart Backerman says, “I resigned… over strategic differences with [...]
2003 – Ex-Meat Puppets bassist Cris Kirkwood is shot in the stomach by a pos — 2003 – Ex-Meat Puppets bassist Cris Kirkwood is shot in the stomach by a post office security guard in Phoenix, Arizona. Kirkwood had allegedly beaten the guard with his own [...]
2003 – Bruce Springsteen is named the year’s top concert draw — 2003 – Bruce Springsteen is named the year’s top concert draw. His Rising tour with the E Street Band grossed $115.9 million. Celine Dion also made $80.5m from 145 shows [...]
1999 – Curtis Mayfield, a pioneer of American soul… — 1999 – Curtis Mayfield, a pioneer of American soul music who penned some of the most lasting songs of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at a hospital in Roswell, Ga. [...]
1987 – Run-D.M.C.’s Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell enters the hospital after — 1987 – Run-D.M.C.’s Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell enters the hospital after a car driving the wrong way up a lane crashes into his jeep. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1981 – AC/DC started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album — 1981 – AC/DC started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘For Those About To Rock We Salute You’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1976 – Blues guitarist Freddie King dies in Dallas. He was 42 on — 1976 – Blues guitarist Freddie King dies in Dallas. He was 42 on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Angie Baby,’… — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Angie Baby,” Helen Reddy. The song is Reddy’s third and final No. 1 song. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1972 – Mick and Bianca Jagger fly to Nicaragua to begin searching for Bianca — 1972 – Mick and Bianca Jagger fly to Nicaragua to begin searching for Bianca’s mother, who they fear might have been lost in the recent earthquake that struck Managua. Be Sociable, [...]
1970 – George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” becomes the first Beatles — 1970 – George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” becomes the first Beatles solo single to top the Billboard Hot 100. Five years later, a New York state judge would find Harrison [...]
1968 – Led Zeppelin gives its U.S. debut performan… — 1968 – Led Zeppelin gives its U.S. debut performance in Boston on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – The Doors begin a weeklong series of concerts at San Francisco — 1967 – The Doors begin a weeklong series of concerts at San Francisco’s Fillmore West with Chuck Berry. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – The Beatles alienate a large portion of their fan base with the — 1967 – The Beatles alienate a large portion of their fan base with the premiere of their psychedelic movie Magical Mystery Tour on British TV. Paul McCartney remembered, “Everybody was [...]
1951 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Cry,” Johnn… — 1951 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Cry,” Johnnie Ray. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Don’t Fence … — 1944 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Don’t Fence Me In,” Bing Crosby & the Andrews Sisters. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1940 – Songwriter/producer Phil Spector is born. H… — 1940 – Songwriter/producer Phil Spector is born. He produced John Lennon’s “Imagine” and George Harrison’s “Bangla-Desh.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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