2006 – “Careless Whisper” singer George Michael is arrested at London’s Hyde Park on drugs charges after being found slumped over in his car. The cannabis advocate says it’s his “own stupid fault, as usual.”
2010 – Faith No More’s Frontman, Mike Patton, exposes himself on Camera… — 2010 – Faith No More’s Frontman, Mike Patton, exposes himself on Camera… Photo by: Carlie Bryce A photo of FAITH NO MORE frontman Mike Patton exposing himself for the camera during [...]
2010 – VINCE NEIL Performs At Las Vegas’ Feelgoods Bar; Video Available – Feb. 26, 2010 — 2010 – VINCE NEIL Performs At Las Vegas’ Feelgoods Bar; Video Available - Feb. 26, 2010 Video footage of MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil and his solo [...]
2008 – two original members of UK boy band Busted went to court — 2008 – two original members of UK boy band Busted went to court, claiming an estimated £10m in unpaid royalties. Ki McPhail and Owen Doyle claimed they wrote songs with [...]
2006 – Hawaii born singer, songwriter, Jack Johnson went — 2006 – Hawaii born singer, songwriter, Jack Johnson went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘In Between Dreams.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2005 – the wife of Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt was rushed — 2005 – the wife of Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt was rushed to hospital after slashing her wrists in a suicide attempt after a Sunday newspaper ran a story claiming [...]
2005 – Kentucky post-rock legends Slint play — 2005 – Kentucky post-rock legends Slint play their first gig together in a decade at a holiday camp in the United Kingdom. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – Usher remains atop the U.S. singles chart… — 2004 – Usher remains atop the U.S. singles chart with “Yeah!” Yeah, let’s Usher in the Rock! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Otha Turner, one of the last exponents of N… — 2003 – Otha Turner, one of the last exponents of North Mississippi’s pre-blues fife-anddrum tradition, dies in Gravel Springs, Miss., of pneumonia. He is 94. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – Alanis Morissette releases her third… — 2002 – Alanis Morissette releases her third chart-topping album Under Rug Swept, featuring the single “Hands Clean.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – U2 wins three Orville H. Gibson Awards… — 2002 – U2 wins three Orville H. Gibson Awards for guitarists Tuesday, including best guitar band. Pete Yorn beat Madonna for the emerging guitarist prize. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – The night before the Grammys, four concerts featuring Don Henley… — 2002 – The night before the Grammys, four concerts featuring Don Henley, the Dixie Chicks, No Doubt and Beck are held around Los Angeles to benefit the [...]
2002 – The Eagles, John Fogerty, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are among those taking part in Four C — John Fogerty 2002 – The Eagles, John Fogerty, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are among those taking part in Four Concerts for Artists’ Rights, held in the Los Angeles area [...]
2001 – The Darkness made their live debut when they played at Camden — 2001 – The Darkness made their live debut when they played at Camden HQ. It was a tribute gig to raise money for the family of Ed’s band mate from [...]
2001 – winners at the Brit Awards included Coldplay, Best British group — 2001 - winners at the Brit Awards included Coldplay, Best British group and Best British album for ‘Parachutes’, Robbie Williams, Best British Male artist and Best single for ‘Rock DJ’, [...]
2001 – At tonight’s Brit Awards, Madonna… — 2001 – At tonight’s Brit Awards, Madonna is named best international female artist, Eminem wins best international male artist, U2 win best international group, Robbie Williams wins [...]
2001 – A woman repeatedly accused of stalking Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose… — 2001 – A woman repeatedly accused of stalking Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose is charged with violating her probation after visiting Rose’s home in Malibu, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Rocker Tommy Lee of Motley Crue fame is for… — 1998 – Rocker Tommy Lee of Motley Crue fame is formally charged with abusing his wife, actress Pamela Anderson Lee, and one of their sons, Dylan. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – In his keynote address at the Country Radio… — 1998 – In his keynote address at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Garth Brooks says that he is planning a release for a DVD album that would be among [...]
1997 – US songwriter Ben Raleigh died after setting fire to his bath — 1997 – US songwriter Ben Raleigh died after setting fire to his bath robe- while cooking. Co-wrote ‘Scooby Doo Where Are You.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1997 – At the 39th annual Grammy Awards held in Ne… — 1997 – At the 39th annual Grammy Awards held in New York, surprising wins include The Beatles for Best Pop Performance by a Duo Or Group With Vocal for the [...]
1997 – Ellen DeGeneres hosts this year’s Grammys. Eric Clapton… — 1997 – Ellen DeGeneres hosts this year’s Grammys. Eric Clapton wins Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Change the [...]
1996 – Quincy Jones is named MusiCares Man of the … — 1996 – Quincy Jones is named MusiCares Man of the Year. Jones is the most-nominated artist in Grammy history with 76 nominations and 26 statues. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1995 – Former Led Zeppelin duo Jimmy Page and Robe… — 1995 – Former Led Zeppelin duo Jimmy Page and Robert Plant kick off a year-long world tour in Pensacola, Fla., supporting their live “No Quarter” reunion album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1994 – Toni Braxton went to No.1 on the US album — 1994 – Toni Braxton went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Toni Braxton.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1990 – Sinead O’Connor was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Nothing — 1990 – Sinead O’Connor was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Nothing Compares 2 U.’ Her version of the Prince penned song was also a No.1 hit in [...]
1990 – Cornell Gunter, former lead tenor for the C… — 1990 – Cornell Gunter, former lead tenor for the Coasters, is murdered in Las Vegas, Nev. He is 53. “Yakety Yak,” the group’s only No. 1 hit, was released during [...]
1990 – On this day in 1990, Milli Vanilli producer Frank… — 1990 – On this day in 1990, Milli Vanilli producer Frank Farian publicly admits that Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus never sang a note on their eponymous debut album. Later: The [...]
1987 – In the US Capitol Records releases… — 1987 – In the US Capitol Records releases the first 4 Beatles albums on CD. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1985 – Tina Turner wins Grammys for “What’s Love … — 1985 – Tina Turner wins Grammys for “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Better Be Good to Me.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1984 – Frankie Goes To Hollywood were enjoying their fourth — 1984 – Frankie Goes To Hollywood were enjoying their fourth week at the top of the UK singles chart with ‘Relax.’ Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – U2 played the first of 29 UK dates on their War tour at the Caird — 1983 – U2 played the first of 29 UK dates on their War tour at the Caird Hall in Dundee, Scotland. Support was The Nightcaps. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – Michael Jackson’s Thriller begins 37… — 1983 – Michael Jackson’s Thriller begins 37-week run as US No. 1 LP. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – after seeing U2 play at Dublin’s National Boxing Stadium in front of 2,400 — 1980 – after seeing U2 play at Dublin’s National Boxing Stadium in front of 2,400 people; Rob Partridge and Bill Stewart from Island Records in the UK offered the band [...]
1979 – Born on this day, Corinne Bailey Rae, UK singer, songwriter, (2006 — 1979 – Born on this day, Corinne Bailey Rae, UK singer, songwriter, (2006 UK No. 2 single ‘Put Your Records On’, 2006 self-titled UK No.1 album). She is only the [...]
1979 – during a court case between The Sex Pistols and their manager Malcolm — 1979 – during a court case between The Sex Pistols and their manager Malcolm McLaren it was revealed that only £30,000 ($51,000) was left of the £800,000 ($1,360,000) the band [...]
1977 – Sherman Garnes from Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers, died during open — 1977 – Sherman Garnes from Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers, died during open-heart surgery. (1956 UK No.1 and US No.6 single ‘Why Do Fools Fall In Love’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – Fleetwood Mac: Rumours hits UK LP chart. — 1977 – Fleetwood Mac: Rumours hits UK LP chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – Eagles: New Kid in Town US 45… — 1977 – Eagles: New Kid in Town US 45 Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – Bluesman Booker T. Washington “Bukka” dies… — 1977 – Bluesman Booker T. Washington “Bukka” White, who composed “Fixing to Die,” does just that in Memphis at age 70. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Best of My L… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Best of My Love,” Eagles. The song is the group’s first No. 1 hit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1973 – during a 9-date tour of Australia and New Zealand The Rolling Stones — 1973 – during a 9-date tour of Australia and New Zealand The Rolling Stones played the first of two nights at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1971 – Born on this day, Erykah Badu, US female singer, (1997 UK No.12 — 1971 – Born on this day, Erykah Badu, US female singer, (1997 UK No.12 single ‘On & On’, 2001 UK No. 23 single with Macy Gray, ‘Sweet Baby’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Born on this day, Timothy Brown, bass player, The Boo Radleys — 1969 – Born on this day, Timothy Brown, bass player, The Boo Radleys, (1995 UK No.9 single ‘Wake Up Boo’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Peter Sarstedt: Where Do You Go To My Lovely UK 45 — 1969 – Peter Sarstedt: Where Do You Go To My Lovely UK 45 Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1968 – Born on this day, Tim Commerford, bass, Rage Against The Machine — 1968 – Born on this day, Tim Commerford, bass, Rage Against The Machine, (1996 US No.1 album ‘Evil Empire’). Audioslave (2005 US No.1 album ‘Out of Exile’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – The Beatles ‘Rubber Soul’ was at No.1 on the US album chart, th — 1966 – The Beatles ‘Rubber Soul’ was at No.1 on the US album chart, the group’s seventh US album chart topper. Rubber Soul is the sixth U.K. studio album and the [...]
1966 – No. 1 Chart Topper… Nancy Sinatra: These Boots Are Made… — 1966 – No. 1 Chart Topper… Nancy Sinatra: These Boots Are Made for Walking US 45. This song would have a huge revival later in the 90′s being used for [...]
1966 – The Rolling Stones release “19th Nervous… — 1966 – The Rolling Stones release “19th Nervous Breakdown.” It becomes their ninth hit single, reaching No. 2 on the American charts. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – Guitarist Jimmy Page releases his first… — 1965 – Guitarist Jimmy Page releases his first solo single, “She Just Satisfies.” The noted session musician and future Led Zeppelin genius goes on to join the Yardbirds [...]
1964 – The Beatles worked on the final mixes for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ — The Beatles 1964 – The Beatles worked on the final mixes for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ and ‘You Can’t Do That’ tracks. The single, which was released the following month, topped [...]
1961 – Born on this day, John Jon, Bronski Beat — 1961 – Born on this day, John Jon, Bronski Beat, (1984 UK No.3 single ‘Smalltown Boy’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Pony Time,”… — 1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Pony Time,” Chubby Checker. A version of the song by the Goodtimers entered the chart the same week as Checker’s version, but [...]
1958 – Born on this day, Steve Grant, singer, Tight Fit — 1958 – Born on this day, Steve Grant, singer, Tight Fit, (1982 UK No.1 single ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’). Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1955 – Billboard reported that for the first time since their introduction — 1955 – Billboard reported that for the first time since their introduction in 1949, 45rpm singles were outselling the old standard 78′s. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1955 – Lavern Baker appeals to Congress… — 1955 – Lavern Baker appeals to Congress in the hope of revising 1909 Copyright Act so that artists can be protected against note-for-note cover versions of black hits [...]
1954 – Singer/songwriter Michael Bolton (Michael B… — 1954 – Singer/songwriter Michael Bolton (Michael Bolotin) is born in New Haven, Conn. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1954 – In the US House of Representatives, Republican… — 1954 – In the US House of Representatives, Republican Ruth Thompson of Michigan proposes a bill to ban the mailing or transportation of any ‘obscene, lewd, lascivious or [...]
1950 – Born on this day, Jonathan Cain, keyboards, Journey — Journey 1950 – Born on this day, Jonathan Cain, keyboards, Journey, (1982 US No.2 single ‘Open Arms’). Early life At the age of eight Cain began accordion lessons, and by the time he [...]
1947 – Born on this day, Sandie Shaw, singer, (1964 UK No.1 single ‘There’s — 1947 – Born on this day, Sandie Shaw, singer, (1964 UK No.1 single ‘There’s Always Something There To Remind Me’, plus 15 other UK Top 40 singles). First UK act [...]
1945 – Detroit rock godfather Mitch Ryder is born… — 1945 – Detroit rock godfather Mitch Ryder, who with his Detroit Wheels went to No. 4 in 1966 with “Devil With a Blue Dress On,” is born William [...]
1945 – The very hirsute Canned Heat singer Bob “Bear” is born… — 1945 – The very hirsute Canned Heat singer Bob “Bear” Hite is born in Torrance, Calif. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1943 – Paul Cotton (Poco) is born. — 1943 – Paul Cotton (Poco) is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1932 – Country star Johnny Cash is born in Kingsla… — 1932 – Country star Johnny Cash is born in Kingsland, Ark. He writes his first song at age 12. Among his No. 1 country hits are “I Walk the Line” [...]
1928 – Fats Domino (Antoine Domino) is born in New… — 1928 – Fats Domino (Antoine Domino) is born in New Orleans. His biggest hit on the pop charts is the 1956 song “Blueberry Hill,” which reaches No. 2 and receives [...]
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