2006 – The Knack sue Run-D.M.C. for sampling their “My Sharona” on the hit “It’s Tricky.” Nothing unusual there, except that “It’s Tricky” was released two decades ago! Still… it is the principal of the thing.
2008 – Associated Press – LONDON – Richard Wright, a founding member of the — 2008 – Associated Press – LONDON – Richard Wright, a founding member of the rock group Pink Floyd, died today… this day in rock! He was 65. ADVERTISEMENT Pink Floyd’s spokesman Doug [...]
2004 – Madonna arrives in Tel Aviv, Israel for Rosh Hashanah. The Kabbala — 2004 – Madonna arrives in Tel Aviv, Israel for Rosh Hashanah. The Kabbala enthusiast plans to visit graves of various rabbinical sages. Her tour group includes fashion designer Donna Karan [...]
2004 – With three awards each, Usher and OutKast a… — 2004 – With three awards each, Usher and OutKast are the top winners at the 16th annual World Music Awards. Usher _ who opens the show with first single “Yeah!” [...]
2004 – Johnny Ramone, guitarist in New York City p… — 2004 – Johnny Ramone, guitarist in New York City punk rock pioneers the Ramones, dies at home in Los Angeles, California. He is 55 and had been suffering from prostate [...]
2003 – Billy Corgan announces his post-Smashing Pumpkins — 2003 – Billy Corgan announces his post-Smashing Pumpkins project Zwan are no more. “”There’s not enough time to tell you what happened” he says. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2003 – Madonna’s first children’s book is publishe… — 2003 – Madonna’s first children’s book is published in 42 languages in more than 100 countries. The release of “The English Roses” by Callaway Editions and Penguin Group, in association [...]
2003 – Country legend Johnny Cash is buried next to his wife — 2003 – Country legend Johnny Cash is buried next to his wife June Carter Cash in Hendersonville, Tenn. Among those attending the private ceremony are Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, daughter [...]
2000 – A duo who have written songs for Celine Dion claim Mariah — 2000 – A duo who have written songs for Celine Dion claim Mariah Carey’s “Thank God I Found You” sounds too much like one of their own compositions and file [...]
2000 – For the first time since learning he has Pr… — 2000 – For the first time since learning he has Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), country singer Chris LeDoux returns to the stage while he awaits the necessary liver transplant. Be [...]
1998 – The Band’s tenth and final studio album, ‘Jubilation,’ is released — 1998 – The Band’s tenth and final studio album, ‘Jubilation,’ is released on the River North label. Original members Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Garth Hudson are joined by such [...]
1998 – The Managers of Brandy and Monica issue a j… — 1998 – The Managers of Brandy and Monica issue a joint statement decrying gossip that the rival soul divas battled backstage at the MTV Music Awards show earlier in the [...]
1998 – Reba McEntire joins the prestigious Hollywo… — 1998 – Reba McEntire joins the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her star, the Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1998 – Grammy-winning rapper Coolio is arrested in… — 1998 – Grammy-winning rapper Coolio is arrested in Lawndale, Calif., on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing marijuana. The rapper, whose real name is Artis Ivey, is booked [...]
1993 – Lawyers for a 13-year-old boy file a civil suit against Michael Jackson — 1993 – Lawyers for a 13-year-old boy file a civil suit against Michael Jackson for seduction and sexual abuse. On December 22, Jackson responds to the allegations via satellite from [...]
1991 – Bob Dylan and Kinky Friedman perform “Sold American” on the Chabad — 1991 – Bob Dylan and Kinky Friedman perform “Sold American” on the Chabad Telethon. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Just Can’t… — 1987 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” Michael Jackson with Siedah Garrett. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1982 – Queen performs at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood — 1982 – Queen performs at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, in what turns out to be their last U.S. concert. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1980 – The great pianist Bill Evans, whose Sunday at the Village Vanguard — 1980 – The great pianist Bill Evans, whose Sunday at the Village Vanguard is one of the saddest albums ever, dies at age 61 in New York. William John Evans (better [...]
1979 – Bob Dylan releases his album Slow Train Coming. — 1979 – Bob Dylan releases his album Slow Train Coming. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1978 – Bob Dylan gives his never-ending tour a dry run. He kicks — 1978 – Bob Dylan gives his never-ending tour a dry run. He kicks off the 62-date American leg of his Street Legal world tour in Augusta, Maine, today. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1976 – Ringo Starr releases his solo album Ringo’s Rotogravure. Despite — 1976 – Ringo Starr releases his solo album Ringo’s Rotogravure. Despite nobody knowing what a rotogravure is, the LP goes to No. 28, perhaps due to guest appearances by John [...]
1974 – In an onstage accident in Denver, Uriah Heep’s Gary Thain — 1974 – In an onstage accident in Denver, Uriah Heep’s Gary Thain is nearly electrocuted. Fortunately, the bassist survives. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1969 – Ed Sullivan, a great patron of rock, makes his own stab — 1969 – Ed Sullivan, a great patron of rock, makes his own stab at musical stardom with his recording “The Sulli-Gulli.” Credited to the Ed Sullivan Singers & Orchestra, it [...]
1969 – Jon Lord’s ego is indulged as Deep Purple record Concerto — 1969 – Jon Lord’s ego is indulged as Deep Purple record Concerto for Rock Band and Orchestra with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at London’s Royal Albert Hall. It’s awful. Be Sociable, [...]
1969 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sugar, Sugar… — 1969 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sugar, Sugar,” The Archies. Chart Toppers ranks the song as the No. 1 single of the year. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1968 – Television musical series “Soul” premiere… — 1968 – Television musical series “Soul” premieres on NBC with guests Lou Rawls, Martha & the Vandellas. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1966 – John Lennon makes his first appearance away from the Beatle — 1966 – John Lennon makes his first appearance away from the Beatles in the role of Private Gripweed in Richard Lester’s film ‘How I Won the War’. He writes “Strawberry [...]
1964 – Two years on and things have changed for the Beatles — 1964 – Two years on and things have changed for the Beatles. They’re so popular that at Cleveland’s Public Auditorium, they have to leave the stage for 15 minutes so [...]
1964 – Bassist Naomi Yang, of Galaxie 500 and the self — 1964 – Bassist Naomi Yang, of Galaxie 500 and the self-explanatory Damon & Naomi, is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1963 – The Rolling Stones perform at the Great Pop Prom — 1963 – The Rolling Stones perform at the Great Pop Prom at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – “Ramblin’ Rose” reaches #2, becoming Nat King Cole’s — 1962 – “Ramblin’ Rose” reaches #2, becoming Nat King Cole’s highest-charting pop single. It also hits #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart and #7 on the R&B chart. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1962 – An early Beatles press call doesn’t go too well. After meeting — 1962 – An early Beatles press call doesn’t go too well. After meeting the band members, the Daily Mirror‘s Peter Jones decides they are “a nothing group.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1960 – Mitch Dorge, drummer with Crash Test Dummies — 1960 – Mitch Dorge, drummer with Crash Test Dummies (“Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm”), is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1959 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sleep Walk,’… — 1959 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sleep Walk,” Santo & Johnny. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1946 – Born on this day, Ola Brunkert, drummer with the Swedish group Abba. — 1946 – Born on this day, Ola Brunkert, drummer with the Swedish group Abba. Was a member of the Slim Blues Gang, Science Poption and jazz-rock combo Opus [...]
1942 – Bassist Lee Dorman of Iron Butterfly and Captain Beyond — 1942 – Bassist Lee Dorman of Iron Butterfly and Captain Beyond is born in St. Louis. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1941 – Bassist Les Braid of the Swinging Blue Jeans (“Hippy — 1941 – Bassist Les Braid of the Swinging Blue Jeans (“Hippy Hippy Shake”) is born in Liverpool, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1941 – Signe Anderson is born in Seattle. She went on to be the — 1941 – Signe Anderson is born in Seattle. She went on to be the original female vocalist in Jefferson Airplane before Grace Slick arrived in 1966. Aside from appearing on [...]
1928 – Saxophonist Cannonball Adderley (“Mercy, Mercy — 1928 – Saxophonist Cannonball Adderley (“Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”) is born in Tampa, Fla. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1903 – Country singer Roy Acuff is born in Maynard… — 1903 – Country singer Roy Acuff is born in Maynardsville, Tenn. In 1962 he becomes the first living artist elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
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