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2012 – Marvin Hamlisch (June 2, 1944 – August 6, 2012) died on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – Marvin Hamlisch (June 2, 1944 – August 6, 2012) died on This Day in Rock Music History! Birth name Marvin Frederick Hamlisch Born June 2, 1944 New York, New York Died August [...]

2007 – Marilyn Manson was being sued by a former band member who said he was — 2007 – Marilyn Manson was being sued by a former band member who said he was owed $20m (£9.8m) in shared profits. Stephen Bier, who played keyboards under the stage [...]

2005 – Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer, one of the sta… — 2005 – Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer, one of the stars of the 1990s Buena Vista Social Club CD series, dies in Havana at the age of 78. The artist had [...]

2004 – Funk legend Rick James is found dead of a h… — 2004 – Funk legend Rick James is found dead of a heart attack at his Los Angeles home. He is 56. An autopsy shows that he had methamphetamine, cocaine, Vicodin, [...]

2002 – Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher suffers from… — 2002 – Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher suffers from whiplash and shock after he is injured in a car accident in Indianapolis. The band is forced to postpone upcoming concerts in [...]

2001 – Whitney Houston became one of the highest-paid musicians in the world after signing — 2001 -  Whitney Houston became one of the highest-paid musicians in the world after signing a new deal with Arista records, said to be worth more than $100m. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2000 – Robbie Williams went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Rock DJ’. — 2000 – Robbie Williams went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Rock DJ’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – The last new episode of Magic Johnson’s tal… — 1998 – The last new episode of Magic Johnson’s talk show “The Magic Hour” airs. The Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1998 – Ted Nugent, the singer/songwriter, guitaris… — 1998 – Ted Nugent, the singer/songwriter, guitarist, politician, self-proclaimed outdoorsman, and morning talk-show host embarks on a 15-city U.S. jaunt in Los Angeles. Bassist Johnny G. and drummer Tommy Aldridge [...]

1998 – Nat Gonella, one of Britain’s most respecte… — 1998 – Nat Gonella, one of Britain’s most respected jazz trumpeters, dies in Gosport, Hampshire. He is 90. Gonella led one of the most popular dance bands of the ’30s [...]

1998 – Indian students stage a Peace Festival in M… — 1998 – Indian students stage a Peace Festival in Mumbai for the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing to protest their country’s recent nuclear weapons testing. Peace Together 98, on the [...]

1996 – Vince Neil, former singer of ’80′s metal ba… — 1996 – Vince Neil, former singer of ’80′s metal band Motley Crue, attempts to play a show at an Indiana club. The show, starting more than four hours late, ends [...]

1996 – Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder videotapes th… — 1996 – Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder videotapes the Ramones placing their hands in cement on the Hollywood Rock Walk prior to a Ramones show at The Palace. The Ramones [...]

1995 – R&B singer Brandy receives four trophies at… — 1995 – R&B singer Brandy receives four trophies at the first Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards. TLC took group honors for single and solo of the year. Be Sociable, [...]

1994 – Lisa Loeb started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart — 1994 – Lisa Loeb started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Stay (I Missed You), a No.6 hit in the UK. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Ghostbusters… — 1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Ghostbusters,” Ray Parker Jr. Huey Lewis sues Parker, saying the Academy Award-nominated song sounds too much like his “I Want a New [...]

1981 – Motorhead bassist Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor is fined 40 pounds — 1981 – Motorhead bassist Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor is fined 40 pounds after being found guilty of cannabis possession. The judge throws another 15 pound fine on top of that [...]

1973 – Stevie Wonder is seriously injured in a car… — 1973 – Stevie Wonder is seriously injured in a car accident near Winston-Salem, N.C. He remains in a coma for four days. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Morning … — 1973 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Morning After,” Maureen McGovern. The song is the theme to the film “The Poseidon Adventure.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – An anti-war rock festival is held at Shea S… — 1970 – An anti-war rock festival is held at Shea Stadium, New York, with Janis Joplin, Paul Simon, Steppenwolf, and Johnny Winter. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1964 – Rod Stewart makes his television debut on t… — 1964 – Rod Stewart makes his television debut on the British show “The Beat Room.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1953 – Pat MacDonald of Timbuk 3 is born. MacDonal… — 1953 – Pat MacDonald of Timbuk 3 is born. MacDonald and his wife, Barbara, form the duo. Their biggest hit is “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades,” a [...]