1939 – Singer Dion (Dion DiMucci) is born in the Bronx, N.Y. He records with the Belmonts until 1960. They have two top five hits: “A Teenager in Love” and “Where or When.” His biggest solo hit is “Runaround Sue,” a No. 1 song for two weeks in 1961. Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1947 – David Bowie (David Robert Jones) is born in London. He first records with the King Bees, Lower Third and the Mannish Boys in 1963 before going solo. His two No. 1 songs are “Fame” and “Let’s Dance.” David Bowie (IPA: Although he released an album and numerous singles earlier, David Bowie first caught […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1947 – Keith Moon of the Who is born in Wembley, England. He dies on Sept. 7, 1978 at age 32, from an overdose of the sedative Heminevrin. Keith John Moon (August 23, 1946 – September 7, 1978) was the drummer of the rock group The Who. He gained notoriety for exuberant drumming and his […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1954 – Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, widely ranked up there with Hendrix, is born in Dallas. Stephen “Stevie” Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990) was an American blues-rock guitarist, whose broad appeal made him an influential electric blues guitarist. and Classic Rock Magazine ranked him #3 in their list of the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1961 – Runaround Sue (Dion) was a hit on this day in rock history! Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18, 1939), better known as Dion, is an American singer-songwriter who blended elements of doo-wop, pop, and R&B styles. Early years Dion was born to an Italian-American family in the Bronx. As a child, he used […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
2008 – George Michael kicked off the North American leg of his ‘25 Live’ 106-date — 2008 – George Michael kicked off the North American leg of his ‘25 Live’ 106-date world tour at San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California.
2008 – Welsh singer Duffy’s single Mercy was named song of the year at the Mojo — 2008 – Welsh singer Duffy’s single Mercy was named song of the year at the Mojo magazine awards held in London. Best breakthrough act went to The Last Shadow Puppets [...]
2007 – The Traveling Wilburys went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Collection — 2007 – The Traveling Wilburys went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Collection.’ The line of the Wilburys was: George Harrison, (Nelson Wilbury), Jeff Lynne, (Otis Wilbury), Roy [...]
2005 – Pete Doherty was thrown of a yacht after being found smoking crack — 2005 – Pete Doherty was thrown of a yacht after being found smoking crack cocaine. The Babyshambles singer had been invited onto the yacht with his girlfriend Kate Moss by [...]
2005 – Karl Mueller, bassist and founding member o… — 2005 – Karl Mueller, bassist and founding member of the Minneapolis-based rock act Soul Asylum, dies at his home. He was 41. Diagnosed with throat cancer in May 2004, Mueller [...]
2000 – it was reported that sales of pirate music CDs had now exceeded more than 500 million a — 2000 – it was reported that sales of pirate music CDs had now exceeded more than 500 million a year and accounted for one in every five sold. The Phonographic [...]
2000 – The Grand Ole Opry, carried since 1925 on W… — 2000 – The Grand Ole Opry, carried since 1925 on WSM radio in Nashville, begins webcasting at www.opry.com or www.wsmonline.com.
1999 – A teenage girl was crushed to death during a gig by Hole at the Hultsfred — 1999 – A teenage girl was crushed to death during a gig by Hole at the Hultsfred Festival, Sweden.
1999 – Geri Halliwell’s first official trip in her… — 1999 – Geri Halliwell’s first official trip in her capacity as a United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) goodwill ambassador wraps up. Controversy trails Halliwell constantly during the three-day trip to [...]
1998 – R&B vocalist Jody Watley says she was told … — 1998 – R&B vocalist Jody Watley says she was told “by the powers that be” at Atlantic Records that although they intend to release her album “Flowers” outside of the [...]
1995 – Rod Stewart sets an attendance record for W… — 1995 – Rod Stewart sets an attendance record for Wembley Stadium with a concert crowd of 90,000. The 1985 Live Aid concert drew 72,000.
1991 – For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (Van Halen) is released — 1991 – For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (Van Halen) is released this day in rock history! Release date: 1991-06-17 For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (also known as F.U.C.K.) is the ninth album by the [...]
1989 – New Kids On The Block went to No.1 on the US singles chart with — 1989 – New Kids On The Block went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I’ll Be Loving You Forever’, the groups first US No.1, a No.5 hit in [...]
1985 – The Crowd were at No.1 in the UK with a remake of the 1963 hit ‘You’ll Never — 1985 – The Crowd were at No.1 in the UK with a remake of the 1963 hit ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone.’ The single was recorded to raise funds for The [...]
1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Reflex,’… — 1984 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Reflex,” Duran Duran. It is the group’s first No. 1 hit in the United States.
1983 – This week’s Top 5 UK singles: No.5, Bob Marley, ‘Buffalo Soldier’, No — 1983 – This week’s Top 5 UK singles: No.5, Bob Marley, ‘Buffalo Soldier’, No.4, Yazoo, ‘Nobody’s Diary’, No.3, David Bowie, ‘China Girl’, No.2, Wham! ‘Bad Boys’, No.1, The Police, ‘Every [...]
1980, Van Halen kicked off a 6-date UK tour at Newcastle City Hall — 1980, Van Halen kicked off a 6-date UK tour at Newcastle City Hall on this day in rock history!
1978 – From the film Grease ‘You’re The One That I Want’ by John Travolta — 1978 – From the film Grease ‘You’re The One That I Want’ by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John started a nine week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart.
1978 – Andy Gibb started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles — 1978 – Andy Gibb started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Shadow Dancing’, a No.42 hit in the UK.
1972 – Paul McCartney releases “Mary Had a Little… — 1972 – Paul McCartney releases “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” The musical version of the nursery rhyme reaches No. 28 on Chart Toppers’s Hot 100 and No. 9 in Great [...]
1972 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Candy Ma… — 1972 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Candy Man,” Sammy Davis Jr. The biggest pop hit of Davis’ career, the song is featured in the film “Willie Wonka [...]
1972 – The Rolling Stones album ‘Exile On Main Street’ started a four-week — 1972 – The Rolling Stones album ‘Exile On Main Street’ started a four-week run at the top of the US charts, (also No.1 in the UK).
1972 – Don McLean had his first UK No.1 single with ‘Vincent.’ The song was written — 1972 – Don McLean had his first UK No.1 single with ‘Vincent.’ The song was written about the 19th century artist Vincent Van Gogh. The song is played daily at [...]
1966, Guitarist Peter Green joined John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers — 1966, Guitarist Peter Green joined John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers on this day in rock!
1965 – working at Abbey Road studios in London The Beatles completed work — 1965 – working at Abbey Road studios in London The Beatles completed work on the new Paul McCartney song ‘Yesterday’ with the overdubbing of an additional vocal track by McCartney [...]
1965 – Elvis Presley was at No.1 in the UK with ‘Crying In The Chapel — 1965 – Elvis Presley was at No.1 in the UK with ‘Crying In The Chapel’ his 15th UK No.1 single.
1963 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sukiyaki,” … — 1963 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sukiyaki,” Kyu Sakamoto. This is the only Japaneselanguage tune to top Chart Toppers’s pop chart.
1963 – The Rolling Stones released their first UK single, ‘Come On — 1963 – The Rolling Stones released their first UK single, ‘Come On’, it peaked at No.21 on the UK chart.
1955 – Tom Parker took over the management of Elvis Presley on This Day in Rock Music history! — 1955 – Tom Parker took over the management of Elvis Presley on This Day in Rock Music history! Tom Parker, after a month of booking large venus in Dallas and [...]
1954 – Danny Cedrone died on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1954 – Danny Cedrone died on This Day in Rock Music History! Ironically, it was a freak accident.. falling down a staircase and breaking his neck. Danny was one of [...]
1947 – Born on this day, Paul Young, singer, Sad Cafe, (1979 UK No.3 single — 1947 – Born on this day, Paul Young, singer, Sad Cafe, (1979 UK No.3 single ‘Every Day Hurts’), Mike and the Mechanics, (1989 UK No.2 single ‘The Living Years’). Died [...]
1947 – Born on this day, Greg Rolie, Santana, (1970 US No.4 single ‘Black Magic Woman’, — 1947 – Born on this day, Greg Rolie, Santana, (1970 US No.4 single ‘Black Magic Woman’, 1977 UK No.11 single ‘She’s Not There’).
1946 – Barry Manilow (Barry Alan Pinkus) is born i… — 1946 – Barry Manilow (Barry Alan Pinkus) is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He studies at Julliard. Manilow becomes Bette Midler’s accompanist in 1972, later producing her first two albums. He [...]
1930 – Born on this day, Cliff Gallup, guitarist, Gene Vincent — 1930 – Born on this day, Cliff Gallup, guitarist, Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps, (1956 US No. 7 & UK No. 16 single ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula’). Gallup died of a heart [...]
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