1989 – Doc Green of the Drifters dies of cancer. Age 54. Famous songs include “Up on the roof” and “Boardwalk”.
1989 – Doc Green of the Drifters dies of cancer. Age 54. Famous songs include “Up on the roof” and “Boardwalk”.
1990 – Sammy Davis Jr. dies in his Beverly Hills, Calif., home after a long battle with throat cancer. His biggest hit is “The Candy Man,” a No. 1 featured in the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”
1992 – Herbert Kenny of doo-wop pioneers the Ink Spots dies of cancer at age 77.
1992 – “MTV Party to Go” Volume 2, release May 26, goes GOLD. To date, the album raises of $500,000 for the AMC Cancer Research Center.
1992 – Eddie Kendricks, lead singer of the R&B group the Temptations during the 1960s, dies of lung cancer. Kendricks left the group in 1971 after such hits as the No. 1 songs “My Girl” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
1993 – Clifford Jordan dies of cancer in Manhattan at age 61. Jordan was a jazz saxophonist and big-band leader known for his improvisations and his light, floating approach. He recorded more than 35 albums.
1994 – Fifties pop vocalist, talk-show host, and former Burt Reynolds paramour Dinah Shore dies of cancer in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 77.
1996 – Ventures drummer Mel Taylor, who supplied the rolls in “Walk Don’t Run,” dies of lung cancer at age 62.
1997 – Lawrence Payton, a member of the Four Tops who gave the Motown group its distinctive harmonies on hits such as “Baby I Need Your Loving” and “Reach Out (I’ll Be There),” dies from liver cancer at the age of 59.
1998 – Linda McCartney, the rock photographer wife of Sir Paul McCartney and onetime member of the band Wings, dies of breast cancer in Santa Barbara, Calif. She is 56. McCartney, a keen vegetarian who marketed her own range of meat-free dishes, had been battling the disease for three years.
1998 – Country Rock singer Eddie Rabbitt dies of lung cancer at age 56. Edward Thomas Rabbitt (born November 27, 1941 – May 7, 1998) was a country music singer. He enjoyed much pop success in his career, helping develop the crossover-influenced sound in country music during the 1970s and 80s. During his career, he […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1998 – George Harrison announces that he’s been having treatments for throat cancer, but says he’s hale, adding, “I’m not going to die on you folks just yet.”
2012 – Donna Summer Passed away on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – Donna Summer Passed away on This Day in Rock Music History! R.I.P. You will be missed ‘Hot Stuff’.
2010 – RIP- Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath — 2010 – RIP- Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010) was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & [...]
2008 – Madonna was at No.1 on the US album chart with her eleventh — 2008 – Madonna was at No.1 on the US album chart with her eleventh studio album ‘Hard Candy.’ The album reached number one in thirty-seven other countries.
2008 – Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty posted a two-minute clip of — 2008 – Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty posted a two-minute clip of themselves playing with newborn mice on Youtube. The video showed Doherty and Winehouse in a bare room, making [...]
2005 – “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” singer Kylie Minogue announces… — 2005 – “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” singer Kylie Minogue announces she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She cancels her Australasian tour to receive treatment. [...]
2005 – Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson are the big… — 2005 – Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson are the big winners at the Academy of Country Music Awards, held at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas. Wilson was [...]
2004 – Singer Lisa Loeb (“Stay (I Missed You)”) tells AP… — 2004 – Singer Lisa Loeb (“Stay (I Missed You)”) tells AP Radio that she has split from her longtime partner, guitarist Dweezil Zappa…. Yeah, but Dweezil is kewler!
2004 – Rising rock revivalists Jet (“Are You Gonna Be My Girl?”)… — 2004 – Rising rock revivalists Jet (“Are You Gonna Be My Girl?”) are forced to cancel the remaining leg of their Australian tour “due to a serious family [...]
2003 – Brainy rockers Radiohead kick off an intimate club tour… — 2003 – Brainy rockers Radiohead kick off an intimate club tour to promote new album Hail to the Thief at Dublin’s Olympia.
2003 – Stone Temple Pilot singer Scott Weiland is arrested… — 2003 – Stone Temple Pilot singer Scott Weiland is arrested after police stop him for driving without lights shortly before midnight in L.A. Cocaine and heroin is found [...]
2001 – Top Jimmy, an influential, hard-rocking blu… — 2001 – Top Jimmy, an influential, hard-rocking bluesman on the L.A. club scene in the
2001 – Cast members of the Grand Ole Opry and memb… — 2001 – Cast members of the Grand Ole Opry and members of the Country Music Hall of Fame converge for the grand opening of the new Country Music Hall of [...]
2000 – They Might Be Giants begins offering its se… — 2000 – They Might Be Giants begins offering its second MP3-only release, the EP Working Undercover For The Man. Comprised of all new, previously unreleased studio recordings, the eight-song set [...]
1999 – Producer Bruce Fairbairn dies in Vancouver at age 49… — 1999 – Producer Bruce Fairbairn dies in Vancouver at age 49. He worked on albums by Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and Krokus. Producer Bruce Fairbairn Dead At 49 Veteran producer [...]
1999 – Modern rock act No Doubt sues Carlsbad, Cal… — 1999 – Modern rock act No Doubt sues Carlsbad, Calif.-based clothing manufacturer No Fear, claiming that clothing items bearing the “No Doubt” name infringe on the group’s copyrighted service mark, [...]
1999 – Diane Warren has a big night at the 16th an… — 1999 – Diane Warren has a big night at the 16th annual American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers Pop Music Awards. She is named songwriter of the year for [...]
1996 – Blues guitarist Johnny “Guitar” Watson dies while touring Japan. — 1996 – Blues guitarist Johnny “Guitar” Watson dies while touring Japan. b. 3rd February 1935, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. d. 17th May 1996, Yokohama, Japan. Johnny Guitar Watson’s career went back [...]
1992 – A sore throat forces Phil Collins to abandon a Genesis… — 1992 – A sore throat forces Phil Collins to abandon a Genesis gig in Tampa, Fla., after only two songs.
1992 – Bandleader Lawrence Welk dies in Santa Moni… — 1992 – Bandleader Lawrence Welk dies in Santa Monica, Calif., of pneumonia at age 89. Known for his “champagne music” style, he hosted his own TV show, which ran on [...]
1990 – Nirvana played the last date of a North American tour at the Zoo — 1990 – Nirvana played the last date of a North American tour at the Zoo in Boise, Idaho. This was Chad Channing’s final gig with the band, drummer Dave Grohl [...]
1989 – At the Cannes Film Festival, Roger Daltrey announces… — 1989 – At the Cannes Film Festival, Roger Daltrey announces that he intends to pursue the study of Chinese medicine.
1989 – The first night of a 12-date UK tour for R.E.M. starting at — 1989 – The first night of a 12-date UK tour for R.E.M. starting at Leicester De Montfort Hall. (Promoting the new single ‘Orange Crush’).
1989 – Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman’s first Sticky Fingers — 1989 – Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman’s first Sticky Fingers restaurant opened in London.
1987 – A fire sweeps through Tom Petty’s Encino, Calif… — 1987 – A fire sweeps through Tom Petty’s Encino, Calif., mansion, causing a million dollars in damage.
1986 – Whitney Houston started a three week run at No.1 on the — 1986 – Whitney Houston started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Greatest Love Of All’, the singers third US No.1, a No.8 hit in [...]
1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Let’s Dance,”… — 1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Let’s Dance,” David Bowie.
1981 – Appearing at Bingley Hall, Stafford, England, Whitesnake — David Coverdale 1981 – Appearing at Bingley Hall, Stafford, England, Whitesnake on this day in rock history!
1980 – Drummer Peter Criss leaves Kiss to start a … — 1980 – Drummer Peter Criss leaves Kiss to start a solo career.
1980 – Drummer Peter Criss left Kiss and was replaced by Eric Carr — 1980 – Drummer Peter Criss left Kiss and was replaced by Eric Carr on this day in rock history!
1980 – Paul and Linda McCartney are the musical guests on… — 1980 – Paul and Linda McCartney are the musical guests on tonight’s edition of Saturday Night Live.
1978 – Thank God It’s Friday, starring Donna Summer, premieres in Los Angeles. — 1978 – Thank God It’s Friday, starring Donna Summer, premieres in Los Angeles.
1978 – Lou Reed begins a week-long stand at New York… — 1978 – Lou Reed begins a week-long stand at New York’s Bottom Line club. The concerts are taped for his live album Take No Prisoners.
1975 – Mick Jagger needs 20 stitches in his hand after… — 1975 – Mick Jagger needs 20 stitches in his hand after putting it through the window of a restaurant in Montauk, N.Y.
1975 – Elton John picks up a platinum disc for Captain Fantastic… — 1975 – Elton John picks up a platinum disc for Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. The album is the first to sell a million copies on [...]
1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Streak,” … — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Streak,” Ray Stevens.
1974 – ABC broadcasts the Elton John special Say Goodbye… — 1974 – ABC broadcasts the Elton John special Say Goodbye to Norma Jean and Other Things, during which the singer plays “Candle in the Wind” and “Rocket Man.”.
1974 – On The Midnight Special, Frankie Avalon plays host… — 1974 – On The Midnight Special, Frankie Avalon plays host to Sam & Dave, Fabian, and Shirley & Lee.
1970 – Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block is b… — 1970 – Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block is born. His older brother Jon is also a member of the pop group from Boston.
1969 – Chicago release their double debut album, Chicago… — 1969 – Chicago release their double debut album, Chicago Transit Authority. The real C.T.A. sued.
1968 – Wonderwall, a psychedelic film with soundtrack by George… — 1968 – Wonderwall, a psychedelic film with soundtrack by George Harrison, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.
1967 – The Bob Dylan documentary Don’t Look Back debuts… — 1967 – The Bob Dylan documentary Don’t Look Back debuts at San Francisco’s Presidio Theatre.
1965 – Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor is born today in Mercer, Pa. — 1965 – Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor is born today in Mercer, Pa.
1963 – Joan Baez headlines the first Monterey Folk… — 1963 – Joan Baez headlines the first Monterey Folk Festival in California.
1963 – In England, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Little Richard… — 1963 – In England, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Little Richard appear on the same bill for the first time.
1963 – The Monterey Folk Festival opens with Bob Dylan… — 1963 – The Monterey Folk Festival opens with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Pete Seeger
1961 – New age vocalist Enya is born Eithne Ni Bhr… — 1961 – New age vocalist Enya is born Eithne Ni Bhraonain in the Gweedore region of County Donegal in the northwest of the Republic of Ireland.
1948 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Nature Boy,” … — 1948 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Nature Boy,” Nat King Cole.
1948 – Prog-rock drummer Bill Bruford is born in Sevenoaks, England… — 1948 – Prog-rock drummer Bill Bruford is born in Sevenoaks, England. He was a founding member of Yes and later joined King Crimson.
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