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…
1956 – Today’s issue of Billboard reviews James Brown’s debut single, a little song called “Please, Please, Please.” “A dynamic, religious fervor runs through the pleading solo here,” the magazine raves. “Brown and his group let off plenty of steam.”
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…
1967 – Cliff Richard told the music paper the NME that he was retiring from show business to teach religious education in schools.
1974 – Al Green’s ex-girlfriend Mary Woodson pours a pot of boiling grits on the soul singer in the bathroom of his Memphis home. She then shoots herself. Green suffered second-degree burns on his back, neck, and arms, and later underwent a religious conversion.
1980 – George Harrison publishes his first book, I Me Mine. The collection of song lyrics and reflections on his religious beliefs is currently out of print.
1987 – After the religious sect expresses much disapproval over his behavior, Michael Jackson officially severs his ties with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. So don’t expect to see him knocking on your door.
2003 – Ja Rule becomes the first high-profile international artist to tour South Africa. Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper and actor signed to The Inc. and Universal Records formerly of Def Jam Recordings. A Hollis, New York native best-known for hits such […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1942 – Paul McCartney is born in Liverpool, Englan… — 1942 – Paul McCartney is born in Liverpool, England. The Beatles have 20 No. 1 songs, more than any other recording act, and McCartney by himself or in duets has [...]
2006 – Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall leads al… — 2006 – Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall leads all winners, taking home three honors, at the 17th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto. The event features performances by Nelly Furtado featuring [...]
2004 – Ray Charles’ funeral is held at the First AME… — 2004 – Ray Charles’ funeral is held at the First AME Church in Los Angeles. Among the performers at the service are Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, and B.B. King. Also [...]
2003 – Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller became the first British music manager since The Beatles — 2003 – Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller became the first British music manager since The Beatles’ Brian Epstein to hold the top three positions in the US singles chart. Fuller, [...]
2002 – U2 lost a bid to prevent the demolition of Hanover Quay studio in Dublin. Over — 2002 – U2 lost a bid to prevent the demolition of Hanover Quay studio in Dublin. Over 8,000 fans signed an online petition to preserve the studio, where the group recorded [...]
2002 – Ozma keyboardist/flute player Star Wick is … — 2002 – Ozma keyboardist/flute player Star Wick is injured in a car accident in the midst of the Vans Warped Tour. Wick suffers whiplash and bruising in addition to a [...]
1998 – The Walt Disney Co. becomes an even bigger … — 1998 – The Walt Disney Co. becomes an even bigger player on the Internet with the purchase of a 43% stake in Web search engine company Infoseek Corp. Disney Plans [...]
1998 – Teen Idol, David Cassidy sells a two-CD set… — 1998 – Teen Idol, David Cassidy sells a two-CD set exclusively on cable TV shopping network QVC at 2 p.m. ET. The set, on Slamajama Records, includes his latest album, [...]
1998 – Heart featuring Ann Wilson embarks on a U.S… — 1998 – Heart featuring Ann Wilson embarks on a U.S. in Chicago. Other tour stops include Detroit and Los Angeles.
1997 – Country Music Association entertainers of t… — 1997 – Country Music Association entertainers of the year Brooks & Dunn play a special show for their fan club at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In keeping with tradition, both Brooks [...]
1997 – during a North American tour U2 played the first of two nights at Oakland — 1997 – during a North American tour U2 played the first of two nights at Oakland Coliseum, San Francisco supported by Oasis.
1996 – Beck’s fourth full-length album, “Odelay,” … — 1996 – Beck’s fourth full-length album, “Odelay,” is released.
1994 – The Beastie Boys entered the US album chart at No.1 with ‘III Communication’. — 1994 – The Beastie Boys entered the US album chart at No.1 with ‘III Communication’.
1988 – George Michael appeared live at the Glasgow SEC on his “Faith” — 1988 – George Michael appeared live at the Glasgow SEC on his “Faith” tour. Tickets cost £11 ($19).
1987 – A concertgoer sues Motley Crue… — 1987 – A concertgoer sues Motley Crue, claiming that she went deaf because their PA was turned up too loud.
1984 – At New York’s Madison Square Garden, nutty Judas… — 1984 – At New York’s Madison Square Garden, nutty Judas Priest fans tear up hundreds of seats as their idol performs.
1980 – The Blues Brothers, starring Dan Aykroyd… — 1980 – The Blues Brothers, starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as the deadpan R&B team, premieres in New York.
1977 – Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Dreams’, the groups — 1977 – Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Dreams’, the groups first and only US No.1, it made No.24 in the UK.
1977 – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers supported by The Boomtown Rats — 1977 – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers supported by The Boomtown Rats appeared at Friars, Aylesbury, England.
1977 – Johnny Rotten and Paul Cook are stabbed… — 1977 – Johnny Rotten and Paul Cook are stabbed by a gang who, safe to say, are not Sex Pistols fans.
1977 – The No. 1 album in the U.K. is The Beatles… — 1977 – The No. 1 album in the U.K. is The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, a live album created by splicing together two performances at the venue from [...]
1977 – Boston earned their third top 40 single in the U.S… — 1977 – Boston earned their third top 40 single in the U.S. when “Peace of Mind” peaked at number 38 in 1977. The song was taken from their multi-platinum selling [...]
1976 – Abba stages a command performance for the k… — 1976 – Abba stages a command performance for the king of Sweden.
1975 – Elvis Presley had a face-lift at Mid South hospital, Memphis. — 1975 – Elvis Presley had a face-lift at Mid South hospital, Memphis.
1968 – London’s National Theatre premieres In His… — 1968 – London’s National Theatre premieres In His Own Write, an adaptation of the writings of John Lennon.
1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience makes its debut… — 1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience makes its debut performance at the Monterey (Calif.) Pop Festival. The Hendrix album “Electric Ladyland,” released in 1968, tops Chart Toppers’s pop album chart [...]
1967 – After an argument between Jimi Hendrix and… — 1967 – After an argument between Jimi Hendrix and the Who over who’s going to close the Monterey festival, Hendrix plays an incendiary set that sees him light his [...]
1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Can’t Help… — 1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “I Can’t Help Myself,” Four Tops.
1959 – R&B legend Fats Domino records “I Want to Walk… — Fats Domino 1959 – R&B legend Fats Domino records “I Want to Walk You Home” in New Orleans.
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