1935 – Little Richard (Richard Wayne Penniman) is born in Macon, Ga., the son of a minister. He has 14 top 10 hits on Chart Toppers’s R&B singles chart. His biggest pop hit is “Long Tall Sally,” a No. 6 song in 1956. Rev. Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), better known by the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1942 – Isaac Hayes is born in Covington, Texas. Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008[1]) was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer, and actor. Hayes was one of the main creative forces behind southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served as both an […] ↓ 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…
1949 – Bruce Springsteen is born in Freehold, N.J., which last time we looked was indeed still in the U.S.A. Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American songwriter, singer and guitarist. He has recorded and toured with the E Street Band. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1950 – “Bad to the Bone” bluesman George Thorogood is born in Wilmington, Del. George Thorogood (born February 24, 1950) is a blues-rock performer from Wilmington, Delaware. He was raised on Clearview Avenue in Naamans Gardens, a suburb of Wilmington. Career Thorogood’s demo Better Than the Rest was recorded in 1974 and released in 1979. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1956 – Little Richard’s “Tutti-Frutti” crosses over from the R&B to the pop chart, rising to #17. Elvis Presley performs “Tutti-Frutti” twice on national TV in February. “Tutti Frutti” is a song by Little Richard, which became his first hit record in 1955. With its opening cry of “Womp-bomp-a-loom-op-a-womp-bam-boom!” (supposedly intended to be a verbal […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1981 – At a show on Bob Dylan’s Shot of Love tour, the jokerman turns the encore over to his wheelchair-bound friend Larry Kegan, who sings Chuck Berry’s “No Money Down” while Dylan wails on the tenor saxophone.
1987 – Pink Floyd release A Momentary Lapse of Reason. The comeback album is the band’s first since the departure of Roger Waters and the subsequent lawsuit over the use of the band name. A Momentary Lapse of Reason is Pink Floyd’s 1987 album, the band’s first release after the departure of Roger Waters from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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.
2001 – Jazz tenor saxophonist Harold Land dies in Los Angeles after a stroke. He is 73. Land gained prominence in 1954 when he joined a quintet led by trumpeter Clifford Brown and drummer Max Roach. For many performers, working with a string section is a long-held dream. The lush backdrop warmly supports an instrumentalist […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
2005 – No. 1 Chart Topper ‘Jailhouse Rock’ – Elvis Presley (The 1,000 UK No.1 single) is number 1 in the UK. Lryics: (words & music by jerry leiber – mike stoller) The warden threw a party in the county jail. The prison band was there and they began to wail. The band was jumpin […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
2010 – I got a message from my cousin Bob today telling me about the new issue of So What, which is Metallica’s — 2010 – I got a message from my cousin Bob today telling me about the new issue of So What, which is Metallica’s fan club magazine. Bob told me that [...]
2009 – Jay Bennett, a former member of Wilco, Died today on This Day in Rock. — 2009 – Jay Bennett, a former member of Wilco, Died today on This Day in Rock. Jay had been in litigation of charges he filed against the former group and [...]
2008 – Rihanna Hits No. 1 US and UK singles spot with “Take A Bow”, on This Day in Rock! — 2008 – Rihanna Hits No. 1 US and UK singles spot with “Take A Bow”, on This Day in Rock! This is her 2nd number 1.
2007 – Wayne Fontana of the 60′s group, “Mindbenders”, was taken into custody today on This Day in Rock! — 2007 – Wayne Fontana of the 60′s group, “Mindbenders”, was taken into custody today on This Day in Rock! Wayne admitted to pouring gasoline on a bailiff’s vehicle and setting [...]
2006 – Legendary songwriting and producing team Ke… — 2006 – Legendary songwriting and producing team Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, Kinks frontman Ray Davies, electro-rock outfit New Order and veteran pop siblings the Bee Gees are among the [...]
2005 – The “country girl” prevails as Carrie Under… — 2005 – The “country girl” prevails as Carrie Underwood is named the “American Idol” at the conclusion of the Fox show’s two-hour fourth season finale at the Kodak Theatre in [...]
2005 – System of a Down top the American album charts with Mezmerize — 2005 - System of a Down top the American album charts with Mezmerize. Flag-waving C&W star Toby Keith debuts at No. 2 with HonkyTonk University.
2005 – Tonight Show host Jay Leno and Rush Hour star Chris Tucker both testify — 2005 – Tonight Show host Jay Leno and Rush Hour star Chris Tucker both testify for the defense at Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial.
2004 – In a surprising move, Vermont-based jam ban… — 2004 – In a surprising move, Vermont-based jam band Phish announces that it plans to split following the conclusion of its summer tour in August.
2004 – Courtney Love pleads guilty to being under the influence of a controlled — 2004 – Courtney Love pleads guilty to being under the influence of a controlled substance, a charge stemming from a 2003 arrest. She is now eligible for a sentence that [...]
2004 – Madonna postpones the second gig in her Re-Invention tour at the Los — 2004 – Madonna postpones the second gig in her Re-Invention tour at the Los Angeles Forum after coming down with a stomach bug.2004 – Madonna postpones the second gig in [...]
2003 – Mars Volta keyboardist Jeremy Ward is found dead of a suspected — 2003 – Mars Volta keyboardist Jeremy Ward is found dead of a suspected drug overdose at his Los Angeles home. He was 27.
2003 – Elton John, Taylor Dayne and Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys pla — 2003 – Elton John, Taylor Dayne and Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys play Vienna’s Life Ball to benefit AIDS charities.
2002 – More than two dozen people are injured in a… — 2002 – More than two dozen people are injured in a mosh pit stampede while rapper Eminem is performing at Washington, D.C.’s RFK Stadium. One man suffers a heart attack [...]
2001 – Modern rock acts Tantric, Powderfinger, Poe… — 2001 – Modern rock acts Tantric, Powderfinger, Poe, and Ours inaugurate Atlanta’s On The Bricks free weekly concert series. As previously reported, the concerts are to take place each Friday [...]
2000 – Wilson Pickett collects three W.C. Handy Aw… — 2000 – Wilson Pickett collects three W.C. Handy Awards during the Blues Foundation’s ceremony at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis. The veteran R&B singer’s set “It’s Harder Now” is named [...]
2000 – The 21st annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards are… — 2000 – The 21st annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards are webcast live via the House Of Blues website.
2000 – Paul McCartney wins the ultimate accolade f… — 2000 – Paul McCartney wins the ultimate accolade from Britain’s music industry when he is awarded the first Fellowship of the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters Award during the [...]
2000 – In Houston, Eddie Van Halen is tested for cancer at the M.D. Anderson Cancer — 2000 – In Houston, Eddie Van Halen is tested for cancer at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The hospital says that the tests are routine, and that the guitarist is [...]
1999 – Nearly 70,000 readers of Country Weekly cho… — 1999 – Nearly 70,000 readers of Country Weekly choose George Strait as favorite entertainer, favorite male artist and favorite video entertainer in voting for the publication’s annual Golden Pick Awards. [...]
1997 – The day after his 56th birthday, Bob Dylan is admitted into a Los Angeles hospital — 1997 – The day after his 56th birthday, Bob Dylan is admitted into a Los Angeles hospital with chest pains. What’s feared to be a heart attack turns out to [...]
1996 – Bradly Nowell, lead singer of the group Sub… — 1996 – Bradly Nowell, lead singer of the group Sublime, dies of a heroin overdose in a San Francisco hotel room.
1992 – Khalil Rountree, tour manager for Boyz II M… — 1992 – Khalil Rountree, tour manager for Boyz II Men, is shot and killed at a Chicago hotel. He and the group were staying at the hotel while in Chicago [...]
1989 – “Weird Al” Yankovic records “She Drives Like Crazy” and “Isle — 1989 – “Weird Al” Yankovic records “She Drives Like Crazy” and “Isle Thing” for the UHF soundtrack.
1988 – Frank Zappa must have had a great agent. Because he’s invited — 1988 – Frank Zappa must have had a great agent. Because he’s invited to perform during the opening night of the historic Reagan/Gorbachev summit in Moscow. But he also had [...]
1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Flashdance …. — 1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Flashdance … What a Feeling,” Irene Cara.
1983 – This Day in Dio: Dio release their Holy Diver album. — 1983 – This Day in Dio: Dio release their Holy Diver album. History Released on May 25, 1983, it has been hailed by critics as Dio’s best work and a classic [...]
1981 – Roy Brown dies in San Fernando, Calif. His original 1947 rendition — 1981 – Roy Brown dies in San Fernando, Calif. His original 1947 rendition of “Good Rockin’ Tonight” inspired countless cover versions, while his vocal holler influenced performers like Little Richard.
1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Before the N… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy Fender.
1974 – Jim Morrison’s widow, Pam, dies of a drug overdose — Jim Morrison and Pam, his fiance. 1974 – Jim Morrison’s widow, Pam, dies of a drug overdose on this day in rock history!
1962 – The Isley Brothers release “Twist and Shou… — 1962 – The Isley Brothers release “Twist and Shout.” Lyrics: Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby) Twist and shout. (twist and shout) Cmon cmon, cmon, cmon, baby, now, (come on [...]
1926 – Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis is born in Alton… — 1926 – Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis is born in Alton, Ill. He begins his career with Billy Eckstine’s orchestra in a lineup that includes Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. He [...]
1921 – Hal David, US songwriter, pianist and arranger is born on This Day in Rock. — 1921 – Hal David, US songwriter, pianist and arranger is born on This Day in Rock. Hal composed many classic songs including: “Close to you”, “Magic Moments”, and “Raindrops keep [...]
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