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Jul04

1900 – Although jazz legend Louis Armstrong always…

on July 4th, 1900 at 12:47 pm

Posted In: 1919 and Before Rock was an Itch, Agents & Lawyers, Alternative or something else, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Blues, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Holidays, Industry, July 4th (U.S), Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1900 – Although jazz legend Louis Armstrong always claimed to have been born on this date, later scholarship established that his birthday was on August 4, 1901. Louis Armstrong (4 August 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Sachimo and Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer. Coming to prominence in the 20s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan05

1923 – Sam Phillips, the producer who discovered Elvis, is born

on January 5th, 1923 at 1:32 am

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1923 – Sam Phillips, the producer who discovered Elvis, is born in Florence, Ala. With his Sun Records label, he also brought to the world’s attention the talents of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King, and Howlin’ Wolf. Samuel Cornelius Phillips (January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003), better known as Sam […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Oct18

1926 – Chuck Berry is born in St. Louis this day in rock!

on October 18th, 1926 at 2:00 am

Posted In: 1920s, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Birthdays, Blues, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Guitarists, Industry, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1926 – Chuck Berry is born in St. Louis this day in rock! Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry (born October 18, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. Chuck Berry is an influential figure and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. According to the Rock and Roll […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May03

1928 – Soul singer James Brown is born in Augusta,…

on May 3rd, 1928 at 12:30 pm

Posted In: 1920s, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1928 – Soul singer James Brown is born in Augusta, Ga. Chart Toppers ranks Brown as the most successful R&B performer of all time with 17 No. 1 songs on the magazine’s R&B singles chart by 1988. His top pop hit is “I Got You (I Feel Good),” which reaches No. 3 in 1963. He […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan08

1935 – Elvis Presley is born in Tupelo, Miss., one…

on January 8th, 1935 at 12:30 pm

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1935 – Elvis Presley is born in Tupelo, Miss., one of a pair of twins. His brother Jessie is stillborn. Chart Toppers ranks him as the top pop recording artist of all time with 17 No. 1 songs. The 1956 two-sided hit “Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog” stays at No. 1 for 11 weeks, a record […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec05

1935 – Little Richard (Richard Wayne Penniman) is …

on December 5th, 1935 at 12:30 pm

Posted In: 1930s, Agents & Lawyers, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

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…

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Sep07

1936 – Buddy Holly (Charles Hardin Holley) is born…

on September 7th, 1936 at 12:30 pm

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1936 – Buddy Holly (Charles Hardin Holley) is born in Lubbock, Texas. Charles Hardin “Buddy” Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959)[1] was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll. The change of spelling of “Holley” to “Holly” came about because of an error in a contract he was asked to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Sep19

1934 – Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ future manager, is born in Liverpool, England.

on September 19th, 1936 at 7:21 pm

Posted In: 1930s, Agents & Lawyers, Albums/Singles that Rock, Bands/Artists that Rock, Bassists, Billboard charts, Bio, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, Copyrights & Trademarks, Drummers, Famous Studios & Clubs, General, Gold, Guitarists, Industry, Misc., Platinum, Producers, Record Labels, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1934 – Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ future manager, is born in Liverpool, England. Brian Samuel Epstein (IPA: /?bra??n ?epsta?n/) (19 September 1934 – 27 August 1967) was the manager of The Beatles. Through his family’s company, NEMS (North End Music Stores) he also managed several other musical artists such as Gerry & The Pacemakers, Billy […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May06

1937 – The Hindenburg airship crashes in Lakehurst, N.J…

on May 6th, 1937 at 12:09 pm

Posted In: 1930s, 1970s, Albums/Singles that Rock, Bands/Artists that Rock, Bassists, Billboard charts, Bio, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, Drummers, General, Gold, Guitarists, Industry, Off the Hook, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1937 – The Hindenburg airship crashes in Lakehurst, N.J., killing 36 people. A photograph of the disaster is later used as the cover art for Led Zeppelin’s first album. Led Zeppelin is the eponymous debut album of English hard rock band, Led Zeppelin. It was recorded in October 1968 at Olympic Studios in London and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jul18

1939 – Singer Dion (Dion DiMucci) is born in the B…

on July 18th, 1939 at 12:30 pm

Posted In: 1930s, Agents & Lawyers, Albums/Singles that Rock, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

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…

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Sep18

1939 – Teen idol Frankie Avalon (Francis Avallone)…

on September 18th, 1939 at 12:30 pm

1939 – Teen idol Frankie Avalon (Francis Avallone) is born in Philadelphia. Career By the time he was 12, Avalon began making appearances on U.S. television for his trumpet prowess, and as a teenager, played with Bobby Rydell in a band known as Rocco and the Saints. In 1959, his songs “Venus” and “Why” both […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May08

1940 – Ricky Nelson (Eric Hilliard Nelson) is born…

on May 8th, 1940 at 12:30 pm

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1940 – Ricky Nelson (Eric Hilliard Nelson) is born in Teaneck, N.J. He is the son of TV stars Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. He scores 19 top 10 hits. Among his No. 1 hits are Travelin’ Man and “Poor Little Fool.” Eric Hilliard “Ricky” Nelson, later known as Rick Nelson (May 8, 1940 –December 31, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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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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