Sunday, November 30, 2008
30th November.......Events in Music
2006
The sale of Syd Barrett's final belongings were sold by Cheffins auctioneers in Cambridge, England. The sale of the 77 items raised £119,890 ($233,786). Ten paintings alone raised over £55,000 and two bicycles over £10,000. The sale included such things as the armchair he used to sit in, his home-made bread bin, tools, notebooks and binders and books. The sale catalogue described Barrett - who quit Pink Floyd in 1968 - as a man with a "total disinterest in materialism."
2005
Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty was arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs after he was stopped by police while driving his car in Ealing, west London. Police had stopped the vehicle because it was being driven "in an erratic manner" and recovered "substances" from the scene.
Police were investigating claims that Michael Jackson was trafficking drugs to feed his 40 pills-a-day habit. The singer was suspected of flying antidepressants and painkillers from the US to his current home in Bahrain.
2003
Will Young scored his fourth UK No.1 single with 'Leave Right Now.'
Irish boyband Westlife went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Turnaround’ their fourth UK No.1 album.
2002
High Court probate records showed that George Harrison left his fortune of £99m in a trust to his wife Oliva and his son Dhani, depriving the taxman of £40m. His English mansion near Henley-on-Thames was said to be worth £15m.
2001
The Stereophonics kicked off a 12-date UK tour at London Docklands Arena.
The first Top of the Pops UK Awards were held in Manchester, with categories voted by viewers of the BBC show. Winners included: Best pop act: Westlife, Best R&B Act: Destiny's Child, Best Rock Act: U2, Best Dance Act: Fatboy Slim, Best Newcomer: Nelly Furtado, Best Single: Kylie Minogue, 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head', Best Album: Travis, 'The Invisible Band', Artist on top of the world: Jennifer Lopez, Hall of Fame Award: Sir Paul McCartney.
1999
Don 'Sugarcane' Harris, died. US guitarist, pianist, 50's duo Don & Dewey, Worked with Little Richard, John Mayall, Frank Zappa.
Elton John was blasted by the Boy Scout Association after he appeared on stage at London's Albert Hall performing 'It's A Sin' with six male dancers dressed as Boy Scouts. The dancers had peeled of their uniforms during the performance.
1997
Chumbawamba's Danbert Nobacon was arrested by Italian police for wearing a skirt and was detained in police cells overnight.
Metallica were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Reload’, the bands third US No.1 album.
1996
Ice Cube obtained a restraining order to keep an obsessed fan away from him and his family. Cynthia Renee Collins was told to stop harassing the 26 year-old rapper, and stay at least 100 feet away from him.
Robson and Jerome went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Take Two.'
1995
Oasis kicked off a 10-date UK tour at Southampton Guildhall.
1994
Tupac Shakur was shot five times during a robbery outside a New York City recording studio.
1991
Michael Jackson scored his fourth UK No.1 album with 'Dangerous.'
Milli Vanilli singer Rob Pilatus attempted suicide while staying at The Mondrain Hotel, Los Angeles by taking an overdose of sleeping pills and slashing his wrists.
The Billboard Hot 100 chart changed by including airplay as well as sales, the US No.1 this week was P.M Dawn, 'Set Adrift On Memory Bliss'.
1989
Appearing this week on UK TV music show Top Of The Pops; The Happy Mondays and fellow Mancunians The Stone Roses both making their TOTP debut. The Mondays performed 'Hellelujah' and the Roses 'Fool's Gold.'
1985
Phil Collins had his fifth US No.1 with 'Separate Lives'. The song was taken from the film 'White Nights' and featured Marilyn Martin.
Wham! Were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I'm Your Man', the duo's third UK No.1.
1974
Elton John started a ten-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with his 'Greatest Hits'.
1971
Sly And The Family Stone were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Family Affair', it peaked at No.15 in the UK.
1969
The Monkees made what would be their last live appearance for 15 years when they played at The Oakland Coliseum, California.
David Bowie, The Graham Bond Organisation and Dusty Springfield all performed at a fund raising show in London for youth magazine 'Rave.'
1968
Glen Campbell started a five-week run at No. 1 on the US album chart with 'Wichita Lineman.'
1963
The Beatles second album 'With The Beatles' became the first million selling album by a group in the UK.
1959
Adam Faith was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'What Do You Want.' The singers first of two UK No.1's.
1954
Nat King Cole played the first of six nights at Harlem's Apollo in New York.
The sale of Syd Barrett's final belongings were sold by Cheffins auctioneers in Cambridge, England. The sale of the 77 items raised £119,890 ($233,786). Ten paintings alone raised over £55,000 and two bicycles over £10,000. The sale included such things as the armchair he used to sit in, his home-made bread bin, tools, notebooks and binders and books. The sale catalogue described Barrett - who quit Pink Floyd in 1968 - as a man with a "total disinterest in materialism."
2005
Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty was arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs after he was stopped by police while driving his car in Ealing, west London. Police had stopped the vehicle because it was being driven "in an erratic manner" and recovered "substances" from the scene.
Police were investigating claims that Michael Jackson was trafficking drugs to feed his 40 pills-a-day habit. The singer was suspected of flying antidepressants and painkillers from the US to his current home in Bahrain.
2003
Will Young scored his fourth UK No.1 single with 'Leave Right Now.'
Irish boyband Westlife went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Turnaround’ their fourth UK No.1 album.
2002
High Court probate records showed that George Harrison left his fortune of £99m in a trust to his wife Oliva and his son Dhani, depriving the taxman of £40m. His English mansion near Henley-on-Thames was said to be worth £15m.
2001
The Stereophonics kicked off a 12-date UK tour at London Docklands Arena.
The first Top of the Pops UK Awards were held in Manchester, with categories voted by viewers of the BBC show. Winners included: Best pop act: Westlife, Best R&B Act: Destiny's Child, Best Rock Act: U2, Best Dance Act: Fatboy Slim, Best Newcomer: Nelly Furtado, Best Single: Kylie Minogue, 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head', Best Album: Travis, 'The Invisible Band', Artist on top of the world: Jennifer Lopez, Hall of Fame Award: Sir Paul McCartney.
1999
Don 'Sugarcane' Harris, died. US guitarist, pianist, 50's duo Don & Dewey, Worked with Little Richard, John Mayall, Frank Zappa.
Elton John was blasted by the Boy Scout Association after he appeared on stage at London's Albert Hall performing 'It's A Sin' with six male dancers dressed as Boy Scouts. The dancers had peeled of their uniforms during the performance.
1997
Chumbawamba's Danbert Nobacon was arrested by Italian police for wearing a skirt and was detained in police cells overnight.
Metallica were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Reload’, the bands third US No.1 album.
1996
Ice Cube obtained a restraining order to keep an obsessed fan away from him and his family. Cynthia Renee Collins was told to stop harassing the 26 year-old rapper, and stay at least 100 feet away from him.
Robson and Jerome went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Take Two.'
1995
Oasis kicked off a 10-date UK tour at Southampton Guildhall.
1994
Tupac Shakur was shot five times during a robbery outside a New York City recording studio.
1991
Michael Jackson scored his fourth UK No.1 album with 'Dangerous.'
Milli Vanilli singer Rob Pilatus attempted suicide while staying at The Mondrain Hotel, Los Angeles by taking an overdose of sleeping pills and slashing his wrists.
The Billboard Hot 100 chart changed by including airplay as well as sales, the US No.1 this week was P.M Dawn, 'Set Adrift On Memory Bliss'.
1989
Appearing this week on UK TV music show Top Of The Pops; The Happy Mondays and fellow Mancunians The Stone Roses both making their TOTP debut. The Mondays performed 'Hellelujah' and the Roses 'Fool's Gold.'
1985
Phil Collins had his fifth US No.1 with 'Separate Lives'. The song was taken from the film 'White Nights' and featured Marilyn Martin.
Wham! Were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I'm Your Man', the duo's third UK No.1.
1974
Elton John started a ten-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with his 'Greatest Hits'.
1971
Sly And The Family Stone were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Family Affair', it peaked at No.15 in the UK.
1969
The Monkees made what would be their last live appearance for 15 years when they played at The Oakland Coliseum, California.
David Bowie, The Graham Bond Organisation and Dusty Springfield all performed at a fund raising show in London for youth magazine 'Rave.'
1968
Glen Campbell started a five-week run at No. 1 on the US album chart with 'Wichita Lineman.'
1963
The Beatles second album 'With The Beatles' became the first million selling album by a group in the UK.
1959
Adam Faith was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'What Do You Want.' The singers first of two UK No.1's.
1954
Nat King Cole played the first of six nights at Harlem's Apollo in New York.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
29th November.......Events in Music
2007
Control, the biopic about late Joy Division singer Ian Curtis, scooped five prizes at the British Independent Film Awards. The black-and-white film, which featured The Killers, David Bowie and New Order on the soundtrack, was shot for just £3m.
Morrissey was set to sue UK music weekly the NME after it failed to apologise for an article focusing on his views on immigration. The magazine had criticised the 48 year old singer and former Smiths star for allegedly telling a reporter Britain had lost its identity due to high levels of immigration.
Former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle, a convicted sex offender, was arrested for failing to properly register a new permanent address. The 59-year-old had pleaded guilty in 1993 to charges of attempted capital sexual battery by an adult on a victim younger than 12 and being principal to lewd and lascivious behavior on a child younger than 16. He was sentenced to eight years of probation.
2006
The High School Musical: The Concert tour began in San Diego, California, continuing until January 28th, 2007 playing in major cities around the United States, Canada and Latin America.
2005
50 Cent was planning to create a vibrator of his manhood, so his female fans could pretend to have sex with him. The rapper was also planning to sell a line of condoms and waterproof sex toys designed to excite his female fans. The rapper said: "I need to make a 50 Cent condom and motorised version of me, which will have to be waterproof so you can utilise it in the tub, Blue is my favourite colour so it will probably be blue”.
Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller dropped his £100m copyright case against the X Factor's Simon Cowell after Fuller settled the case out of court in a deal which made him a joint partner in the X Factor show. Mr Fuller had claimed Mr Cowell's ITV talent show X Factor copied his successful Pop Idol format, in a case taken to London's High Court. As part of the settlement, Mr Cowell agreed to appear in at least five more series of American Idol.
2003
A five-hour charity show, to boost the fight against Aids, was held at the Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town. Acts who appeared included, Bono, Queen, Ms Dynamite, Peter Gabriel, Eurythmics, Beyonce, Youssou N'Dour, Anastacia, The Corrs, Jimmy Cliff and Chaka Chaka. The show was also broadcast live on the internet.
2002
Three paintings by Sir Paul McCartney were bought for just £35 each at the Secrets Postcard Sale at London's Royal College of Art. Members of the public gambled on whether they were buying works by celebrity artists at a fraction of their value, as a picture's creator was only made known after it has sold.
2001
Former Beatle George Harrison died in Los Angeles of lung cancer aged 58. Tributes to George were made worldwide by The Queen, George Bush, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Martin and Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher.
2000
U2's Larry Mullen came to the rescue of motorcyclist who had been involved in an accident. Larry was driving home when he saw the motorcyclist who had crashed and stopped to call for help on his phone and then waited for the ambulance to arrive.
1999
Soul singer Curtis Knight died aged 54. Jimi Hendrix had been a member of his band in the 60's.
It was reported that Oasis singer Liam Gallagher had gone missing after leaving his house three days earlier. The band were due to fly out to the US at the end of the week to start a tour.
1997
Whitney Houston pulled out of a concert sponsored by the Moonies two hours before she was due on stage after finding out the event was a mass wedding for over 1,000 Moonie couples. The religious group said they had no intention of suing providing the singer returned the $1m fee she had received.
Celine Dion went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Let's Talk About Love.'
The Lou Reed song 'Perfect Day' performed by various artists including Elton John, Bono, Tom Jones & David Bowie went to No.1 on the UK singles chart. The single raised over £2 million for the Children In Need Charity.
1996
American singer Tiny Tim died, (1968 UK No.17 single 'Tiptoe Through The Tulips').
1995
Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar married model Kari Karte in San Francisco.
1986
Bon Jovi went to No.1 on the US single chart with 'You Give Love A Bad Name'.
'Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Live / 1975-85' started a seven week run at No.1 on the US album chart.
1980
Abba scored their ninth and last UK No.1 single with 'Super Trouper', the group's 25th Top 40 hit in the UK.
John and Yoko's 'Double Fantasy' album was released. A No.1 in the US & the UK the set featured the No.1 single 'Just Like Starting Over.'
1976
Lancaster local council cancelled the Sex Pistols gig at Lancaster Poly, England. The reason was given in a statement by the council saying: 'We don't want that sort of filth (The Sex Pistols) in the town limits.'
1975
During a UK tour Queen appeared at the Hammersmith Odeon, London.
German trio Silver Convention started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Fly Robin Fly', it peaked at No.28 in the UK.
1971
The UK Top 5 singles: at No.5, The Piglets, 'Johnny Reggae', No.4, Cher, 'Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves', No.3, Benny Hill, 'Ernie, (The Fastest Milkman In The West)', No.2, T Rex, 'Jeepster', No.1, Slade, 'Coz I Love You.'
1969
The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Come Together / Something', the group's 18th US No.1.
1965
Colorado Governor John A. Love declared a Rolling Stones day throughout the State as The Stones appeared at The Denver Coliseum in Colorado during a North American tour.
This week's UK Top 5 albums, No.5, 'Out Of Our Heads', The Rolling Stones, No.4, 'Highway 61 Revisited', Bob Dylan, No.3, 'Help!', The Beatles, No.2, 'Mary Popins', Soundtrack and at No.1, 'Sound Of Music', Soundtrack.
1963
'I Want To Hold Your Hand' by The Beatles was released in the UK. For the first time ever in the UK advanced orders passed the million mark before it was released.
1960
Paul McCartney and Pete Best were deported from West Germany after being arrested on suspicion of arson after the hotel room they were staying in mysteriously caught fire. They were released and deported the next day.
1959
Frank Sinatra won best new artist of the year at the Grammy Awards.
Control, the biopic about late Joy Division singer Ian Curtis, scooped five prizes at the British Independent Film Awards. The black-and-white film, which featured The Killers, David Bowie and New Order on the soundtrack, was shot for just £3m.
Morrissey was set to sue UK music weekly the NME after it failed to apologise for an article focusing on his views on immigration. The magazine had criticised the 48 year old singer and former Smiths star for allegedly telling a reporter Britain had lost its identity due to high levels of immigration.
Former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle, a convicted sex offender, was arrested for failing to properly register a new permanent address. The 59-year-old had pleaded guilty in 1993 to charges of attempted capital sexual battery by an adult on a victim younger than 12 and being principal to lewd and lascivious behavior on a child younger than 16. He was sentenced to eight years of probation.
2006
The High School Musical: The Concert tour began in San Diego, California, continuing until January 28th, 2007 playing in major cities around the United States, Canada and Latin America.
2005
50 Cent was planning to create a vibrator of his manhood, so his female fans could pretend to have sex with him. The rapper was also planning to sell a line of condoms and waterproof sex toys designed to excite his female fans. The rapper said: "I need to make a 50 Cent condom and motorised version of me, which will have to be waterproof so you can utilise it in the tub, Blue is my favourite colour so it will probably be blue”.
Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller dropped his £100m copyright case against the X Factor's Simon Cowell after Fuller settled the case out of court in a deal which made him a joint partner in the X Factor show. Mr Fuller had claimed Mr Cowell's ITV talent show X Factor copied his successful Pop Idol format, in a case taken to London's High Court. As part of the settlement, Mr Cowell agreed to appear in at least five more series of American Idol.
2003
A five-hour charity show, to boost the fight against Aids, was held at the Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town. Acts who appeared included, Bono, Queen, Ms Dynamite, Peter Gabriel, Eurythmics, Beyonce, Youssou N'Dour, Anastacia, The Corrs, Jimmy Cliff and Chaka Chaka. The show was also broadcast live on the internet.
2002
Three paintings by Sir Paul McCartney were bought for just £35 each at the Secrets Postcard Sale at London's Royal College of Art. Members of the public gambled on whether they were buying works by celebrity artists at a fraction of their value, as a picture's creator was only made known after it has sold.
2001
Former Beatle George Harrison died in Los Angeles of lung cancer aged 58. Tributes to George were made worldwide by The Queen, George Bush, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Martin and Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher.
2000
U2's Larry Mullen came to the rescue of motorcyclist who had been involved in an accident. Larry was driving home when he saw the motorcyclist who had crashed and stopped to call for help on his phone and then waited for the ambulance to arrive.
1999
Soul singer Curtis Knight died aged 54. Jimi Hendrix had been a member of his band in the 60's.
It was reported that Oasis singer Liam Gallagher had gone missing after leaving his house three days earlier. The band were due to fly out to the US at the end of the week to start a tour.
1997
Whitney Houston pulled out of a concert sponsored by the Moonies two hours before she was due on stage after finding out the event was a mass wedding for over 1,000 Moonie couples. The religious group said they had no intention of suing providing the singer returned the $1m fee she had received.
Celine Dion went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Let's Talk About Love.'
The Lou Reed song 'Perfect Day' performed by various artists including Elton John, Bono, Tom Jones & David Bowie went to No.1 on the UK singles chart. The single raised over £2 million for the Children In Need Charity.
1996
American singer Tiny Tim died, (1968 UK No.17 single 'Tiptoe Through The Tulips').
1995
Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar married model Kari Karte in San Francisco.
1986
Bon Jovi went to No.1 on the US single chart with 'You Give Love A Bad Name'.
'Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Live / 1975-85' started a seven week run at No.1 on the US album chart.
1980
Abba scored their ninth and last UK No.1 single with 'Super Trouper', the group's 25th Top 40 hit in the UK.
John and Yoko's 'Double Fantasy' album was released. A No.1 in the US & the UK the set featured the No.1 single 'Just Like Starting Over.'
1976
Lancaster local council cancelled the Sex Pistols gig at Lancaster Poly, England. The reason was given in a statement by the council saying: 'We don't want that sort of filth (The Sex Pistols) in the town limits.'
1975
During a UK tour Queen appeared at the Hammersmith Odeon, London.
German trio Silver Convention started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Fly Robin Fly', it peaked at No.28 in the UK.
1971
The UK Top 5 singles: at No.5, The Piglets, 'Johnny Reggae', No.4, Cher, 'Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves', No.3, Benny Hill, 'Ernie, (The Fastest Milkman In The West)', No.2, T Rex, 'Jeepster', No.1, Slade, 'Coz I Love You.'
1969
The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Come Together / Something', the group's 18th US No.1.
1965
Colorado Governor John A. Love declared a Rolling Stones day throughout the State as The Stones appeared at The Denver Coliseum in Colorado during a North American tour.
This week's UK Top 5 albums, No.5, 'Out Of Our Heads', The Rolling Stones, No.4, 'Highway 61 Revisited', Bob Dylan, No.3, 'Help!', The Beatles, No.2, 'Mary Popins', Soundtrack and at No.1, 'Sound Of Music', Soundtrack.
1963
'I Want To Hold Your Hand' by The Beatles was released in the UK. For the first time ever in the UK advanced orders passed the million mark before it was released.
1960
Paul McCartney and Pete Best were deported from West Germany after being arrested on suspicion of arson after the hotel room they were staying in mysteriously caught fire. They were released and deported the next day.
1959
Frank Sinatra won best new artist of the year at the Grammy Awards.
Friday, November 28, 2008
28th November.......Events in Music
2007
Kanye West and stuntman Evel Knievel settled a copyright dispute over West's use of the name "Evel Kanyevel" in a music video. The 69-year-old daredevil had claimed his image was tarnished by the video’s "vulgar, sexual nature." The clip for Touch The Sky, showed the rap star cavorting with Pamela Anderson and trying to jump a rocket-powered motorcycle over a canyon.
2006
US actress Pamela Anderson has filed for divorce from rapper Kid Rock after four months of marriage. In a statement on her website the 39-year-old confirmed she had split from Rock.
2002
Tony McCarroll the original drummer with Oasis failed in a bid to sue the group's lawyers after he was sacked because he took too long to file his claim. Judge Justice Gray, at the High Court in London, told McCarroll his case could not proceed because he had brought his claim outside of the six-year time limit.
Britney Spears ended her partnership in the restaurant at the Dylan Hotel, New York after it was plagued by lousy reviews and slow business. Management had recently changed the menu to American food with an Italian flair.
2000
David Bowie was crowned the musician's musician. Bowie beat the Beatles and alternative rockers Radiohead in a survey by the NME that asked hundreds of top rock and pop stars to name their biggest musical influence.
Madonna played her first British show for more than seven years at London's Brixton Academy. Tickets changed hands for more than £1,000. QXL.com the internet auctioneers sold one pair for £2,204.
AC/DC kicked off a 5-date UK tour at Birmingham NEC Arena. Tickets £22.50.
1999
Cliff Richard started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Millennium Prayer', despite the record being boycotted by most radio stations. It became Cliff's 14th UK No.1.
Steps went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Steptacular.'
Rage Against The Machine were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Battle Of Los Angeles’ the bands second US No.1.
1995
The Stone Roses kicked off a 17-date UK tour at Bridlington Spa.
1993
Steppenwolf drummer Jerry Edmonton was killed in a car crash not far from his Santa Barbara, California home, he was 47. Steppenwolf had the 1969 US No.2 & UK No.30 single 'Born To Be Wild'.
1992
Erasure went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Pop! The First 20 Hits'
Whitney Houston started a record- breaking fourteen-week run at No.1 in the US with 'I Will Always Love You', a song taken from the 'Bodyguard' soundtrack. The song was written by Dolly Parton.
1991
Nirvana recorded a performance for BBC TV music show Top Of The Pops in London. When asked to lip-sync ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ to a pre-recorded tape Kurt Cobain protests by singing in a low-pitched funny voice with the rest of the band not even trying to mime in-time to the track.
1987
Taken from the film 'Dirty Dancing', the Jennifer Warnes' duet with Bill Medley '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life', went to No.1 on the US singles chart.
Rick Astley went to No.1 on the UK album chart with his debut LP 'When You Need Somebody.'
David Bowie played the second of four sold-out nights during his Glass Spider Tour in Australia and New Zealand at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne.
REM had their first entry in the Top 10 on the US singles chart with ‘The One I Love.’
1976
The Sex Pistols appeared on BBC TV's 'Nationwide' and ITV's 'London Weekend Show.'
The Tom Robinson Band made their live debut at The Hope & Anchor, London. The bands biggest hit '2-4-6-8 Motorway' peaked at No.5 in the UK in Oct 77. Robinson now also works as a radio presenter.
1974
John Lennon made his last ever concert appearance when he joined Elton John on stage at Madison Square Gardens in New York City. Lennon performed three songs; 'Whatever Gets You Thru The Night', 'I Saw Her Standing There' and 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.'
1970
Bob Dylan went to No.1 on the UK chart with the album 'New Morning'.
Dave Edmunds was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the 1955 Smiley Lewis hit 'I Hear You Knockin.' Also the first release on the new MAM record Label.
1967
The Beatles recorded their last fan club record as a group; 'Christmas Time Is Here Again!'
1964
The Shangri-Las went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the 'teen death song', 'Leader Of The Pack', it peaked at No.11 in the UK.
1963
'She Loves You' by The Beatles returned to No.1 for the second time on the UK singles chart.
1962
The Beatles performed two evening shows: the first at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and the second at the 527 Club in Liverpool. The 527 Club show was a dance for the staff of Lewis Department Store in Liverpool, held on the top floor of the store.
1960
Elvis Presley started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Are You Lonesome Tonight', his third US No.1 of 1960. It reached No.1 in the UK in January the following year.
1954
Winifred Atwell was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Let's Have Another Party.'
Kanye West and stuntman Evel Knievel settled a copyright dispute over West's use of the name "Evel Kanyevel" in a music video. The 69-year-old daredevil had claimed his image was tarnished by the video’s "vulgar, sexual nature." The clip for Touch The Sky, showed the rap star cavorting with Pamela Anderson and trying to jump a rocket-powered motorcycle over a canyon.
2006
US actress Pamela Anderson has filed for divorce from rapper Kid Rock after four months of marriage. In a statement on her website the 39-year-old confirmed she had split from Rock.
2002
Tony McCarroll the original drummer with Oasis failed in a bid to sue the group's lawyers after he was sacked because he took too long to file his claim. Judge Justice Gray, at the High Court in London, told McCarroll his case could not proceed because he had brought his claim outside of the six-year time limit.
Britney Spears ended her partnership in the restaurant at the Dylan Hotel, New York after it was plagued by lousy reviews and slow business. Management had recently changed the menu to American food with an Italian flair.
2000
David Bowie was crowned the musician's musician. Bowie beat the Beatles and alternative rockers Radiohead in a survey by the NME that asked hundreds of top rock and pop stars to name their biggest musical influence.
Madonna played her first British show for more than seven years at London's Brixton Academy. Tickets changed hands for more than £1,000. QXL.com the internet auctioneers sold one pair for £2,204.
AC/DC kicked off a 5-date UK tour at Birmingham NEC Arena. Tickets £22.50.
1999
Cliff Richard started a three-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Millennium Prayer', despite the record being boycotted by most radio stations. It became Cliff's 14th UK No.1.
Steps went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Steptacular.'
Rage Against The Machine were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Battle Of Los Angeles’ the bands second US No.1.
1995
The Stone Roses kicked off a 17-date UK tour at Bridlington Spa.
1993
Steppenwolf drummer Jerry Edmonton was killed in a car crash not far from his Santa Barbara, California home, he was 47. Steppenwolf had the 1969 US No.2 & UK No.30 single 'Born To Be Wild'.
1992
Erasure went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Pop! The First 20 Hits'
Whitney Houston started a record- breaking fourteen-week run at No.1 in the US with 'I Will Always Love You', a song taken from the 'Bodyguard' soundtrack. The song was written by Dolly Parton.
1991
Nirvana recorded a performance for BBC TV music show Top Of The Pops in London. When asked to lip-sync ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ to a pre-recorded tape Kurt Cobain protests by singing in a low-pitched funny voice with the rest of the band not even trying to mime in-time to the track.
1987
Taken from the film 'Dirty Dancing', the Jennifer Warnes' duet with Bill Medley '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life', went to No.1 on the US singles chart.
Rick Astley went to No.1 on the UK album chart with his debut LP 'When You Need Somebody.'
David Bowie played the second of four sold-out nights during his Glass Spider Tour in Australia and New Zealand at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne.
REM had their first entry in the Top 10 on the US singles chart with ‘The One I Love.’
1976
The Sex Pistols appeared on BBC TV's 'Nationwide' and ITV's 'London Weekend Show.'
The Tom Robinson Band made their live debut at The Hope & Anchor, London. The bands biggest hit '2-4-6-8 Motorway' peaked at No.5 in the UK in Oct 77. Robinson now also works as a radio presenter.
1974
John Lennon made his last ever concert appearance when he joined Elton John on stage at Madison Square Gardens in New York City. Lennon performed three songs; 'Whatever Gets You Thru The Night', 'I Saw Her Standing There' and 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.'
1970
Bob Dylan went to No.1 on the UK chart with the album 'New Morning'.
Dave Edmunds was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the 1955 Smiley Lewis hit 'I Hear You Knockin.' Also the first release on the new MAM record Label.
1967
The Beatles recorded their last fan club record as a group; 'Christmas Time Is Here Again!'
1964
The Shangri-Las went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the 'teen death song', 'Leader Of The Pack', it peaked at No.11 in the UK.
1963
'She Loves You' by The Beatles returned to No.1 for the second time on the UK singles chart.
1962
The Beatles performed two evening shows: the first at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and the second at the 527 Club in Liverpool. The 527 Club show was a dance for the staff of Lewis Department Store in Liverpool, held on the top floor of the store.
1960
Elvis Presley started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Are You Lonesome Tonight', his third US No.1 of 1960. It reached No.1 in the UK in January the following year.
1954
Winifred Atwell was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Let's Have Another Party.'
Thursday, November 27, 2008
27th November.......Events in Music
2006
Sir Cliff Richard lost a battle to extend the number of years that musicians could receive royalties for their records. Richard wanted copyright to last 95 years, rather than the present 50 years, but an independent review recommend the terms would not change. Sir Cliff's earliest big hit ‘Move It’, recorded in 1958 would start to come out of copyright in 2008.
2005
Multimillionaire defence contractor David H. Brooks booked New York’s Rainbow Rooms and his daughter Elizabeth’s favourite acts for her ‘bat mitzvah’ coming-of-age celebration. The stars who appeared included 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Stevie Nicks. 50 Cent who was paid $500,000 to appear performed only four songs but he did manage to work in the lyric, "Go shorty, it's your bat miztvah, we gonna party like it's your bat mitzvah". The party cost an estimated $10 million, including the price of corporate jets to ferry the performers to and from the venue.
Tony Meehan drummer with The Shadows died aged 62 from head injuries sustained in a fall. Had the 1963 UK No.1 single 'Foot Tapper' plus 28 other UK Top 40 singles.
Eminem started a six week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Curtain Call - The Hits' the rappers fifth UK No.1.
2004
UK music weekly the NME featured a ‘Cool List’, the top ten was: 10, Ana Matronic from Scissor Sisters, 9, Martin Tomlinson from Selfish Cunt, 8, Brandon Flowers from The Killers, 7, Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke, 6, Morrissey, 5, Nick McCarthy from Franz Ferdinand, 4, Razorlight’s Johnny Borrell, 3, Eminem, 2, Mike Skinner, The Streets and two people were at No.1, Pete Doherty from Babyshambles and Carl Barat from The Libertines.
2003
Figures released by The Rolling Stones showed that the band had grossed £175m from their 2002 '40 Licks World Tour.' The report also showed they had made over $1billion from 1989-2002 from royalties, album sales and tour revenue.
2001
Elvis Presley was inducted into The Gospel Association Hall Of Fame.
1997
A disturbed rock fan brought the funeral of Michael Hutchence to a standstill when he tried to launch himself from a 20 ft high balcony with a cord around his neck. He was removed by police and taken away to a psychiatric unit.
1996
Former Stones Roses guitarist John Squires new band The Seahorses made their live debut, when they played at The Buckley Tivoli, England in front of 200 fans.
1986
Bon Jovi were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You Give Love A Bad Name', it peaked at No.14 in the UK.
1982
Lionel Richie was No.1 in the US with 'Truly'. Richie achieved a No.1 each year from 78-86 as a writer, 'Three Times A Lady', 'Still', 'Lady (Kenny Rodgers), 'Endless Love', (Diana Ross), 'All Night Long', 'Hello' 'Say 'You Say Me and as co-writer of 'We Are The World'.
'The Singles The First Ten Years' went to No.1 on the UK album chart giving Abba their 8th UK No.1 album.
1981
The British Phonographic industry placed advertisements in the press claiming that 'home taping was wiping out music'. The Boomtown Rats, 10CC, Elton John and Cliff Richard all backed the campaign. (...and did it .bb)
1976
'20 Golden Greats' by Glen Campbell started a six-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart.
Rod Stewart played the first night of a UK tour at Manchester's Belle Vue Kings Hall.
1973
Hank Snow's guitarist Jimmy Widener was shot dead, his body was dumped in an alley.
1970
George Harrison released All Things Must Pass. The triple album included a number of songs that were left over from Beatle sessions, the set would go on to be certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA, making it the best selling album by a solo Beatle.
1969
During a North American tour The Rolling Stones played the first of four shows at Madison Square Garden, New York City. The group played to 55,000 fans over the four nights grossing over $100,000.
1967
During a UK tour Jimi Hendrix appeared at the Whitla Hall, Queen's College in Belfast, playing two shows in one evening.
1966
The New Vaudeville Band were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Winchester Cathedral', it made No.4 in the UK.
1965
Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Whipped Cream & Other Delights'.
1964
Mick Jagger was fined £16 for driving offences by a court in Tettenhall, Staffs. His solicitor told the court: “The Duke of Marlborough had longer hair than my client and he won some famous battles. His hair was powdered, I think because of fleas. My client has no fleas.”
1962
The Beatles recorded their first BBC radio session at the BBC Paris studio on Regent Street in London. They played 'Twist and Shout', 'Love Me Do' and 'P.S. I Love You', the tracks were aired on the BBC Light Program 'Talent Spot.'
Sir Cliff Richard lost a battle to extend the number of years that musicians could receive royalties for their records. Richard wanted copyright to last 95 years, rather than the present 50 years, but an independent review recommend the terms would not change. Sir Cliff's earliest big hit ‘Move It’, recorded in 1958 would start to come out of copyright in 2008.
2005
Multimillionaire defence contractor David H. Brooks booked New York’s Rainbow Rooms and his daughter Elizabeth’s favourite acts for her ‘bat mitzvah’ coming-of-age celebration. The stars who appeared included 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Stevie Nicks. 50 Cent who was paid $500,000 to appear performed only four songs but he did manage to work in the lyric, "Go shorty, it's your bat miztvah, we gonna party like it's your bat mitzvah". The party cost an estimated $10 million, including the price of corporate jets to ferry the performers to and from the venue.
Tony Meehan drummer with The Shadows died aged 62 from head injuries sustained in a fall. Had the 1963 UK No.1 single 'Foot Tapper' plus 28 other UK Top 40 singles.
Eminem started a six week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Curtain Call - The Hits' the rappers fifth UK No.1.
2004
UK music weekly the NME featured a ‘Cool List’, the top ten was: 10, Ana Matronic from Scissor Sisters, 9, Martin Tomlinson from Selfish Cunt, 8, Brandon Flowers from The Killers, 7, Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke, 6, Morrissey, 5, Nick McCarthy from Franz Ferdinand, 4, Razorlight’s Johnny Borrell, 3, Eminem, 2, Mike Skinner, The Streets and two people were at No.1, Pete Doherty from Babyshambles and Carl Barat from The Libertines.
2003
Figures released by The Rolling Stones showed that the band had grossed £175m from their 2002 '40 Licks World Tour.' The report also showed they had made over $1billion from 1989-2002 from royalties, album sales and tour revenue.
2001
Elvis Presley was inducted into The Gospel Association Hall Of Fame.
1997
A disturbed rock fan brought the funeral of Michael Hutchence to a standstill when he tried to launch himself from a 20 ft high balcony with a cord around his neck. He was removed by police and taken away to a psychiatric unit.
1996
Former Stones Roses guitarist John Squires new band The Seahorses made their live debut, when they played at The Buckley Tivoli, England in front of 200 fans.
1986
Bon Jovi were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You Give Love A Bad Name', it peaked at No.14 in the UK.
1982
Lionel Richie was No.1 in the US with 'Truly'. Richie achieved a No.1 each year from 78-86 as a writer, 'Three Times A Lady', 'Still', 'Lady (Kenny Rodgers), 'Endless Love', (Diana Ross), 'All Night Long', 'Hello' 'Say 'You Say Me and as co-writer of 'We Are The World'.
'The Singles The First Ten Years' went to No.1 on the UK album chart giving Abba their 8th UK No.1 album.
1981
The British Phonographic industry placed advertisements in the press claiming that 'home taping was wiping out music'. The Boomtown Rats, 10CC, Elton John and Cliff Richard all backed the campaign. (...and did it .bb)
1976
'20 Golden Greats' by Glen Campbell started a six-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart.
Rod Stewart played the first night of a UK tour at Manchester's Belle Vue Kings Hall.
1973
Hank Snow's guitarist Jimmy Widener was shot dead, his body was dumped in an alley.
1970
George Harrison released All Things Must Pass. The triple album included a number of songs that were left over from Beatle sessions, the set would go on to be certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA, making it the best selling album by a solo Beatle.
1969
During a North American tour The Rolling Stones played the first of four shows at Madison Square Garden, New York City. The group played to 55,000 fans over the four nights grossing over $100,000.
1967
During a UK tour Jimi Hendrix appeared at the Whitla Hall, Queen's College in Belfast, playing two shows in one evening.
1966
The New Vaudeville Band were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Winchester Cathedral', it made No.4 in the UK.
1965
Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Whipped Cream & Other Delights'.
1964
Mick Jagger was fined £16 for driving offences by a court in Tettenhall, Staffs. His solicitor told the court: “The Duke of Marlborough had longer hair than my client and he won some famous battles. His hair was powdered, I think because of fleas. My client has no fleas.”
1962
The Beatles recorded their first BBC radio session at the BBC Paris studio on Regent Street in London. They played 'Twist and Shout', 'Love Me Do' and 'P.S. I Love You', the tracks were aired on the BBC Light Program 'Talent Spot.'
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
26th November.......Events in Music
2006
Westlife went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'The Love Album' the Irish boy bands sixth UK No.1 album.
2003
Rapper Soulja Slim was shot to death in front of his home in New Orleans aged 25. The rapper was featured on Juvenile's 2004 US No.1 single 'Slow Motion.'
2000
Manchester club the Hacienda was auctioned off raising £18,000 for charity. Madonna made her UK TV debut at the club when C4 music show The Tube was broadcast live from the venue. Oasis, Happy Mondays, U2, New Order, Stone Roses, The Smiths and James all played at the club.
The Beatles went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Beatles 1.'
1995
Blur appeared at Sheffield Arena, England. Tickets cost £14.00.
Alice In Chains were at No.1 on the US album chart with their self-titled album.
1994
Baby D started a two week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Let Me Be Your Fantasy'
Boyz II Men started their 14th and final week at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'll Make Love To You' giving them the longest run in chart history along with 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston.
The Eagles started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Hell Freezes Over.'
1991
During a UK tour Nirvana appeared at Bradford University, England.
US Country singer Garth Brooks asked fans to bring 10 cans of food to a grocery store in exchange for a lottery envelope, some of which contained tickets to see Garth at a forthcoming show. Over 10,000 cans were donated to charity.
1990
The inaugural Billboard Music Awards were held in Santa Monica, California. Janet Jackson was the main winner of the night, winning in eight categories, including Top Pop Album, Top R&B Album and Top R&B Artist.
1989
The Rolling Stones played a concert at Death Valley Stadium in Clenson, South Carolina to help raise money for the victims of Hurricane Hugo.
1988
Appearing live at The Citadel, St Helens, England, The Stone Roses with The Dogfaced Hermans.
UK music weekly the New Musical Express ran a competition to win a 1959 Black Gibson Les Paul belonging to New Orders Bernard Sumner. 25 other runner-ups would win a copy of the bands new single 'Fine Time.'
1983
David Bowie played the last night of his 10-date Serious Moonlight tour of Australia and New Zealand at West Springs Stadium, Auckland.
1977
'The Sound Of Bread' by Bread went to No.1 on the UK album chart.
1976
Kevin Godley and Lol Creme left 10cc to work as a duo and concentrate on other projects including developing 'The Gizmo', a device used to make neo- orchestral sounds on a guitar.
The Sex Pistols released the single 'Anarchy In The UK'. It peaked at No.38 on the UK charts.
1975
During a UK tour Captain Beefheart appeared live at Brunel University, Middlesex, England, tickets cost £1.20.
Appearing live on UK TV pop show 'Supersonic', Slade, Gary Glitter, Leo Sayer and The Troggs.
During a UK tour Queen played two shows at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester.
1973
John Rostill of The Shadows died after being electrocuted at his home recording studio. A local newspaper ran the headline, 'Pop musician dies, guitar apparent cause'.
The New York Dolls made their live UK debut at Biba's Rainbow Room, London.
1969
Appearing at The Civic Hall, Dunstable, England, Pink Floyd and Mouseproof, tickets 14 shillings, ($1.68).
1968
Cream played their farewell concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Also on the bill were Yes and Taste.
1967
The promotional film of The Beatles 'Hello, Goodbye' was aired on The Ed Sullivan show in the US. It was never shown at the time in the UK due to a musician's union ban on miming.
During a UK tour Jimi Hendrix appeared at The Palace Theatre in Manchester, playing two shows in one evening.
1962
The Beatles recorded their second single ‘Please Please Me’ in 18 takes and ‘Ask Me Why’ for the flip side at EMI studio’s London.
1958
Johnny Cash, made his debut on the US country chart when ’Cry! Cry! Cry!’ made it to number 14. His next seven singles would all make the country top 10, with ‘I Walk the Line’ and ‘There You Go’ both hitting number 1.
Westlife went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'The Love Album' the Irish boy bands sixth UK No.1 album.
2003
Rapper Soulja Slim was shot to death in front of his home in New Orleans aged 25. The rapper was featured on Juvenile's 2004 US No.1 single 'Slow Motion.'
2000
Manchester club the Hacienda was auctioned off raising £18,000 for charity. Madonna made her UK TV debut at the club when C4 music show The Tube was broadcast live from the venue. Oasis, Happy Mondays, U2, New Order, Stone Roses, The Smiths and James all played at the club.
The Beatles went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Beatles 1.'
1995
Blur appeared at Sheffield Arena, England. Tickets cost £14.00.
Alice In Chains were at No.1 on the US album chart with their self-titled album.
1994
Baby D started a two week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Let Me Be Your Fantasy'
Boyz II Men started their 14th and final week at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'll Make Love To You' giving them the longest run in chart history along with 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston.
The Eagles started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Hell Freezes Over.'
1991
During a UK tour Nirvana appeared at Bradford University, England.
US Country singer Garth Brooks asked fans to bring 10 cans of food to a grocery store in exchange for a lottery envelope, some of which contained tickets to see Garth at a forthcoming show. Over 10,000 cans were donated to charity.
1990
The inaugural Billboard Music Awards were held in Santa Monica, California. Janet Jackson was the main winner of the night, winning in eight categories, including Top Pop Album, Top R&B Album and Top R&B Artist.
1989
The Rolling Stones played a concert at Death Valley Stadium in Clenson, South Carolina to help raise money for the victims of Hurricane Hugo.
1988
Appearing live at The Citadel, St Helens, England, The Stone Roses with The Dogfaced Hermans.
UK music weekly the New Musical Express ran a competition to win a 1959 Black Gibson Les Paul belonging to New Orders Bernard Sumner. 25 other runner-ups would win a copy of the bands new single 'Fine Time.'
1983
David Bowie played the last night of his 10-date Serious Moonlight tour of Australia and New Zealand at West Springs Stadium, Auckland.
1977
'The Sound Of Bread' by Bread went to No.1 on the UK album chart.
1976
Kevin Godley and Lol Creme left 10cc to work as a duo and concentrate on other projects including developing 'The Gizmo', a device used to make neo- orchestral sounds on a guitar.
The Sex Pistols released the single 'Anarchy In The UK'. It peaked at No.38 on the UK charts.
1975
During a UK tour Captain Beefheart appeared live at Brunel University, Middlesex, England, tickets cost £1.20.
Appearing live on UK TV pop show 'Supersonic', Slade, Gary Glitter, Leo Sayer and The Troggs.
During a UK tour Queen played two shows at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester.
1973
John Rostill of The Shadows died after being electrocuted at his home recording studio. A local newspaper ran the headline, 'Pop musician dies, guitar apparent cause'.
The New York Dolls made their live UK debut at Biba's Rainbow Room, London.
1969
Appearing at The Civic Hall, Dunstable, England, Pink Floyd and Mouseproof, tickets 14 shillings, ($1.68).
1968
Cream played their farewell concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Also on the bill were Yes and Taste.
1967
The promotional film of The Beatles 'Hello, Goodbye' was aired on The Ed Sullivan show in the US. It was never shown at the time in the UK due to a musician's union ban on miming.
During a UK tour Jimi Hendrix appeared at The Palace Theatre in Manchester, playing two shows in one evening.
1962
The Beatles recorded their second single ‘Please Please Me’ in 18 takes and ‘Ask Me Why’ for the flip side at EMI studio’s London.
1958
Johnny Cash, made his debut on the US country chart when ’Cry! Cry! Cry!’ made it to number 14. His next seven singles would all make the country top 10, with ‘I Walk the Line’ and ‘There You Go’ both hitting number 1.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
25th November.......Events in Music
2007
Kevin Dubrow, the frontman with metal band Quiet Riot, was found dead in his Las Vegas home at the age of 52. Their 1983 release Metal Health was the first metal album to top the US charts and the band's biggest hit was Cum on Feel the Noize, a cover of the Slade song which they are said to have grudgingly recorded in just one take.
2005
Take That announced that they were to reform for a tour, 10 years after they split up. At a press conference in London, Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Howard Donald said they would go back on tour in April 2006, but without Robbie Williams.
Authorities in Vietnam extended Gary Glitter's detention by four months, while claims that he had sex with under-age girls were examined. Glitter was held under suspicion of committing lewd acts with children. The ex-singer denied accusations of having sex with two under-age girls, one aged 12.
Madonna achieved her sixth number one on the US album charts with ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’ her third consecutive US album chart topper. The album went to No.1 in 40 countries setting a new record. The Beatles previously held this record when The Beatles 1 went to No.1 in 36 countries in 2000.
2003
Michael Jackson launched a website to defend himself following allegations of sexual abuse of a 12-year old boy. The singer posted a message saying the charges were based on 'a big lie' and he wanted to end 'this horrible time' by proving they were false in court.
Glen Campbell was arrested in Phoenix Arizona with a blood alcohol level of .20 after his BMW struck a Toyota Camry. He was charged with 'extreme' drunk driving, hit and run, and assaulting a police officer. A police officer reported that while in custody, Campbell hummed his hit 'Rhinestone Cowboy' repeatedly.
Meat Loaf underwent heart surgery in a London hospital after being diagnosed with a condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. The 52-year-old singer had collapsed on November 17th as he performed at London's Wembley Arena.
2001
Garth Brooks went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Scarecrow.'
Robbie Williams started an eight-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Swing When You're Winning'.
S Club 7 scored their fourth UK No.1 single with 'Have You Ever.'
2000
A burglar broke into Alice Cooper's home and made off with over $6000 worth of clothes, shoes and cameras belonging to the singers daughter. The good's were all lifted from Cooper's house in Paradise Valley, along with four of the star's gold discs.
1999
Creation records boss Alan McGee announced that he was leaving the label. McGee had signed Oasis to the label after seeing them play a gig in Glasgow, Scotland. The label was also the home to other acts including Primal Scream and Teenage Fanclub.
1995
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke blacked out halfway through a show in Munich, Germany, suffering from exhaustion.
Whitney Houston went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Exhale (Shoop Shoop)', written by Babyface and taken from the film 'Waiting To Exhale', it gave Whitney her 11th US No.1.
1992
The film 'The Bodyguard', opened nation- wide featuring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.
1989
Milli Vanilli started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Blame It On The Rain', their third US No.1 of the year, a No.53 hit in the UK.
New Kids On The Block had their first UK No.1 single with 'You Got It' (The Right Stuff').
1988
Live gigs around the UK; appearing at the Irish centre, Birmingham, James supported by the Happy Mondays, tickets £5. Also tonight appearing at Manchester University The La's, tickets £3.
1987
Appearing at London's Town and Country Club, Hothouse Flowers promoting their new single 'Don't Go.'
1984
The cream of the British pop world gathered at S.A.R.M. Studios, London to record the historic ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ The single, which was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, featured Paul Young, Bono, Boy George, Sting and George Michael. It went on to sell over three million copies in the UK, becoming the bestselling record ever, and raised over £8 million ($13.6 million) worldwide.
1982
The Jam started their final UK tour at Glasgow's Apollo Theatre in Scotland.
1978
The Police play The Electric Ballroom in London, England, admission £1.50.
1976
The Band made their final performance; 'The Last Waltz' the show also featured Joni Mitchell, Dr John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton and others. Martin Scorsese filmed the event.
1974
UK singer, songwriter Nick Drake died in his sleep of an overdose of tryptasol a anti-depressant drug. Drake recorded the classic 1972 album 'Pink Moon.'
1972
Chuck Berry was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'My Ding a-Ling', his only UK No.1.
1969
John Lennon returned his MBE to The Queen on the grounds of the UK's involvement in the Nigeria Biafra war, America in Vietnam, and against his latest single 'Cold Turkey' slipping down the charts.
1968
The Beatles double White album was released in the US. Featuring 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da', 'Dear Prudence', 'Helter Skelter', 'Blackbird' 'Back In The USSR' and George Harrisons 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. The album spent 101 weeks on the US chart peaking at No.1.
1965
Harrods department store in London closed to the public so The Beatles could do their Christmas shopping.
[more]
The Seekers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Carnival Is Over', the group's second No.1.
1961
The Everly Brothers started active service for the 8th Battalion Marine Corps Reserves, working as artillerymen.
1958
Lord Rockinghams XI were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Hoot's Mon.' Lord Rockingham's XI were the house band on the UK Jack Good TV show 'Oh Boy.'
Kevin Dubrow, the frontman with metal band Quiet Riot, was found dead in his Las Vegas home at the age of 52. Their 1983 release Metal Health was the first metal album to top the US charts and the band's biggest hit was Cum on Feel the Noize, a cover of the Slade song which they are said to have grudgingly recorded in just one take.
2005
Take That announced that they were to reform for a tour, 10 years after they split up. At a press conference in London, Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Howard Donald said they would go back on tour in April 2006, but without Robbie Williams.
Authorities in Vietnam extended Gary Glitter's detention by four months, while claims that he had sex with under-age girls were examined. Glitter was held under suspicion of committing lewd acts with children. The ex-singer denied accusations of having sex with two under-age girls, one aged 12.
Madonna achieved her sixth number one on the US album charts with ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’ her third consecutive US album chart topper. The album went to No.1 in 40 countries setting a new record. The Beatles previously held this record when The Beatles 1 went to No.1 in 36 countries in 2000.
2003
Michael Jackson launched a website to defend himself following allegations of sexual abuse of a 12-year old boy. The singer posted a message saying the charges were based on 'a big lie' and he wanted to end 'this horrible time' by proving they were false in court.
Glen Campbell was arrested in Phoenix Arizona with a blood alcohol level of .20 after his BMW struck a Toyota Camry. He was charged with 'extreme' drunk driving, hit and run, and assaulting a police officer. A police officer reported that while in custody, Campbell hummed his hit 'Rhinestone Cowboy' repeatedly.
Meat Loaf underwent heart surgery in a London hospital after being diagnosed with a condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. The 52-year-old singer had collapsed on November 17th as he performed at London's Wembley Arena.
2001
Garth Brooks went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Scarecrow.'
Robbie Williams started an eight-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Swing When You're Winning'.
S Club 7 scored their fourth UK No.1 single with 'Have You Ever.'
2000
A burglar broke into Alice Cooper's home and made off with over $6000 worth of clothes, shoes and cameras belonging to the singers daughter. The good's were all lifted from Cooper's house in Paradise Valley, along with four of the star's gold discs.
1999
Creation records boss Alan McGee announced that he was leaving the label. McGee had signed Oasis to the label after seeing them play a gig in Glasgow, Scotland. The label was also the home to other acts including Primal Scream and Teenage Fanclub.
1995
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke blacked out halfway through a show in Munich, Germany, suffering from exhaustion.
Whitney Houston went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Exhale (Shoop Shoop)', written by Babyface and taken from the film 'Waiting To Exhale', it gave Whitney her 11th US No.1.
1992
The film 'The Bodyguard', opened nation- wide featuring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.
1989
Milli Vanilli started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Blame It On The Rain', their third US No.1 of the year, a No.53 hit in the UK.
New Kids On The Block had their first UK No.1 single with 'You Got It' (The Right Stuff').
1988
Live gigs around the UK; appearing at the Irish centre, Birmingham, James supported by the Happy Mondays, tickets £5. Also tonight appearing at Manchester University The La's, tickets £3.
1987
Appearing at London's Town and Country Club, Hothouse Flowers promoting their new single 'Don't Go.'
1984
The cream of the British pop world gathered at S.A.R.M. Studios, London to record the historic ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ The single, which was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, featured Paul Young, Bono, Boy George, Sting and George Michael. It went on to sell over three million copies in the UK, becoming the bestselling record ever, and raised over £8 million ($13.6 million) worldwide.
1982
The Jam started their final UK tour at Glasgow's Apollo Theatre in Scotland.
1978
The Police play The Electric Ballroom in London, England, admission £1.50.
1976
The Band made their final performance; 'The Last Waltz' the show also featured Joni Mitchell, Dr John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton and others. Martin Scorsese filmed the event.
1974
UK singer, songwriter Nick Drake died in his sleep of an overdose of tryptasol a anti-depressant drug. Drake recorded the classic 1972 album 'Pink Moon.'
1972
Chuck Berry was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'My Ding a-Ling', his only UK No.1.
1969
John Lennon returned his MBE to The Queen on the grounds of the UK's involvement in the Nigeria Biafra war, America in Vietnam, and against his latest single 'Cold Turkey' slipping down the charts.
1968
The Beatles double White album was released in the US. Featuring 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da', 'Dear Prudence', 'Helter Skelter', 'Blackbird' 'Back In The USSR' and George Harrisons 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. The album spent 101 weeks on the US chart peaking at No.1.
1965
Harrods department store in London closed to the public so The Beatles could do their Christmas shopping.
[more]
The Seekers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Carnival Is Over', the group's second No.1.
1961
The Everly Brothers started active service for the 8th Battalion Marine Corps Reserves, working as artillerymen.
1958
Lord Rockinghams XI were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Hoot's Mon.' Lord Rockingham's XI were the house band on the UK Jack Good TV show 'Oh Boy.'
Monday, November 24, 2008
24th November.......Events in Music
2007
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea lost his multi-million pound house in a wildfire that swept through Malibu, 53 other properties were destroyed by the blaze. Flea told the Los Angeles Times the $4.8m (£2.3m) property was "burnt to a crisp".
2006
Winners at this year’s American Music Awards included, Kelly Clarkson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shakira, Jamie Foxx, Nickelback, Sean Paul, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Mary J. Blige. Nelly Furtado, John Mayer and Fall Out Boy.
2005
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey announced they were to separate after three years of marriage. Their relationship had been the subject of persistent media scrutiny after it was chronicled on the hit MTV series 'Newlyweds.'
Bob Geldof called for fair trade at an awards event in Rome that recognised his antipoverty efforts. "Africa must be allowed to trade itself out of poverty," he said as he received the Man of Peace award from the former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
2004
Former US American Idol winner Ruben Studdard was taken to hospital, suffering from exhaustion. The 26-year-old was in his Alabama hometown when he was taken ill.
2003
'Agadoo' by Black Lace was named the worst song of all time by a panel of music writers. The song peaked at No.2 on the UK charts in 1984.
2002
Robbie Williams started a five week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Escapology’, his fifth UK No.1 album.
Jay-Z was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Blueprint 2’, the rapper’s first US No.1 album.
2000
Former husband of Spice Girl Mel B Jimmy Gulzar was given unconditional bail after appearing in court charged with attacking the star's sister, Danielle.
Fatboy Slim kicked off a 7-date UK tour at The Arches, Glasgow.
1999
During a Bonhams of London rock auction, Buddy Holly's first driving licence sold for £3,795; and a copy of The Beatles 'White Album' numbered 00000001, sold for £9,775.
1996
Makaveli, (aka 2Pac) was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Don Killuminati - The 7 Day Theory’.
1993
US blues guitarist Albert Collins died aged 61.
1992
Bill Wyman's divorce was finalised with the high court awarding his ex wife Mandy Smith £580,000.
1991
Eric Carr drummer with Kiss died of complications from cancer in a New York hospital.
Freddie Mercury died of complications from aids at his home in London's Holland park aged 45, just one day after he publicly admitted he was HIV positive. Mercury was openly bisexual and enjoyed a colourful rock star lifestyle; during his career with Queen he scored over 40 Top 40 UK singles including the worldwide No.1 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
1990
Madonna started a nine-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'The Immaculate Collection.'
1983
Appearing live at The Hacienda in Manchester, England, two local bands, The Smiths and James.
Irish group The Undertones split up. Lead singer Feargal Sharkey went on to have a No.1 UK single as a solo artist with 'A Good Heart' and later worked in A&R for various record labels.
1979
Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'No More Tears, (Enough Is Enough). A No.3 hit in the UK.
1978
David Bowie played the first of two sold-out nights at the RAS Show Grounds, Sydney during his 8-date Low / Heroes tour of Australia and New Zealand.
1976
Chicago were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'If You Leave Me Now', the group's only UK No.1.
1973
Ringo Starr went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Photograph'. His first of two US chart toppers as a solo artist.
1968
Diana Ross and The Supremes were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Love Child', a No.15 hit in the UK.
1966
The Beatles get together for the first time since their return from the summer tour of the United States, ready to record a new album. The first song selected for recording is John's 'Strawberry Fields Forever', which will end up, not on the album, but on The Beatles' next single. This day's session is devoted entirely to ‘Strawberry Fields Forever.’
1964
The first commercial radio station in the UK, Radio Manx based on The Isle of Man started broadcasting.
1961
Blues singer Howlin Wolf arrived in London for his first UK tour.
1959
US singer Johnnie Ray was released on bail after spending the night in jail charged with accosting and soliciting.
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea lost his multi-million pound house in a wildfire that swept through Malibu, 53 other properties were destroyed by the blaze. Flea told the Los Angeles Times the $4.8m (£2.3m) property was "burnt to a crisp".
2006
Winners at this year’s American Music Awards included, Kelly Clarkson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shakira, Jamie Foxx, Nickelback, Sean Paul, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Mary J. Blige. Nelly Furtado, John Mayer and Fall Out Boy.
2005
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey announced they were to separate after three years of marriage. Their relationship had been the subject of persistent media scrutiny after it was chronicled on the hit MTV series 'Newlyweds.'
Bob Geldof called for fair trade at an awards event in Rome that recognised his antipoverty efforts. "Africa must be allowed to trade itself out of poverty," he said as he received the Man of Peace award from the former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
2004
Former US American Idol winner Ruben Studdard was taken to hospital, suffering from exhaustion. The 26-year-old was in his Alabama hometown when he was taken ill.
2003
'Agadoo' by Black Lace was named the worst song of all time by a panel of music writers. The song peaked at No.2 on the UK charts in 1984.
2002
Robbie Williams started a five week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Escapology’, his fifth UK No.1 album.
Jay-Z was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Blueprint 2’, the rapper’s first US No.1 album.
2000
Former husband of Spice Girl Mel B Jimmy Gulzar was given unconditional bail after appearing in court charged with attacking the star's sister, Danielle.
Fatboy Slim kicked off a 7-date UK tour at The Arches, Glasgow.
1999
During a Bonhams of London rock auction, Buddy Holly's first driving licence sold for £3,795; and a copy of The Beatles 'White Album' numbered 00000001, sold for £9,775.
1996
Makaveli, (aka 2Pac) was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Don Killuminati - The 7 Day Theory’.
1993
US blues guitarist Albert Collins died aged 61.
1992
Bill Wyman's divorce was finalised with the high court awarding his ex wife Mandy Smith £580,000.
1991
Eric Carr drummer with Kiss died of complications from cancer in a New York hospital.
Freddie Mercury died of complications from aids at his home in London's Holland park aged 45, just one day after he publicly admitted he was HIV positive. Mercury was openly bisexual and enjoyed a colourful rock star lifestyle; during his career with Queen he scored over 40 Top 40 UK singles including the worldwide No.1 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
1990
Madonna started a nine-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'The Immaculate Collection.'
1983
Appearing live at The Hacienda in Manchester, England, two local bands, The Smiths and James.
Irish group The Undertones split up. Lead singer Feargal Sharkey went on to have a No.1 UK single as a solo artist with 'A Good Heart' and later worked in A&R for various record labels.
1979
Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'No More Tears, (Enough Is Enough). A No.3 hit in the UK.
1978
David Bowie played the first of two sold-out nights at the RAS Show Grounds, Sydney during his 8-date Low / Heroes tour of Australia and New Zealand.
1976
Chicago were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'If You Leave Me Now', the group's only UK No.1.
1973
Ringo Starr went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Photograph'. His first of two US chart toppers as a solo artist.
1968
Diana Ross and The Supremes were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Love Child', a No.15 hit in the UK.
1966
The Beatles get together for the first time since their return from the summer tour of the United States, ready to record a new album. The first song selected for recording is John's 'Strawberry Fields Forever', which will end up, not on the album, but on The Beatles' next single. This day's session is devoted entirely to ‘Strawberry Fields Forever.’
1964
The first commercial radio station in the UK, Radio Manx based on The Isle of Man started broadcasting.
1961
Blues singer Howlin Wolf arrived in London for his first UK tour.
1959
US singer Johnnie Ray was released on bail after spending the night in jail charged with accosting and soliciting.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
23rd November.......Events in Music
2007
Bono and The Edge from U2 made a surprise appearance at a charity gig, playing four songs before 250 people. The London gig at the Union Chapel was held as part of the Mencap's Little Noise Sessions.
2005
Dan McTeague a Toronto MP tried to have 50 Cent barred from entering Canada to perform a series of concerts later this year. McTeague had sent a letter to Immigration Minister Joe Volpe claiming that the controversial rapper shouldn't be permitted to cross the border because he promotes gun violence.
US singer songwriter Chris Whitley died of lung cancer aged 45. Whitley earned critical success with his 1991 album ‘Living with the Law’ and toured with Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.
2003
Westlife scored their twelfth UK No.1 single with their version of the Barry Manilow song 'Mandy.'
Michael Jackson's Number Ones album went to number one in the UK. In the US it entered the chart at number 13 and quickly dropped out of the Top 50.
Jay-Z started a three week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Black Album.’
2001
Singer O.C. Smith died aged 65. Famous for his 1968 US No.1 single 'Little Green Apples' and 1968 UK No.2 single 'The Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp'.
2000
The son of George Harrison was involved in a car crash. Dhani Harrison crashed his Audi S3 in Oxfordshire but escaped any serious injury.
1999
Former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown kicked off an 11 date UK tour at Newcastle University.
1997
Barbra Streisand was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Higher Ground’, the singers sixth US No.1 album.
1996
The Prodigy scored their second UK No.1 single when 'Breathe' went to the top of the charts for two weeks.
1995
US Soul singer Junior Walker died. (1966 US & UK Top 20 single 'How Sweet It Is.' 1969 US No.4 single 'What Does It Take, To Win Your Love').
Garbage, made their UK live debut at The Forum, Kentish Town, London.
1994
Tommy Boyce, singer, songwriter, committed suicide. (1968 US No. 8 single with Bobby Hart, 'I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite', also wrote 'Last Train To Clarksville', 'I'm Not Your Stepping Stone' and 'Scooby- Doo Where Are You.' Sold over 40m records.
1992
US Country singer Roy Acuff died aged 89. In 1962 he was the first living artist elected to the Country Music Hall Of Fame.
1991
Genesis scored their 5th UK No.1 album with 'We Can't Dance', featuring the singles 'Jesus He Knows Me' and 'I Can't Dance'.
Michael Bolton scored his second US No.1 single with his version of the Percy Sledge song 'When A Man Loves A Woman', a No.8 hit in the UK.
Michael Jackson had his fourth UK No.1 single with 'Black or White'. Also a No.1 hit in the US.
1989
Singer Jimmy Somerville was given a conditional discharge from Bow St Magistrates after being found guilty of obstructing the highway during a aids demonstration outside the Australian commission in London.
Paul McCartney kicked off a the first leg of a North American tour with five sold-out nights at the Great Western Forum, Los Angeles.
1987
Sly Stone was charged with possession of cocaine in Santa Monica.
1985
Joe Turner, US blues songwriter died. Wrote 'Shake Ratle and Roll', 'Sweet Sixteen.'
1983
Tom Evans from Badfinger committed suicide by hanging himself. Evans co-wrote 'Without You' a hit for Harry Nilson and Mariah Carey.
1979
Keith Richard's girlfriend Anita Pallenburg was cleared by a court of shooting a man found dead at her home.
Marianne Faithfull was arrested at Oslo Airport, Norway, for possession of marijuana.
1976
Appearing live at Accrington Town Hall, England and billed as Europe's leading hard rock band, The Scorpions.
Ten hours after his last arrest, Jerry Lee Lewis was nicked again after brandishing a Derringer pistol outside Elvis Presley's Graceland's home in Memphis, demanding to see the 'King'.
Wings kicked off a 19-date UK tour at Liverpool’s Royal Court.
1975
Queen started a nine-week run at No.1 in the UK with 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' The promotional video that accompanied the song is generally acknowledged as being the first pop video and only cost £5,000 to produce.
1974
Elton John started an 11-week run at No.1 on the UK chart with his 'Greatest Hits', album. It also enjoyed a 10 week run as the US No.1
One hit wonder Billy Swan started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Can Help', it made No.6 in the UK.
The Rolling Stones scored their fifth US No.1 album with 'It's Only Rock 'N Roll'.
1971
During a European tour The Mothers Of Invention appeared at The Rheinhalle in Dusseldorf.
1965
Marc Bolan appeared live on the UK TV show Five O'Clock Funfair, performing 'The Wizard'.
1963
Dale and Grace went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'm Leaving It Up To You', it made No.42 on the UK chart.
1962
The Beatles traveled to St. James' Church Hall, London, for a ten-minute audition with BBC Television. The audition came about when Beatles fan, David Smith of Preston, Lancashire wrote to the BBC asking for The Beatles to be featured on BBC television. Assuming that Smith was The Beatles' manager, the BBC wrote back to him, offering The Beatles an audition. Smith brought his letter to NEMS Enterprises, and Clive Epstein (Brian's brother) arranged for audition to take place. Four days later, Brian Epstein received a polite "thumbs-down" letter from the BBC.
1960
Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the US charts with 'Are You Lonesome Tonight'.
1956
Sheet metal worker Louis Balint was arrested after punching Elvis Presley at a Hotel in Toledo. Balint claimed that his wife's love for Elvis had caused his marriage to break up. He was fined $19.60 but ended up being jailed because he was unable to pay the fine.
1899
The world's first jukebox was installed at San Francisco's' Palais Royal Hotel.
Bono and The Edge from U2 made a surprise appearance at a charity gig, playing four songs before 250 people. The London gig at the Union Chapel was held as part of the Mencap's Little Noise Sessions.
2005
Dan McTeague a Toronto MP tried to have 50 Cent barred from entering Canada to perform a series of concerts later this year. McTeague had sent a letter to Immigration Minister Joe Volpe claiming that the controversial rapper shouldn't be permitted to cross the border because he promotes gun violence.
US singer songwriter Chris Whitley died of lung cancer aged 45. Whitley earned critical success with his 1991 album ‘Living with the Law’ and toured with Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.
2003
Westlife scored their twelfth UK No.1 single with their version of the Barry Manilow song 'Mandy.'
Michael Jackson's Number Ones album went to number one in the UK. In the US it entered the chart at number 13 and quickly dropped out of the Top 50.
Jay-Z started a three week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Black Album.’
2001
Singer O.C. Smith died aged 65. Famous for his 1968 US No.1 single 'Little Green Apples' and 1968 UK No.2 single 'The Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp'.
2000
The son of George Harrison was involved in a car crash. Dhani Harrison crashed his Audi S3 in Oxfordshire but escaped any serious injury.
1999
Former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown kicked off an 11 date UK tour at Newcastle University.
1997
Barbra Streisand was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Higher Ground’, the singers sixth US No.1 album.
1996
The Prodigy scored their second UK No.1 single when 'Breathe' went to the top of the charts for two weeks.
1995
US Soul singer Junior Walker died. (1966 US & UK Top 20 single 'How Sweet It Is.' 1969 US No.4 single 'What Does It Take, To Win Your Love').
Garbage, made their UK live debut at The Forum, Kentish Town, London.
1994
Tommy Boyce, singer, songwriter, committed suicide. (1968 US No. 8 single with Bobby Hart, 'I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite', also wrote 'Last Train To Clarksville', 'I'm Not Your Stepping Stone' and 'Scooby- Doo Where Are You.' Sold over 40m records.
1992
US Country singer Roy Acuff died aged 89. In 1962 he was the first living artist elected to the Country Music Hall Of Fame.
1991
Genesis scored their 5th UK No.1 album with 'We Can't Dance', featuring the singles 'Jesus He Knows Me' and 'I Can't Dance'.
Michael Bolton scored his second US No.1 single with his version of the Percy Sledge song 'When A Man Loves A Woman', a No.8 hit in the UK.
Michael Jackson had his fourth UK No.1 single with 'Black or White'. Also a No.1 hit in the US.
1989
Singer Jimmy Somerville was given a conditional discharge from Bow St Magistrates after being found guilty of obstructing the highway during a aids demonstration outside the Australian commission in London.
Paul McCartney kicked off a the first leg of a North American tour with five sold-out nights at the Great Western Forum, Los Angeles.
1987
Sly Stone was charged with possession of cocaine in Santa Monica.
1985
Joe Turner, US blues songwriter died. Wrote 'Shake Ratle and Roll', 'Sweet Sixteen.'
1983
Tom Evans from Badfinger committed suicide by hanging himself. Evans co-wrote 'Without You' a hit for Harry Nilson and Mariah Carey.
1979
Keith Richard's girlfriend Anita Pallenburg was cleared by a court of shooting a man found dead at her home.
Marianne Faithfull was arrested at Oslo Airport, Norway, for possession of marijuana.
1976
Appearing live at Accrington Town Hall, England and billed as Europe's leading hard rock band, The Scorpions.
Ten hours after his last arrest, Jerry Lee Lewis was nicked again after brandishing a Derringer pistol outside Elvis Presley's Graceland's home in Memphis, demanding to see the 'King'.
Wings kicked off a 19-date UK tour at Liverpool’s Royal Court.
1975
Queen started a nine-week run at No.1 in the UK with 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' The promotional video that accompanied the song is generally acknowledged as being the first pop video and only cost £5,000 to produce.
1974
Elton John started an 11-week run at No.1 on the UK chart with his 'Greatest Hits', album. It also enjoyed a 10 week run as the US No.1
One hit wonder Billy Swan started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Can Help', it made No.6 in the UK.
The Rolling Stones scored their fifth US No.1 album with 'It's Only Rock 'N Roll'.
1971
During a European tour The Mothers Of Invention appeared at The Rheinhalle in Dusseldorf.
1965
Marc Bolan appeared live on the UK TV show Five O'Clock Funfair, performing 'The Wizard'.
1963
Dale and Grace went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'm Leaving It Up To You', it made No.42 on the UK chart.
1962
The Beatles traveled to St. James' Church Hall, London, for a ten-minute audition with BBC Television. The audition came about when Beatles fan, David Smith of Preston, Lancashire wrote to the BBC asking for The Beatles to be featured on BBC television. Assuming that Smith was The Beatles' manager, the BBC wrote back to him, offering The Beatles an audition. Smith brought his letter to NEMS Enterprises, and Clive Epstein (Brian's brother) arranged for audition to take place. Four days later, Brian Epstein received a polite "thumbs-down" letter from the BBC.
1960
Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the US charts with 'Are You Lonesome Tonight'.
1956
Sheet metal worker Louis Balint was arrested after punching Elvis Presley at a Hotel in Toledo. Balint claimed that his wife's love for Elvis had caused his marriage to break up. He was fined $19.60 but ended up being jailed because he was unable to pay the fine.
1899
The world's first jukebox was installed at San Francisco's' Palais Royal Hotel.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
22nd November......Born Today
1709: Frantisek Benda [Bohemian violinist and composer] *RIP 7 March 1786
1710: Wilhelm Friedemann Bach [German composer] *RIP 1 July 1784
1780: Conradin Kreutzer [German composer and conductor] *RIP 14 December 1849
1899: Hoagy Carmichael [US singer, actor, composer] *RIP 27 December 1981
1901: Joaquin Rodrigo [Spanish composer of classical music, virtuoso pianist] *RIP 6 July 1999
1913: Benjamin Britten [English composer, conductor, violist and pianist] *RIP 4 December 1976
1921: Rodney Dangerfield/Jacob Cohen [comedian, songwriter] *RIP 5 October 2004
1923: Dika Newlin [American composer and singer] *RIP 22 July 2006
1925: Gunther Schuller [American composer and conductor]
1941: Jessie Colin Young/Perry Miller [singer, guitar, bass; The Youngbloods]
1941: Terry Stafford [American singer and songwriter] *RIP 17 March 1996
1942: Floyd Sneed [drums; Three Dog Night]
1946: Aston "Family Man" Barrett [bassist; The Upsetters/Bob Marley-Wailers/solo]
1947: Paloma San Basilio [Spanish singer]
1947: Rod Price [UK guitarist; Foghat] *RIP 22 March 2005
1950: Art Sullivan [Belgian singer]
1950: Steve Van Zandt [guitarist; E Street Band/Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul]
1950: Tina Weymouth [American musician, bass; Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club]
1951: Kent Nagano [American conductor]
1953: Urmas Alender [Estonian singer] *RIP 28 September 1994
1956: Lawrence Gowan [Canadian singer; Styx]
1957: Sharon Bailey [drummer; Amazulu]
1958: Horse McDonald [Scottish singer/songwriter]
1960: Jim Bob/James Robert Morrison [guitarist; Carter USM]
1961: Stephen Hough [British concert pianist]
1962: Neil Fraser [lead guitar, vibraphone; Tindersticks]
1968: Rasa Don/Don Norris [drummer; Arrested Development]
1975: Aiko [Japanese singer]
1976: Ville Valo [Finnish singer; HIM]
1978: Karen O [American singer; Yeah Yeah Yeahs]
1979: Chris Doran [Irish singer]
1979: Scott Robinson [UK singer; 5ive]
1981: Ben Adams/Benjamin Anthony Edward Stevens Adams [vocals; A1]
1982: Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin [Hong Kong singer; Twins]
1983: Corey Beaulieu [American guitarist; Trivium]
1983: Tyler Hilton [American singer and actor]
1710: Wilhelm Friedemann Bach [German composer] *RIP 1 July 1784
1780: Conradin Kreutzer [German composer and conductor] *RIP 14 December 1849
1899: Hoagy Carmichael [US singer, actor, composer] *RIP 27 December 1981
1901: Joaquin Rodrigo [Spanish composer of classical music, virtuoso pianist] *RIP 6 July 1999
1913: Benjamin Britten [English composer, conductor, violist and pianist] *RIP 4 December 1976
1921: Rodney Dangerfield/Jacob Cohen [comedian, songwriter] *RIP 5 October 2004
1923: Dika Newlin [American composer and singer] *RIP 22 July 2006
1925: Gunther Schuller [American composer and conductor]
1941: Jessie Colin Young/Perry Miller [singer, guitar, bass; The Youngbloods]
1941: Terry Stafford [American singer and songwriter] *RIP 17 March 1996
1942: Floyd Sneed [drums; Three Dog Night]
1946: Aston "Family Man" Barrett [bassist; The Upsetters/Bob Marley-Wailers/solo]
1947: Paloma San Basilio [Spanish singer]
1947: Rod Price [UK guitarist; Foghat] *RIP 22 March 2005
1950: Art Sullivan [Belgian singer]
1950: Steve Van Zandt [guitarist; E Street Band/Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul]
1950: Tina Weymouth [American musician, bass; Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club]
1951: Kent Nagano [American conductor]
1953: Urmas Alender [Estonian singer] *RIP 28 September 1994
1956: Lawrence Gowan [Canadian singer; Styx]
1957: Sharon Bailey [drummer; Amazulu]
1958: Horse McDonald [Scottish singer/songwriter]
1960: Jim Bob/James Robert Morrison [guitarist; Carter USM]
1961: Stephen Hough [British concert pianist]
1962: Neil Fraser [lead guitar, vibraphone; Tindersticks]
1968: Rasa Don/Don Norris [drummer; Arrested Development]
1975: Aiko [Japanese singer]
1976: Ville Valo [Finnish singer; HIM]
1978: Karen O [American singer; Yeah Yeah Yeahs]
1979: Chris Doran [Irish singer]
1979: Scott Robinson [UK singer; 5ive]
1981: Ben Adams/Benjamin Anthony Edward Stevens Adams [vocals; A1]
1982: Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin [Hong Kong singer; Twins]
1983: Corey Beaulieu [American guitarist; Trivium]
1983: Tyler Hilton [American singer and actor]
22nd November........Passed Away
1710: Bernardo Pasquini (72) Italian composer
1900: Arthur S. Sullivan (58) British composer
1926: Darvish Khan () Iranian musician
1943: Lorenz Hart (48) American lyricist
1997: Michael Hutchence (37) Singer, INXS; raised primarily in Hong Kong, at the age of eight made his professional debut singing in a commercial for an area toy company. (His naked body was found behind the door to his room. He had apparently hanged himself with his own belt and the buckle has broken away and his body was found kneeling on the floor, facing the door)
2001: Norman Granz (83) American jazz impresario and producer.
1900: Arthur S. Sullivan (58) British composer
1926: Darvish Khan () Iranian musician
1943: Lorenz Hart (48) American lyricist
1997: Michael Hutchence (37) Singer, INXS; raised primarily in Hong Kong, at the age of eight made his professional debut singing in a commercial for an area toy company. (His naked body was found behind the door to his room. He had apparently hanged himself with his own belt and the buckle has broken away and his body was found kneeling on the floor, facing the door)
2001: Norman Granz (83) American jazz impresario and producer.
22nd November.......Events in Music
2005
Poems written by Bob Dylan in his college days sold for $78,000 (£45,000) at a New York City auction. The 16 pages of poems were the first known time Robert Zimmerman used the Dylan name and came from his studies at the University of Minnesota during 1959-60.
A gig by former Stone Roses front man Ian Brown was abandoned after 20 minutes because the floor at the venue began to sag. 2,000 people were told to leave Newcastle's Carling Academy, which had only been open for a month. Organisers said it was simply a safety precaution after joists under the main dance floor came out of their springs.
2004
Ozzy Osbourne struggled with a burglar who escaped with jewellery worth about £2m from his Buckinghamshire mansion. Osbourne told reporters that he had the masked raider in a headlock as he tried to stop him. The burglar broke free and jumped 30 ft from a first floor window. A large amount of jewellery was stolen in the raid in which two burglars were involved.
U2 shot the video for 'All Because Of You' from a moving flat bed truck on the streets of Brooklyn in New York City. Later in the day, they performed a brief concert under the Brooklyn Bridge, which was taped by MTV for a later showing.
2002
The surviving members of The Doors, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, announced they would record and tour again with a new line up including ex- Cult singer Ian Astbury and former Police drummer Stewart Copeland. Original drummer John Densmore was not able to take part because he was suffering from severe tinnitus.
1998
George Michael started an eight-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Ladies & Gentleman, The Best Of George Michael', his fourth UK No.1 album.
Alanis Morissette was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.’
1997
INXS singer Michael Hutchence was found dead in his hotel suite in Sydney. He was 37. Hutchence body was found at 11.50am naked behind the door to his room. He had apparently hanged himself with his own belt and the buckle broke away and his body was found kneeling on the floor and facing the door. It had been suggested that his death resulted from an act of auto eroticism, no forensic or other evidence to substantiate that suggestion was found.
1994
Paul Weller plays the Royal Albert Hall, London, England.
1992
Appearing at The Boardwalk, Manchester, The Cherries, Molly Halfhead and Oasis.
1991
Alice Cooper came to the rescue of two fans; Patrick and Dee Ann Kelly, whose California home was about to be re-possessed. Patrick had painted Coopers face on the house to help sell the property. Mr Cooper signed autographs to help raise money for the couple.
1990
Bill Wyman announced that his 17-month marriage to model Mandy Smith was over.
1987
Jesus and Mary Chain singer Jim Reid was arrested in Canada after being accused of assaulting members of the audience with his microphone stand, he was released on $2,000 bail.
1986
The Human League went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Human', making them the 8th UK act to score a US No.1 single in 1986.
1984
Gary Numan kicked off a 19- date UK tour at St David's Hall, Cardiff.
1983
Appearing at the Marquee Club, London, R.E.M. Tickets £2.50.
1982
UK group Japan announced they were splitting up.
1980
Abba scored their sixth UK No.1 album when 'Super Trouper' started a nine week run at the top of the charts.
1976
Jerry Lee Lewis was arrested for drunk driving after driving his rolls Royce into a ditch.
1975
Billy Connolly was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the Dolly Parton song D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
KC and the Sunshine Band started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'That's The Way (I Like It)', the group's second US No.1 of the year, it made No.4 in the UK.
1968
The Beatles double White album was released in the UK. Featuring 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da', 'Dear Prudence', 'Helter Skelter', 'Blackbird' 'Back In The USSR' and George Harrisons 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. Priced at £3.13 shillings, ($8.76), it spent eight weeks as the UK No.1 album.
Iron Butterfly, Canned Heat and The Youngbloods played the first of two nights at New York's Fillmore East, tickets cost $3 - $5.
1967
Long John Baldry was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Let The Heartaches Begin'.
1965
Wilson Pickett plays The Flamingo Club, London, England.
1963
The Beatles released their second album 'With The Beatles' which spent 51 weeks on the UK charts.
1957
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel appeared as Tom and Jerry on ABC-TV's American Bandstand.
Poems written by Bob Dylan in his college days sold for $78,000 (£45,000) at a New York City auction. The 16 pages of poems were the first known time Robert Zimmerman used the Dylan name and came from his studies at the University of Minnesota during 1959-60.
A gig by former Stone Roses front man Ian Brown was abandoned after 20 minutes because the floor at the venue began to sag. 2,000 people were told to leave Newcastle's Carling Academy, which had only been open for a month. Organisers said it was simply a safety precaution after joists under the main dance floor came out of their springs.
2004
Ozzy Osbourne struggled with a burglar who escaped with jewellery worth about £2m from his Buckinghamshire mansion. Osbourne told reporters that he had the masked raider in a headlock as he tried to stop him. The burglar broke free and jumped 30 ft from a first floor window. A large amount of jewellery was stolen in the raid in which two burglars were involved.
U2 shot the video for 'All Because Of You' from a moving flat bed truck on the streets of Brooklyn in New York City. Later in the day, they performed a brief concert under the Brooklyn Bridge, which was taped by MTV for a later showing.
2002
The surviving members of The Doors, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, announced they would record and tour again with a new line up including ex- Cult singer Ian Astbury and former Police drummer Stewart Copeland. Original drummer John Densmore was not able to take part because he was suffering from severe tinnitus.
1998
George Michael started an eight-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Ladies & Gentleman, The Best Of George Michael', his fourth UK No.1 album.
Alanis Morissette was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.’
1997
INXS singer Michael Hutchence was found dead in his hotel suite in Sydney. He was 37. Hutchence body was found at 11.50am naked behind the door to his room. He had apparently hanged himself with his own belt and the buckle broke away and his body was found kneeling on the floor and facing the door. It had been suggested that his death resulted from an act of auto eroticism, no forensic or other evidence to substantiate that suggestion was found.
1994
Paul Weller plays the Royal Albert Hall, London, England.
1992
Appearing at The Boardwalk, Manchester, The Cherries, Molly Halfhead and Oasis.
1991
Alice Cooper came to the rescue of two fans; Patrick and Dee Ann Kelly, whose California home was about to be re-possessed. Patrick had painted Coopers face on the house to help sell the property. Mr Cooper signed autographs to help raise money for the couple.
1990
Bill Wyman announced that his 17-month marriage to model Mandy Smith was over.
1987
Jesus and Mary Chain singer Jim Reid was arrested in Canada after being accused of assaulting members of the audience with his microphone stand, he was released on $2,000 bail.
1986
The Human League went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Human', making them the 8th UK act to score a US No.1 single in 1986.
1984
Gary Numan kicked off a 19- date UK tour at St David's Hall, Cardiff.
1983
Appearing at the Marquee Club, London, R.E.M. Tickets £2.50.
1982
UK group Japan announced they were splitting up.
1980
Abba scored their sixth UK No.1 album when 'Super Trouper' started a nine week run at the top of the charts.
1976
Jerry Lee Lewis was arrested for drunk driving after driving his rolls Royce into a ditch.
1975
Billy Connolly was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of the Dolly Parton song D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
KC and the Sunshine Band started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'That's The Way (I Like It)', the group's second US No.1 of the year, it made No.4 in the UK.
1968
The Beatles double White album was released in the UK. Featuring 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da', 'Dear Prudence', 'Helter Skelter', 'Blackbird' 'Back In The USSR' and George Harrisons 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. Priced at £3.13 shillings, ($8.76), it spent eight weeks as the UK No.1 album.
Iron Butterfly, Canned Heat and The Youngbloods played the first of two nights at New York's Fillmore East, tickets cost $3 - $5.
1967
Long John Baldry was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Let The Heartaches Begin'.
1965
Wilson Pickett plays The Flamingo Club, London, England.
1963
The Beatles released their second album 'With The Beatles' which spent 51 weeks on the UK charts.
1957
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel appeared as Tom and Jerry on ABC-TV's American Bandstand.
Friday, November 21, 2008
21st November......Born Today
1852: Francisco Tárrega [father of modern classical guitar] *RIP 15 December 1909
1902: Foster Hewitt [Canadian radio pioneer] *RIP 21 April 1985
1904: Coleman Hawkins [UK Saxophonist, Bandleader, Jazz Musician] *RIP 19 May 1969
1907: Samuel Ram [manager of The Platters] *RIP 1 January 1991
1921: Joonas Kokkonen [Finnish composer] *RIP 1 or 2 October 1996
1931: Malcolm Williamson [Australian composer] *RIP 2 March 2003
1935: Fairuz [Lebanese singer]
1940: Dr.John/Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr. [keyboard, pianist, guitarist, singer]
1941: David Porter [writer for Stax Records]
1941: İdil Biret [Turkish pianist]
1948: Alphonse Mouzon [drummer; top sessionist/freelance]
1948: John "Rabbit" Bundrick [keyboard, piano; Free/freelance]
1948: Lonnie Jordan [vocals, keyboards, Piano; War]
1950: Stephen Geyer [American film & television songwriter]
1950: Livingston Taylor [singer, songwriter/brother of James Taylor]
1952: Lorna Luft [American actress and singer; daughter of Judy Garland]
1955: Peter Koppes [Australian guitarist; The Church]
1962: Steven Curtis Chapman [singer, songwriter, guitar]
1965: Bjork Gudmundsdottir [Icelandic singer; Sugarcubes/solo]
1967: Margret Ornolfsdottir [Icelandic keyboardist;Sugarcubes]
1968: Alex James [English bassist ;Blur]
1970: Francis Macdonald [drummer, Teenage Fanclub]
1972: Rain Phoenix [American singer/actress]
1974: Kelsi Osborn [singer; SheDaisy]
1977: Myles Heskett [Australian musician ;Wolfmother]
1977: Tobias Sammet [German singer ;Edguy]
1979: Kim Dong Wan [Korean singer ;Shinhwa]
1982: Ryan Starr [US singer; American Pop Idol]
1902: Foster Hewitt [Canadian radio pioneer] *RIP 21 April 1985
1904: Coleman Hawkins [UK Saxophonist, Bandleader, Jazz Musician] *RIP 19 May 1969
1907: Samuel Ram [manager of The Platters] *RIP 1 January 1991
1921: Joonas Kokkonen [Finnish composer] *RIP 1 or 2 October 1996
1931: Malcolm Williamson [Australian composer] *RIP 2 March 2003
1935: Fairuz [Lebanese singer]
1940: Dr.John/Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr. [keyboard, pianist, guitarist, singer]
1941: David Porter [writer for Stax Records]
1941: İdil Biret [Turkish pianist]
1948: Alphonse Mouzon [drummer; top sessionist/freelance]
1948: John "Rabbit" Bundrick [keyboard, piano; Free/freelance]
1948: Lonnie Jordan [vocals, keyboards, Piano; War]
1950: Stephen Geyer [American film & television songwriter]
1950: Livingston Taylor [singer, songwriter/brother of James Taylor]
1952: Lorna Luft [American actress and singer; daughter of Judy Garland]
1955: Peter Koppes [Australian guitarist; The Church]
1962: Steven Curtis Chapman [singer, songwriter, guitar]
1965: Bjork Gudmundsdottir [Icelandic singer; Sugarcubes/solo]
1967: Margret Ornolfsdottir [Icelandic keyboardist;Sugarcubes]
1968: Alex James [English bassist ;Blur]
1970: Francis Macdonald [drummer, Teenage Fanclub]
1972: Rain Phoenix [American singer/actress]
1974: Kelsi Osborn [singer; SheDaisy]
1977: Myles Heskett [Australian musician ;Wolfmother]
1977: Tobias Sammet [German singer ;Edguy]
1979: Kim Dong Wan [Korean singer ;Shinhwa]
1982: Ryan Starr [US singer; American Pop Idol]
21st November........Passed Away
1695: Henry Purcell (36) English composer
1953: Lawrence James "Larry" Shields (60) US jazz clarinetist; he joined the Original Dixieland Jass Band in November of 1916. The following year that band made the first jazz phonograph records, propelling Shield's playing to national prominence ()
1974: Frank Martin (84) Swiss composer
1995: Peter Grant (60) manager for The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin and Bad Company, and a record executive for Swan Song Records. He is widely credited with improving pay and conditions for musicians in dealings with concert promoters (heart attack)
1995: Matthew Ashman (35) Guitarist, Adam And The Ants/ Bow Wow Wow (complications caused by diabetes)
2002: Hadda Brooks (86) US jazz singer, pianist, composer; she began to mutate from swing jazz and boogie-woogie into the sort of rhythm & blues that helped lay the foundation for rock & roll (heart failure)
2006: Robert Lockwood, Jr. (91) American blues guitarist
1953: Lawrence James "Larry" Shields (60) US jazz clarinetist; he joined the Original Dixieland Jass Band in November of 1916. The following year that band made the first jazz phonograph records, propelling Shield's playing to national prominence ()
1974: Frank Martin (84) Swiss composer
1995: Peter Grant (60) manager for The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin and Bad Company, and a record executive for Swan Song Records. He is widely credited with improving pay and conditions for musicians in dealings with concert promoters (heart attack)
1995: Matthew Ashman (35) Guitarist, Adam And The Ants/ Bow Wow Wow (complications caused by diabetes)
2002: Hadda Brooks (86) US jazz singer, pianist, composer; she began to mutate from swing jazz and boogie-woogie into the sort of rhythm & blues that helped lay the foundation for rock & roll (heart failure)
2006: Robert Lockwood, Jr. (91) American blues guitarist
21st November.......Events in Music
2007
The Red Hot Chili Peppers were suing a US network over the name of its TV show, Californication saying the title was "immediately associated in the mind of the consumer" with its 1999 album and single release. The band filed a lawsuit against Showtime Network - the makers of the TV show, which featured David Duchovny as a writer going through a mid-life crisis. "For some TV show to come along and steal our identity is not right," said the band's singer, Anthony Kiedis. He described Californication as "the signature CD, video and song of the band's career".
2004
Eminem was at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Encore', his third US No.1 album. Girls Aloud started a two week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Pretenders 'I’ll Stand By You.'
UK TV’s The South Bank Show aired a one hour profile on The Darkness.
2003
An acoustic guitar on which the late Beatle George Harrison learned to play fetched £276,000 at a London auction. His father originally bought the Egmond guitar for Harrison for £3.50. Another item auctioned was a signed invitation to the post-premiere celebrations for The Beatles Hard Days Night film, which went for £17,250.
Record producer Phil Spector appeared before a California court and was formally charged with murder. B-movie actress Lana Clarkson had been found at his mansion in February of this year with a fatal gunshot wound to her face. Spector pleaded not guilty to her murder during a brief hearing in Alhambra, near Los Angeles and was released on $1m bail.
2001
UK pop mogul Jonathan King was jailed for seven years for sex attacks on five boys. King was found guilty of six offences of indecent assault, buggery and attempted buggery against five youth's aged 14 and 16 between 1983 and 1989.
2000
Jonathan Shalit the former manager of singing prodigy Charlotte Church went to court claiming he was owed £5m of the singers £10m estate.
1999
Celine Dion went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'All The Way...A Decade Of Songs', her fourth UK No.1 album.
The Wamdue Project went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'King Of The Castle'. First released in 1998 when it made No.121 on the chart selling just 350 copies in the first week of release.
1997
Appearing on The Smash Hits Tour at Sheffield Arena, England, Boyzone, 911, Kavana, All Saints, 'N Sync, Another Level and Five.
1995
Matthew Ashman, former Adam And The Ants and Bow Wow Wow guitarist died from complications caused by diabetes.
Legendary manager of Led Zeppelin Peter Grant died from a heart attack. Known as being one of the shrewdest and most ruthless managers in rock history, Grant secured 90% of concert gate money and intimidated record store owners who dealt in bootlegs. The former wrestler, also worked as a film extra and bodyguard.
The Beatles Anthology 1 was released in the US, featuring 60 tracks including the single 'Free As A Bird.'
1994
After a five-year wait, The Stone Roses released the single 'Love Spreads'. In true Roses fashion the group turn down an appearance on BBC 1's TV show Top Of The Pops to promote the single.
1992
Charles and Eddie were at No.1 in the UK singles chart with 'Would I Lie To You'.
Cher went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her 'Greatest Hits.'
Michael Bolton went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Timeless, (The Classics).
1991
Aerosmith made a guest appearance in the Simpson's TV animated comedy.
1990
Madonna was sued by her next door neighbour for having a hedge, which blocked his view.
1988
Former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page set out on his first ever-solo tour at The Hummingbird, Birmingham, appearing with John Miles and the son of Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham.
1987
Billy Idol knocked Tiffany from the No.1 single position on the US singles chart with his version of Tommy James ' Mony Mony'. Tiffany had been at No.1 with another Tommy James song ' I Think We're Alone Now.'
T'Pau went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut LP 'Bridge Of Spies'
1983
Michael Jackson's 14-minute video for 'Thriller', was premiered in Los Angeles.
1981
Olivia Newton John started a ten week run at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Physical', the singers fourth US No.1 went on to sell over 2 million copies, a No.7 hit in the UK.
Queen and David Bowie were at No.1 in the UK with 'Under Pressure. They recorded the song together after a chance meeting when both acts were working in a German recording studio.
1980
Don Henley was arrested after a naked 16-year old girl was found at his home in Los Angeles suffering from a drug over-dose, he received a $2,000 fine with two years probation.
1979
Dr Hook were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman.'
1976
Appearing at The Nashville, London, The Stranglers supported by Chelsea, (this was Billy Idol's last gig with Chelsea).
1975
At the start of Elton John week in Los Angeles, the singer received a Star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.
Appearing at Barbarella's, Birmingham, England, George McCrae.
1974
Wilson Pickett was arrested in New York City for possession of a dangerous weapon after he pulled a gun during an argument.
1971
Elton John kicked off a 13-date UK tour at The Coventry Theatre, promoting his new album 'Madman Across The Water.'
1970
The Partridge Family started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Think I Love You'. The song was featured in the first episode of the Partridge Family TV series, made by the same company that made The Monkees.
Two months after his death Jimi Hendrix was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Voodoo Chile', the guitarists only UK No.1 single.
1969
Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England.
1960
Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Stay', the shortest ever US No.1 single at one minute 37 seconds. A No.14 hit in the UK in 1961.
The Beatles played at the Kaiserkeller Club in Hamburg, Germany without George Harrison. Harrison had been deported on this day for being underage (he was 17) and not legally allowed to remain in a nightclub after midnight.
1955
RCA Records purchased Elvis Presley's recording contract from Sam Phillips at Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $35,000.
1954
Rosemary Clooney was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'This Ole House.'
The Red Hot Chili Peppers were suing a US network over the name of its TV show, Californication saying the title was "immediately associated in the mind of the consumer" with its 1999 album and single release. The band filed a lawsuit against Showtime Network - the makers of the TV show, which featured David Duchovny as a writer going through a mid-life crisis. "For some TV show to come along and steal our identity is not right," said the band's singer, Anthony Kiedis. He described Californication as "the signature CD, video and song of the band's career".
2004
Eminem was at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Encore', his third US No.1 album. Girls Aloud started a two week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Pretenders 'I’ll Stand By You.'
UK TV’s The South Bank Show aired a one hour profile on The Darkness.
2003
An acoustic guitar on which the late Beatle George Harrison learned to play fetched £276,000 at a London auction. His father originally bought the Egmond guitar for Harrison for £3.50. Another item auctioned was a signed invitation to the post-premiere celebrations for The Beatles Hard Days Night film, which went for £17,250.
Record producer Phil Spector appeared before a California court and was formally charged with murder. B-movie actress Lana Clarkson had been found at his mansion in February of this year with a fatal gunshot wound to her face. Spector pleaded not guilty to her murder during a brief hearing in Alhambra, near Los Angeles and was released on $1m bail.
2001
UK pop mogul Jonathan King was jailed for seven years for sex attacks on five boys. King was found guilty of six offences of indecent assault, buggery and attempted buggery against five youth's aged 14 and 16 between 1983 and 1989.
2000
Jonathan Shalit the former manager of singing prodigy Charlotte Church went to court claiming he was owed £5m of the singers £10m estate.
1999
Celine Dion went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'All The Way...A Decade Of Songs', her fourth UK No.1 album.
The Wamdue Project went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'King Of The Castle'. First released in 1998 when it made No.121 on the chart selling just 350 copies in the first week of release.
1997
Appearing on The Smash Hits Tour at Sheffield Arena, England, Boyzone, 911, Kavana, All Saints, 'N Sync, Another Level and Five.
1995
Matthew Ashman, former Adam And The Ants and Bow Wow Wow guitarist died from complications caused by diabetes.
Legendary manager of Led Zeppelin Peter Grant died from a heart attack. Known as being one of the shrewdest and most ruthless managers in rock history, Grant secured 90% of concert gate money and intimidated record store owners who dealt in bootlegs. The former wrestler, also worked as a film extra and bodyguard.
The Beatles Anthology 1 was released in the US, featuring 60 tracks including the single 'Free As A Bird.'
1994
After a five-year wait, The Stone Roses released the single 'Love Spreads'. In true Roses fashion the group turn down an appearance on BBC 1's TV show Top Of The Pops to promote the single.
1992
Charles and Eddie were at No.1 in the UK singles chart with 'Would I Lie To You'.
Cher went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her 'Greatest Hits.'
Michael Bolton went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Timeless, (The Classics).
1991
Aerosmith made a guest appearance in the Simpson's TV animated comedy.
1990
Madonna was sued by her next door neighbour for having a hedge, which blocked his view.
1988
Former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page set out on his first ever-solo tour at The Hummingbird, Birmingham, appearing with John Miles and the son of Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham.
1987
Billy Idol knocked Tiffany from the No.1 single position on the US singles chart with his version of Tommy James ' Mony Mony'. Tiffany had been at No.1 with another Tommy James song ' I Think We're Alone Now.'
T'Pau went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut LP 'Bridge Of Spies'
1983
Michael Jackson's 14-minute video for 'Thriller', was premiered in Los Angeles.
1981
Olivia Newton John started a ten week run at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Physical', the singers fourth US No.1 went on to sell over 2 million copies, a No.7 hit in the UK.
Queen and David Bowie were at No.1 in the UK with 'Under Pressure. They recorded the song together after a chance meeting when both acts were working in a German recording studio.
1980
Don Henley was arrested after a naked 16-year old girl was found at his home in Los Angeles suffering from a drug over-dose, he received a $2,000 fine with two years probation.
1979
Dr Hook were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman.'
1976
Appearing at The Nashville, London, The Stranglers supported by Chelsea, (this was Billy Idol's last gig with Chelsea).
1975
At the start of Elton John week in Los Angeles, the singer received a Star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.
Appearing at Barbarella's, Birmingham, England, George McCrae.
1974
Wilson Pickett was arrested in New York City for possession of a dangerous weapon after he pulled a gun during an argument.
1971
Elton John kicked off a 13-date UK tour at The Coventry Theatre, promoting his new album 'Madman Across The Water.'
1970
The Partridge Family started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Think I Love You'. The song was featured in the first episode of the Partridge Family TV series, made by the same company that made The Monkees.
Two months after his death Jimi Hendrix was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Voodoo Chile', the guitarists only UK No.1 single.
1969
Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England.
1960
Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Stay', the shortest ever US No.1 single at one minute 37 seconds. A No.14 hit in the UK in 1961.
The Beatles played at the Kaiserkeller Club in Hamburg, Germany without George Harrison. Harrison had been deported on this day for being underage (he was 17) and not legally allowed to remain in a nightclub after midnight.
1955
RCA Records purchased Elvis Presley's recording contract from Sam Phillips at Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $35,000.
1954
Rosemary Clooney was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'This Ole House.'
20th November......Born Today
1937: René Kollo [German tenor]
1937: Ruth Laredo [American pianist] *RIP 26 May 2005
1939: Richard Remick "Dick" Smothers [US comic, singer, composer; The Smother Brothers]
1942: Norman Greenbaum [US singer-songwriter; solo/Dr West's Medicine Show & Junk Band]
1942: Meredith Monk [American composer and choreographer]
1945: Nanette Workman [American-born Canadian singer and actress]
1946: Duane Allman [US guitar, slide guitar; Allman Brothers/sessionist] *RIP 29 October 1971
1946: Ray Stiles [UK bassist; Mud/Hollies]
1947: George Grantham [US drummer; Poco] !some sources say Jan 20th!
1947: Joe Walsh [guitarist, singer, songwriter; Eagles/solo/freelance]
1948: Barbara Hendricks [American operatic soprano, concert singer]
1949: Bill Reichenbach [US jazz trombonist, composer]
1954: Frank Marino [Canadian power guitarist; Mahogany Rush]
1956: Robert Poss [US guitar, vocals; Band Of Susans]
1957: James "Jimmy" Brown [UK drummer; UB40]
1961: Paul King [vocals; Reluctant Stereotypes/King/solo]
1962: Steve Alexander [UK singer; Brother Beyond]
1965: Mike D/Micheal Diamond [US raps, sings, drums; Beastie Boys]
1965: Sen Dog/Senen Reyes [Afro-Cuban rapper; Cypress Hill/Kottonmouth Kings]
1965: Yoshiki Hayashi [Japanese drums, piano; X Japan/the supergroup Skin]
1966: Kevin Gilbert [US multi instrumentalist/songwriter; Giraffe/freelance] *RIP 17 May 1996
1967: Teoman/Fazli Teoman Yakupoglu [Turkish rock singer]
1970: Geoffrey Keezer [American jazz pianist; Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers/solo/guest]
1971: Kenichi Ito [Japanese guitarist and producer]
1975: Dierks Bentley [American country singer]
1975: Davey Havok [American singer, lead vocalist; AFI]
1977: Joshua Otis "Josh" Turner [American country music singer-songwriter]
1978: Freya Lin [Taiwanese singer]
1979: Ericson Alexander Molano [Colombian gospel singer]
1981: Kimberley Walsh [English singer; Girls Aloud] (singer.....no .bb)
1986: Aaron Yan [Taiwanese singer and actor]
1986: Oli Sykes [UK metal/deathcore vocalist; Bring Me The Horizon]
1989: Tyga/Michael Stevenson [American rapper]
1992: Maiha Ishimura [Japanese pop singer]
2000: Connie Talbot [English singer]
1937: Ruth Laredo [American pianist] *RIP 26 May 2005
1939: Richard Remick "Dick" Smothers [US comic, singer, composer; The Smother Brothers]
1942: Norman Greenbaum [US singer-songwriter; solo/Dr West's Medicine Show & Junk Band]
1942: Meredith Monk [American composer and choreographer]
1945: Nanette Workman [American-born Canadian singer and actress]
1946: Duane Allman [US guitar, slide guitar; Allman Brothers/sessionist] *RIP 29 October 1971
1946: Ray Stiles [UK bassist; Mud/Hollies]
1947: George Grantham [US drummer; Poco] !some sources say Jan 20th!
1947: Joe Walsh [guitarist, singer, songwriter; Eagles/solo/freelance]
1948: Barbara Hendricks [American operatic soprano, concert singer]
1949: Bill Reichenbach [US jazz trombonist, composer]
1954: Frank Marino [Canadian power guitarist; Mahogany Rush]
1956: Robert Poss [US guitar, vocals; Band Of Susans]
1957: James "Jimmy" Brown [UK drummer; UB40]
1961: Paul King [vocals; Reluctant Stereotypes/King/solo]
1962: Steve Alexander [UK singer; Brother Beyond]
1965: Mike D/Micheal Diamond [US raps, sings, drums; Beastie Boys]
1965: Sen Dog/Senen Reyes [Afro-Cuban rapper; Cypress Hill/Kottonmouth Kings]
1965: Yoshiki Hayashi [Japanese drums, piano; X Japan/the supergroup Skin]
1966: Kevin Gilbert [US multi instrumentalist/songwriter; Giraffe/freelance] *RIP 17 May 1996
1967: Teoman/Fazli Teoman Yakupoglu [Turkish rock singer]
1970: Geoffrey Keezer [American jazz pianist; Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers/solo/guest]
1971: Kenichi Ito [Japanese guitarist and producer]
1975: Dierks Bentley [American country singer]
1975: Davey Havok [American singer, lead vocalist; AFI]
1977: Joshua Otis "Josh" Turner [American country music singer-songwriter]
1978: Freya Lin [Taiwanese singer]
1979: Ericson Alexander Molano [Colombian gospel singer]
1981: Kimberley Walsh [English singer; Girls Aloud] (singer.....no .bb)
1986: Aaron Yan [Taiwanese singer and actor]
1986: Oli Sykes [UK metal/deathcore vocalist; Bring Me The Horizon]
1989: Tyga/Michael Stevenson [American rapper]
1992: Maiha Ishimura [Japanese pop singer]
2000: Connie Talbot [English singer]
20th November........Passed Away
1518: Pierre de La Rue () Flemish composer
1758: Johan Helmich Roman (64) Swedish composer
1894: Anton Rubinstein (64) Russian pianist and composer
1950: Francesco Cilea (84) Italian composer
1973: Allan Sherman/Allan Copelon (48) US comedy singer, parodist, satirist, and TV producer; his biggest chart hit was a spoof of summer camp entitled "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh," reaching #2 on the national Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks in late 1963. The lyrics were sung to the tune of one segment of Ponchielli's "Dance of the Hours". He released 10 albums, 2 best of's and a box set. In 1971 he was the voice of the Cat in the Hat from the television special. His last film before his death was Dr. Seuss on the Loose.(emphysema)
1998: Roland Alphonso/The Chief Musician (67) Jamaican tenor saxophonist; he joined the band Clue J & The Blues Blasters and backed many sessions of Coxsone Dodd in a typical Jamaican R&B style. By 1960, he was recording for many other producers such as Duke Reid, Lloyd "The Matador" Daley and King Edwards. During this period he played in many different bands, such as The Alley Cats, The City Slickers, and Aubrey Adams & The Dew Droppers. In 1963, after few months spent in Nassau, Bahamas, he took part in the creation of The Studio One Orchestra, the first session band of the freshly opened recording studio of Coxsone. This band soon adopted the name of The Skatalites. He played on numerous records coming out from Jamaican studios, especially for Bunny Lee, and he toured with many bands. He was awarded Officer of the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in 1980. The Skatalites reformed in 1983, he toured and recorded with them constantly until his death.
2004: Jenny Ross (42) English keyboardist and vocals with post-punk/techno band "Section 25" best known for their classic Techno single "Looking from a Hilltop." She was also known by her married name, Jennifer Cassidy (cancer)
2005: James King (80) American singer, widely regarded as the finest American heldentenor of the post-war period. He started singing as a baritone, as a tenor he won the American Opera Auditions in Cincinnati in 1961 and made his debut as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen with the San Francisco Opera. He sang the French and Italian repertoire with the Deutsche Oper Berlin from 1962 to 1965 and world-wide at most of the major opera houses, being a particular favorite at the Vienna State Opera, where he last appeared as Florestan in Beethoven's Fidelio, in 1997 (heart attack)
2005: Chris Whitley (45) US guitarist, because of his unique style of playing, he used many alternate tunings for his guitars. He appeared in the concert film documentary Hellhounds on my Trail - The Afterlife of Robert Johnson. As well as his solo work he has also recorded with Shawn Colvin, Cassandra Wilson, Rob Wasserman, Little Jimmy Scott, Mike Watt, Johnny Society, Joe Henry, Michael Shrieve, Chocolate Genius, DJ Logic, Ely Guerra, Goat, Dave Pirner (of Soul Asylum), Clint Mansell and Jeff Lang (lung cancer)
2007: Ernest 'Doc' Paulin (100) American jazz trumpet player with the Paulin Brass Band and played with such greats as Kid Ory, Danny Barker, Papa Celestine and Harold Dejean, to name a few. He made a great contribution to New Orleans music with his drafting of young musicians into his band. His band was featured in Always for Pleasure, an award-winning film about New Orleans culture (died at a daughter's home in suburban Marrero in Jefferson Parish)
1758: Johan Helmich Roman (64) Swedish composer
1894: Anton Rubinstein (64) Russian pianist and composer
1950: Francesco Cilea (84) Italian composer
1973: Allan Sherman/Allan Copelon (48) US comedy singer, parodist, satirist, and TV producer; his biggest chart hit was a spoof of summer camp entitled "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh," reaching #2 on the national Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks in late 1963. The lyrics were sung to the tune of one segment of Ponchielli's "Dance of the Hours". He released 10 albums, 2 best of's and a box set. In 1971 he was the voice of the Cat in the Hat from the television special. His last film before his death was Dr. Seuss on the Loose.(emphysema)
1998: Roland Alphonso/The Chief Musician (67) Jamaican tenor saxophonist; he joined the band Clue J & The Blues Blasters and backed many sessions of Coxsone Dodd in a typical Jamaican R&B style. By 1960, he was recording for many other producers such as Duke Reid, Lloyd "The Matador" Daley and King Edwards. During this period he played in many different bands, such as The Alley Cats, The City Slickers, and Aubrey Adams & The Dew Droppers. In 1963, after few months spent in Nassau, Bahamas, he took part in the creation of The Studio One Orchestra, the first session band of the freshly opened recording studio of Coxsone. This band soon adopted the name of The Skatalites. He played on numerous records coming out from Jamaican studios, especially for Bunny Lee, and he toured with many bands. He was awarded Officer of the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in 1980. The Skatalites reformed in 1983, he toured and recorded with them constantly until his death.
2004: Jenny Ross (42) English keyboardist and vocals with post-punk/techno band "Section 25" best known for their classic Techno single "Looking from a Hilltop." She was also known by her married name, Jennifer Cassidy (cancer)
2005: James King (80) American singer, widely regarded as the finest American heldentenor of the post-war period. He started singing as a baritone, as a tenor he won the American Opera Auditions in Cincinnati in 1961 and made his debut as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen with the San Francisco Opera. He sang the French and Italian repertoire with the Deutsche Oper Berlin from 1962 to 1965 and world-wide at most of the major opera houses, being a particular favorite at the Vienna State Opera, where he last appeared as Florestan in Beethoven's Fidelio, in 1997 (heart attack)
2005: Chris Whitley (45) US guitarist, because of his unique style of playing, he used many alternate tunings for his guitars. He appeared in the concert film documentary Hellhounds on my Trail - The Afterlife of Robert Johnson. As well as his solo work he has also recorded with Shawn Colvin, Cassandra Wilson, Rob Wasserman, Little Jimmy Scott, Mike Watt, Johnny Society, Joe Henry, Michael Shrieve, Chocolate Genius, DJ Logic, Ely Guerra, Goat, Dave Pirner (of Soul Asylum), Clint Mansell and Jeff Lang (lung cancer)
2007: Ernest 'Doc' Paulin (100) American jazz trumpet player with the Paulin Brass Band and played with such greats as Kid Ory, Danny Barker, Papa Celestine and Harold Dejean, to name a few. He made a great contribution to New Orleans music with his drafting of young musicians into his band. His band was featured in Always for Pleasure, an award-winning film about New Orleans culture (died at a daughter's home in suburban Marrero in Jefferson Parish)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
20th November.......Events in Music
2007
Velvet Revolver were forced to cancel a four-city Japanese after their requests for visas was rejected. Officials were said to have refused the band entry to Japan due to previous drug convictions.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke admitted he was among the thousands of people who paid nothing to download the band's latest album In Rainbows. Speaking to BBC 6 Music's Steve Lamacq, Yorke said: "There wasn't any point. I just move some money from one pocket to the other." According to one survey, three in five people paid nothing at all for it. Yorke added that no one was allowed to have copies of the master recording in case it was leaked beforehand.
2005
Madonna went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Confessions On A Dancefloor’ the singer's eighth UK No.1 album.
Robbie Williams smashed a Guinness World Record by selling more than 1.6 million tickets for his 2006 World Tour in one day. The tickets, snapped up on the first day of sale, were valued at an estimated £80 million.
2004
Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was fined £40,000 after a fight in a German hotel. Gallagher was arrested along with drummer Alan White and three other members of the band's entourage after the brawl in Munich in December 2002. Gallagher lost two front teeth in the fight, which led to the band abandoning their German tour.
2003
Michael Jackson flew to Santa Barbara to be arrested by police. He was seen in handcuffs being taken into the police station. The singer had his mug shot and fingerprints taken before being freed on $3m bail.
2002
Former Ultravox member Midge Ure was fined £500 and ordered to pay £35 costs by magistrates in King's Lynn, Norfolk, after he admitted driving without due care and attention. The court heard that Ure was involved in a minor accident in Norfolk while driving his Chrysler people carrier to a concert near Fakenham where he was performing.
2000
Spice Girl Mel C announced she was quitting the group during a TV interview on the ITV Frank Skinner show.
1997
Louise kicked off a 22-date UK tour, sponsored by Soft & Gentle washing powder at Sheffield City Hall.
1993
Phil Collins went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Both Sides.'
1991
A Los Angeles court gave Randy Jackson of The Jackson's a 30- day jail sentence for violating a probation order.
The Rolling Stones announced they'd signed a £20 million deal with Virgin Records, to make three albums over six years.
1988
During a UK tour Huey Lewis and the News appeared at the Brighton Centre, England.
1979
Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'No More Tears, Enough Is Enough', it made No.3 in the UK.
1976
'22 Golden Guitar Greats' by Bert Weedon went to No.1 on the UK album chart.
1975
Appearing at Kings College, London, Alan Hull, (ex Lindisfarne).
Dr Hook kicked off their Christmas UK tour at Oxford Poly.
1974
Drummer with The Who, Keith Moon collapsed during a concert after his drink was spiked with horse tranquilliser. 19 year-old Scott Halpin who was in the audience, volunteered to replace him on drums for the remaining three numbers.
1973
Allan Sherman died aged 49. (1963 US No.2 & UK No.14 single 'Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah').
1971
Isaac Hayes started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Theme From Shaft', it made No.4 in the UK. Hayes won a Grammy award for Best Original Film Score with 'Theme From Shaft'.
1968
The Monkees film 'Head' opened in six US cities. Reviews were harsh and the picture was a box office disaster.
1967
Strawberry Alarm Clock were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Incense And Peppermints'.
1965
The Supremes had their sixth US No.1 single with 'I Hear A Symphony' it peaked at No.39 in the UK.
The Walker Brothers kicked off a 10-date UK tour at Buxton Pavilion.
1955
The song that changed popular music history 'Rock Around The Clock' by Bill Haley & His Comets went to No.1 on the UK singles chart for the first time.
Velvet Revolver were forced to cancel a four-city Japanese after their requests for visas was rejected. Officials were said to have refused the band entry to Japan due to previous drug convictions.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke admitted he was among the thousands of people who paid nothing to download the band's latest album In Rainbows. Speaking to BBC 6 Music's Steve Lamacq, Yorke said: "There wasn't any point. I just move some money from one pocket to the other." According to one survey, three in five people paid nothing at all for it. Yorke added that no one was allowed to have copies of the master recording in case it was leaked beforehand.
2005
Madonna went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Confessions On A Dancefloor’ the singer's eighth UK No.1 album.
Robbie Williams smashed a Guinness World Record by selling more than 1.6 million tickets for his 2006 World Tour in one day. The tickets, snapped up on the first day of sale, were valued at an estimated £80 million.
2004
Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was fined £40,000 after a fight in a German hotel. Gallagher was arrested along with drummer Alan White and three other members of the band's entourage after the brawl in Munich in December 2002. Gallagher lost two front teeth in the fight, which led to the band abandoning their German tour.
2003
Michael Jackson flew to Santa Barbara to be arrested by police. He was seen in handcuffs being taken into the police station. The singer had his mug shot and fingerprints taken before being freed on $3m bail.
2002
Former Ultravox member Midge Ure was fined £500 and ordered to pay £35 costs by magistrates in King's Lynn, Norfolk, after he admitted driving without due care and attention. The court heard that Ure was involved in a minor accident in Norfolk while driving his Chrysler people carrier to a concert near Fakenham where he was performing.
2000
Spice Girl Mel C announced she was quitting the group during a TV interview on the ITV Frank Skinner show.
1997
Louise kicked off a 22-date UK tour, sponsored by Soft & Gentle washing powder at Sheffield City Hall.
1993
Phil Collins went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Both Sides.'
1991
A Los Angeles court gave Randy Jackson of The Jackson's a 30- day jail sentence for violating a probation order.
The Rolling Stones announced they'd signed a £20 million deal with Virgin Records, to make three albums over six years.
1988
During a UK tour Huey Lewis and the News appeared at the Brighton Centre, England.
1979
Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'No More Tears, Enough Is Enough', it made No.3 in the UK.
1976
'22 Golden Guitar Greats' by Bert Weedon went to No.1 on the UK album chart.
1975
Appearing at Kings College, London, Alan Hull, (ex Lindisfarne).
Dr Hook kicked off their Christmas UK tour at Oxford Poly.
1974
Drummer with The Who, Keith Moon collapsed during a concert after his drink was spiked with horse tranquilliser. 19 year-old Scott Halpin who was in the audience, volunteered to replace him on drums for the remaining three numbers.
1973
Allan Sherman died aged 49. (1963 US No.2 & UK No.14 single 'Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah').
1971
Isaac Hayes started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Theme From Shaft', it made No.4 in the UK. Hayes won a Grammy award for Best Original Film Score with 'Theme From Shaft'.
1968
The Monkees film 'Head' opened in six US cities. Reviews were harsh and the picture was a box office disaster.
1967
Strawberry Alarm Clock were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Incense And Peppermints'.
1965
The Supremes had their sixth US No.1 single with 'I Hear A Symphony' it peaked at No.39 in the UK.
The Walker Brothers kicked off a 10-date UK tour at Buxton Pavilion.
1955
The song that changed popular music history 'Rock Around The Clock' by Bill Haley & His Comets went to No.1 on the UK singles chart for the first time.
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