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.
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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.'
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