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.