Friday, December 5, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
3rd December.......Events in Music
2007
Diana Ross and the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson both collected awards for contributions to US culture a ceremony in Washington, attended by President Bush. Hootie and the Blowfish paid tribute to Brian Wilson with a medley of some of the Beach Boys' best-known songs.
2006
The reformed Take That topped the UK singles and album charts simultaneously for the first time ever in their career. The single ‘Patience’ remained at number for the second week, and Beautiful World the group’s new album entered the chart at No.1.
2003
A Los Angeles court ruled that the privacy of singer Barbra Streisand was not violated when a picture of her Malibu estate was posted on a website. Streisand had filed a $10m action against software entrepreneur Kenneth Adelman after he posted a photo of her home on his conservation site.
2000
Backstreet Boys started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Black & Blue'.
Mick Jagger and U2 formed a £100 million offshore investment trust to buy commercial property. Based in the Channel Islands the fund planed to invest in small offices and shops in the London.
S Club 7 went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Never Had A Dream Come True'.
1999
It was reported that rapper Jay-Z had been arrested in connection with the stabbing of music executive Lance Rivera. The rapper was charged with first-degree assault.
U2 singer Bono had his missing laptop computer returned after loosing it. A young man had bought it for £300 discovered he had the missing laptop, which contained tracks from the forthcoming U2 album.
Prosecutors in California charged Gabriel Gomez with the kidnapping and murder of Sandra Ann Rosas, wife of Los Lobos singer and guitarist Cesar Rosas. No body had yet been found.
1994
Boyz II Men knocked themselves off the No.1 position on the US singles chart when 'On Bended Knee' started a six week run a No.1. The groups 'I'll Make Love To You' had been at No.1 for a record breaking 14 weeks.
1987
Appearing at London's Town & Country Club, The Icicle Works supported by the La's.
1986
Judas Priest were sued by two family's, alleging that the band were responsible for their son's forming a suicide pact and shooting themselves after listening to Judas Priest records.
1985
New Order played two shows in one day at the Hacienda, Manchester, one in the afternoon and one evening show.
1983
Duran Duran scored their first UK No.1 album with their third release, 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger'
Lionel Richie started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Can't Slow Down'.
1979
A concert by The Who at The Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, turned to disaster when 11 members of the audience were trampled to death after a stampede to claim unreserved seats.
1978
The Philadelphia Furies, a soccer team co-owned by Peter Frampton, Paul Simon and Mick Jagger, lost their first match in the North American League, 3-0 to the Washington Diplomats.
1977
Wings started a nine-week run at No.1 in the UK with 'Mull Of Kintyre'. The first single to sell over 2 million in the UK, (co-written by Denny Laine who sold his rights to the song when he became bankrupt).
Linda Ronstadt started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Simple Dreams'.
1976
The Stranglers signed a recording contract with United Artists.
A giant 40ft inflatable pig could be seen floating above London after breaking free from its moorings. The pig had been photographed for Pink Floyd's 'Animals', album cover; the CAA issued a warning to all pilots that a flying pig was on the run.
An attempt was made on Bob Marley's life when seven gunmen burst into his Kingston home injuring Marley his wife Rita and manager Don Taylor, the attack was believed to be politically motivated.
An estimated three and a half million people applied for Abba's forthcoming British Albert Hall concerts, there were just over 11 thousand tickets available.
1971
The Montreux Casino in Switzerland burnt to the ground during a gig by Frank Zappa, Deep Purple who were recording an album their at the time write the 'Smoke On The Water.'
Nazareth kicked off a nine-date UK tour at Worcester College, Oxford.
1969
The Rolling Stones recorded 'Brown Sugar' at Muscle Shoals studios. The single went on to be a UK & US No 1.
Al Green kicked off a ten-date UK tour at Manchester's New Century Hall.
1967
Appearing at London's Saville Theatre, Gladys Knight and The Pips with Joe Tex.
1966
British act The New Vaudeville Band started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Winchester Cathedral'. A No.4 hit in the UK.
Ray Charles was given a five year suspended prison sentence and a $10,000 fine after being convicted of possessing heroin and marijuana.
The Monkees made their live debut at the International Arena, Honolulu.
1965
Rolling Stone Keith Richards was knocked unconscious by an electric shock on stage at the Memorial Hall In Sacramento, California, when his guitar made contact with his microphone.
The Beatles set out on what would be their last ever UK tour at Glasgow's Odeon Cinema. Also on the bill, The Moody Blues The Koobas and Beryl Marsden. The last show was at Cardiff's Capitol Cinema on 12th December.
1964
The Rolling Stones had their second UK No.1 single with 'Little Red Rooster'.
1956
Guy Mitchell was at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of the Marty Robbins song 'Singing The Blues'.
1955
Elvis Presley's first release on RCA Victor Records was announced. The first two songs ‘Mystery Train’ and ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’ had been purchased from Sam Phillips of Sun Records. Elvis was described by his new record company as 'The most talked about personality in recorded music in the last 10 years.'
Diana Ross and the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson both collected awards for contributions to US culture a ceremony in Washington, attended by President Bush. Hootie and the Blowfish paid tribute to Brian Wilson with a medley of some of the Beach Boys' best-known songs.
2006
The reformed Take That topped the UK singles and album charts simultaneously for the first time ever in their career. The single ‘Patience’ remained at number for the second week, and Beautiful World the group’s new album entered the chart at No.1.
2003
A Los Angeles court ruled that the privacy of singer Barbra Streisand was not violated when a picture of her Malibu estate was posted on a website. Streisand had filed a $10m action against software entrepreneur Kenneth Adelman after he posted a photo of her home on his conservation site.
2000
Backstreet Boys started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Black & Blue'.
Mick Jagger and U2 formed a £100 million offshore investment trust to buy commercial property. Based in the Channel Islands the fund planed to invest in small offices and shops in the London.
S Club 7 went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Never Had A Dream Come True'.
1999
It was reported that rapper Jay-Z had been arrested in connection with the stabbing of music executive Lance Rivera. The rapper was charged with first-degree assault.
U2 singer Bono had his missing laptop computer returned after loosing it. A young man had bought it for £300 discovered he had the missing laptop, which contained tracks from the forthcoming U2 album.
Prosecutors in California charged Gabriel Gomez with the kidnapping and murder of Sandra Ann Rosas, wife of Los Lobos singer and guitarist Cesar Rosas. No body had yet been found.
1994
Boyz II Men knocked themselves off the No.1 position on the US singles chart when 'On Bended Knee' started a six week run a No.1. The groups 'I'll Make Love To You' had been at No.1 for a record breaking 14 weeks.
1987
Appearing at London's Town & Country Club, The Icicle Works supported by the La's.
1986
Judas Priest were sued by two family's, alleging that the band were responsible for their son's forming a suicide pact and shooting themselves after listening to Judas Priest records.
1985
New Order played two shows in one day at the Hacienda, Manchester, one in the afternoon and one evening show.
1983
Duran Duran scored their first UK No.1 album with their third release, 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger'
Lionel Richie started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Can't Slow Down'.
1979
A concert by The Who at The Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, turned to disaster when 11 members of the audience were trampled to death after a stampede to claim unreserved seats.
1978
The Philadelphia Furies, a soccer team co-owned by Peter Frampton, Paul Simon and Mick Jagger, lost their first match in the North American League, 3-0 to the Washington Diplomats.
1977
Wings started a nine-week run at No.1 in the UK with 'Mull Of Kintyre'. The first single to sell over 2 million in the UK, (co-written by Denny Laine who sold his rights to the song when he became bankrupt).
Linda Ronstadt started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Simple Dreams'.
1976
The Stranglers signed a recording contract with United Artists.
A giant 40ft inflatable pig could be seen floating above London after breaking free from its moorings. The pig had been photographed for Pink Floyd's 'Animals', album cover; the CAA issued a warning to all pilots that a flying pig was on the run.
An attempt was made on Bob Marley's life when seven gunmen burst into his Kingston home injuring Marley his wife Rita and manager Don Taylor, the attack was believed to be politically motivated.
An estimated three and a half million people applied for Abba's forthcoming British Albert Hall concerts, there were just over 11 thousand tickets available.
1971
The Montreux Casino in Switzerland burnt to the ground during a gig by Frank Zappa, Deep Purple who were recording an album their at the time write the 'Smoke On The Water.'
Nazareth kicked off a nine-date UK tour at Worcester College, Oxford.
1969
The Rolling Stones recorded 'Brown Sugar' at Muscle Shoals studios. The single went on to be a UK & US No 1.
Al Green kicked off a ten-date UK tour at Manchester's New Century Hall.
1967
Appearing at London's Saville Theatre, Gladys Knight and The Pips with Joe Tex.
1966
British act The New Vaudeville Band started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Winchester Cathedral'. A No.4 hit in the UK.
Ray Charles was given a five year suspended prison sentence and a $10,000 fine after being convicted of possessing heroin and marijuana.
The Monkees made their live debut at the International Arena, Honolulu.
1965
Rolling Stone Keith Richards was knocked unconscious by an electric shock on stage at the Memorial Hall In Sacramento, California, when his guitar made contact with his microphone.
The Beatles set out on what would be their last ever UK tour at Glasgow's Odeon Cinema. Also on the bill, The Moody Blues The Koobas and Beryl Marsden. The last show was at Cardiff's Capitol Cinema on 12th December.
1964
The Rolling Stones had their second UK No.1 single with 'Little Red Rooster'.
1956
Guy Mitchell was at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of the Marty Robbins song 'Singing The Blues'.
1955
Elvis Presley's first release on RCA Victor Records was announced. The first two songs ‘Mystery Train’ and ‘I Forgot to Remember to Forget’ had been purchased from Sam Phillips of Sun Records. Elvis was described by his new record company as 'The most talked about personality in recorded music in the last 10 years.'
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
2nd December.......Events in Music
2007
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne made more than $800,000 (£389,032) for charity after they sold off some of their possessions from their former US home. Items sold included the family's custom pool table for $11,250 (£5,470) and a pair of Ozzy's trademark round glasses went for $5,250 (£2,553). The beaded wire model of the Eiffel Tower that adorned the kitchen fetched $10,000 (£4,862), while skull-adorned trainers worn by Ozzy sold for $2,625 (£1,276).
2006
David Mount the drummer with Mud died. They had the 1974 UK No.1 single 'Tiger Feet' plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles.
25 year old singer and actress Beyonce was set to earn more money than any other black actress for her performance in her latest film ‘Dreamgirls.’ The musical based on the history of Diana Ross and the Supremes would earn the singer a £5m fee.
The Game was at No.1 on the US album chart with his second album ‘Doctor's Advocate.’
Mariska Veres, vocalist with Shocking Blue died of cancer at the age of 59. Had the 1970 US No.1 & UK No.8 single 'Venus'.
2003
Darkness singer Justin Hawkins was held for two hours at JFK Airport, New York after police mistook him for a wanted man with the same name and looks. The police only agreed to let him go after Justin's fiance and manager Sue Whitehouse produced a tour schedule to prove that he was in England on July 4th when the crime was committed.
2002
Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was arrested and charged with assault after he Kung-Fu kicked a police officer. The incident happened at the Bayerischer hotel in Munich, the singer lost his two front teeth in the brawl and an Oasis minder was knocked out cold.
2001
Singer Valerie Jones died aged 45. The Jones Girls and worked with Lou Reed, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Betty Everett.
Creed started an eight-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Weathered'.
Daniel Bedingfield scored his first UK No.1 single with 'Gotta Get Thru This', the single went back to No.1 in January 2002.
2000
Thieves broke into the London home Madonna shares with Guy Ritchie. The raiders forced their way in through a basement door then took a set of car keys before loading up Guy Ritchie's car with some of the couple's possessions and driving off.
The Smashing Pumpkins played their final concert when they appeared at the Metro Club in Chicago.
1999
It was reported that Stevie Wonder was to undergo an operation to regain his sight. The breakthrough by top eye specialists involved inserting a microchip in the retina.
David Bowie played his first UK show in over two years when he appeared at the Astoria Theatre in London infront of 2,000 fans.
1997
A man died after falling from a balcony during a Rolling Stones concert at Pontiac Silverdome, Michigan.
1995
Mariah Carey went to No.1 on the US singles chart with her duet with Boyz II Men 'One Sweet Day'. It made Carey the first artist in history to have two consecutive single debut at No.1, 'Fantasy' being her first.
1988
Appearing at The London School Of Economics, The Stone Roses supported by The Charlatans, tickets £2.50
1987
Appearing at Newcastle City Hall, INXS supported by Sinead O'Connor
1986
Jerry Lee Lewis checked into the Betty Ford Clinic to overcome his addiction to painkillers.
1983
MTV aired the full 14-minute version of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' video for the first time.
1982
US folk singer David Blue died of a heart attack aged 41 while jogging in New York's Washington Square Park. Member of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue during the late 70's.
1979
Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand's ‘You Don't Bring Me Flowers’ was at No.1 on the US singles chart. A radio station engineer had spliced together Neil's version with Barbra's version and got such good response, the station added it to their play list. When Neil Diamond was told about it, he decided to re-record the song with Streisand herself, and within weeks of its release, the single went to No.1 in the US and No.5 in the UK.
1978
Rod Stewart was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy''
1971
Appearing at The Royal Ballroom, Bournemouth, England, Led Zeppelin.
1969
Cindy Birdsong of the Supremes was kidnapped at knifepoint by a maintenance man who worked in the building she lived in. She later escaped unharmed by jumping out of his car on the San Diego freeway. The kidnapper was arrested in Las Vegas four days later.
1967
The Monkees album, ‘Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd’ went to number one on the US album chart. It was their fourth album to sell over a million copies, following ‘The Monkees’, ‘More Of The Monkees’ and ‘Headquarters’.
1963
The Beatles recorded an appearance on the UK TV comedy program The Morecambe and Wise Show. The Beatles played ‘This Boy’, ‘All My Loving’, and ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ and also participate in comedy sketches with Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The program was broadcast on April 18, 1964.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne made more than $800,000 (£389,032) for charity after they sold off some of their possessions from their former US home. Items sold included the family's custom pool table for $11,250 (£5,470) and a pair of Ozzy's trademark round glasses went for $5,250 (£2,553). The beaded wire model of the Eiffel Tower that adorned the kitchen fetched $10,000 (£4,862), while skull-adorned trainers worn by Ozzy sold for $2,625 (£1,276).
2006
David Mount the drummer with Mud died. They had the 1974 UK No.1 single 'Tiger Feet' plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles.
25 year old singer and actress Beyonce was set to earn more money than any other black actress for her performance in her latest film ‘Dreamgirls.’ The musical based on the history of Diana Ross and the Supremes would earn the singer a £5m fee.
The Game was at No.1 on the US album chart with his second album ‘Doctor's Advocate.’
Mariska Veres, vocalist with Shocking Blue died of cancer at the age of 59. Had the 1970 US No.1 & UK No.8 single 'Venus'.
2003
Darkness singer Justin Hawkins was held for two hours at JFK Airport, New York after police mistook him for a wanted man with the same name and looks. The police only agreed to let him go after Justin's fiance and manager Sue Whitehouse produced a tour schedule to prove that he was in England on July 4th when the crime was committed.
2002
Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was arrested and charged with assault after he Kung-Fu kicked a police officer. The incident happened at the Bayerischer hotel in Munich, the singer lost his two front teeth in the brawl and an Oasis minder was knocked out cold.
2001
Singer Valerie Jones died aged 45. The Jones Girls and worked with Lou Reed, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Betty Everett.
Creed started an eight-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Weathered'.
Daniel Bedingfield scored his first UK No.1 single with 'Gotta Get Thru This', the single went back to No.1 in January 2002.
2000
Thieves broke into the London home Madonna shares with Guy Ritchie. The raiders forced their way in through a basement door then took a set of car keys before loading up Guy Ritchie's car with some of the couple's possessions and driving off.
The Smashing Pumpkins played their final concert when they appeared at the Metro Club in Chicago.
1999
It was reported that Stevie Wonder was to undergo an operation to regain his sight. The breakthrough by top eye specialists involved inserting a microchip in the retina.
David Bowie played his first UK show in over two years when he appeared at the Astoria Theatre in London infront of 2,000 fans.
1997
A man died after falling from a balcony during a Rolling Stones concert at Pontiac Silverdome, Michigan.
1995
Mariah Carey went to No.1 on the US singles chart with her duet with Boyz II Men 'One Sweet Day'. It made Carey the first artist in history to have two consecutive single debut at No.1, 'Fantasy' being her first.
1988
Appearing at The London School Of Economics, The Stone Roses supported by The Charlatans, tickets £2.50
1987
Appearing at Newcastle City Hall, INXS supported by Sinead O'Connor
1986
Jerry Lee Lewis checked into the Betty Ford Clinic to overcome his addiction to painkillers.
1983
MTV aired the full 14-minute version of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' video for the first time.
1982
US folk singer David Blue died of a heart attack aged 41 while jogging in New York's Washington Square Park. Member of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue during the late 70's.
1979
Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand's ‘You Don't Bring Me Flowers’ was at No.1 on the US singles chart. A radio station engineer had spliced together Neil's version with Barbra's version and got such good response, the station added it to their play list. When Neil Diamond was told about it, he decided to re-record the song with Streisand herself, and within weeks of its release, the single went to No.1 in the US and No.5 in the UK.
1978
Rod Stewart was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy''
1971
Appearing at The Royal Ballroom, Bournemouth, England, Led Zeppelin.
1969
Cindy Birdsong of the Supremes was kidnapped at knifepoint by a maintenance man who worked in the building she lived in. She later escaped unharmed by jumping out of his car on the San Diego freeway. The kidnapper was arrested in Las Vegas four days later.
1967
The Monkees album, ‘Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd’ went to number one on the US album chart. It was their fourth album to sell over a million copies, following ‘The Monkees’, ‘More Of The Monkees’ and ‘Headquarters’.
1963
The Beatles recorded an appearance on the UK TV comedy program The Morecambe and Wise Show. The Beatles played ‘This Boy’, ‘All My Loving’, and ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ and also participate in comedy sketches with Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The program was broadcast on April 18, 1964.
Monday, December 1, 2008
1st December.......Events in Music
2006
An Oasis fan enjoyed "the best day of his life" when Noel Gallagher popped round to his house in Poynton, Cheshire to play an intimate gig. Ben Hayes had won a BBC Radio 1 competition to have the star play in his front room as part of a week of gigs compered by DJ Jo Whiley. 15 people packed into his lounge for the tiny gig - with his mother on hand making cups of tea for the crew.
2002
Daniel Bedingfield scored his second UK No.1 single with 'If You're Not The One.'
Shania Twain started a five week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Up!’ a No.4 hit in the UK.
1998
The first night of a US tour with *NSYNC, Britney Spears and B*Witched opened in Columbus, Ohio.
1997
Kenny G set a new world record when he held a note on his saxophone for 45 minutes and 47 seconds. (The record has since been broken by Geovanny Escalante, who held a note for 1 hour, 30 minutes and 45 seconds, using a technique that allows him to blow and breathe at the same time).
1990
C.C. Deville guitar player with Poison spent six hours in jail in Louisville, after being arrested for public drunkenness and criminal mischief after a concert in the town that night.
Vanilla Ice started a four-week run at No.1 in the UK with the single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
Whitney Houston went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'm Your Baby Tonight', her 8th US No.1 and the first for writers and producers Reid and Babyface.
1989
Sly Stone was sentenced to 55 days after pleading guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of cocaine, (two weeks later he also pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and was sentenced to spend 9-14 months in rehab).
1987
A Kentucky teacher lost her appeal in the US Supreme Court over her sacking after showing Pink Floyd's film 'The Wall' to her class. The court decided that the film was not suitable for minors with its bad language and sexual content.
1984
Jim Diamond was at No.1 in the UK singles chart with 'I Should Of Known Better.'
1983
Neil Young was sued by Geffen Records because his new music for the label was “not commercial in nature and musically uncharacteristic of his previous albums.”
1982
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album was released. It spent 190 weeks on the UK album chart became the biggest selling pop album of all time, with sales over 51 million.
1981
Keyboard player Vince Clarke announced he was quitting Depeche Mode to form Yazoo with Alison Moyet.
1980
Talking Heads play London's Hammersmith Palais, London, supported by U2.
1977
During a North American tour Queen appeared at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
1976
The Sex Pistols appeared on ITV's live early evening 'Today' show (in place of Queen who had pulled out following a trip to the dentists by Freddie Mercury). Taunted by interviewer Bill Grundy who asked the band to say something outrageous, guitarist Steve Jones says: 'You dirty bastard...you dirty fucker...what a fucking rotter!'
1973
Appearing at The Odeon, Birmingham, England, The O'Jays, Billy Paul and The Intruders.
The Carpenters went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Top Of The World', their second US No.1, a No.5 hit in the UK.
1967
During a 15 date UK tour Jimi Hendrix played two shows at Chatham Town Hall.
1966
Tom Jones was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Green Green Grass Of Home.' It stayed at No.1 for seven weeks giving Decca records its first million selling single by a British artist. Also a No.11 hit in the US.
1965
During a North America tour The Rolling Stones appeared at the Vancouver Auditorium, British Columbia.
1964
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr booked into University College Hospital to have his tonsils removed.
The Who played the first of 22 consecutive Tuesday night gigs at The Marquee Club in London, the band were paid £50 for each gig.
1961
The Beatles performed a lunchtime show at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. That night they headlined a six-group Big Beat Session at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton in Wallasey.
1958
The Teddy Bears were at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘To Know Him is to Love Him.’ The title of the Phil Spector song came from words on his father’s tombstone.
1957
Buddy Holly and the Crickets appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show', performing 'That'll Be The Day' and 'Peggy Sue'. Sam Cooke was also a guest on the same show performing 'You Send Me'.
An Oasis fan enjoyed "the best day of his life" when Noel Gallagher popped round to his house in Poynton, Cheshire to play an intimate gig. Ben Hayes had won a BBC Radio 1 competition to have the star play in his front room as part of a week of gigs compered by DJ Jo Whiley. 15 people packed into his lounge for the tiny gig - with his mother on hand making cups of tea for the crew.
2002
Daniel Bedingfield scored his second UK No.1 single with 'If You're Not The One.'
Shania Twain started a five week run at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Up!’ a No.4 hit in the UK.
1998
The first night of a US tour with *NSYNC, Britney Spears and B*Witched opened in Columbus, Ohio.
1997
Kenny G set a new world record when he held a note on his saxophone for 45 minutes and 47 seconds. (The record has since been broken by Geovanny Escalante, who held a note for 1 hour, 30 minutes and 45 seconds, using a technique that allows him to blow and breathe at the same time).
1990
C.C. Deville guitar player with Poison spent six hours in jail in Louisville, after being arrested for public drunkenness and criminal mischief after a concert in the town that night.
Vanilla Ice started a four-week run at No.1 in the UK with the single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
Whitney Houston went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'm Your Baby Tonight', her 8th US No.1 and the first for writers and producers Reid and Babyface.
1989
Sly Stone was sentenced to 55 days after pleading guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of cocaine, (two weeks later he also pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and was sentenced to spend 9-14 months in rehab).
1987
A Kentucky teacher lost her appeal in the US Supreme Court over her sacking after showing Pink Floyd's film 'The Wall' to her class. The court decided that the film was not suitable for minors with its bad language and sexual content.
1984
Jim Diamond was at No.1 in the UK singles chart with 'I Should Of Known Better.'
1983
Neil Young was sued by Geffen Records because his new music for the label was “not commercial in nature and musically uncharacteristic of his previous albums.”
1982
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album was released. It spent 190 weeks on the UK album chart became the biggest selling pop album of all time, with sales over 51 million.
1981
Keyboard player Vince Clarke announced he was quitting Depeche Mode to form Yazoo with Alison Moyet.
1980
Talking Heads play London's Hammersmith Palais, London, supported by U2.
1977
During a North American tour Queen appeared at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
1976
The Sex Pistols appeared on ITV's live early evening 'Today' show (in place of Queen who had pulled out following a trip to the dentists by Freddie Mercury). Taunted by interviewer Bill Grundy who asked the band to say something outrageous, guitarist Steve Jones says: 'You dirty bastard...you dirty fucker...what a fucking rotter!'
1973
Appearing at The Odeon, Birmingham, England, The O'Jays, Billy Paul and The Intruders.
The Carpenters went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Top Of The World', their second US No.1, a No.5 hit in the UK.
1967
During a 15 date UK tour Jimi Hendrix played two shows at Chatham Town Hall.
1966
Tom Jones was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Green Green Grass Of Home.' It stayed at No.1 for seven weeks giving Decca records its first million selling single by a British artist. Also a No.11 hit in the US.
1965
During a North America tour The Rolling Stones appeared at the Vancouver Auditorium, British Columbia.
1964
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr booked into University College Hospital to have his tonsils removed.
The Who played the first of 22 consecutive Tuesday night gigs at The Marquee Club in London, the band were paid £50 for each gig.
1961
The Beatles performed a lunchtime show at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. That night they headlined a six-group Big Beat Session at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton in Wallasey.
1958
The Teddy Bears were at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘To Know Him is to Love Him.’ The title of the Phil Spector song came from words on his father’s tombstone.
1957
Buddy Holly and the Crickets appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show', performing 'That'll Be The Day' and 'Peggy Sue'. Sam Cooke was also a guest on the same show performing 'You Send Me'.
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