In 1950, Frank Sinatra made his TV debut on NBC's Bob Hope-hosted "Star-Spangled Review."
In 1957, Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their first record, "That'll Be The Day." (US #3)(#1 UK) The song had its genesis in a trip to the movies by Holly, Allison and Sonny Curtis in June 1956. The John Wayne film 'The Searchers' was playing. Wayne's frequently-used, world-weary catchphrase, "that'll be the day" was the Inspiration behind the song. The cut is featured on the debut album by the Crickets, 'The Chirping" Crickets,' which was issued on November 27, 1957. The song is considered a classic in the rock and roll genre and is listed at #39 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It was also the first song to be recorded by the Quarrymen, the skiffle group that subsequently became the Beatles.
In 1963, the Beatles released "From Me To You" in the US (April 11 in the UK). The single was the Beatles' first #1 in some of the UK charts, second in others, but failed to make an impact in the US at the time of its initial release. However, a 1963 cover version released by Del Shannon resulted in the song becoming the first Lennon–McCartney tune to enter the American pop chart. It was one of the very last songs to be credited "McCartney–Lennon," soon afterwards their songs began appearing credited to "Lennon–McCartney."
Also in 1963, the Beatles, touring the UK with Roy Orbison played at the Capitol Cinema, Cardiff in Wales.
In 1964, eleven boys were suspended from a school in Coventry, England for having Mick Jagger haircuts.
In 1966, in London, prior to his concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Bob Dylan welcomed the Beatles in his dressing room. Paul McCartney, who was eager to impress the singer, played him an electronic version of a song that would later become "Tomorrow Never Knows." Dylan laughed and left the room after saying to Paul, "Oh, I get it, you don't want to be cute anymore."
In 1967, Otis Redding's backup band, the Bar-Kays, enter the US charts with "Soul Finger," an instrumental that will peak at #3 R&B and #17 Pop. Six months later, four members of the band died in the plane crash that killed Redding.
In 1967, Columbia and RCA Victor, two of America's biggest record labels, announce that they will raise the list price of LPs by one dollar on June 1st. It was the first increase since 1953.
In 1971, the Canadian light Rock group, the Bells were awarded a Gold record for "Stay Awhile," thanks in part to the sexy, breathy vocals of singers Cliff Edwards and Jackie Ralphs.
In 1972, David Bowie appeared at Ebbisham Hall, Epsom, England on his Ziggy Stardust tour.
In 1972, "Oh, Girl" by the Chi-Lites was the #1 song.
In 1975, in the US, Paul McCartney released 'Venus and Mars,' the fourth album by his band Wings. The album reached #1 in the US, the UK and worldwide and sold several million copies during the 1970s, with sales now estimated at over 10 million, even if the reaction was less than what had greeted the LP 'Band on the Run' a year earlier.
In 1977, Declan McManus made his 'live' debut at the Nashville in London as Elvis Costello.
In 1980, during the taping of a Van Halen TV special in Rome, David Lee Roth fractured his nose and suffered a concussion when he leaped off Alex Van Halen's drum riser and hit the stage lights.
In 1987, during a show in Rome, U2's sound system set off earthquake alarms in two neighborhoods.
In 1988, Van Halen's Monsters of Rock Tour opened in Wisconsin.
In 1988, Def Leppard kicked off the third leg of their North American Hysteria world tour at George M. Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska.
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In 1989, the Beach Boys and Chicago began touring together for the first time in 14 years. Brian Wilson joined the group for a few shows during the tour.
In 1994, the Eagles played their first show in fourteen years when they played a show in Burbank, California. The two-and-a-half-hour show ended with two encores, closing with "Desperado."
In 1999, winners at the Ivor Novello song writing awards included Rod Stewart who won a Lifetime Achievement Award, Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers won songwriters of the year and Chrissie Hynde won outstanding contribution to British Music.
In 2000, Paula Yates was awarded $680,000 in an out-of-court settlement from her boyfriend Michael Hutchence fortune. Hutchence had died in 1997 INXS singer Hutchence was found dead in his hotel suite in Sydney in 1997 aged 37.
In 2003, the Johnny Cash albums 'Super Hits,''Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison,' and 'Johnny Cash at San Quentin' were certified Platinum.
In 2004, the Bee Gees were honored at Buckingham Palace during and emotional ceremony in which Prince Charles made the trio Commanders of the Order of the British Empire. Both Barry and Robin were on hand, while Maurice's son, 28 year old Adam, accepted the award on his late father's behalf.
In 2008, Sir Paul McCartney was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Yale University in the United States. Yale's president, Richard Levin, said; The former Beatle had "awakened a generation, giving a fresh sound to rock and roll and to rhythm and blues." A band played "Hey Jude" as Sir Paul, 65, walked on stage to accept his degree.
In 2008, UK High street chain Woolworths announced it would stop selling CD singles in its stores saying that the format was in "terminal decline" and would be removed from the shelves from August. Sales of CD singles had fallen sharply as the popularity of downloading music from the internet had increased.
In 2009, a credit card company sued Courtney Love, claiming she owed more than $350,000. In court papers filed in Los Angeles, American Express said it had suspended Love's Amex Gold card after she "failed and refused" to make payments.
In 2010, dozens of AC/DC fans needed treatment after complaining of burning eyes during a concert on the runway of Wels Airport, Wels, Austria. Around 150 fans had to be treated. Doctors found that the fans showed allergic reactions to bark mulch spread at the venue - the runway of Wels Airport, to avoid the soil getting too muddy after hours of massive rainfall.
In 2012, Lady Gaga cancelled her sold-out June 3 Born This Way Ball concert in Indonesia after Islamist hard-liners threatened violence, claiming her sexy clothes and provocative dance moves would corrupt the youth.
In 2013, a report was published saying how many musicians were frustrated with fans filming gigs on their smartphones. Jack White and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs had both put up signs at their concerts asking people to leave their mobiles in their pockets.
