In 1953, singer/actor Dooley Wilson died at the age of 67.
In 1955, Elvis Presley performed at the Fair Park Auditorium in Abilene, Texas.
In 1956, Time Magazine printed an article called 'Teener's Hero,' which tried to explain Elvis Presley's mystique. After a drawn-out description of his singing style, the writer says of Presley's appeal: "his movements suggest, in a word, sex."
In 1960, Brenda Lee released the single "I'm Sorry" b/w "That's All You Gotta Do."
In 1962, Benny Goodman & his band were the first jazz group to play the Soviet Union.
In 1964, the Beatles went to #1 on the US singles chart with “Love Me Do,” which was the group's fourth #1 in five months in the US. The version released in America had Andy White playing drums, while Ringo played the tambourine. Ringo played drums on the British single.
In 1965, the Rolling Stones played the final night of a US tour at the New York Academy of Music. During the afternoon the band recorded six songs for the Clay Pole TV show.
In 1966, in San Francisco, CA, Jefferson Airplane performed at a benefit for the Haight-Ashbury Legal Organization.
In 1966, university student Anne Murray signed a contract with the CBC-TV show, "Singalong Jubilee." She was paid $71.50 for each appearance on the show, and $99 if she soloed.
In 1966, the Doors appeared at the Hullabaloo in West Hollywood, California.
In 1968, working on what will become 'The White' album, the Beatles added overdubs of bass and vocals on “Revolution.” After numerous overdubs have been added, the final six minutes of the song evolved into chaotic, jamming, with Lennon repeatedly shouting "alright” and Yoko Ono speaking random phrases. The jam becomes the basis for “Revolution 9,” and this session was the first that Yoko attends.
In 1969, Led Zeppelin played the first of two nights at The Fillmore East in New York City.
In 1970, Ray Stevens achieved the first of his two Billboard #1 hits when "Everything Is Beautiful" reached the top. His second came almost exactly four years later with "The Streak."
In 1972, John Ryanes of The Monotones passed away. The group had one big hit, "Book Of Love," which reached number 5 in the US in 1958.
In 1972, Roxy Music played their first major date at England's Great Western Express Festival.
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In 1974, Bernadette Whelan a 14 year-old David Cassidy fan died of heart failure four days after attending a concert of his. Over 1,000 other fans had to be given first aid during the White City Stadium show.
In 1975, on NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special," Joan Baez hosted Hoyt Axton and Kool & the Gang.
In 1976, the Sex Pistols appeared at Reading University, Reading, England.
In 1977, jazz saxophonist/composer Paul Desmond of the Dave Brubeck Quartet died of lung cancer at the age of 52. Desmond specified in his will that all proceeds from "Take Five" would go to the Red Cross following his death.
In 1978, Led Zeppelin began work on their final album, 'In Through the Out Door.' One other Zeppelin album was released after that; 'Coda,' but it was composed of early recordings and outtakes.
In 1980, Carl Radle, bass guitarist for Derek And the Dominos, died of kidney failure partially caused by his drug abuse in the seventies. After the Dominos split, he continued to work with other artists such as George Harrison, Joe Cocker and J.J. Cale. He was just 37 years old.
In 1980, on NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special," the Temptations hosted Firefall, Jim Photoglo, and Robbie Dupree.
In 1990, Midnight Oil closed down 6th Avenue in New York City as they played a protest concert in front of Exxon's offices. The protest was in reaction to the Exxon Valdez disaster.
In 1992, Paul Simon married Edie Brickell of the New Bohemians. He was previously married to Peggy Harper from 1970 to 1975 and actress Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia in Star Wars) from 1983 to 1984.
Also in 1992, the Black Crowes went to #1 on the US album chart with 'The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion'.
In 1997, Neil Young canceled his European tour because he had cut his finger while slicing a ham sandwich.
In 1999, in New Jersey, Lenny Kravitz walked off stage after 40 minutes and collapsed from heat exhaustion. He had been performing in a fur coat.
In 1999, three thousand people had to be evacuated from Royal Albert Hall in London where Kenny Rogers was about to perform, after a bomb threat was made. No bomb was found and no injuries were reported.
In 2000, saxophonist/singer Tex Beneke, who took over leadership of the Glenn Miller Orchestra after Miller's disappearance and presumed death during World War II, died at the age of 86.
In 2001, "All For You" by Janet Jackson was the #1 song.
In 2002, Diana Ross voluntarily entered a Malibu, California drug and alcohol rehabilitation center called Promises in order to "clear up some personal issues" before starting a summer concert tour.
In 2003, British record producer Mickie Most, who is credited with producing more number one hits world-wide than any other producer, died of a rare form of cancer. He was 64. During a long career he recorded with the Animals, Herman's Hermits, Donovan, Lulu, The Yardbirds, The Nashville Teens, Hot Chocolate, Kim Wilde and many others.
In 2007, a coroner told the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector that US actress Lana Clarkson's death was a homicide. Dr Louis Pena said bruising suggested the barrel of a gun may have been forced into Ms Clarkson's mouth before she was fatally shot in 2003. Spector was accused of murdering Clarkson on 3 February 2003 at his home in California.
Also in 2007, a leaked copy of the new White Stripes album 'Icky Thump' was played completely on Chicago's radio station Q101-WKQX. Jack White personally called the US radio station from Spain, where he was touring, to voice his displeasure.
In 2008, music mogul Simon Fuller married his long-term girlfriend Natalie Swanston at a ceremony in California's Napa Valley. Guests at the wedding included Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Annie Lennox. Earlier this year Billboard magazine named him the "most successful British music manager of all time," with an estimated fortune of $450m (£229m).
In 2009, Mick Jagger offered to buy an ice cream van but was turned down by its owner - who'd promised his daughter he would drive her to her wedding in it. Guiseppe Della Camera, had spent ten years restoring the rusting van to perfection after he spotted it on a farm - being used as a chicken shed. The restoration was such a success Sir Mick offered to buy the vehicle when he saw it at a show on Wandsworth Common. Camera said, 'Jagger told me he'd really fallen in love with my van and asked me if I would consider selling it. I was stunned when he offered me £100,000.
In 2009, 81-year-old music legend Fats Domino made a rare appearance at a charity event in New Orleans that raises funds to rebuild schools and playgrounds damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Although he did not perform, The Fat Man watched his old friends Little Richard, B.B. King and Chuck Berry hit the stage and waved at the 3,000-strong crowd.
In 2009, Ozzy Osbourne was suing the band's guitarist Tony Iommi over royalty payments. The 60-year-old had accused Iommi of falsely claiming to have sole rights to the band's name which has cost him royalties from merchandise sales. Osbourne was seeking unspecified damages, lost profits and a declaration he is a half-owner of the trademark. Iommi claims Osbourne legally relinquished rights to the band's name in the 1980s. Osbourne said he believed all four original members of the band should share Black Sabbath's name equally.
In 2009, in Mountain View, California, six audience members were stabbed at a War concert.
In 2010, Anita Humes, lead singer for the Essex on their 1963 hits "Easier Said Than Done" (#1) and "A Walkin' Miracle" (#12), passed away at the age of 69.
In 2010, singer Ali Ollie Woodson, a former lead vocalist of the Temptations (1984-1987), died of cancer at age 58.
In 2012, Chess Records studio band guitarist Pete Cosey, who played behind Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, and Etta James, among others, died at age 68.
In 2013, a new museum dedicated to the life of Johnny Cash staged its official opening. The museum in Nashville, Tennessee, was set up by wife and husband team Shannon and Bill Miller and features the largest and most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world.
In 2013, musician Jack White paid a $142,000 back tax bill for Detroit's historic Masonic Temple. The 14-story building was days away from being put up for sale due to its 2010-2012 tax delinquency. The temple president said his group is renaming the 1,586-seat theater in its benefactor's name as the Jack White Theater.
In 2013, in Boston, Aerosmith, James Taylor, Carole King, Boston, Jimmy Buffett, Boyz II Men, New Kids on the Block, the J. Geils Band, the Dropkick Murphys, Jason Aldean, and Steven Wright performed in a 5½-hour Boston Strong benefit concert at TD Garden for victims of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombing.
