In 1939, "Beer Barrel Polka" was recorded by The Andrews Sisters.
In 1952, at Castle Studio in Nashville's Tulane Hotel, country music singer Kitty Wells recorded "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" at her first session for Decca Records.
In 1958, Alan Freed has trouble on his hands when a brawl breaks out following a Big Beat Show at the Boston Arena. Several of the estimated 5,000 teens in attendance are injured and Freed will later be charged with incitement of a riot and destruction of property.
In 1960, Cathy Jean and the Roommates recorded "Please Love Me Forever."
In 1964, Gerry and the Pacemakers made their US television debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS singing "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying." Stevie Wonder performed "Fingertips" on the show.
In 1966, the Temptations released the single "Ain't Too Proud To Beg." The song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Pop Chart, and was a #1 hit on the Billboard R&B charts for eight non-consecutive weeks.
In 1967, Pink Floyd appeared at The Moulin Rouge, Ainsdale, Southport, England. The promotion flyers for the club said: "The Moulin Rouge night club. Wine, Dine, Dance! And have a gay time."
In 1967, the Walker Brothers announced they were splitting up.
In 1969, Jimi Hendrix was arrested when Canadian customs officials at Toronto's Pearson International Airport found heroin and hashish in his luggage. After being released on a $10,000 cash bail and being required to appear in court at a later date, he was allowed to play his concert at Maple Leaf Gardens. In his trial defense, Hendrix claimed that that the drugs were slipped into his bag by a fan without his knowledge. He was acquitted.
In 1971, Grand Funk Railroad "consented" to meeting with members of the press, who had never treated the group with respect despite their string of hit records. One hundred and fifty reporters were invited to New York's Gotham Hotel for the meeting. Only six showed up.
In 1971, Led Zeppelin kicked off a European tour at K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark in front of 4,000 fans. The set list included the only known performance of "Four Sticks" and the debut live performance of "Misty Mountain Hop."
Also in 1971, New York's Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center announced it would be putting on concerts with pop, rock and jazz artists along with their regular classical offerings.
In 1975, Chicago started a two week run at #1 on the US album chart with 'Chicago VIII', the group's third US #1.
In 1975, Dawn started a three week run at #1 on the US singles chart with "He Don't Love You, (Like I Love You)," the group's third US #1.
In 1976, Paul McCartney made his first American stage appearance in 10 years. The "Wings Over America" tour began in Ft. Worth, TX
In 1980, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band started a six week run at #1 on the US album chart with 'Against The Wind'.
In 1986, Dollywood (Dolly Parton's theme park) opened in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Also in 1986, Robert Palmer went to #1 on the U.S. singles chart with “Addicted To Love,” it made #5 in the U.K. Palmer originally recorded the song as a duet with Chaka Khan but due to contractual problems her voice was removed.
On this day in 1993, "Freak Me" by Silk was the #1 song.
In 1996, in Paris, Tina Turner officially began her 255-date Wildest Dreams World Tour with a concert at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Her opening act was the Accelerators, led by actor Bruce Willis.
In 1997, Katrina And The Waves won the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin with the song "Love Shine A Light," making them the first UK winners since Bucks Fizz in 1981.
In 1997, the Notorious B.I.G. started a three week run at #1 on the US singles chart with his posthumous hit "Hypnotize," a #10 hit in the UK. The rapper was gunned down and killed on March 9th, 1997.
In 2001, London based bank Coutts And Co. turned down applications from members of Oasis to open accounts on the grounds of the bands bad behaviour.
In 2001, jazz drummer Billy Higgins, who played with Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk, Pat Metheny, and Sonny Rollins, died of liver failure at age 64.
In 2004, Morrissey played the first of five nights at The Apollo Theatre, New York City during his 'You Are The Quarry' US tour.
In 2006, the first Bob Dylan radio program was aired on XM Satellite Radio. Tracks played on his show included Blur, Prince, Billy Bragg, Wilco, Mary Gauthier, L.L. Cool J and The Streets.
In 2008, Mariah Carey was at #1 on the US album chart with her eleventh studio album 'E=MC?'
In 2009, Bob Dylan went to #1 on the UK album chart with ‘Together Through Life’ his seventh UK #1 album. It was the singer, songwriter’s 33rd studio album, he last topped the UK chart with ‘New Morning’ in 1970. His first #1 in 1964, was ‘The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan'. Dylan now held the record, (previously held by Tom Jones), for the longest gap between solo number one albums.
