In 1959, Fabian sang "Tiger" and "Turn Me Loose" on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1960, at Owen Bradley's Quonset Hut studio in Nashville, Ferlin Husky recorded "Wings Of A Dove."
In 1960, at Bell Sound Studio in New York City, Jack Scott recorded "It Only Happened Yesterday" and "Cool Water."
In 1963, the Beatles recorded the first of their very own BBC radio program, "Pop Go the Beatles." The theme song for the program was a version of "Pop Goes the Weasel." The Beatles' guests for this first show were the Lorne Gibson Trio.
In 1963, Elmore James US blues guitarist, singer, died of a heart attack (age 45). Wrote "Shake Your Money Maker," covered by Fleetwood Mac in 1968. Known as "The King of the Slide Guitar." James influenced Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Keith Richards.
In 1964, viewers of CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show" saw a taped Beatles performance of "You Can't Do That" from the set of their movie "A Hard Day's Night."
In 1966, at Chess Studios in Chicago, Bo Diddley recorded "Who Do You Love?"
In 1966, Captain Beefheart appeared at the Whisky a Go Go. West Hollywood, California, supported by Buffalo Springfield and the Doors.
In 1967, the Jimi Hendrix Experience concluded their first European tour with a concert at Tivoli Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden.
In 1969, the Guess Who made their U.S. television debut, lip-syncing "These Eyes" and "Laughing," on ABC's "American Bandstand."
In 1969, the Beatles with Billy Preston started a five week run at #1 on the US singles chart with "Get Back," the group's 17th US #1.
In 1970, surprisingly, the Hollywood Festival is not in L.A. The UK event featured Traffic, the Grateful Dead and Free. But the breakout performance comes from Black Sabbath.
Also in 1970, Peter Green played his last gig with Fleetwood Mac when they appeared at the Bath Festival, Somerset, England.
In 1975, Earth Wind and Fire went to #1 on the US singles chart with "Shining Star," the group's first and only US #1.
In 1978, Van Halen's self-titled debut album was certified Gold.
In 1980, Genesis fans turning up at the Roxy Club box office in Los Angeles to buy tickets for a forthcoming gig were surprised to find the band members Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford selling the tickets themselves.
In Hamburg, Germany in 1980, a battle between The Clash and the audience resulted in Joe Strummer’s arrest. He had struck one audience member in the head with his guitar.
In 1982, Jefferson Starship, the Grateful Dead, Boz Scaggs, and Country Joe McDonald played at San Francisco's Moscone Center to raise money for the Vietnam Veterans Project.
In 1988, Van Halen released the LP 'OU812.' The album's front cover is an homage to the classic cover of 'With The Beatles.' Album artwork for the back cover is Hugo Rheinhold's Affe mit Schädel.
In 1991, founder member of the Byrds, Gene Clark died of a heart attack (age 49). Wrote The Byrds hits "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" and "Eight Miles High," member of McGuinn, Clark and Hillman and solo.
In 1991, Guns n' Roses played the first show on their 192-date 'Use Your Illusion' world Tour at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisconsin.
In 1992, police in Montgomery were called when an impostor posing as Steve Miller left a hotel owing a $600 unpaid bill, he did however leave a $73 tip on a $8 drinks bill.
In 1994, TV country music fiddler/Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Ameen Sied "King" Ganam, "Canada's King of the Fiddle," died at age 78.
In 1994, Poison lead singer Bret Michaels crashed his Ferrari into a Burbank telephone pole. He suffered multiple injuries.
In 1997, Hanson started a three week run at #1 on the US singles chart with "MMMBop," the brothers first US #1, also a #1 in the UK.
In 1999, Freddie Mercury was featured on a new set of millennium stamps issued by the Royal Mail . The Queen front man who died in 1991, was featured on the 19p stamp. The singer was a keen stamp collector, and his collection was bought by the Post Office in 1993. The stamp marked his contribution to the Live Aid charity concert in 1985.
In 2000, a New York Judge told Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde that if she wanted her March arrest for protesting the sale of leather goods in a Gap store dismissed, she'd better keep her nose clean for the next six months.
Also in 2000, Chuck D testified to the U.S. Congress about the benefits of Napster and online music distribution.
In 2003, Paul McCartney made his first ever live performance in Russia when he appeared in-front of 20,000 fans in Red Square.
On this day in 2004, "Burn" by Usher was the #1 song.
In 2004, an attempt to auction off Bruce Springsteen's birth certificate on eBay was shut down by his attorneys.
In 2004, in California, Madonna began the North American leg of her Re-invention World Tour with three sold-out nights at the Los Angeles Forum
In 2005, Mötley Crüe files a lawsuit against NBC for allegedly banning the group from appearing on the network after singer Vince Neil slips in an expletive during the group’s New Year’s Eve performance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Crüe claims the action violates their free speech rights. They also feel the ban hurt CD sales. "This is a discrimination issue," says bassist Nikki Sixx.
In 2006, Bob Dylan's American Journey 1956-1966 officially opened at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. The exhibit debuts on Dylan’s 65th birthday.
In 2007, Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End opened. Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards played the father of Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp's role). (It was) just something to do," says Richards. "I don't know if I can really pull it (off) or not." Richards sees similarities between being a pirate and life in a Rock group. "Both are ways to make a good dishonest living.”
In 2007, it's the first day of the U.K. edition of Rock N' Roll Fantasy camp. Instructors for the five-day session include Bad Company's Simon Kirke, Procol Harum's Gary Brooker and Cream's Jack Bruce. Ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman and Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs are also onboard. Wyman vows to "jam on a Stones tune with every camper."
In 2008, jazz/blues organist Jimmy McGriff died of complications from multiple sclerosis at 72.
In 2010, the Bee Gees' Robin Gibb had a "meltdown" at London's Heathrow Airport when he allegedly hurled expletives at the British Airways staff and refused to board a plane bound for Los Angeles after he was randomly selected for an extra security check.
In 2010, John Fogerty's 1985 hit "Centerfield" was selected to be honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, marking the first time a musician or song has been honored in such a way.
