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| 9/7/2010 |
Today in History
In 1955
Elvis Presley topped the country charts with his most successful release on Sun Records, "I Forgot To Remember To Forget."
In 1959
The Coasters, Lou Rawls, Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon, and Annette Funicello were among the performers on a Dick Clark package tour, which performed at the Michigan State Fair to a crowd of 15-thousand.
In 1963
The Beatles' "She Loves You" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1965
Bob Dylan released the single "Positively 4th Street."
In 1968
The Doors' album "Waiting For The Sun" hit number one on the chart.
In 1973
Frank Zappa released the album "Over-Nite Sensation."
In 1974
Helen Reddy's "You and Me Against The World" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1975
The Guess Who played its last concert before breaking up. The show took place in Montreal.
In 1976
Paul McCartney marked what would have been Buddy Holly's 40th birthday with the inauguration of "Buddy Holly Week" in Britain.
In 1978
Who drummer Keith Moon died of a drug overdose. He was 31.
In 1979
Judas Priest released the album "Unleashed In The East (Live in Japan)."
In 1985
The David Bowie-Mick Jagger version of "Dancing in the Streets" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1986
Guitarist Michael Nesmith joined the rest of the original Monkees on stage for the first time since the band broke up.
In 1992
Elton John released the video "Live World Tour 1992."
In 1993
John Mellencamp released the album "Human Wheels."
In 2001
Michael Jackson hosted the first of two star-packed concerts celebrating the 30th anniversary of his solo career. The events, which took place at New York's Madison Square Garden, featured appearances from other members of the Jacksons as well as Gladys Knight and Gloria Gaynor.
In 2002
Gordon Lightfoot was taken to the hospital with severe abdominal pain, forcing him to cancel a concert in his hometown of Orillia, Ontario, Canada, at the last minute. He was suffering from a rare gastrointestinal condition from which it took years for him to recover.
In 2003
Warren Zevon died following a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He was 56.
Neil Young and John Mellencamp were among the artists who performed at the Farm Aid concert in Columbus, Ohio.
Ringo Starr wrapped up his All-Starr Band tour in support of the album "Ringorama" with a show in San Diego, California.
In 2004
Roger Waters released two songs -- "To Kill the Child" and "Leaving Beruit" -- online, marking the first new studio recordings the former Pink Floyd frontman had issued in the U.S. in 12 years.
Members of Foghat were denying rumors that they were going to take part in a multi-artist tour in support of President Bush to counter the anti-Bush Vote For Change trek.
The 1973 documentary "Wattstax" -- better known as the black Woodstock -- made its TV debut on PBS stations.
In 2005
The Pointer Sisters' June Pointer was sentenced to follow an 18-month rehab program after reversing her plea to guilty to a charge of felony possession of cocaine base.
In 2006
Elton John organized the Fashion Rocks concert, which featured performances from Bon Jovi and Scissor Sisters, as well as Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Nelly Furtado, Jamie Foxx, Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and 30 Seconds to Mars -- who won the Fashion Rocks Alt-Rock Battle Of The Bands competition for a spot on at the event.
In 2007
Genesis launched the North American leg of their Turn It On Again reunion tour with a show in Toronto.
In 2008
ZZ Top and Sam Moore were included on the TV special "America United: In Support of our Troops," which honored members of the military.
In 2009
David Bowie had a rare spider named after him. A German spider expert called his new discovery -- a large spider with long yellow hair that is only found in certain areas of Malaysia -- "Heteropoda davidbowie" in honor of the rocker.< |
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