Today In History
In 1975
The Sex Pistols played their first concert at Saint Martin's School of Art in London. The gig was arranged by Malcolm MacLaren, the former manager of the New York Dolls. He gave the band its provocative name and eventually served as the group's manager.
In 1980
PiL frontman John Lydon was arrested after an alleged barroom brawl in Dublin, Ireland. While originally convicted, he was later acquitted of the charges on an appeal.
The Pretenders began their first headlining tour of the UK.
In 1986
David Lee Roth released a Spanish-language version of the album "Eat 'Em and Smile."
In 1987
Depeche Mode released the album "Music for the Masses."
In 1988
U2's album "The Joshua Tree" was certified five times Platinum, while AC/DC's video "Who Made Who" was certified Gold.
In 1989
Alex Van Halen became a dad to son Eric.
In 1992
R.E.M. released the album "Automatic for The People."
The Bob Marley and the Wailers album "Songs of Freedom" was released.
In 1993
White Zombie's album "La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Vol. 1" was certified Gold.
In 1994
Queensryche released the album "Promise Land."
In 2000
Pantera's Phil Anselmo opened his House of Shock in New Orleans. Money raised through the haunted house went to several New Orleans-area charities.
In 2003
Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth dropped his lawsuit against his former group. He had been seeking more than 200-thousand-dollars in unpaid royalties.
The movie "School of Rock," starring Tenacious D's Jack Black, was the top draw at the box office.
In 2004
Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd was arrested at LaGuardia Airport in New York after baggage screeners found a knife in his carry-on luggage. Boyd said he'd forgotten he had the knife at the bottom of the bag.
Blink 182 performed at the Stand Up For Skateparks benefit concert at the Pinz Bowling Alley in Studio City, California. The show supported the Tony Hawk Foundation, and raised money for the construction of skateparks in lower income neighborhoods.
In 2005
U2 was the only guest on NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," marking the first time the talk show's history that an episode had been devoted to a single guest.
In 2007
The Cribs frontman Gary Jarman was hospitalized in Sheffield, England after doctors diagnosed him with blood poisoning. He noted that his arms had been aching earlier in the day. After performing with the band that night he noticed suspicious marks on his arms, which sent him to the hospital. Jarman suspected that he contracted the condition when he cut himself on his bass strings.< |