Today In History
In 1977
Ramones frontman Joey Ramone was burned backstage before a concert in New Jersey. It was said to have happened when a teapot exploded.
In 1983
Quiet Riot's "Cum On Feel The Noise" peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1988
Bon Jovi hit number one on the pop singles chart with "Bad Medicine."
Cinderella's "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)" peaked at number 12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1990
Skid Row released the video "Oh Say Can You Scream."
In 1991
New releases included U2's album "Achtung Baby" and Nirvana's single "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
In 1993
Nirvana taped its "MTV Unplugged" concert.
In 1997
INXS frontman Michael Hutchence arrived in Sydney, Australia to begin rehearsals with the band for its 20th anniversary tour. However, he was discovered dead in his hotel room three days later.
In 1999
311 released the album "Sound System."
In 2000
Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland and wife Mary became parents with the birth of their son, Noah Mercer.
In 2002
Linkin Park and Creed were announced as some of the multiple nominees for the upcoming American Music Awards.
In 2003
The Stone Temple Pilots announced that the group was breaking up.
In 2004
The Vines frontman Craig Nicholls admitted in a Sydney, Australia court that he has Asperger Syndrome, a condition similar to autism that can manifest as problems with communication and appropriate interaction with others. The singer's hearing was in connection with an incident in which he was accused of kicking a photographer. The assault charges against Nicholls were dropped.
In 2006
Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda was on hand for an open house in conjunction with a display his artwork at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles.
In 2007
The Red Hot Chili Peppers sued Showtime over the use of the word "Californication." That's the name of the band's 1999 album, and the title the cable network gave to its show that had its premiere three months earlier.< |