Today in History
In 1973
Brian Eno left Roxy Music.
In 1975
David Bowie's album "Young Americans" was certified Gold. It features two of his biggest hits, "Fame" and the title track.
In 1982
The Clash drummer Nicky "Topper" Headon was arrested and charged with stealing a bus stop sign.
In 1983
Eddy Grant's "Electric Avenue" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1984
Depeche Mode released the album "People Are People."
In 1986
Talking Heads' album "Stop Making Sense" was certified Platinum.
In 1988
Midnight Oil's "Beds Are Burning" peaked at number 17 on the pop singles chart.
Brian Setzer kicked off a tour with George Thorogood with a show in Los Angeles.
In 1991
A riot broke out at a Guns N' Roses concert in suburban St. Louis after lead singer Axl Rose allegedly attacked a fan taking photographs. The band then walked off the stage and fans went on a rampage. The destruction of the band's equipment forced the cancellation of its next two tour stops.
In 1993
The movie "The Cure Show" opened in theaters throughout the UK.
In 1996
The Cranberries album "To The Faithful Departed" was certified Gold and Platinum.
In 2000
More than a thousand people attended a Danish memorial service for the eight people who died at the Roskilde Festival. The concertgoers were crushed when the crowd rushed the stage during Pearl Jam's set. A ninth victim died a few days later from his injuries.
In 2001
U2 received permission from the Irish government to perform a second concert at the country's historic Slane Castle.
In 2002
The album "Party at the Palace," featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Annie Lennox, and surviving members of Queen, was released. The live material was recorded a month earlier at the concert commemorating England's Queen Elizabeth the Second's Jubilee.
In 2004
Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland offered a no contest plea in Los Angeles court to a charge of driving under the influence of drugs. The case stemmed from an incident the previous October, in which he was arrested after losing control of his car and hitting a parked van in West Hollywood.
In 2005
Live 8 took place across the world to promote international aid for developing African nations. Live Aid organizer Bob Geldof was behind the event, which featured concerts in the G-8 nations in conjunction with the world leaders' annual summit. U2, Coldplay, Green Day, and Linkin Park were among the numerous stars who participated in the global event.
In 2007
The White Stripes gave an impromptu concert on a city bus rolling along the streets of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.< |