Music Calendar...
In 1924 The Rudolf Friml operetta "Rose Marie" opens on Broadway.
In 1927 Sophie Tucker records her signature song, "Some of These Days."
In 1965 The Rolling Stones appear on the British pop TV show "Ready Steady
Go!" with Mick Jagger and Andrew Loog Oldham performing a parody of
Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe."
In 1965 The Beatles' single "Help!" is certified gold.
In 1966 The Supremes begin a Far East tour including shows in Japan and
Okinawa.
In 1970 After responding to an advertisment in Britain's "Melody Maker,"
Phil Collins becomes the drummer of Genesis.
In 1971 The Grateful Dead's ex-manager, Lenny Hart, is arrested and charged
with having embezzled $70,000 from the group.
In 1971 George Harrison appears on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
In 1972 "Listen To The Music" by the Doobie Brothers enters the U.S. top 40
chart.
In 1978 George Harrison marries Olivia Trinidad Arias in Henley-On-Thames,
England.
In 1978 Gloria Fajardo and Emillo Estefan are married.
In 1978 Teddy Pendergrass gives a "For Women Only" show in Philadelphia
complete with teddy bear-shaped lollipops.
In 1978 The soundtrack to the film "Animal House" is released.
In 1978 "How Much I Feel" by Ambrosia enters the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1978 Boston's second LP "Don't Look Back" enters the U.S. albums chart.
In 1979 In Las Vegas, Bill Wyman joins Ringo Starr, Dave Mason, Todd
Rundgren and Kiki Dee for a musical set during the annual Jerry
Lewis Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy.
In 1981 "Slow Hand" by the Pointer Sisters and "Queen Of Hearts" by Juice
Newton are both certified gold.
In 1982 The house in Surrey owned by Rolling Stone Keith Richards is badly
damaged by fire for the second time in nine years.
In 1986 While still in school, 16-year-old Debbie Gibson signs with Atlantic
Records and begins recording the album "Out of the Blue."
In 1988 The Amnesty International "Human Rights Now" six-week tour,
featuring Bruce Springsteen, Sting and Peter Gabriel, begins at
London's Wembley stadium.
In 1989 Ozzy Osbourne is arrested near London for trying to kill his wife
Sharon. He is released on bail and ordered to keep away from her.
In 1989 Former Cars leader Rick Ocasek marries supermodel Paulina Porizkova.
In 1989 Randy Travis crosses Las Vegas musicians' picket lines during a
3-night stand at Balleys.
In 1989 "Mixed Emotions" by the Rolling Stones enters the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1989 "Love In An Elevator" by Aerosmith and "Love Shack" by the B-52s
both enter the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1989 "Cold Hearted" by Paula Adbul is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1993 Pearl Jam performs at the MTV Video Music Awards and are joined
onstage by Neil Young for "Rockin' In The Free World."
In 1994 Woodstock '94 announces refunds for those people who bought tickets
but were turned away because of the crowds.
In 1995 Chuck Berry, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee
Lewis, The Allman Brothers and Bruce Springsteen headline the
opening concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
In 1995 Reba McEntire's "On My Own" is the first single to be delivered
through the Internet for airplay on Country stations.
In 1995 "You Are Not Alone" by Michael Jackson becomes the first single ever
to debut at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
In 1998 David Bowie launches Bowienet, the first artist-created Internet
service provider.
In 1998 Brandy's album "Never Say Never" is certified double platinum.
In 1999 Lenny Kravitz's CD "5" goes double platinum.
In 2000 Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige and Angie Stone each take home
two trophies at the 2000 Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards.
In 2000 Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell marries actress Leighanne Wallace.
In 2012 Starship guitarist Mark Abrahamian dies Sunday after suffering a heart
attack following a concert performance in Nebraska. He was 46.
In 1927 Sophie Tucker records her signature song, "Some of These Days."
In 1965 The Rolling Stones appear on the British pop TV show "Ready Steady
Go!" with Mick Jagger and Andrew Loog Oldham performing a parody of
Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe."
In 1965 The Beatles' single "Help!" is certified gold.
In 1966 The Supremes begin a Far East tour including shows in Japan and
Okinawa.
In 1970 After responding to an advertisment in Britain's "Melody Maker,"
Phil Collins becomes the drummer of Genesis.
In 1971 The Grateful Dead's ex-manager, Lenny Hart, is arrested and charged
with having embezzled $70,000 from the group.
In 1971 George Harrison appears on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
In 1972 "Listen To The Music" by the Doobie Brothers enters the U.S. top 40
chart.
In 1978 George Harrison marries Olivia Trinidad Arias in Henley-On-Thames,
England.
In 1978 Gloria Fajardo and Emillo Estefan are married.
In 1978 Teddy Pendergrass gives a "For Women Only" show in Philadelphia
complete with teddy bear-shaped lollipops.
In 1978 The soundtrack to the film "Animal House" is released.
In 1978 "How Much I Feel" by Ambrosia enters the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1978 Boston's second LP "Don't Look Back" enters the U.S. albums chart.
In 1979 In Las Vegas, Bill Wyman joins Ringo Starr, Dave Mason, Todd
Rundgren and Kiki Dee for a musical set during the annual Jerry
Lewis Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy.
In 1981 "Slow Hand" by the Pointer Sisters and "Queen Of Hearts" by Juice
Newton are both certified gold.
In 1982 The house in Surrey owned by Rolling Stone Keith Richards is badly
damaged by fire for the second time in nine years.
In 1986 While still in school, 16-year-old Debbie Gibson signs with Atlantic
Records and begins recording the album "Out of the Blue."
In 1988 The Amnesty International "Human Rights Now" six-week tour,
featuring Bruce Springsteen, Sting and Peter Gabriel, begins at
London's Wembley stadium.
In 1989 Ozzy Osbourne is arrested near London for trying to kill his wife
Sharon. He is released on bail and ordered to keep away from her.
In 1989 Former Cars leader Rick Ocasek marries supermodel Paulina Porizkova.
In 1989 Randy Travis crosses Las Vegas musicians' picket lines during a
3-night stand at Balleys.
In 1989 "Mixed Emotions" by the Rolling Stones enters the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1989 "Love In An Elevator" by Aerosmith and "Love Shack" by the B-52s
both enter the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1989 "Cold Hearted" by Paula Adbul is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1993 Pearl Jam performs at the MTV Video Music Awards and are joined
onstage by Neil Young for "Rockin' In The Free World."
In 1994 Woodstock '94 announces refunds for those people who bought tickets
but were turned away because of the crowds.
In 1995 Chuck Berry, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee
Lewis, The Allman Brothers and Bruce Springsteen headline the
opening concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
In 1995 Reba McEntire's "On My Own" is the first single to be delivered
through the Internet for airplay on Country stations.
In 1995 "You Are Not Alone" by Michael Jackson becomes the first single ever
to debut at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
In 1998 David Bowie launches Bowienet, the first artist-created Internet
service provider.
In 1998 Brandy's album "Never Say Never" is certified double platinum.
In 1999 Lenny Kravitz's CD "5" goes double platinum.
In 2000 Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige and Angie Stone each take home
two trophies at the 2000 Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards.
In 2000 Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell marries actress Leighanne Wallace.
In 2012 Starship guitarist Mark Abrahamian dies Sunday after suffering a heart
attack following a concert performance in Nebraska. He was 46.
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