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| 9/8/2010 |
Today In History
In 1956
Eddie Cochran signed a contract with Liberty Records.
In 1958
Paul Anka began his first tour of Southeast Asia.
In 1965
"Variety" magazine ran an ad announcing auditions for "The Monkees" TV show.
In 1968
The Beatles performed "Hey Jude" on the British ITV show "Frost on Sunday."
In 1971
Elvis Presley received the Bing Crosby Award in recognition of his significant contribution to the record industry.
In 1972
Neil Young's family grew with the birth of his son, Zeke.
Dr. John, Muddy Waters, and Howlin' Wolf were among the performers at the Ann Arbor Jazz & Blues Festival in Michigan.
In 1973
Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
The Allman Brothers Band's "Brothers and Sisters" hit number one on the album chart.
In 1974
Bob Dylan and the Band released the album "Before The Flood."
In 1976
Peter Frampton visited the White House. President Ford and his son Stephen extended the invitation to the British rocker.
Heart's debut album "Dreamboat Annie," featuring the hits "Crazy On You" and "Magic Man," was certified Gold.
In 1977
Wings guitarist Jimmy McCulloch quit the group.
In 1982
Peter Gabriel released the album "Security."
Cher began work on the film "Silkwood."
In 1984
Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called To Say I Love You" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1988
Elton John sold numerous costumes and props -- including the "Pinball Wizard" boots he wore in the movie "Tommy" -- which brought in six-point-two-million-dollars at an auction in London.
In 1994
John Mellencamp released the album "Dance Naked."
In 1997
Led Zeppelin released its first single in the UK. "Whole Lotta Love" was issued to help promote the rerelease of the classic rock band's back catalog.
Former Beatles publicist Derek Taylor died. He was 67.
In 2001
A tribute to Jimi Hendrix was part of the Street Scene festival in San Diego, featuring a performance by former Band of Gypsies Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles along with Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, rock-rapper Kid Rock, Living Colour, and Los Lobos members Cesar Rojas and David Hidalgo.
In 2002
Gordon Lightfoot had emergency surgery for a stomach ailment at a hospital in suburban Toronto.
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson took a job as a pilot, serving as a first officer for the England-based Astraeus airlines, earning a salary of just under 55-thousand-600-dollars. The airline regularly flies to Portugal and Egypt.
The Rolling Stones played the first club gig of their "Licks" tour, taking the stage at the 28-hundred seat Orpheum Theater in Boston.
In 2003
David Bowie staged the "world's first live and interactive music event," performing in London in a show that was beamed by satellite to movie theaters across Europe. Participants were able to request songs and ask Bowie questions during the show. The event was in promotion of the album "Reality."
Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to the late Warren Zevon by performing "My Ride's Here" during a concert in Toronto.
Peter Frampton appeared on NBC's "Today" show to promote his album "Now."
In 2004
David Bowie and former Faces band mates Rod Stewart and Ron Wood were among the artists who participated in the "Fashion Rocks" concert as part of the official start of Fashion Week in New York. The annual event, at Radio City Music Hall, celebrates how rock music influences pop culture and style.
The Queen-influenced musical "We Will Rock You" officially opened at the Paris Las Vegas in Nevada, starting a planned ten-year run at the venue.
Ray Charles' CD "Genius Loves Company," the last album he completed in his lifetime, debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at number two, behind country singer Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying."
The British documentary "John Lennon's Jukebox," about a portable jukebox once owned by the late Beatle, made its US TV debut as part of PBS' "Great Performances" series. The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian, Donovan, Delbert McClinton, and Fontella Bass were among the artists who contributed to the documentary.
In 2005
The Rolling Stones announced that the group had made a one-million-dollar donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Katrina. In addition, the band began collection donations for the Red Cross at concerts, starting with this night's show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Rolling Stones and Santana were among the artists who took part in the TV special "NFL Opening Kickoff," which launched the 2005-2006 football season.
David Bowie took part in the 2005 Fashion Rocks concert at New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Aretha Franklin earned the Lena Horne Award at the 2005 Lady of Soul Awards.
The Fidelity Investments ad "This Is Paul," featuring Paul McCartney, began its TV run.
In 2007
Lynyrd Skynyrd was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
U2's Bono was among the thousands of mourners who attended the funeral for legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy. The 71-year-old opera star died two days earlier of pancreatic cancer.
In 2009
James Taylor joined Jennifer Hudson, Rascal Flatts, the Black Eyed Peas, and Criss Angel for a performance along Chicago's Michigan Avenue to launch the 24th season of the syndicated "Oprah Winfrey Show." The program aired two days later.< |
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