Today In History
In 1982
The Clash song "Rock The Casbah" debuted in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at number 90. The song eventually climbed into the Top 10.
In 1988
U2 released the album "Rattle and Hum."
In 1995
Alanis Morissette's debut album "Jagged Little Pill" hit number one on the Billboard 200 album chart.
In 1998
Cheap Trick was inducted into Hollywood's Rockwalk.
In 2001
Stone Temple Pilots, Moby, Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews, and Lou Reed were among those who participated in the tribute concert "Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words & Music, Dedicated to New York City & Its People" at New York's Radio City Music Hall.
In 2002
3 Doors Down launched a USO tour, performing for U.S. troops at various bases overseas.
In 2003
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx sued the shoe maker Vans, claiming the company used his image in an ad without permission.
In 2005
Oasis was the headliner for the Staten Island installment of the two-day Across the Narrows Festival in New York. Jet, Kasabian, and a new Lemonheads also performed.
In 2006
The bands on Megadeth's Gigantour challenged their road crews in a charity softball game in Norfolk, Virginia. The match was open to the public and is free to anyone who brought a food donation, which went to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.
Coldplay denied rumors that the band was breaking up, but confirmed that the group was going to continue taking its time with a follow up to the 2005 album "X&Y."
The Arctic Monkeys' "I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor" topped a British survey of the most popular student anthem.
In 2007
Morrissey's ten-night residency at the Hollywood Palladium was interrupted when a water main ruptured at the venue, forcing him to miss two shows.
Keane was the big winner at the Digital Music Awards, which recognizes the best artists in online music.< |