Today in History
In 1968 -- The Roman Catholic Church gave its approval for the use of rock music during mass.
In 1975 -- T. Rex broke up.
In 1976 -- Kiss released the album "Destroyer."
In 1979 -- Elvis Costello got into a fight with Bonnie Bramlett after he insulted Ray Charles during a Stephen Stills concert in Columbus, Ohio.
In 1980 -- The Clash film "Rude Boy" opened in London.
In 1988 -- The Talking Heads released the album "Naked."
In 1994 -- Sammy Hagar released the album "Unboxed."
Alice In Chains' album "Jar Of Flies" was certified Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum.
In 1995 -- Porno for Pyros and Ned's Atomic Dustbin were among the artists that performed at "Warp" magazine's Board Aid Rock 'n' Ski benefit.
In 1996 -- Alanis Morissette's album "Jagged Little Pill" was certified multi-Platinum.
The Cowboy Junkies' album "The Trinity Sessions" was certified Platinum.
In 2001 -- Dave Matthews Band announced an extension to its upcoming summer tour.
In 2004 -- Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker saw a specialist in the U.S. to treat his foot, which he broke five days earlier while the group was on tour in Australia.
In 2006 -- Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo announced that he and girlfriend Kyoko Ito were engaged.
Fall Out Boy launched the Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour, also featuring the All-American Rejects and Hawthorne Heights, with a show in Albany, New York.< |