Today In History
In 1977
A&M Records tore up its contract with the Sex Pistols, only a week after a much publicized signing.
In 1979
Twisted Sister sold out the Palladium in New York, without having released an album.
In 1987
Anthrax released the album "Among The Living."
In 1990
David Bowie released the album "Changesbowie."
In 1991
Van Halen's Eddie Van Halen and wife Valerie Bertinelli became parents to son Wolfgang.
In 1995
Pearl Jam's album "Vs." was certified six-times Platinum, while the Spin Doctors album Turn It Upside Down" was certified Platinum.
In 1996
The Ramones performed what band members said would be their last-ever gig. The show was in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In 1999
Great White released the album "Great Zeppelin: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin."
In 2001
Clips from Pearl Jam's movie "Touring Band 2000" began airing on MTV and MTV2, offering fans a chance to preview some of the material a few weeks before the film was released.
In 2002
Courtney Love took part in the South By Southwest music conference, discussing her lawsuits with Universal Records and the surviving members of Nirvana, artists' rights, music promotion, and addiction during an interview session.
In 2004
The William Morris Agency confirmed it was working out a summer tour for Van Halen, featuring Sammy Hagar as the frontman.
Blink 182 announced the cancellation of two concerts in Hawaii in the wake of drummer Travis Barker's foot injury.
Courtney Love was in court for a hearing on drug possession charges, and was reprimanded by the judge for interrupting proceedings with various outbursts.
In 2005
The South By Southwest Music Festival began in Austin, Texas, with concerts across the city. Elvis Costello and Billy Idol were among those who offered performances in conjunction with the event.
Queens of the Stone Age launched a North American tour in support of the album "Lullabies to Paralyze" with a show in Austin, Texas.
In 2006
Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington and his wife Talinda celebrated the birth of their son, Tyler Lee.
The Wailers bassist Aston Barrett filed a lawsuit in London seeking back royalties from several Bob Marley albums. He lost the case.
In 2007
Oakland County, Michigan prosecutors decided against pressing charges against Kid Rock following accusations by a Milford, Michigan woman who accused the singer of attacking her. Prosecutors said there wasn't enough evidence to pursue the case.
A preview of U2's movie "U2 3D" made its debut at the ShoWest Convention in Las Vegas.< |