March 11
In 1963
Manfred Mann performed at the Marquee in London for the first time.
In 1964
Elvis Presley's movie "Kissin' Cousins" opened in theaters.
In 1965
Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1966
The Mamas and Papas released the album "If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears."
Nancy Sinatra released the album "Boots."
In 1967
Beatles music publisher Dick James announced that "Yesterday" was the most covered song of all time, with 446 different versions having been recorded.
The Beatles won three Grammy Awards, for the songs "Michelle" and "Eleanor Rigby" and the album "Revolver."
The Supremes' "Love Is Here And Now You're Gone" hit number one on the pop singles chart, while Aretha Franklin's "I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)" hit number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
Johnny Rivers' "Baby I Need Your Lovin'" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
The Casinos' "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
The Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever" and Tommy James and the Shondells' "I Think We're Alone Now" broke into the Top 40.
In 1969
The Jackson Five signed a contract with Motown Records.
In 1970
The Fifth Dimension; Blood, Sweat, and Tears; and Crosby, Stills & Nash were among the winners at the Grammy Awards.
The Rolling Stones movie "One Plus One" opened in theaters in the U.S.
New releases included The Beatles' single "Let It Be" and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young's album "Deja Vu."
In 1972
Neil Young's "Harvest" hit number one on the albums chart.
Robert John's "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
The Stylistics' "Betcha By Golly, Wow" and Sonny and Cher's "A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done" broke into the Top 40.
Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" peaked at number 52 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974
An insurance company paid out 112-thousand-dollars on a life insurance policy taken out by Janis Joplin. The payment was in keeping with a court agreement that the coroner had ruled Joplin's 1970 overdose death an accident rather than a suicide.
In 1978
Steely Dan's "Peg" peaked at number eleven on the pop singles chart.
Lynyrd Skynyrd's "What's Your Name" peaked at number 13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985
Eric Clapton released the album "Behind the Sun."
In 1986
Jay and the Americans frontman Jay Black filed for bankruptcy.
In 1989
.38 Special's "Second Chance" broke into the Top 40.
In 1991
Eagle Glenn Frey became a father to daughter Taylor Marie.
In 1992
Eric Clapton opened the first of MTV's occasional "MTV Unplugged" series on the cable channel. The performance was later released on CD and became his biggest album in over 12 years.
In 1994
The Supremes got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1996
Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr turned down a 225-million-dollar offer to go on a reunion tour.
In 1997
Paul McCartney became Sir Paul when he received his knighthood from Britain's Queen Elizabeth for his efforts in revolutionizing pop music.
In 2002
Cher announced that she was going to retire from touring after one final road trip.
Iron Maiden released three benefit singles to raise money to help former bandmate Clive Burr as he battled multiple sclerosis.
In 2003
In celebration of their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction a day earlier, AC/DC played a show at the Roseland Ballroom in New York.
In 2009
Tommy James and the Shondells, Patti Smith, and Marshall Crenshaw were among the performers at the R.E.M. tribute concert "The Music of R.E.M. Music Education Programs for Underprivileged Youth Benefit Concert," which took place at New York's Carnegie Hall. R.E.M. also took the stage for the event.
The Monkees' Peter Tork was released from a New York hospital a week after undergoing surgery for cancer. He was battling Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, a rare cancer that usually attacks the salivary glands but in his case developed on his tongue.
March 10
In 1956
Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes" became the first song to hit Billboard's pop, country, and R&B charts.
Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" broke into the Top 40.
In 1958
Jerry Lee Lewis' "Breathless" and The Chordettes' "Lollipop" broke into the Top 40.
In 1959
Elvis Presley's single "I Need Your Love Tonight" backed with "A Fool Such as I" was released.
In 1961
Songwriter Jeff Berry, who'd penned the Ray Peterson hit "Tell Laura I Love Her," signed an exclusive deal with Trinity Music.
In 1962
Bruce Channel's "Hey! Baby" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965
The Beatles' "Eight Days A Week" hit number one on the Billboard pop chart.
In 1966
The Beach Boys were in the studio, where they worked on the song "Wouldn't It Be Nice."
In 1967
The Beatles were in the studio working on the tune "Getting Better."
In 1973
The Carpenters' "Sing" broke into the Top 40.
The Edgar Winter Group released the single "Frankenstein."
Steely Dan released the single "Reelin' In The Years."
In 1974
David Bowie recorded his show at Philadelphia's Tower Theater, which became the album "David Live."
In 1975
John Lennon released the single "Stand By Me."
In 1976
The Four Seasons' "December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)" hit number one on the Billboard pop chart.
In 1978
The Bee Gees' "Night Fever" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1979
James Brown performed at the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1981
Jimmy Page made his first solo stage performance after the break up of Led Zeppelin, joining Jeff Beck for the encore of his show in London.
In 1984
Ian Gillan left Black Sabbath.
In 1998
Eric Clapton released the album "Pilgrim."
In 2001
Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung performed a solo benefit concert in the Chicago area for a local girl suffering from a rare lung disease.
In 2003
The Righteous Brothers and AC/DC were among the performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while sax player Steve Douglas, pianist Floyd Cramer, and drummer Benny Benjamin were added to the Rock Hall as sidemen.
Cat Stevens, using the name Yusuf Islam, returned to pop music recording a new version of his hit "Peace Train."
In 2004
Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, and Huey Lewis were among the nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Buffett received four nominations for his collaboration with Alan Jackson on "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," while Taylor received a nod for his duet with Alison Krauss on "How's The World Treating You" and Lewis got the bid for his remake of "Workin' For A Living" with Phil Vassar.
In 2006
The exhibit "I Can't Stop Loving You: Ray Charles and Country Music" opened at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
In 2007
Family members of the late James Brown held a private ceremony as they gave the remains a temporary burial -- more than two months after the legendary performer's death on Christmas Day 2006.
Eric Carmen was arrested and charged with DUI in Gates Mills, Ohio, after he allegedly drove his sport utility vehicle through a mailbox and over a street sign. He was later released after posting a 770-dollar bond.
The Isley Brothers were among the winners at the 21st annual Soul Train Music Awards.
In 2008
John Mellencamp, the Dave Clark Five, The Ventures, Leonard Cohen, and Madonna were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Patti LaBelle, Iggy and the Stooges, Joan Jett, Billy Joel, John Fogerty, and Lou Reed were among those who took part in the ceremony.
It was "Mellencamp Monday" in Seymour, Indiana, as John Mellencamp's hometown recognized the singer-songwriter's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. However, the local Common Council declined to address a proposal to rename a street in Mellencamp's honor.
In 2009
Tina Turner, who was on tour in the UK, cancelled shows in London and Sheffield, England when doctors advised her to take several days off while she recovered from a respiratory flu.
New releases included Stevie Wonder's first concert DVD, "Live At Last," and the Oasis digital EP "Falling Down."
March 9
In 1961
The Supremes released their first single, "I Want A Guy."
In 1963
The Beatles began a UK tour, on the bill as the supporting act behind Tommy Roe and Chris Montez.
In 1966
The Beach Boys recorded the song "God Only Knows."
In 1967
Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones was hospitalized with respiratory problems.
In 1968
The Beatles won four Grammys for the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
Members of the Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, the Mamas and the Papas, the Doors, the Monkees, the Grateful Dead, and Dononvan were among the new entries into the listing "Who's Who in America."
In 1972
James Taylor, Carole King, and Barbra Streisand were among the artists who performed at a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern in Los Angeles.
Bread's album "Baby I'm-A Want You" was certified Gold.
In 1974
David Essex's "Rock On" peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1975
Elvis Presley began his last recording session at RCA's studio in Hollywood.
In 1976
Who drummer Keith Moon collapsed during a show at the Boston Garden, prompting the group to postpone the rest of their North American tour.
Queen's album "A Night At The Opera" was certified Gold.
In 1977
Fleetwood Mac's album "Rumours" was certified Platinum.
In 1978
The Eagles were in the studio working on the song "I Can't Tell You Why."
In 1979
The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Chuck Berry were included in the ABC-TV special "Heroes of Rock & Roll."
In 1981
Robert Plant played his first solo concert following the break up of Led Zeppelin.
In 1984
The John Lennon album "Borrowed Time" was released.
In 1985
Record producer Robert "Bumps" Blackwell died of pneumonia. He was 66. Blackwell was a key figure in the careers of numerous artists, including Sam Cooke, Little Richard, and Ray Charles.
REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Diana Ross' single "Missing You" broke into the Top 40 chart.
In 1987
Rush released the album "A Farewell to Kings."
In 1989
Rush's album "A Show Of Hands" was certified Gold.
In 1990
Poco's album "Legacy" was certified Gold.
In 1993
The Moody Blues released the album "A Night At Red Rocks."
In 1995
Domestic violence charges leveled against James Brown were dropped by a judge in Aiken County, South Carolina. His ex-wife had filed the charges three months earlier.
Neil Young signed a new five-year deal with Reprise Records reportedly worth more than ten-million-dollars.
In 1996
Blood Sweat & Tears' David Clayton-Thomas, the Mamas and the Papas' Denny Doherty, and The Lovin' Spoonful's Zal Yanovsky were among those inducted into Canada's Juno Hall of Fame.
In 1999
Cher released the album "If I Could Turn Back Time: Greatest Hits."
In 2002
Stevie Wonder and Donny Osmond were among the performers at the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Don Henley played a benefit concert for the Linden Municipal Hospital Authority in his hometown in Texas.
In 2003
Diana Ross was pulled over in Connecticut for driving an unregistered car.
In 2004
The DanceStar USA's 3rd Annual American Dance Music Awards took place in Miami. Remixes of Elvis Presley's "Rubberneckin'" and Yoko Ono's "Walking On Thin Ice" were among the nominees, but didn't receive any awards.
In 2005
Rod Stewart proposed to girlfriend Penny Lancaster at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
In 2007
Boston frontman Brad Delp was found dead at his home in Atkinson, New Hampshire. He was 55.
In 2009
The Allman Brothers Band resumed their tradition and launched their annual extended engagement at New York's Beacon Theater. The tradition, which dated back nearly 20 years, had been interrupted in 2008 because Gregg Allman was ill, battling Hepatitis C.
Smokey Robinson received AFTRA's AMEE Award in Sound Recordings at the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists' Media and Entertainment Excellence Awards in Los Angeles.
The Beatles' "White" album topped Rollingstone.com's list of readers' favorite self-titled albums.
March 8
In 1957
The British publication "New Musical Express" said that Tommy Sands would eclipse the success of Elvis Presley.
In 1962
The Beatles made its first TV appearance, performing Roy Orbison's "Dream Baby" on the BBC's "Teenager's Turn." Pete Best was the drummer for this performance.
In 1964
The Dave Clark Five made its first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1967
The Monkees single "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" was certified Gold.
In 1968
Bill Graham opened his Fillmore East in New York. Big Brother and the Holding Company, Tim Buckley, and Albert King were among the artists on the bill.
In 1969
The Beatles held the top two positions on the U.S. album chart with "The Beatles," which is better known as the "White Album," and the "Yellow Submarine" soundtrack album.
Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
Jay and the Americans single "This Magic Moment" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
The Fifth Dimension released the single "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In."
In 1970
Diana Ross made her solo debut with a performance in Framingham, Massachusetts.
In 1971
Radio Hanoi aired Jimi Hendrix's "Star Spangled Banner." Yippie Abbie Hoffman sent the tape to the North Vietnamese broadcasting entity.
In 1973
Grateful Dead keyboardist Ron "Pigpen" McKernan died from a stomach hemorrhage aggravated by liver damage. He was 27.
Paul McCartney pled guilty to growing marijuana at his Scottish farm. He was fined 240-dollars. McCartney said he just planted some seeds a fan had given him and didn't know they were pot seeds.
In 1974
Bad Company gave its debut performance, at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England.
Kansas released its self-titled album.
In 1975
Styx's "Lady" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1976
The Beatles single "Yesterday" backed with "I Should Have Known Better" was rereleased in the UK.
In 1977
Foreigner released its debut album.
In 1978
Steely Dan's album "Aja" was certified Platinum.
In 1986
Mike + The Mechanics' "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1987
Bob Seger finished what he said would be his last tour with a show in Detroit.
In 1988
The Beatles "Past Masters Volume One" and "Two" CDs were released in the UK.
In 1989
Neil Diamond released the video "Greatest Hits Live."
In 1990
Robert Plant released the album "Manic Nirvana."
In 1994
Aerosmith was named the favorite rock band at the People's Choice Awards.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' album "Greatest Hits" was certified multi-Platinum.
In 1996
The BBC refused to play the Beatles' single "Real Love," saying it wasn't airworthy.
In 2000
James Taylor's album "Dad Loves His Work" was certified Platinum.
In 2003
Stevie Wonder was among the winners at the 34th annual NAACP Image Awards.
In 2009
The Who's Keith Moon was honored with UK's "blue plaque" at the Marquee Club in London where The Who made their 1964 performance debut. The blue plaque is a public sign that links landmarks associated with famous people. Surviving Who members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey were on hand for the unveiling.
Metallica frontman James Hetfield was hospitalized in Stockholm, Sweden just before the band was slated to perform. He was suffering from dehydration caused by a stomach ailment. He was released from the hospital later that night.
March 5
In 1960
Elvis Presley was discharged from the Army.
In 1963
The Beatles were in the studio working on the songs "From Me To You" and "Thank You Girl."
In 1965
The Yardbirds released the single "For Your Love" in the UK.
The Rolling Stones went on a tour of Europe. The Hollies were also on the bill.
The Mannish Boys, including David Bowie, released its debut single "I Pity The Fool."
In 1966
Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler's "The Ballad of the Green Berets" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
The Four Seasons' "Working My Way Back To You" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
The Beatles' "Nowhere Man" and the Rolling Stones' "19th Nervous Breakdown" broke into the Top 40.
The Hollies' "I Can't Let Go" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1968
A musical production of "Othello," featuring Jerry Lee Lewis as Iago, opened in Hollywood.
In 1971
Badfinger kicked off its first North American tour with a show in Toledo, Ohio.
Aretha Franklin began a three-night stand at San Francisco's Fillmore West, which became the album "Aretha Franklin at the Fillmore West." Ray Charles, who made a guest appearance at Aretha's concert, is featured on the album.
In 1975
Rod Stewart met Britt Ekland at a party in Los Angeles. It sparked a five-year romance.
In 1977
Barbra Streisand's "Love Theme from A Star Is Born (Evergreen)" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1981
REO Speedwagon released the single "Take It On The Run."
In 1983
After The Fire's "Der Kommissar" and Greg Kihn's "Jeopardy" broke into the Top 40.
In 1988
Cher's "I Found Someone" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1993
Paul McCartney kicked off his "New World tour" with a show in Perth, Australia.
In 1994
Grace Slick was charged with felony assault in connection with an incident in which she pointed a gun at police officers at her home.
In 1998
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Aimee had the highest bit at a charity auction. She spent 16-thousand-dollars for a day with Hanson, which she purchased for her then-13-year-old sister Kelly.
In 2001
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley received divorce papers from his wife Pamela. She claimed irreconcilable differences as she sought to end their nine-year marriage.
In 2002
"The Osbournes" made its debut on MTV.
In 2003
James Taylor and Carole King were among those taking part in an effort to get Congress to reintroduce an environmental bill for consideration. The bill called for the protection of 26-million acres of federal land across five states in the western U.S., and it would create thousands of new jobs.
In 2004
The British newspaper "The Mail on Sunday" reported that Paul McCartney's estimated worth was one-point-three-billion-dollars -- which was more than Elton John, Mick Jagger, and Madonna's wealth combined.
A traveling exhibit of the late John Lennon's artwork opened in Winter Park, Florida.
In 2005
Elton John cancelled a concert in New Orleans because he was ill.
In 2006
Elton John hosted his annual Academy Award Viewing Dinner and After-Party fundraiser in West Hollywood, California in support of his AIDS foundation. The event raised two-point-nine-million dollars for the charity.
In 2007
Crowded House named Matt Sherrod as the reunited band's new drummer.
In 2009
Michael Jackson held a press conference in London to announce his performance comeback. He revealed plans to play a ten-night stand at London's O2 Arena, to begin on July 8th. Unprecedented ticket demand prompted a lengthy extension of the engagement, which quickly grew to 50 shows. However, Jackson died three weeks before launching the concert series, which would have been his first extended run of shows in 12 years.
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