On this date in 1978, The Police appeared in a Wrigley's Chewing Gum commercial for US TV, the band dyed their hair blonde for the appearance.
In 1989, A category for Heavy Metal was included at the Grammy Awards for the first time. Metallica performed on stage, but the award went to Jethro Tull. Many audience members booed.
On this date in 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in San Antonio, Texas for urinating on the Alamo while wearing a dress, (Sharon hid all his clothes so he couldn't go outside). He was banned from ever playing in San Antonio, Texas again, but the ban was lifted in 1992.
In 1995, Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee married Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson on a Cancun beach, Mexico, the bride wore a white bikini. Anderson and Lee who married only four days after meeting had videotaped their sexual activities while on vacation which was later stolen and released on the Internet. After suing the video company who released the tape, the Lees entered into a confidential settlement agreement. They divorced in 1998.
Born on this date in 1948, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.
On this date in 1967, The Beatles started recording a new John Lennon song 'Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite' at Abbey Road studio's, London. John's lyrics for the song came almost entirely from an antique poster advertising a circus performance scheduled to take place in Rochdale, Lancashire, in February 1843. John had purchased the poster in Sevenoaks on January 31 while The Beatles were on location for the filming of the 'Strawberry Fields Forever' promotional film.
In 1975, AC/DC released their debut album 'High Voltage'. The album featured a cover of 'Baby, Please Don't Go' a blues song first recorded by Big Joe Williams and 'She's Got Balls' which was written about singer Bon Scott's ex-wife Irene - the first AC/DC song for which he wrote lyrics.
In 1979, The Clash opened the US leg of their 'Pearl Harbour '79', North American tour at New York's Palladium.
In 1989, David Coverdale married actress Tawny Kitaen (known for her provocative appearances in Whitesnake's music videos 'Here I Go Again', 'Is This Love and 'Still of the Night'). The couple divorced in 1991.
In 2005, A 1965 Fender Stratocaster guitar belonging to Jimi Hendrix sold for £100,000 at an auction in London. Other Hendrix items sold included a poem written two weeks after his appearance at the Monterey Festival which went for £10,000 and the first Jimi Hendrix Experience's single 'Hey Joe', signed by all the band sold for £2,000.
On this date in 1997, U2 went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Discotheque', the bands third UK No.1 single. The entire track was leaked onto the internet in December 1996, forcing U2 to move the release date.
On this date in 1970, The Who appeared at Leeds University, England. The show was recorded for the bands forthcoming 'Live At Leeds' album. The University of Leeds refectory, has now been named a national landmark in the UK, commemorated with a blue plaque.
In 1984, Elton John married recording engineer Renate Blauer in Sydney, Australia. The couple divorced three years later.In 1999, on the same date, Elton John appeared as himself on the Simpsons.
In 1987, Bon Jovi started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Livin' On A Prayer'.
In 1992, The film 'Waynes World', which featured appearances from Meat Loaf and Alice Cooper premiered. The use of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in the film propelled the song to No.2 on the US singles charts nearly 20 years after its first release.
On this date in 1970, a Friday the 13th, Black Sabbath released their debut self-titled studio album on Vertigo records in the UK. Peaking at #8 on the charts, the album has been recognized as the first main album to be credited with the development of the heavy metal genre.
In 1974, David Bowie turned down an offer from the Gay Liberation group to compose 'the world's first Gay National Anthem.'
In 1982, The marble slab was stolen from the grave of Lynyrd Skynyrd's singer Ronnie Van Zant, police found it two weeks later in a dried up river bed.
On this date in 1982, U2 kick off their North American tour here in New Orleans on the SS President Riverboat.
In 1992, Motley Crue fired their singer Vince Neil when he turned up for rehearsals, claiming that he had lost his passion for the band and was now more involved with racing cars.
On this date in 2005, the Who's Roger Daltrey was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by The Queen at Buckingham Palace for services to the music industry.
On this date in 1964, Pan Am flight 101 was greeted by over 5,000 Beatles fans as it arrived at New York's JFK airport, bringing The Beatles to the US for the first time and causing riotous scenes as they touched down.
On this date in 1969, The Who recorded Pinball Wizard at Morgan Studio's, London.
Born on this date in 1962, William Bruce Rose was born in Lafayette, Indiana. You and I just call him Axl.
On this date in 1990, Billy Idol suffered serious injuries when he failed to pull up at a stop sign and crashed from his Harley-Davidson motorbike into a car.
On this date in 2001, Guitarist Don Felder was fired from The Eagles. He would later launch a $50 million law suit against drummer Don Henley and guitarist Glen Frey, alleging wrongful termination and breach of implied-in-fact contract. Henley and Frey then counter-sued Felder for breach of contract, alleging that Felder had written and attempted to sell the rights to a "tell-all" book. Both parties settled out-of-court for an undisclosed amount.
On this date in 1971, Black Sabbath started recording what would be their thrid album, 'Master Of Reality' at Island Studios in London, England. Released in July of this year, it is sometimes noted as the first stoner rock album. Guitarist Tony Iommi, decided to downtune his guitar down three semi-tones, Geezer Butler also downtuned his bass guitar to match Iommi. The result was a noticeably 'darker' sound that almost two decades later would prove hugely influential on at least three of the biggest grunge acts, namely Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, and Nirvana.
On this date in 2006,The Rolling Stones played three songs during the half-time show of The Super Bowl in Detroit. After the event, the Stones expressed their displeasure over having Mick Jagger's microphone turned down during the song "Start Me Up". The line "you make a dead man come" was cut short and a barnyard reference to "cocks" in the new song "Rough Justice" also disappeared.
On this date in 1973, Elton John started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Crocodile Rock'. Elton's first of five US No.1 singles.
On this date in 1967, The Beatles started work on a new song 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' at Abby Road Studios in London. It wasn't until The Beatles had recorded the song that Paul McCartney had the idea to make the song the thematic pivot for their forthcoming album.
Sgt. Peppers is considered by many to be one of the greatest albums of all time, and has gone on to inspire generations of musicians.
On this date in 1973, After recently changing their name from Wicked Lester, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss made their first appearance as Kiss at the Popcorn Club in Queens, New York.
On this date in 1967, Jimi Hendrix and The Who appeared at The Saville Theatre, London, England. 20 year-old future Queen guitarist Brian May was in the audience.
On this date in 1965, The Who made their first TV appearance. It was on a UK TV show called Ready Steady Go! To project the desired image, the hand-picked audience consisted only of teens dressed in the current Mod fashion.
On this date in 1984, Backstage after a Motley Crue show in Buffalo, New York, Tommy Lee found out that his girlfriend has posed for the current issue of Penthouse magazine without his knowledge, after a fan passes comment on the pictures. Tommy punched the fan unconscious with one hit, Motley's manager Doug Thaler convinced the fan not to press any charges.
On this date in 1971, David Bowie arrived in the US for the first time; he couldn't play live because of work permit restrictions, but attracted publicity when he wore a dress at a promotion event.
Born on this date in 1944, Pink Floyd's drummer Nick Mason. The only member of the band to appear on every Pink Floyd album.
On this date in 1969, Jethro Tull played America for the first time. They opened up for Led Zeppelin in New York City.
On this date in 1979, The Clash release their first single in the US - 'I Fought The Law' (written by Sonny Curtis of Buddy Holly's Crickets).
On this date in 1980, In Los Angeles, a billboard was put up advertising Pink Floyd's The Wall. Every day a brick was added to the billboard until the entire space was covered.
On this date in 1995, Van Halen released their Balance LP. It was the last album recorded with lead singer Sammy Hagar.
On this date in 1968, Jimi Hendrix recorded his version of the Bob Dylan song 'All Along the Watchtower' at Olympic Studios in London. Rolling Stone Brian Jones and Dave Mason from Traffic both played on the session.
On this date in 2003, David Palmer, former keyboard player for Jethro Tull changed his name to Dee Palmer after a successful sex change operation. Palmer was the keyboard player for Jethro Tull between 1969 and 1980. He played on all the Tull classics including 'Thick As A Brick' and 'Aqualung.'
On this date in 1982, During a Ozzy Osbourne concert in Des Moines, Iowa, a member of the audience threw an unconscious bat onto the stage. Thinking it was one of his rubber fakes, Ozzy picked it up and bit off its head. The singer was taken to hospital to be given a rabies injection. In 1983, Def Leppard released their third studio album 'Pyromania' which featured new guitarist Phil Collen and was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. The album has now sold over 10 million copies in the US.
Born on this date in 1950, guitarist, vocalist, and Starchild of KISS - Paul Stanley
On this date in 1960, Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut when he played a show at a High School in Seattle.
On this date in 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in San Antonio, Texas for urinating on the Alamo while wearing a dress, (Sharon hid all his clothes so he couldn't go outside). He was banned from ever playing in San Antonio, Texas again, but the ban was lifted in 1992.
On this date in 1997, U2 went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Discotheque', the bands third UK No.1 single. The entire track was leaked onto the internet in December 1996, forcing U2 to move the release date.
On this date in 1970, The Who appeared at Leeds University, England. The show was recorded for the bands forthcoming 'Live At Leeds' album. The University of Leeds refectory, has now been named a national landmark in the UK, commemorated with a blue plaque.
In 1984, Elton John married recording engineer Renate Blauer in Sydney, Australia. The couple divorced three years later.
On this date in 1970, a Friday the 13th, Black Sabbath released their debut self-titled studio album on Vertigo records in the UK. Peaking at #8 on the charts, the album has been recognized as the first main album to be credited with the development of the heavy metal genre.
On this date in 1997, David Bowie received a star on the 
On this date in 1982, U2 kick off their North American tour here in New Orleans on the SS President Riverboat.
Born on this date in 1961 in Hollywood, California - Vincent Neil Wharton aka Motley Crue's Vince Neil!
Born on this date in 1962, William Bruce Rose was born in Lafayette, Indiana.
On this date in 2001, Guitarist Don Felder was fired from The Eagles. He would later launch a $50 million law suit against drummer Don Henley and guitarist Glen Frey, alleging wrongful termination and breach of implied-in-fact contract. Henley and Frey then counter-sued Felder for breach of contract, alleging that Felder had written and attempted to sell the rights to a "tell-all" book. Both parties settled out-of-court for an undisclosed amount.
On this date in 1971, Black Sabbath started recording what would be their thrid album, 'Master Of Reality' at Island Studios in London, England. Released in July of this year, it is sometimes noted as the first stoner rock album. Guitarist Tony Iommi, decided to downtune his guitar down three semi-tones, Geezer Butler also downtuned his bass guitar to match Iommi. The result was a noticeably 'darker' sound that almost two decades later would prove hugely influential on at least three of the biggest grunge acts, namely Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, and Nirvana.
Born on this date in 1948 in Detroit, Michigan - Vincent Damon Furnier... better known as 
On this date in 1967, The Beatles started work on a new song 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' at Abby Road Studios in London. It wasn't until The Beatles had recorded the song that Paul McCartney had the idea to make the song the thematic pivot for their forthcoming album.
On this date in 1973, After recently changing their name from Wicked Lester, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss made their first appearance as Kiss at the Popcorn Club in Queens, New York. 
On this date in 1984, Backstage after a Motley Crue show in Buffalo, New York, Tommy Lee found out that his girlfriend has posed for the current issue of Penthouse magazine without his knowledge, after a fan passes comment on the pictures. Tommy punched the fan unconscious with one hit, Motley's manager Doug Thaler convinced the fan not to press any charges.
On this date in 1971, David Bowie arrived in the US for the first time; he couldn't play live because of work permit restrictions, but attracted publicity when he wore a dress at a promotion event.
On this date in 1995, Van Halen released their Balance LP. It was the last album recorded with lead singer Sammy Hagar.
On this date in 2003, David Palmer, former keyboard player for Jethro Tull changed his name to Dee Palmer after a successful sex change operation. Palmer was the keyboard player for Jethro Tull between 1969 and 1980. He played on all the Tull classics including 'Thick As A Brick' and 'Aqualung.'
Born on this date in 1950, guitarist, vocalist, and Starchild of KISS - Paul Stanley