Pop Music Flashback
1975 -
Elton John made a guest appearance at an Eagles-Doobie Brothers concert. He performed with both groups.
1984 -
Madonna's "Angel" peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
Prince's single "When Doves Cry" was certified Gold.
1985 -
Tears For Fears' "Shout" broke into the Top 40.
1987 -
Elton John released the album "Elton John Live In Australia."
Tiffany released her self-titled album.
1990 -
Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine's video "Evolution" was certified Gold and Platinum, while Michael Bolton's video "Soul Provider - The Videos" was certified Gold.
1993 -
Rod Stewart's single "Have I Told You Lately" was certified Gold.
1994 -
Mariah Carey's album "Music Box" was certified multi-Platinum, while Ace Of Base's single "Don't Turn Around" was certified Gold.
1999 -
Madonna sued her accounting firm for breach of contract and malpractice. Because of the way the company filed her tax return, she ended up owing two-million dollars in state taxes to New York.
While performing a show in Mountain View, California, Jewel forgot the words to her song "Little Sister." She asked if anyone had her album, "Pieces of You" with them, so she could see the lyrics. A boy in the back had the record, so he was brought to the stage and held the record so Jewel could sing the song.
Leif Garrett was arrested during a sting operation in a Los Angeles apartment. He later plead guilty to drug possession in connection with the arrest.
Whitney Houston's single "It's Not Right But It's Okay" was certified Gold.
2002 -
Rod Stewart and Diana Ross took part in a tree planting ceremony in London's Hyde Park. Later they performed at a benefit concert for Prince Charles' Prince's Trust Fund.
2003 -
Beyonce Knowles debut solo album, "Dangerously in Love," entered the UK album chart at number one.
2004 -
Beyonce Knowles won Best Collaboration and Best Female R&B Artist honors at the 4th Annual BET Awards.
2005 -
Michael Jackson arrived in Bahrain on a private jet. The King of Pop flew to the Middle Eastern nation following his acquittal on child molestation charges earlier that month.< |