Pop Music Flashback
1972 -
Michael Jackson performed on "American Bandstand."
America's "I Need You" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
Looking Glass' "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" broke into the Top 40.
Chicago released the album "Chicago 5."
1975 -
Captain & Tennille's single "Love Will Keep Us Together" was certified Gold.
1976 -
Hall & Oates' single "Sara Smile" was certified Gold.
1989 -
Milli Vanilli's "Baby Don't Forget My Number" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Prince's "Batdance" broke into the Top 40.
1996 -
Mariah Carey's album "Daydream" was certified multi-Platinum.
1997 -
Mary J. Blige's album "Share My World" was certified Gold and Platinum.
1998 -
The Backstreet Boys' video "All Access Video" was certified Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum.
2002 -
George Michael was under fire for his video for the single "Shoot the Dog," an animated clip featuring British Prime Minister Tony Blair in an obedient and subservient role to President George Bush.
2003 -
Elton John was honored with a postage stamp in Malta.
2005 -
Rubben Studdard, Alicia Keys, John Legend and Aretha Franklin were among performers taking the stage at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.< |