Pop Music Flashback
1973 - Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1979 - The Village People's "Y.M.C.A." peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
1981 - Diana Ross' album "Diana" was certified Gold and Platinum.
1983 - Michael Jackson released the single "Beat It."
1986 - Sting's album "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" was certified multi-Platinum.
1987 - Madonna's album "True Blue" was certified multi-Platinum.
1990 - Taylor Dayne's "Love Will Lead You Back" broke into the Top 40.
1992 - Michael Jackson announced plans for a summer tour to raise money for his "Save The World" foundation.
1993 - Gloria Estefan received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1994 - Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley went on their first date, to a Temptations concert.
1998 - 'N Sync released the single "I Want You Back."
2002 - Marc Anthony, Mariah Carey, Patti LaBelle, and Barry Manilow were among the artists who took part in the Super Bowl festivities.
2003 - Previews for the ABBA-based musical, "Mamma Mia," began at the Mandalay Bay Theater in Las Vegas.
2004 - Kylie Minogue began the media blitz for the U.S. release of her album "Body Language" by appearing on the shows "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
2005 - Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Lopez took part in the MTV Asia Aid concert in Bangkok, Thailand. The event raised money for UNICEF and other organizations in the areas affected by the December 2004 tsunami.
2008 - "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks performed the National Anthem to kick off Super Bowl 42. Alicia Keys and Paula Abdul took the stage during the pregame telecast along with Willie Nelson and Sara Evans.< |