Posted on Nov 18, 2008 under Today in Rock |
- 1954 - ABC radio network in US bans Rosemary Clooney hit ‘Mambo Italiana’ because of what it considers to be ‘offensive lyrics’ (I guess they would hate today’s music?)
- 1960 - Kim Wilde (80s solo artist - “Kids in America“)was born
- 1978 - Billy Joel’s “52nd Street” hits #1
- 1995 - Queen’s “Made In Heaven” album hits #1 in the UK
- 1995 - The Rolling Stones become the first act to broadcast a concert on the Internet.
- 1997 - ‘Led Zeppelin: BBC Sessions,’ a double CD of archival live performances on British radio from 1969-71, is released.
