Showing posts with label #1 1991. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #1 1991. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Music History Today: February 9, 2023

February 9, 2009: Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant took home five prizes for his collaboration with bluegrass singer Alison Krauss at this year's Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. 

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Monday, July 19, 2021

Music History Today: July 20, 2021

July 20, 1991: "Unbelievable" by EMF moves into the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
England’s alternative music scene never seems to make nearly deep an impact in the States as it does there, no matter the era. 

EMF
EMF

Monday, June 7, 2021

Music History Today: June 8, 2021

June 8, 1974: Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" goes to Number 1 on the Country chart. 

Before it became a record-breaking single for Whitney Houston, "I Will Always Love You" was a country hit for Dolly Parton, who also wrote the tune.

Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You"

Friday, June 4, 2021

Music History Today: June 5, 2021

June 5, 1971: Mark "Marky Mark" Wahlberg is born in Dorchester, Massachusetts

At thirteen, Mark Wahlberg was an original member of New Kids On The Block but quit only a few months in. 

Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Music History Today: May 11, 2021

May 11, 2002: Puddle Of Mudd peaked at Number 5 on the American music chart with "Blurry." 
In 2001 Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was on a fast track to success, living in a Hollywood Boulevard hotel, which Flawless Records put him up in after Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst signed him to the Geffen affiliate. 

 

Monday, May 3, 2021

Music History Today: May 4, 2021

May 4, 1999:  Smash Mouth released "All Star" as the first single from their album Astro Lounge. 

After the initial success of their debut single, "Walkin’ On The Sun," Smash Mouth returned to the studio to record the follow-up to 1997’s Fush You Mang at their new home on the major label Interscope. 

Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth

Monday, February 22, 2021

Music History Today: February 23, 2021

February 23, 2000: Santana won eight Grammy Awards for their album Supernatural, tying Michael Jackson's record.
On February 23rd, 2000, Santana claimed eight trophies, including the highly coveted Record of the Year and Album of the Year awards, for his blockbuster Supernatural LP. 
Santana Supernatural album cover poster artwork