Music History Today: February 14, 2023

February 14, 1992: The film Wayne's World premiered in the US, featuring appearances by Meat Loaf and Alice Cooper. The use of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the film propelled the song to Number 2 on the US singles charts nearly 20 years after its first release.

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

Music History Today: December 5, 2022

December 5, 2004: Band Aid 20 started a four week at Number 1 on the UK singles chart with a new version of "Do They Know It's Christmas?". Among others, it featured Chris Martin, Dido, and Robbie Williams.

Music History Today: November 25, 2022

November 25, 1995: Whitney Houston debuted at Number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 with "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)."

Music History Today: November 8, 2022

November 8, 2002: The film "8 Mile," a look at Eminem's early days as a struggling rapper in Detroit, opened in theaters.

Eminem features on five tracks from 8 Miles, including his first number 1 US single "Lose Yourself."

Music History Today: October 31, 2022

October 31, 2009: "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga peaked at Number 6 on Billboard's Hot 100.

"Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga is from her debut studio album, The Fame.

Music History Today: December 14, 2021

December 14, 1996: The film Evita, starring Madonna, opened in Los Angeles. 

Evita was beloved by Argentinians throughout her life, and Madonna was thrilled to be able to play her.

Music History Today: January 22, 2021

January 22, 1931: Sam Cooke was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. 

The son of Reverend Charles Cook, Sr, a Baptist minister and Annie May Cook, Sam Cooke was born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi; 

Sam Cooke