Music History

English singer, songwriter and actor Lil' Chris was born. He came to public attention in 2006 after appearing on the Channel 4 program “Rock School”, in which Gene Simmons formed a rock band with students.

Mariah Carey remained at No. 1 on the US chart for a third week with “Vision of Love”.

Randy Newman surprisingly received an Emmy Award for his music for ABC's series “Cop Rock”.

Stevie Ray Vaughan performed his final concert with Eric Clapton at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. A few hours later, he died in a helicopter crash.

American blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan died at the age of 35 in a helicopter crash.

Garth Brooks scored his first US country No. 1 single with “Friends in Low Places”.

Stevie Ray Vaughan, aged 35, died in a helicopter crash near East Troy, Wisconsin, after a concert at Alpine Valley Music Theatre. The helicopter crashed into an artificial ski slope while flying in dense fog. During the evening, Vaughan performed with Robert Cray and his Memphis Horns, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and his older brother Jimmie Vaughan. Three members of Eric Clapton's entourage also died in the crash; everyone on board was killed. In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked Vaughan No. 7 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

Alice in Chains released their debut studio album “Facelift” in the United States through Columbia Records. The album subsequently sold more than three million copies and became the first grunge album to receive an RIAA gold certification.

The Black Crowes’ album “Shake Your Money Maker” was released in the United Kingdom.

After soundcheck before her concert in Saratoga Springs, New York, Sinead O'Connor refused to perform if the US national anthem was played before her show.

A public memorial service for Stevie Ray Vaughan was held at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas, four days after he was killed in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin at the age of 35. Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Wonder led a communal singing of "Amazing Grace" at the end of the memorial.

Keyboardist Dave Rowberry of The Animals died at the age of 49.

George Michael released his second solo album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, through Columbia and Epic Records. The album later sold more than eight million copies and reached the Top 3 in ten countries, including No. 1 in the United Kingdom.

R.E.M. began recording their album Out of Time at Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, New York.

English singer, songwriter and guitarist James Bay was born in Hitchin, England. He became known for his debut studio album Chaos and the Calm, which according to the source reached number one on the chart.

Queensryche released Empire, a triple-platinum album featuring the song “Silent Lucidity.”

Charley Charles, drummer with Ian Dury and the Blockheads, died of cancer. The group had a UK number-one single in 1978 with “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick.”

Paul Anka became a US citizen.

Paul Anka, who was born in Ottawa, Canada, became a U.S. citizen in Las Vegas. During the ceremony, he joked that after paying a million dollars in taxes every year, he felt it was the right time to gain the right to do everything else. During the ceremony, his improperly parked car was also towed away.

Rhythm guitarist and founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival Tom Fogerty died in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 48 from AIDS-related complications, including a tuberculosis infection. According to sources, he contracted HIV through blood transfusions received for back problems. He left the group in 1971 because he did not have enough opportunities to sing and record his own songs. From 1972 to 1981, he released five solo albums, the most successful being his debut album "Tom Fogerty", which reached No. 78 in the U.S. He was the older brother of John Fogerty and co-founded Creedence Clearwater Revival with him, Doug Clifford and Stu Cook. In 1969, the group had three albums in the U.S. Top 10 and four singles in the Top 5.

The musical “Street Scene” opened at the New York State Theatre.

Rick James and his girlfriend Tanya Hijazi were arrested in Hollywood on August 2, 1991, and charged with, among other offenses, assault with a deadly weapon, torture, and unlawful imprisonment.

Pearl Jam performed at the RKCNDY club in Seattle. The concert was filmed, and footage from the show was used to create the music video for “Alive.”

Madison Square Garden in New York hosted a listening party for Metallica’s new self-titled album, organized by Elektra Records. Around 9,000 fans attended, with Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana among the guests.

“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams was at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

“Summertime” by D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was at No. 1 on the U.S. R&B chart.

Singer Jeri Southern died of pneumonia at the age of 64.

Paul Simon odehrál bezplatný koncert v Central Parku v New Yorku, podobně jako v roce 1981 s Artem Garfunkelem. Vystoupení bylo později vydáno jako album „Paul Simon’s Concert In The Park“.

The group On A Friday, later known as Radiohead, performed at the Jericho Tavern in Oxford, England. The members had met while attending Abingdon School, and the name On A Friday referred to their usual rehearsal day in the school music room.

Rick James pleaded not guilty to charges that he had imprisoned, tortured and sexually assaulted a woman at his California home.

The 5th Dimension received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. The ceremony honored the original lineup of Billy Davis Jr., Marilyn McCoo, Florence LaRue, Ron Townson and LaMonte McLemore. Between 1966 and 1983, the group placed 20 songs in the Billboard Top 40 and 14 albums on the Billboard album chart.

Luciano Pavarotti reached his third No. 1 on the UK albums chart with his album “The Essential Pavarotti II”.

The 5th Dimension received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

They released their fifth studio album Metallica, known as The Black Album, which reached No. 1 in eight countries and sold 16 million copies in the U.S.

Cypress Hill released their debut album Cypress Hill, whose lead single was “How I Could Just Kill A Man”, about gang life in South Gate, California.

Mariah Carey released the single “Emotions”, the title track of her second studio album.

The film was released in limited distribution in the US. All four members of The Corrs appeared in minor roles, including the youngest, Andrea, in a speaking role as Sharon Rabbitte. During the film's auditions, The Corrs met future manager John Hughes, who helped them refine their sound and eventually helped the group secure a contract with Atlantic Records for their debut album Forgiven, Not Forgotten.

He staged a free concert in New York's Central Park, which was broadcast live on HBO and later released as the album “Paul Simon's Concert in the Park”. Attendance figures vary significantly among sources, ranging from 600,000 to 750,000 people, while later estimates suggest a much lower actual park capacity.

British radio presenter and commentator Wilfrid Thomas died in London at the age of 87. He wrote the English lyrics for the song "Rose, Rose, I Love You", recorded by Frankie Laine in 1951.

American rapper and singer Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffrey Lamar Williams, was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nirvana filmed the music video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” at GMT Studios in Culver City, California. The video was conceived as a chaotic school rally at “Anarchy High School” and featured real Nirvana fans recruited at a concert two days earlier. The filming cost less than $50,000, and the video became a major MTV hit that helped Nirvana break into the mainstream.

Billy Preston was arrested in Los Angeles on charges of assaulting a sixteen-year-old boy. Later, in a separate case involving possession of cocaine and a dangerous weapon, he pleaded no contest and received five years' probation and 90 days of house arrest.

Rick Griffin died after being forced off the road on his motorcycle, a Harley Heritage Softail, while attempting to overtake a van. Among his best-known works were the cover of the Grateful Dead album Aoxomoxoa and the legendary “Flying Eyeball” poster for a series of concerts by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Albert King and John Mayall in San Francisco.

Sweet Jesus performed at the Boardwalk club in Manchester. The opening act was The Rain, later known as Oasis, without Noel Gallagher, who joined his brothers' band only later.

At CNE Stadium in Toronto, during the final concert of the Operation Rock & Roll tour, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford’s motorcycle entrance ended disastrously. He crashed into a metal support beam, breaking his nose and suffering a neck sprain. He finished the concert but was taken to hospital immediately afterward.