David Bowie appeared on 'Cher'; Morrissey stopped a concert; The Beatles worked on a George song; Led Zeppelin released their fourth album, and Bonnie Raitt was born, Today in Music History.

Leonard Cohen passed away; Saturday Night Fever was released; The Doors were banned; The Beatles played one of only two shows in Ireland; and Joni Mitchell and Lorde were born, Today in Music History.

The Monkees released their movie 'Head'; Gram Parsons' body was stolen; Dylan recorded two classic songs in Nashville; Aerosmith played their first gig; Soft Cell broke a U.K. charts record; Pearl Jam had a fast-selling album; Taylor Swift's album sold even faster; and the Sex Pistols debuted, Today in Music History.

'The Nat King Cole Show' was the first on U.S. TV hosted by an African American; Elvis played at the old Met Center in Bloomington, Minn.; the Beach Boys had a film-fueled hit with 'Kokomo'; Garbage kicked off a world tour at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis; and Ryan Adams was born 41 years ago Today in Music History.

Jackie Wilson made his singles chart debut; the Beatles played for the Queen; Johnny Nash saw his way clearly to the top of the singles chart; Roxette had another hit in America; and Prince debuted his backing band, The Revolution, Today in Music History.

The Beatles went to No. 1 for the 13th time; U2 set up a video link; Elvis Presley hit No. 1 for the first time in 7 years, and Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers was born, Today in Music History.

Billy Idol caused trouble on tour; The Supremes started a four-week run at No. 1, David Bowie read poems on stage; Iggy and the Stooges played their first live show; and Outkast released one of hip-hop’s greatest albums, Today in Music History.

George Michael released 'Faith''; Jam Master Jay was killed; Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' went Gold; Pink Floyd released 'Meddle' in the U.S.; Australia's Men at Work had their first U.S. No. 1 hit; and Black Sabbath performed on Late Night with David Letterman, their first TV appearance after a 22-year gap, Today in Music History.

Neil Diamond got a Gold Record; Dolly and Kenny sang of islands in the stream; the Stone Roses split up; U2 performed on Letterman; 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' broke chart records; and Frankie Goes to Hollywood released their debut album, Today in Music History.

Buddy Holly made his last major TV appearance; the first night of the T.A.M.I. show took place; Bill Berry retired from R.E.M.; the Sex Pistols' one and only studio album was released in the U.S.; Janet Jackson's Minneapolis-produced 'Rhythm Nation 1814' hit No. 1 in the album charts; and Jamie xx was born, Today in Music History.