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On this day in 1976, The Eagles sixth album, Hotel California spent the first of eight non-consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard chart. The band's first LP with Joe Walsh and last with…

On this day in 1968, Glen Campbell topped the US album chart with "Witchita Lineman".  Although the LP would stay on  the chart for 46 weeks, it would be Campbell's only #1 album.  xosotin chelseathông tin…

On this day in 1983, Johnny Cash checked into the Betty Ford Center to prevent an addiction to painkillers administered during a recent hospital stay. Actress Elizabeth Taylor was also staying at the clinic for treatment.xosotin chelseathông tin…

On this day in 1980, the film Nine to Five, with Dolly Parton in one of the leading roles opened across America grossing over $3.9 million in its opening weekend. The movie's theme song, "9…

Born on this day in 1943, Keith Richards, 'The Human Riff', guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Rolling Stones who have had over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Rolling Stone magazine said…

On this day in 1991, Michael Jackson started a four-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with his eighth studio album 'Dangerous'. The album has sold over 32 million copies worldwide making it…

Born on this day in 1948, Ted Nugent, guitarist, The Amboy Dukes, (1968 single, 'Journey To The Centre Of The Mind'). Solo, (1977 single 'Cat Scratch Fever'). Damn Yankees, (1990 album 'Damn Yankies').xosotin chelseathông tin…

Born on this day in 1915, Frank Sinatra American singer, actor and producer, who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He was the first singer to encounter…

On this day in 1977,  Willie Nelson recorded tracks for his forthcoming album Stardust.  Produced by Booker T. Jones, all the songs on the album consist entirely of pop standards that Nelson picked from among…

On this day in 1967, American soul singer, songwriter Otis Redding was killed in a plane crash, aged 26. Redding and his band had made an appearance in Cleveland, Ohio on the local ‘Upbeat’ television…