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The album From The Hungry I by The Kingston Trio is awarded a Gold Disc in the USA by the R.I.A.A. The album was recorded live in The Hungry I nightclub, San Francisco, California, USA.
The 8th Eurovision Song Contest is held in two studios at the BBC Television Centre, London, UK. After much confusion regarding the results of the Norwegian jury, Denmark snatches victory from Switzerland after a close run. The Danish husband-and-wife duo Grethe and Jurgen Ingmann take the prize with Dansevise.
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The single (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding is awarded a Gold Disc by the R.I.A.A. in the USA.
United States President Jimmy Carter presents Minnie Riperton with the American Cancer Society's Courage Award, for her outstanding achievements in promoting awareness of how women can face up to life after breast cancer. Mike Eli is born in Tomball, Texas, USA. He will become the lead singer of The Eli Young Band, earning an Academy of Country Music award in 2012 with the Song of the Year, Crazy Girl. The band also scores hits with Even If It Breaks Your Heart, Always The Love Songs and Drunk Last Night.
At the first ever Soul Train Music Awards in the Civic Center, Santa Monica, California, USA, Cameo win the Best Album and Best Single (group) of the year. Janet Jackson gets Album of the Year (female) and Best New Video.
The Grateful Dead earn their first platinum disc, for sales of the album In The Dark in the USA.
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The 30th Annual Grammy Awards are held in Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA. Bruce Springsteen's album Tunnel Of Love scoops Best Rock Solo Vocal Performance. Whitney Houston gets Best Pop Vocal Performance (female). U2's album The Joshua Tree gets two Grammies. Paul Simon gets Record Of The Year for Graceland, curiously, as he also won it for the same album a year earlier. Prince is among the onlookers, but wins nothing.
Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead are awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in the USA for sales of the hit album Dylan And The Dead.
Kool Moe D is awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in the USA for sales of the hit album Knowledge Is King.
UK music trade paper Music Week reports that George Harrison's song Something has passed the four million plays mark on radio in the USA, representing almost 23 years of non-stop play.
A historic marker to Del Shannon and his biggest hit single, Runaway, is unveiled in his home town of Battle Creek, Michigan, USA.
Garth Brooks refuses to accept the American Music Awards' Favorite Artist of the Year honour, insisting that the award should have gone to Hootie And The Blowfish. Brooks does, however, accept two other awards.
The BRIT Awards Ceremony is held in London, England, UK, with winners as follows: - Best British Male Artist - Robbie Williams
- Best British Female Artist - Dido;
- Best British Group - Travis;
- Best British Album - Dido;
- Best British Newcomer - Blue;
- Best British Single - S Club 7;
- Best British Video - So Solid Crew;
- Best British Dance Act - Basement Jaxx;
- Best International Male - Shaggy;
- Best International Female - Kylie Minogue;
- Best International Group - Destiny's Child;
- Best International Album - Kylie Minogue;
- Best International Newcomer - The Strokes;
- Pop Act - Westlife;
- Outstanding Contribution - Sting.
Dwight Yoakam receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
The LP Come Away With Me by Norah Jones is given a Diamond Award certification by the R.I.A.A. in the USA.
Paul Simon is presented with the BMI Icon Award at the 53rd Annual Pop Awards in Los Angeles, California, USA.
It is announced that Queen's musical We Will Rock You has become, after 39 months, the longest-running show ever at the Dominion Theatre in London, England, UK, out-running the Robert Stigwood production Grease.At the BRIT Awards in London, James Morrison is chosen as Best British Male Solo Artist, with Amy Winehouse as British Female Solo Artist and the Arctic Monkeys British Group.
Taylor Swift's self-titled debut album is certified platinum by the R.I.A.A. in the USA.
At the BBC Jazz Awards in London, England, UK, Europe, Dave Brubeck earns the lifetime Achievement Award and the Jazz Line-Up Album of the Year is Displaced by the Neil Cowley Trio.
Before He Cheats wins the Best Female Country Vocal Performance award for Carrie Underwood at the 50th annual Grammys held in the Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA. The same song also secures the Best Country Song Award for writers Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins.
Tommy Smith is presented with the 2009 Scottish Jazz Expo Award at a ceremony in The Hub in Edinburgh, Scotland. The award recognises outstanding artistic contributions to Scottish Jazz.
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards, hosted by Katy Perry, takes place in the Gibson Amphitheater, Los Angeles, California, USA. Winners include Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. The show features live performances by Justin Bieber, Jason Derulo and others.Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez win ten awards between them at The Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Brian Wilson, founder and leader of the Beach Boys, receives the Music For Life Award from The National Association of Music Merchants during the 110th NAMM Show's media preview day in Anaheim, California, USA.60s pop idol Billy J Kramer And The Dakotas calls for Brian Epstein, manager of The Beatles and others [including Kramer] to be inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a recipient of the Ahmet Ertegun Award for Non Performers.
Alanis Morissette is inducted into The RockWalk, at the original Guitar Center location on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USAJustin Timberlake, Sir Elton John and Pharrell Williams are among the guests at an after party following the GQ Men of the Year Awards, London, UK.
The United States Postal Service honours r'n'b legend Ray Charles with a commemorative stamp, as part of its Music Icons series which has previously honored Tejano music singer/guitarist Lydia Mendoza and country legend Johnny Cash. The stamp is launched with live performances of Ray Charles' songs by Ashanti in Atlanta, Georgia, and Chaka Khan in Los Angeles, California, USA.Neil Young is awarded a special commendation from The National Academy of Recording Arts And Sciences, "for his commitment to excellence and ongoing support for the art and craft of recorded music", at the Village Studios, Los Angeles, California, USA. The award partly recognises Young
In Birmingham Library, Birmingham, UK, Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra (aka ELO) is presented with his star on Birmingham's Walk Of Stars.
Pharrell Williams receives the 2537th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
At the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in Madison Square Gardens, New York City, USA, Bruno Mars wins Album Of The Year and Record of The Year for 24k Magic. Ed Sheeran gets Best Pop Vocal Album for Divide. Kendrick Lamar wins Best Rap Performance for Humble.
During the BRITs Week War Child 2018 concerts, Ed Sheeran plays at indigo at The 02, London, England, UK, Europe.1960 |
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