In 1999, promoters thought they could replicate the good times of the original Woodstock and Woodstock '94. For the most part they did, but this event will forever be remembered for its bad times.
In 1976, Stevie Wonder released Songs In The Key Of Life, arguably his best album. This space was once The Hit Factory, and Songs In The Key Of Life was the first album ever recorded there.
In 2010, the incomparable Ringo Starr celebrated his 70th birthday at Radio City with a little help from his friends: Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Colin Hay, Dr. John, Ray Davies, and Yoko Ono
In 1992, Sinéad O'Connor created quite the controversy, during her SNL performance, when she ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II at the conclusion of an cappella rendition of Bob Marley's "War."
The original HRC New York was the third Hard Rock Cafe in the world, after the original in London and the old Los Angeles location. The Times Square location opened 2005 and it rocks. Believe it.
Ringo Starr, Ravi Shankar, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Badfinger, and Leon Russell joined George Harrison at The Concert For Bangladesh, the first large benefit concert, at MSG in 1971.
In 1983, Metallica recorded their debut album, Kill 'Em All, in this building, then called Music America Studios. Kill 'Em All heralded the coming of one of the best metal bands ever. Believe it.
In 1995, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame opened its permanent home, after going without since its inception in 1983. Archiving and preserving music history for nearly 30 years, the Hall is a treasure.
In 2002, a section of SR19 was renamed Tina Turner Highway after the incomparable Anna Mae Bullock, known to us mortals as Tina Turner. Born in Nutbush, she spent her formative years in the area.
In 1990, Pearl Jam played their first show at the Off Ramp Cafe, now called El Corazon. At the time, though, Pearl Jam was still going by their first name: Mookie Blaylock. Yes, that name rocks.
In 2001, Apple released the first generation iPod, in 5 and 10 GB versions, revolutionizing the way we listen to and buy music. Like the internet itself, it is hard to imagine a world without iPods.
In 1991, Nirvana released Nevermind on an unsuspecting world. Recorded between May-June of '91 at Sound City Studios, the album heralded, for the mainstream at least, the coming of a new age of rock.
In 1998, Korn released their third album, Follow The Leader, recorded at NRG Studios. This album resonated with audiences worldwide, taking Korn to the top, leading the late '90s nü metal scene.
In 2004, three former GNR members (Slash, Duff, & Matt) along with a former STP member (Scott Weiland) released their first album, Contraband. Recorded at Pulse, the album debuted at #1 in the U.S.
In 1987, U2 filmed the legendary video for "Where The Streets Have No Name" on top of this building, causing a panic from the city, who shut down filming. The band got through nearly the whole song.
In 1982, Michael Jackson released the monumental Thriller, recorded at Westlake Studios. Nothing could've prepared the world for this album. Jackson took Thriller to the top, where it remains today.
In 2006, The Rolling Stones played a free concert at Copacabana for an estimated 1.5 million people (though some say the crowd may have been double that).
Watch the Inaugural, gavel-to-gavel, LIVE on C-SPAN and afterwards you can watch it online at c-span.org. Read more.
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