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Live Debuts
Elton John has threatened to hang up the bright costumes and slam the piano lid shut before. The first time was on stage at Wembley Empire Pool (now known as the OVO Arena Wembley), the indoor arena next to the enormous soccer field.
Setlist History
Guns N' Roses was opening for Aerosmith on the Permanent Vacation Tour in August 1988 when their debut album Appetite for Destruction went #1, more than a year after its release.
Guest Appearances
On August 11, 1973, Kool Herc performing in the Bronx for his sister's party, connected two turntables together in such a way that he created hip-hop music.Unlike most musical origin stories, this one is undisputed. From the date to the place to the person, history agrees hip-hop started 50 years ago at a small rec room of the apartment complex at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, thanks to the ingenuity of Clive Campbell.
Setlist History
Stevie Wonder had his first #1 hit 60 years ago today when "Fingertips Pt II" became all the rage.
Covers
The Indigo Girls are having quite a comeback due to the Barbie movie which features their 1989 hit "Closer I Am To Fine." Without spoiling the movie to those few of you yet to have seen it, Margot Robbie's character, the Stereotypical Barbie, finds solace in the tune as it seems to speak to her independent spirit.
Setlist History
Queen’s final concert with Freddie Mercury was the finale of a European victory lap that started the previous summer at Live Aid.
Setlist History
On August 9, 1984, Iron Maiden set sail on one of their most successful tours of all in support of their new album, Powerslave.
Setlist History
On August 4th, 1979, in support of their forthcoming album, In Through The Out Door, the mighty Led Zeppelin returned to their home in England at the vast Knebworth Festival.
Covers
When MTV launched August 1, 1981, it was all about music videos, and bringing Top 40 music to cable TV subscribers.
Setlist History
The White Stripes held their last proper concert on July 31, 2007 in Mississippi.
