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October 08
2004 - After nearly 60 years of
recordings, Ray Charles posthumously earns
the first platinum award of his career with
"Genius Loves Company" during
September certifications by the RIAA. The
R&B veteran's final studio album debuted
at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 in September,
2004, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Charles scored five gold records over the
years.
1999 - Shedaisy members Kelsi,
Kassidy and Kristyn Osborn make their debut
on the Grand Ole Opry. The trio performs
their hit "Little Goodbyes."
1998 - Bruce Springsteen gives
evidence in London's High Court in his case
against Masquerade Music over that company's
attempt to release some of his early '70s
recordings in the U.K. The artist says that
he was living hand-to-mouth at the time the
songs in question were written, relying on
handouts from Mike Appel, his co-manager at
the time.
1996 - An environmental benefit
concert at the Britt Grounds in
Jacksonville, Ore., featuring Bonnie Raitt
and Jackson Browne turns ugly as protesters
begin to rally. The protesters are angered
by efforts to stop the logging of old growth
redwoods, and in protest begin revving
chainsaws and throwing firecrackers. No one
is seriously injured.
1996 - Former drummer for Smashing
Pumpkins, Jimmy Chamberlin, pleads guilty to
disorderly conduct in connection with the
heroin-related death of late former touring
bandmate, Jonathan Melvoin.
1985 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit:
"Oh Sheila," Ready for the World.
The group is made up of six men from Flint,
Mich.
1980 - Bob Marley collapses in New
York while preparing for a tour of the U.S.
with Stevie Wonder. He is diagnosed as
having cancer and dies seven months later.
1975 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit;
"Bad Blood," Neil Sedaka.
1963 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit:
"Sugar Shack," Jimmy Gilmer &
the Fireballs. Billboard ranks the song as
the No. 1 hit of 1963.
1953 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit:
"St. George and the Dragonet,"
Stan Freberg.
1950 - Robert Bell of Kool & the
Gang is born in Youngstown, Ohio. The group
has a No. 1 song in 1981 with
"Celebration."
1930 - Composer Toru Takemitsu is
born.
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