Michael Jackson got surgery, John Lennon released a cover, 19-year-old Declan McManus played his first show, and Green Day were inducted into the Rock Hall, today in music history.

Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' went gold; Bob Marley and the Wailers were official state guests of Zimbabwe; Morrissey declared meat is murder at Coachella; Paul McCartney released his first solo album; and all 4 beatles had solo singles on the U.K. charts, Today in Music History.

Buddy Holly's first single was released; a Led Zeppelin got a gold record; Hutch from Starsky and Hutch had a big hit; Kiss put the makeup back on; composer Henry Mancini was born; and Dusty Springfield was born, Today in Music History.

Roberta Flack started a six-week run at No. 1; Queen won an Ivor Novello Award; the Fine Young Cannibals hit No. 1 with a “crazy” single; Montell Jordan showed us how he does it with his No. 1 hit; and Joey Ramone, lead singer and co-founder of the Ramones, died at age 49, today in Music History.

Loretta Lynn was born; Percy Sledge died; Fats Domino released “Ain't That a Shame”; The Beatles made a good title choice; David Bowie broke through in the States; Motown renewed Stevie Wonder's contract; George Harrison got a star in Hollywood; and Public Enemy released one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, Today in Music History.

Oasis released 'Supersonic'; James Brown entered the charts for the first time; Pearl Jam played SNL; Dylan made his New York debut; and Stuart Adamson was born, today in music history.

Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E., was born; Elton John released his self-titled second album; Marvin Gaye recorded a hit; Jim Morrison pulled out all the stops in Boston; Peter Frampton came alive in the album charts; Kate Bush was awarded a CBE; and Little Eva passed away, Today in Music History.

The Righteous Brothers topped the charts; Macca released a big hit; Abba got their first U.S. No. 1; David Bowie had a No. 1 hit in both the U.S. and U.K.; and Carl Perkins was born, Today in Music History.

Jacques Brel was born; David Bowie played three sold-out shows in Japan; New Order's Peter Hook took a lump; Swedish duo Roxette had a U.S. No. 1 single thanks to a Minneapolis exchange student; and The Supremes recorded their first No. 1 hit, Today in Music History.

Plus, John Prine died; CBS Radio launched the first national show about rock 'n' roll; the proto-Stones met at a blues club; Feist cleaned up at the Juno Awards; and Prince released his debut album "For You", Today in Music History.