Billy Idol had a hit with a cover; The Stone Roses released a song after five years; Ray Charles had four hits at the same time; and Bjork was born, Today in Music History.

Bob Dylan started recording his first album; Isaac Hayes had a No. 1 single with 'Theme from Shaft'; Paul Simon and George Harrison sang together on SNL; and Mike D turns 58, Today in Music History.

Carl Perkins recorded 'Blue Suede Shoes'; B.B. King kicked off a European tour; U2 released 'Achtung Baby'; David Crosby had a successful liver transplant; and the Supremes scored their seventh No. 1 single, Today in Music History.

Sharon Jones passed away; Fats Domino performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'; Cat Stevens had a No. 1 album; R.E.M. made their first appearance outside the U.S.; the Rolling Stones became the first band to stream a concert on the Internet; Nirvana recorded their MTV Unplugged set; and U2 released Achtung Baby, Today in Music History.

Petula Clark was born; Janis Joplin was arrested; Elvis made a movie; and Blondie had a hit, Today in Music History.

The Police had their fourth U.K. No. 1 single; 'Faith' went No. 1 in the U.K.; The Rolling Stones went acoustic; Blur put out a book; and Brendan Benson was born, Today in Music History.

Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones bought A.A. Milne's former home; Men At Work had the top album in the United States; Elton John performed for the first time in Mexico; and the Beatles' animated film 'Yellow Submarine' was released in the United States, Today in Music History.

The Monkees' debut album started a long run at No. 1; Lionel Richie had a massive hit with 'All Night Long'; fans and friends celebrated the life of legendary BBC DJ John Peel; Spotify responded to Taylor Swift's rebuff; and Neil Young was born, Today in Music History.

Bill Haley enjoyed his first top-10 single; Elvis played his last gig before a two-year layoff for the army; the Velvet Underground played their first gig; Donna Summer had a hit with a cover tune; Smashing Pumpkins had a hit album; and Phil Taylor passed away, Today in Music History.

David Bowie appeared on 'Cher'; Morrissey stopped a concert; The Beatles worked on a George song; Led Zeppelin released their fourth album, and Bonnie Raitt was born, Today in Music History.