>>Today In Rock History On This Day: In 1966 Simon and Garfunkel released the album Sounds Of Silence. In 1969 Led Zeppelins debut album was released in the U.S. In 1970 The Doors concerts at New Yorks Felt Forum were recorded for the album Absolutely Live. The Guess Whos single No Time broke into the Top 40 chart. In 1973 Alice Cooper released the album Billion Dollar Babies. In 1976 The Sweets Fox On The Run peaked at number five on the pop singles chart, while the Eagles single Take It To The Limit broke into the Top 40. In 1981 Singer Vince Neil joined Motley Crue. In 1990 The Who, the Kinks, and Simon & Garfunkel were among the artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1992 The Queen album The Show Must Go On was released. In 1995 A strong earthquake rocked Osaka, Japan, while Billy Joel was there to play a concert. Joel donated the proceeds from his Osaka concert to earthquake relief. In 1996 David Bowie and Pink Floyd were among the artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2000 Santana was among the multiple award winners at the American Music Awards. In 2001 Bassist Jason Newsted announced that he was leaving Metallica. In 2002 Metallica frontman James Hetfield and his wife celebrated the birth of their third child, Marcella Francesca. In 2003 Eric Clapton and wife Melia celebrated the birth of their new daughter Ella May Clapton. In 2004 Oasis announced that the group had asked drummer Alan White to leave the band. In 2005 A former University of Minnesota student donated a 1960 recording of Bob Dylan performing at a local party to the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. In 2006 Guitarist Zakk Wylde received a star on the Hollywood RockWalk. In 2007 Singer Ronnie James Dio, drummer Terry Bozzio, and guitarist Slash were inducted into the Hollywood RockWalk, added together under the Legends of Rock banner. In 2008 The Rolling Stones announced the group had signed a one-disc deal with Universal Music to release the soundtrack to the bands then-upcoming concert film Shine A Light. Gene Simmons was fired from NBCs The Celebrity Apprentice. While his run on the series was rather short, he still earned 20-thousand-dollars for his charity, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Elton John wrapped up his first tour of South Africa with a show in Johannesburg. In 2010 T Bone Burnett and Ryan Binghams The Weary Kind, from the movie Crazy Heart, earned the award for Best Original Song at the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards. Paul McCartney, who was a nominee in the category, also participated as a presenter at the ceremony in Beverly Hills. In 2011 Music industry pioneer Don Kirshner died of heart failure in Boca Raton, Florida. He was 76. His publishing company, Aldon Music, represented such stars as Neil Diamond, Carole King, and Neil Sedaka. He also created The Monkees and The Archies, and served as host and producer of the TV Don Kirshners Rock Concert. In 2013 Ted Nugent got the nod for Fan Favorite Best Host for his Outdoor Channel series Ted Nugent: Spirit of the Wild at the 13th annual Golden Moose Awards. In 2014 Stevie Wonder gave an impromptu performance at Michelle Obamas birthday celebration, while Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson also took part in the event. Ted Nugents TV series, Spirit of the Wild, was among the winners at the Outdoor Channels 14th annual Golden Moose Awards in Las Vegas.
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