On This Day, November 27, 1991: Queen frontman Freddie Mercury is laid to rest Monday, November 27 by ABC NewsOn This Day, November, 27 1991 …Funeral services were held for the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in London.The rocker had passed away at his home in Kensington on November 24. The cause of death was bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS. About 24 hours prior to his death Mercury... Read More.
On This Day, November 21, 1991: Aerosmith becomes the first band to guest on ‘The Simpsons’ Tuesday, November 21 by ABC NewsOn This Day, November 21, 1991…Aerosmith made their debut on The Simpsons, becoming the first rock band to appear on the Fox animated series. The episode, Flaming Moe’s, revolves around Homer creating a new drink, the Flaming Homer, which Bar owner Moe then steals and renames the Flaming... Read More.
On This Day, July 21, 1991: Roger Waters hosts star-studded concert at the Berlin Wall Friday, July 21 by ABC NewsEight months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters hosted a star-studded concert version of the band’s classic album The Wall at the site of its former location.The concert featured a host of A-list musicians, including Bryan Adams, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Scorpions, Sinead O’Connor, Cyndi Lauper and more. It did not... Read More.
On This Day, July 3, 1991: Foreigner release the album ‘4’ Monday, July 3 by ABC NewsForeigner released their fourth studio album, aptly title 4. The title was even more appropriate because the band went from six members to four — Lou Gramm, Mick Jones, Rick Wills and Dennis Elliott.The album was a massive hit, spending 10 weeks at #1 on the Billboard chart and selling over six million copies.... Read More.
On This Day, June 8, 1991: Bruce Springsteen marries Patti Scialfa Thursday, June 8 by ABC NewsOn This Day, June 8, 1991...Bruce Springsteen married E Street Band member Patti Scialfa in a private ceremony at their Los Angeles home.The couple started dating in 1988 during the Tunnel of Love tour, while he was separated from his first wife, model Julianne Phillips. Phillips filed for divorce in August of that year.After... Read More.
Grateful Dead’s 11th annual Meet-Up At The Movies to feature June 1991 Chicago concert Thursday, May 4 by ABC NewsGrateful Dead fans will once again have the chance to head to the theaters to see their favorite band on the big screen.The 11th annual Meet-Up At The Movies screening will take place in select theaters worldwide on June 22 and 24, where... Read More.
Eric Clapton revisiting 1991 Royal Albert Hall run with new ‘The Definitive 24 Nights’ box set Wednesday, April 12 by ABC NewsIn 1991, Eric Clapton broke his own record for the longest run of shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall with 24 concerts. That legendary run was commemorated with a double live album and home video, but now fans are getting more. The record-setting run will be celebrated... Read More.
Wynonna Judd + star guests to recreate The Judds’ 1991 Farewell Tour in an upcoming CMT special Wednesday, October 26 by ABC NewsWynonna Judd is spearheading an exciting new CMT concert event celebrating the music of The Judds.Together with some of the star acts who are sharing the stage with her for The Judds’ Final Tour -- Ashley McBryde, Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town... Read More.