What Happened August 5th In Pop Music History

It’s August 5th and these are some of the things that happened on this day in pop music history:
- In 2019, Drake welcomed Cardi B, Offset, Meek Mill, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Tyga and others to the first OVO Fest in two years, at Toronto's Budweiser Stage.
- In 1959, Peter Jozzeppi Burns was born in England. As Pete Burns, he fronted Dead Or Alive, which scored the 1984 hit “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).” He died of a heart attack in October 2016.
- In 1957, American Bandstand made its national debut on ABC. Paul Anka was the first Canadian artist to perform on the show and, over the course of 32 seasons, host Dick Clark welcomed all of the biggest names in pop music.
- In 1978, “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The disco song, included on the band’s Some Girls album, was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
- In 1994, Billy Idol was released from hospital after being treated overnight for a drug overdose.
And that’s what popped on this day.
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Celebrated Songwriter Lamont Dozier Dies At 81
He helped craft some of the biggest Motown hits. -
The Tragically Hip To Be Inducted (Again) Into Canada's Walk Of Fame
The band was inducted 20 years ago. -
Canadian Singer Allie X Responds To Allegation Of Animal Abuse
She was called out for leaving her dog in her car while she shopped. -
Taylor Swift Denies Hearing Song She's Accused Of Copying
The pop star was sued in 2017 over one of her hits. -
Music Stars Pay Tribute To Olivia Newton-John
They honestly love her. -
What Happened August 9th In Pop Music History
Here is what popped on this day. -
Rita Ora Marries Taika Waititi: Report
The singer quietly wed the filmmaker and actor. -
Fetty Wap In Jail After Allegedly Violating Bail Conditions
The rapper was awaiting trial on drug trafficking charges. -
Kultureland Organizers Apologize For Chaotic Festival
Some ticket holders have been promised refunds.