What Happened November 21st In Pop Music History
It’s November 21st, and these are some of the things that happened on this day in pop music history:
- In 1981, Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical” started a 10-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Written for Rod Stewart, the song was turned down by Tina Turner.
- In 1980, Don Henley was arrested on suspicion of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after paramedics were called to his Los Angeles home to assist a 16-year-old prostitute overdosing on cocaine and Quaaludes.
- In 1987, Billy Idol’s “Mony Mony” went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart, replacing Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now.” By coincidence, both were cover versions of ‘60s songs by Tommy James & the Shondells.
- In 1995, Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong was ticketed $141.85 U.S. after he mooned fans at a concert in Milwaukee. "Mr. Armstrong dropped his pants to his knees and exposed his buttocks to the crowd,” Lt. Thomas Christopher told reporters. “After the concert, Mr. Armstrong was taken into custody, given a city citation for indecent exposure. He posted a bail and was released.”
- In 2017, David Cassidy died of organ failure at 67. His death came exactly 37 years to the day after The Partridge Family’s “I Think I Love You” went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
And that’s what popped on this day.
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Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Lisa Loeb To Play The '90s Cruise
The decade-themed, five-day excursion departs from Tampa on January 31, 2025. -
The Weeknd Donated $2.5m For Emergency Food Deliveries To Gaza
His XO Humanitarian Fund is providing four million meals to Palestinians in crisis. -
Premiere: Dallas Smith Unveils New Video For “Use Me”
The live-in-concert clip is taken from his recently released self-titled album. -
SZA Wants To Know Why White People Hate Creed & Nickelback
The multi-Grammy Award nominee tells Variety, "Black people love them! They rock!" -
Hall Says Oates "Blindsided" Him Trying To Sell Half Of Business
Oates responds, saying, “I have no idea who or what is motivating Daryl to take these steps and make such salacious statements, but I am deeply hurt." -
The Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Dead At 65
The singer had been ill for a long period after being hospitalized for encephalitis in December 2022. -
Forbes Calls Bad Bunny The New ‘King of Pop’
The magazine revealed its list of 30 Under 30 that includes Ice Spice, Boygenius, Kali Uchis and Latto. -
Taylor Swift Is Spotify's Most Streamed Artist Of 2023
Swift made her song, "You're Losing Me (From The Vault)," available on the streaming platform as a thank you. -
Dolly Parton Is Planning A Broadway Musical To Tell Life Story
"We’re hoping to be on Broadway in 2025," she tells Vulture.
