What Happened January 19th In Pop Music History
It’s January 19th and these are some of the things that happened on this day in pop music history:
- In 1992, Malcolm James McCormick was born in Pittsburgh. By the age of six he had taught himself to play several instruments and by 14 he was rapping. As Easy Mac, he released his first mixtape in 2007. He later changed his name to Mac Miller. The rapper died in September 2018 of a drug overdose at the age of 26.
- In 1993, Fleetwood Mac re-formed to perform at a celebration of the inauguration of Bill Clinton, who had used the band’s “Don't Stop” during his campaign. Michael Jackson also appeared at the event.
- In 2007, Denny Doherty, the Halifax-born founding member of The Mamas & the Papas died of kidney failure at his home in Mississauga, Ont. He was 66. Doherty was buried in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.
- In 1949, Robert Allen Palmer was born in England. He went on to be a Grammy-winning singer with hits like “Addicted to Love” and “Simply Irresistible.” Palmer died of a heart attack in September 2003 at the age of 54.
And that’s what popped on this day.
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See Timothée Chalamet As Bob Dylan
The 'Dune' star is set to play a young Dylan in James Mangold's biopic 'A Complete Unknown'. -
Bratz Reveals Sinéad O'Connor Concept Doll As Tribute To Late Singer
The doll has been introduced as a Women’s Month tribute to the Irish icon who unexpectedly died last July from natural causes. -
A Movie About AC/DC's Late Singer Bon Scott Is On The Way
The movie will not be a straight telling of his life but a “fictionalized narrative set in the 1960s.” -
Watch Madonna & Kylie Minogue Sing 'Can’t Get You Out Of My Head'
The two pop stars joined forces on stage in Los Angeles during Madonna's Celebration Tour stop. -
Watch A Trailer For The 'Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story' Doc
The four-part docuseries will begin streaming on Hulu April 26. -
Chris Martin Is Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend Dakota Johnson
The Coldplay frontman and 'Madame Web' actress have been dating for six years. -
Tyla Cancels Tour Due To Injury
The R&B star was set to play three shows in Canada this spring. -
Kesha Reclaims Her Voice, Teases New Music
The singer posted a teaser clip online for a possible new album. -
The Beaches Voted Artist of the Year For Women In Music Canada Honours
The WIMC celebrates Canadian innovators and creators who have had outstanding success in their field this past year.