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  • 28 Jun 1987

    The musical ''Dreamgirls" was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.

  • 23 Mar 1987

    The first Soul Train Music Awards took place in Santa Monica, California, US.

  • 9 Oct 1986

    Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Phantom of the Opera' was premiered in London with stars Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.

  • 23 Jan 1986

    The first artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  • 18 Jan 1986

    Charity song 'That's What Friends Are For' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

  • 13 Jul 1985

    The Live Aid concert raised funds and awareness for famine relief efforts in Africa.

  • 14 Feb 1985

    Whitney Houston's self-titled album was released.

  • 7 Feb 1985

    New York, New York became the official anthem of New York City.

  • 28 Jan 1985

    USA for Africa record 'We Are the World'.

  • 11 Jan 1985

    The first Rock in Rio music festival is held.

  • 24 Sep 1984

    Paul McCartney released his song 'No More Lonely Nights.'

  • 24 Jul 1984

    George Michael released his 'Careless Whisper' single.

  • 25 Jun 1984

    Prince released his sixth album 'Purple Rain.'

  • 4 Jun 1984

    American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen released 'Born in the USA.'

  • 11 Oct 1983

    Lionel Richie's second album and best-selling of all time, 'Can't Slow Down,' was released.

  • 3 Oct 1983

    Singers Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released their song 'Say Say Say.'

  • 25 Jul 1983

    Metallica released their album 'Kill 'Em All.'

  • 26 Feb 1983

    Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' hit number one on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for 37 weeks.

  • 30 Nov 1982

    Michael Jackson's sixth studio album, 'Thriller,' was released by Epic Records.

  • 24 Jul 1982

    'Eye Of The Tiger' by Survivor reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for eight weeks.

  • 26 Apr 1982

    Singer Rod Stewart was robbed at gunpoint.

  • 20 Jan 1982

    Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat that a fan threw onto the stage during a performance in Des Moines, Iowa.

  • 30 Dec 1981

    Stevie Wonder released 'That Girl,' which went on to win Billboard Song of the Year.

  • 1 Aug 1981

    MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.

  • 21 May 1981

    Bob Marley received a state funeral in Jamaica.

  • 11 May 1981

    Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Cats,' based on poetry by T. S. Eliot, first premiered in the West End, London.

  • 27 Feb 1981

    Ebony and Ivory was recorded by Stevie Wonder & Paul McCartney.

  • 4 Dec 1980

    Led Zeppelin announced their break-up, this was two months after the death of drummer John Bonham.

  • 20 Sep 1980

    Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'

  • 13 Jun 1980

    Paul McCartney's single 'Waterfalls' was released.

  • 8 Mar 1980

    The first official rock festival took place in the Soviet Union.

  • 26 Jan 1980

    Frank Sinatra performed to 175,000 people who paid to see him in Rio de Janeiro.

  • 11 Jan 1980

    The British-American band, The Pretenders, released their debut album called 'Pretenders.'

  • 30 Nov 1979

    Pink Floyd released their eleventh studio album titled The Wall.

  • 27 Sep 1979

    Elton John collapsed on stage when performing at the Hollywood Universal Amphitheater.

  • 20 May 1979

    Elton John and his entourage flew into Moscow, making him the first western pop star to tour the USSR.

  • 14 May 1979

    The rockumentary film featuring The Who titled 'Kids Are All Right' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

  • 26 Jun 1977

    Elvis Presley performed his final performance in Indianapolis, Indiana, US.

  • 8 Apr 1977

    The Clash release their debut album of the same name.

  • 6 Jan 1977

    The Sex Pistols punk rock band was fired by EMI for their bad behavior in public.

  • 13 Jun 1976

    Bob Marley performed at Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, during his Rastaman Vibration tour.

  • 3 Jun 1976

    Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen went gold.

  • 17 Jan 1976

    Legendary band Blondie released their debut single 'X-Offender.'

  • 21 Jun 1975

    The most memorable concert of the decade occurred at Wembley Stadium.

  • 11 May 1975

    Natalie Cole released her debut album titled 'Inseparable,' which went on to win two Grammys.

  • 18 Apr 1975

    John Lennon sang 'Stand by Me' at his last ever solo live performance.

  • 4 Oct 1974

    John Lennon's album 'Walls and Bridges' was released in the US.

  • 6 Apr 1974

    Europe surrendered to 'Waterloo' as ABBA smashed the 19th Eurovision Contest in Brighton, England.

  • 2 Feb 1974

    'The Way We Were' by Barbra Streisand reached number one on the Billboard 100 charts.

  • 5 Oct 1973

    Elton John's 7th album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' was released.

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