Music
Throwback Thursday: David Bowie Performed First Interactive Concert
1932
Country music singer, Patsy Cline, was born on this day. She was best known for her crossover hits, including “Crazy” and “Walking After Midnight.” She passed away at the age of 30 on March 5, 1963 at the height of her career in a plane crash. Ten years after her death, in 1973, she became the first female solo artist inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
1951
Tony Bennett’s “Because of You” was No.1, the first major hit for him, which stayed there for ten weeks.
1962
Bobby “Boris” Pickett and Crypt Kickers’ “Monster Mash” entered the US chart at No. 85. It was No. 1 on October 20–27 of 1962, just before Halloween.
1973
Marvin Gaye started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with “Let’s Get It On,” his second US No.1.
1974
Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and The Beach Boys all appeared at the New York ‘Summersault’ ’74 at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury.
1984
Stevie Wonder had his first UK No.1 with “I Just Called To Say I Love You,” which stayed there for six weeks. The song was first featured in the 1984 comedy The Woman in Red.
1997
LeAnn Rimes’ version of “How Do I Live” was certified platinum.
2003
In celebration of the release of his latest album, Reality, David Bowie performed the first interactive concert – broadcasted to 21 theaters across the Europe. Fans were able to ask him questions and submit song requests during the 90-minute live performance.
2006
Whitney Houston filed for a divorce from Bobby Brown. The couple had married in 1992.
2014
Frankie Ballard’s “Sunshine & Whiskey” video debuted on CMT.