Music
Throwback Thursday: KISS Released ‘Love Gun’ Album
1939
Frank Sinatra made his first appearance with Harry James’ band.
1960
In London, the musical “Oliver!” premiered in the West End.
1977
The album Love Gun was released by KISS.
1977
Marvel Comics issued the first of two comic books based on the group KISS.
1979
Anita Ward, a One Hit Wonder, started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with “Ring My Bell” (also a UK No.1).
1986
Madonna released the album True Blue.
1995
Garth Brooks was given a star on Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame. The Country singer buried the master tapes of his Hits album under the star.
1996
Neil Young premiered his album, Broken Arrow via the Internet.
2001
Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with “Lady Marmalade.” Originally recorded in 1974 by the group Eleventh Hour, the song was also a No.1 hit for girl group LaBelle in 1975, and again in 1998 for girl group All Saints. This version was from the Baz Luhrmann film Moulin Rouge. It was a No. 1 ht on Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks.
2015
Apple launched Apple Music a music streaming service. New subscribers get a 3-month free trial, before the service becomes paid-only.