August 28

 

Rock and soul royalty received her due recognition today in 1986 when Tina Turner was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring the legendary performer who had transformed herself from Ike's backing singer into one of music's most powerful solo artists…


 

Country-pop's crossover queen Shania Twain celebrates her 60th birthday today, the Canadian superstar whose album "Come On Over" became the best-selling studio album by a female artist and redefined what country music could achieve commercially…


 

Rock history took a hazy turn today in 1964 when Bob Dylan introduced The Beatles to marijuana for the first time at their New York hotel, forever changing the Fab Four's creative perspective and influencing their psychedelic evolution…


 

The McCartney musical dynasty expanded today in 1969 when Paul and Linda welcomed their first child together, daughter Mary, adding another member to rock's most famous family and continuing the Beatles' baby boom era…


 

Pop culture shock waves rippled worldwide today in 2003 when Britney Spears and Madonna shared a passionate kiss during the opening performance of MTV's Video Music Awards, creating one of television's most talked-about moments and cementing both artists' provocative reputations…


 

Comedy rock found its perfect ambassador when Jack Black was born on this day in 1969, the actor-musician whose band Tenacious D and film roles would make him the ultimate bridge between heavy metal and mainstream entertainment.


 

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