Today in Music History starts with Freddie Mercury Day. My favorite singer of all time would've been 72. Look for Bohemian Rhapsody to hit theaters in November. Freddie also has an asteroid named after him. Video of Bohemian Rhapsody | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX On this day in 1976,...

Sir Paul gets his first #1 here in the States, Gregg Allman blows a .27 and Kelly Clarkson wins the first ever America Idol..Today in Music History.

Steve Winwood hits #1 on this day in 1986 with the song "Higher Love." Chaka Khan would supply the backround vocals, it was Winwood's first No.1 and garnered him two Grammy Awards. Video of Steve Winwood- "Higher Love" on Countdown 1986 On this day in 1989, Izzy Stradlin from Guns...

Today in Music History, Tammy Wynette stands by her man, The Beach Boys have California Girls and Tina Turner gets her star.

Jimmy Buffett gets married, Pearl Jam release their debut album, George Michael gets his 8th #1 song of the 80's and we lose Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Happy Birthday Rick Springfield, The Stones get another #1, but so do Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds...Today in Music History.

The Supremes have their first #1, Madonna has her 6th, and one of the greatest albums of all time has recording session number one...Today in Music History.

Prince gives us "Grafitti Bridge," The Emotions hit #1, two die at the Monsters of Rock Festival in England and The Stones release "Angie"...Today in Music History.

Nirvana shoots their video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Carlos Santana gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and happy 49th birthday to Donnie Wahlberg of NKOTB!!!

It was on this day in 1965 that The Beatles played Shea Stadium. 56,000 screaming fans showed up to see the boys. Most of the songs the band played were drowned out by the crowd. Video of I Feel Fine - The Beatles (Live at Shea Stadium,1965) It was day 1 of Woodstock, on this day in 1969, with over...