Stories Behind the Music
Verified moments, turning points, performances and decisions that shaped music history. Every published story begins with reviewed source evidence.
American singer Aaliyah and several members of her entourage are killed as their overloaded aircraft crashes shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour Airport
On August 25, 2001, american singer Aaliyah and several members of her entourage are killed as their overloaded aircraft crashes shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour Airport, Bahamas. The subsequent investigation determined that the aircraft had attempted to take off while heavily overloaded and with the weight improperly distributed. The pilot was not qualified on …
The Troubles: Three members of a popular cabaret band and two gunmen are killed during a botched paramilitary attack in Northern Ireland
On July 31, 1975, the Troubles: Three members of a popular cabaret band and two gunmen are killed during a botched paramilitary attack in Northern Ireland. During the six years from the onset of the …
Bob Dylan goes electric at the Newport Folk Festival
On July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan goes electric at the Newport Folk Festival, signaling a major change in folk and rock music. On July 25, 1965, headlining the Newport Folk Festival, Dylan performed his first …
The BBC Light Programme radio station is launched for mainstream light entertainment and music
On July 29, 1945, the BBC Light Programme radio station is launched for mainstream light entertainment and music. The BBC Light Programme was a national radio station which broadcast chiefly mainstream light entertainment and light …
