On June 18, 1977, a gang armed with knives slashed the face and hands of Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten. They apparently objected to the band’s song “God Save The Queen.” The next day, …
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On June 18, 1977, a gang armed with knives slashed the face and hands of Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten. They apparently objected to the band’s song “God Save The Queen.” The next day, guitarist Paul Cook was beaten up. Rotten was attacked again three days after his first attack.
In 1980, “The Blues Brothers” movie opened. Music stars making cameo appearances included James Brown, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.
In 1987, a woman sued Motley Crue for $5,000, claiming she lost part of her hearing because the concert was too loud. The case was settled out of court.
Also in 1987, Bruce Springsteen officially separated from his wife, model-actor Julianne Phillips, after barely two years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in March 1989.
In 2004, David Bowie was hit in the eye with a lollipop thrown onto the stage while he was performing in Oslo, Norway. He was not seriously hurt.
In 2011, sax player Clarence Clemons of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band died from complications from a stroke. He was 69.
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