3 Doors Down’s “Here Without You” wins Song Of The Year at the 53rd annual BMI Pop Awards in Los Angeles. The performing-rights organization honors the tune that received the most airplay. 2005
The power ballad is the third single from the band’s second studio album, “Away From The Sun.”
Nickelback, Linkin Park, Audioslave, Fuel and Evanescence are also recognized for having heavily played songs.
Lamb Of God receive gold plaques for their third album, “Ashes Of The Wake,” prior to c concert in New York. 2016
The ’04 album sold more than 500,000 copies and was certified gold by the RIAA the previous February.
Lamb Of God’s third studio album was their first major-label release.
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Phish keyboardist Page Samuel McConnell is born in Philly. 1963
It’s drummer Dave Abbruzzese’s birthday. A high school drop-out, Abbruzzese joins Pearl Jam in ’91, replacing Matt Chamberlain. The Stamford, CT native plays on “Vs” and “Vitalogy.” 1964
Nine Inch Nails mastermind, Trent Reznor, is born in Mercer, PA (it’s between Pittsburgh and Cleveland). Figures he’d play ‘industrial’ Rock. 1965
“Don’t Look Back,” a film documentary of Bob Dylan’s ’65 British tour, is in theaters. 1967
The Who unfurl their Rock opera “Tommy.” 1969
Josh Homme celebrates his birthday. The Palm Springs native is the founder and only continuous member of Queens Of The Stone Age (QOTSA). 1973
Yes receive gold records for both “Yessongs,” their live set, and “The Yes Album.” 1973
“Killer Queen,” Queen’s first U.S. single, gets to #12. 1975
Peter Criss leaves KISS. Of course, he eventually returns (and leaves again). Criss is replaced by Eric Carr. 1980
Van Halen’s “Why Can’t This Be Love” reaches #3 on the pop chart. 1986
An arson fire at Tom Petty’s L.A. home causes $800,000 worth of damage. 1987
Nirvana’s last date of a North American tour is in Boise which is also drummer Chad Channing’s final show with the band. After playing on “Bleach,” Channing leaves due to creative differences and is replaced by Dave Grohl four months later. 1990
Is there a doctor in the house? U2`s Bono delivers the commencement address to the graduating class of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The U2 frontman also gets an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the school. In a prepared statement Penn president Judith Rodin says “Bono has been a powerful force for change.” 2004
Money for injuries. Mark Knopfler files a suit against the female motorist who knocked him off his motorcycle in London some three years earlier. The former Dire Straits frontman suffered a broken collarbone, shoulder and seven ribs in the accident. He also had to cancel a scheduled European tour while he recovered. The woman was convicted of careless driving and later deported to Ecuador. Knopfler seeks approximately $566,000 in damages. 2006
Paul McCartney and his second wife, Heather Mills McCartney announce they’re separating, confirming a spate of rumors. “Both of us still care about each other very much,” the couple claim in a joint statement. The couple married in ’02 and had a daughter, Beatrice Milly, the following year. 2006
Evanescence announce that Dark New Day guitarist Troy McLawhorn and drummer Will Hunt have been selected to replace John LeCompt and Rocky Gray. The pair departed a few weeks earlier. 2007
U2’s Bono performs at the annual benefit to support the Jazz Foundation of America’s efforts to raise funds and awareness for artists who have fallen into financial despair. Producer Quincy Jones brings Bono onstage at the Apollo Theater in Harlem to sing, appropriately enough, “Angel Of Harlem.” 2012
George Harrison’s ’62 Rickenbacker 425 is auctioned at Julien’s Auctions for $657,000. Harrison used the guitar for The Beatles first appearance on the television programs “Ready Steady Go!” and “Thank Your Luck Stars” in ’63. Harrison is said to have originally paid between $400 and $500 for the guitar in ’63. 2014
Stone Sour announce they have fired Jim Root but the guitarist is still a member of Slipknot. “We feel it’s best for both bands and hope that is reflected in the days to come,” reads a Stone Sour statement. 2014
“With My Eyes Wide Open: Miracles And Mistakes On My Way Back To Korn” chronicles Brian ‘Head’ Welch’s departure from KoЯin ’05, and his subsequent struggles before rejoining the group in ’13. 2016
Queen’s collaboration with David Bowie on the ’81 single “Under Pressure” is voted Britain’s favorite duet in a poll conducted by Morar Consulting. 2016
Musician James Frost-Winn accuses former Dave Matthews Band violinist Boyd Tinsley of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. He sues for damages due to a “loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, and humiliation.” 2018
Weezer surprise striking TV and movie writers on the picket line with an acoustic performance outside the Paramount Pictures’ lot in L.A. They play their hit “Beverly Hills,” among other songs. 2023
Alasdair Mackie “Algy” Ward, founder and frontman of Tank, dies at the age of 63. 2023
Lamb Of God receive gold plaques for their third album, “Ashes Of The Wake,” prior to c concert in New York. 2016
