On This Day In Music History-2/10
On this day in 1990, Paula Abdul started a three week run at number 1 on the US singles chart with ‘Opposites Attract’. This was her fourth US number 1, as well as a number 2 hit in the UK!
In 1993, for the first time in 14 years, Michael Jackson sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a special interview; live from his Neverland Valley Ranch.
In 2005, Prince topped Rolling Stone magazine’s annual list of the years biggest money earners after his 2004 tour grossed over $90 million (£53 million).
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 28: ***EXCLUSIVE*** Musician Prince performs his first of three shows onstage during “One Night… Three Venues” hosted by Prince and Lotusflow3r.com held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on March 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images for Lotusflow3r.com)
In 2008, Amy Winehouse won five prizes at this year’s Grammy Awards, including song of the year and record of the year, both for her single ‘Rehab’, and best new artist.