November 21st: On this Day In Music History

1954, American singer and actress Rosemary Clooney was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'This Ole House.' This song was also a No.1 for Shakin' Stevens in 1981. Her nephew, George Clooney was a pallbearer at her funeral in 2002.

1955, RCA Records purchased Elvis Presley's recording contract from Sam Phillips at Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $35,000.   1960, Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Stay', the shortest ever US No.1 single at one minute 37 seconds. A No.14 hit in the UK in 1961. 1960, The Beatles played at the Kaiserkeller Club in Hamburg, Germany without George Harrison. Harrison had been deported on this day for being underage (he was 17) and not legally allowed to remain in a nightclub after midnight. 1969, Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England. 1969, The Doors played the first of two nights at the Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden, New York City. 1970, The Partridge Family started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I Think I Love You'. The song was featured in the first episode of the Partridge Family TV series, made by the same company that made The Monkees. 1970, Two months after his death Jimi Hendrix was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Voodoo Chile' the guitarist's only UK No.1 single. 1971, Elton John kicked off a 13-date UK tour at The Coventry Theatre, promoting his new album 'Madman Across The Water.' 1974, Wilson Pickett was arrested in New York City for possession of a dangerous weapon after he pulled a gun during an argument. 1975, At the start of Elton John week in Los Angeles, the singer received a Star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame. 1975, The Sex Pistols appeared at Westfield College, Frognal, London. 1976, The Stranglers supported by Chelsea, (this was Billy Idol's last gig with Chelsea) appeared at The Nashville, London, England. 1979, US country-rock act Dr Hook were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman', their only UK No.1. 1980, Don Henley was arrested after a naked 16-year old girl was found at his home in Los Angeles suffering from a drug over-dose, he received a $2,000 fine with two years probation. 1981, Olivia Newton John started a ten week run at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Physical', the singers fourth US No.1 went on to sell over 2 million copies, a No.7 hit in the UK. 1981, Queen and David Bowie were at No.1 in the UK with 'Under Pressure. They recorded the song together when both acts were working in a German recording studio. It was David Bowie's first released collaboration with another recording artist. 1982, Joni Mitchell married her bassist and producer Larry Klein in Malibu. 1983, Michael Jackson's 14-minute video for 'Thriller', was premiered in Los Angeles. 1987, Billy Idol knocked Tiffany from the No.1 single position on the US singles chart with his version of Tommy James ' Mony Mony'. Tiffany had been at No.1 with another Tommy James song ' I Think We're Alone Now.' 1987, T'Pau went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut LP 'Bridge Of Spies' 1988, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page set out on his first ever-solo tour at The Hummingbird, Birmingham, appearing with John Miles and the son of Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham. 1990, Madonna was sued by her next door neighbour for having a hedge, which blocked his view. 1990, Mick Jagger married Jerry Hall in Bali. The marriage was declared 'null and void' on 13th August 1999 after a judge ruled that the six- hour ceremony in Bali was never registered. 1991, Aerosmith made a guest appearance in the Simpson's TV animated comedy. 1992, Charles and Eddie were at No.1 in the UK singles chart with 'Would I Lie To You' the debut single by the pop-soul duo and their only chart topper. 1992, Cher went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her 'Greatest Hits.' 1992, Michael Bolton went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Timeless, (The Classics). 1994, After a five-year wait, The Stone Roses released the single 'Love Spreads'. In true Roses fashion the group turn down an appearance on BBC 1's TV show Top Of The Pops to promote the single.   1995, The Beatles Anthology 1 was released in the US, featuring 60 tracks including the single 'Free As A Bird.' 1995, Bruce Springsteen kicked off his Ghost of Tom Joad Tour at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the first of 128 shows. 1997, Boyzone, 911, Kavana, All Saints, 'N Sync, Another Level and Five all appeared on The Smash Hits Tour at Sheffield Arena, England. 1999, Celine Dion went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'All The Way...A Decade Of Songs', her fourth UK No.1 album. 1999, The Wamdue Project went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'King Of The Castle'. First released in 1998 when it made No.121 on the chart selling just 350 copies in the first week of release. 2000, Jonathan Shalit the former manager of singing prodigy Charlotte Church went to court claiming he was owed £5m of the singers £10m estate. Shalit who discovered the teenage soprano had been sacked as her manager. 2001, UK pop mogul Jonathan King was jailed for seven years for sex attacks on five boys. King was found guilty of six offences of indecent assault, buggery and attempted buggery against five youth's aged 14 and 16 between 1983 and 1989. 2003, An acoustic guitar on which the late Beatle George Harrison learned to play fetched £276,000 at a London auction. His father originally bought the Egmond guitar for Harrison for £3.50. Another item auctioned was a signed invitation to the post-premiere celebrations for The Beatles Hard Days Night film, which went for £17,250. 2003, Record producer Phil Spector appeared before a California court and was formally charged with murder. B-movie actress Lana Clarkson had been found at his mansion in February of this year with a fatal gunshot wound to her face. Spector pleaded not guilty to her murder during a brief hearing in Alhambra, near Los Angeles and was released on $1m bail. 2004, Eminem was at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Encore', his third US No.1 album. Girls Aloud started a two week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Pretenders 'I'll Stand By You.' This was 2004's single for the Children In Need appeal with its proceeds going towards the charity. 2007, The Red Hot Chili Peppers were suing a US network over the name of its TV show, Californication saying the title was "immediately associated in the mind of the consumer" with its 1999 album and single release. The band filed a lawsuit against Showtime Network - the makers of the TV show, which featured David Duchovny as a writer going through a mid-life crisis. "For some TV show to come along and steal our identity is not right," said the band's singer, Anthony Kiedis. He described Californication as "the signature CD, video and song of the band's career". 2009, Pete Doherty was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug, moments after escaping a prison sentence at a court-hearing. The Babyshambles singer allegedly dropped a wrap of "little blue crystals" when he was being frisked by security as he entered the court. November 21st: Born on this day 1907, Born on this day, Samuel Ram, manager of The Platters, (UK & US No.1 single 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'). 1940, Born on this day, Dr John, (Malcolm John Rebennack), US R&B pianist, guitarist, singer, wrote 'I Walk On Guilded Splinters.' 1948, Born on this day, Lonnie Jordan, War, (1973 US No.2 single 'The Cisco Kid', 1976 UK No.12 single 'Low Rider'). 1950, Born on this day, Livingston Taylor, singer, songwriter, (brother of James Taylor), 1978 US No. 30 single 'I Will Be In Love With You'). 1965, Born on this day, Bjork Gudmundsdottir, singer, actress, The Sugarcubes, (1992 UK No.17 single 'Hit'). Solo, (1995 UK No.4 single 'It's Oh So Quite' and 1993 album 'Debut'). 1967, Born on this day, Margret Ornolfsdottir, keyboards, The Sugarcubes, (1992 UK No.17 single 'Hit'). 1968, Born on this day, Alex James, bass, Blur, (1995 UK No.1 single 'Country House', plus over 12 other UK Top 40 singles), Me Me Me, (1996 UK No.19 single 'Hanging Around'). 1970, Born on this day, Francis Macdonald, drummer, Teenage Fanclub, (1992 UK No.31 single 'What You Do To Me') The Pastels.   Died on this day   1995, Matthew Ashman, former Adam And The Ants and Bow Wow Wow guitarist died aged 35 from complications caused by diabetes. Bow Wow Wow had the 1982 hit 'I Want Candy', also worked with Wendy James from Transvision Vamp. 1995, Legendary manager of Led Zeppelin Peter Grant died from a heart attack aged 60. Known as being one of the shrewdest and most ruthless managers in rock history, Grant secured 90% of concert gate money and intimidated record store owners who dealt in bootlegs. The former wrestler, also worked as a film extra and bodyguard. During the early 60's Grant worked as a tour manager for Bo Diddley, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent and The Animals.