Music has played an important role in human history since the earliest civilizations.
American singer Mario released his hit single 'Let Me Love You.'
Canadian country singer Shania Twain released her Greatest Hits album and later received Billboard's 2004 Album of the Year.
Rockband Green Day released their seventh album, 'American Idiot.'
Mexican singer Thalia the 'Queen of Latin Pop,' was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.
Eminem won four awards for his hit song Without Me at the 19th MTV Music Video Awards.
Michael Jackson accepted the Artist of the Century award in Los Angeles at the American Music Awards.
The benefit concert 'United We Stand' led by Michael Jackson took place to stand up against terrorism.
Kylie Minogue's signature song 'Can't Get You Out of My Head' was released.
Jennifer Lopez scored her first UK No.1 single with 'Love Don't Cost A Thing.'
The rapper Vanilla Ice was arrested and spent a night in jail after a row with his wife, which led to ripping out her hair.
American country singer Toby Keith released his single 'How Do You Like Me Now?!'
Rapper Dr. Dre released his second album, 'The Chronic 2001.'
Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli released his sixth album, 'Sacred Arias,' which sold over 5 million copies, making it the highest-selling classical album ever by a solo singer.
Woodstock '99 concert took place in Rome, New York, US.
Eminem's album The Slim Shady LP went on sale.
Britney Spears's first single, 'Baby One More Time,' was released.
Cher's 'Believe' was released and became the Billboard 1999 Song of the Year.
'No Matter What' by Irish boy band Boyzone was released.
A charity auction in Los Angeles saw the lyrics to 'Candle in the Wind' sell to the highest bidder at a staggering $442,500.
Sony Music Soundtrax released their 'Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture' album.
Canadian country singer Shania Twain released her third album, 'Come On Over.'
English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, 'Life thru a Lens.'
Elton John released the single 'Candle in the Wind' as a tribute to Princess Diana of Wales.
Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot four times in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
Alanis Morissette claimed four Grammy's, including Album of the Year with ''Jagged Little Pill."
The world-famous British boy band, Take That, announced their breakup.
British rock band Oasis released their second album, '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'
Coolio's hit single 'Gangsta's Paradise' was released.
Jamaican-American singer Shaggy released his third album, ''Boombastic.”
Seal released their hit single 'Kiss from a Rose.'
Barbra Streisand performed her first live public concert in 20 years.
Björk released her very first album called 'Debut.'
Mary J. Blige's album 'What's the 411?' was released by Uptown Records and MCA Records.
Right Said Fred hit number one on the US Hot 100 Charts with 'I'm too Sexy.'
American rock band 'Nirvana' released their second album called Nevermind.
Nirvana released their lead single, 'Smells like Teen Spirit,' which is often dubbed the 'anthem for apathetic kids' of Generation X.
Metallica released their single 'Enter Sandman.'
Whitney Houston released her third album, 'I'm Your Baby Tonight.'
One thousand radio stations from over 100 countries around the world simultaneously broadcast John Lennon's 'Imagine' in honor of what would have been his 50th birthday.
Pink Floyd performed their hit 'The Wall' at the previous Berlin Wall location.
Madonna featured in a Pepsi Commercial during NBC-TV's 'Cosby Show.'
Bon Jovi's album 'New Jersey' was released.
English singer George Michael's first album 'Faith' was released.
Bruce Springsteen released his album 'Tunnel of Love.'
Charity song 'That's What Friends Are For' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Live Aid concert raised funds and awareness for famine relief efforts in Africa.
Whitney Houston's self-titled album was released.
New York, New York became the official anthem of New York City.
Paul McCartney released his song 'No More Lonely Nights.'
George Michael released his 'Careless Whisper' single.
