Music has played an important role in human history since the earliest civilizations.
Eminem signed up to the record label 'Aftermath Entertainment,' founded by Dr. Dre.
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.'
Aerosmith became the first major-label band to allow fans to freely download their new single 'Head First' online.
Lisa Marie, Elvis Presley's daughter, married Michael Jackson. However, they divorced after four years.
The 'Grease' musical production opened at the Eugene O' Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.
Kurt Cobain from Nirvana committed suicide at age 27 by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun.
Barbra Streisand performed her first live public concert in 20 years.
Björk released her very first album called 'Debut.'
American country music artist Alan Jackson released his 'Chattahoochee' single.
Mary J. Blige's album 'What's the 411?' was released by Uptown Records and MCA Records.
Rapper Ice Cube married Kimberly Woodruff.
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.'
The musical ''Dreamgirls" was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.
The first Soul Train Music Awards took place in Santa Monica, California, US.
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.
Prince released his sixth album 'Purple Rain.'
American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen released ''Born in the USA."
Lionel Richie's second album and best-selling of all time, 'Can't Slow Down,' was released.
Singers Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released their song 'Say Say Say.'
Metallica released their album 'Kill 'Em All.'
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' hit number one on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for 37 weeks.
Michael Jackson's sixth studio album, 'Thriller,' was released by Epic Records.
'Eye Of The Tiger' by Survivor reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for eight weeks.
Singer Rod Stewart was robbed at gunpoint.
