TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 5/31

THE FALL OF GIRL POWER! 1998

It's been 10 years since Geri Halliwell confirmed she had quit the diva supergroup, the Spice Girls, saying it was because of differences between members.  She went on to work on her solo career.  The remaining four members, Victoria Adams (now Victoria Beckham), Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, and Emma Bunton, went on to record a third album, Forever, before they began splitting off into solo projects of their own.  All of the girls were back together again this past winter when they kicked off their reunion tour.

36 Grateful Dead fans got a bigger kick from their cider than they expected, when it was "secretly" laced with L.S.D. at a show back in 1971.  They received medical treatment, and no lasting effects have been cited.

Today in 1977, "God Save The Queen" by the Sex Pistols was banned by the BBC.  Apparently the single was in bad taste.  Despite warnings issued to radio stations, the single rose to #2 on the UK charts.

Here is a video this controversial tune during a recording session:

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 5/31

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 5/28

"It's All Over Now, " for Rolling Stones frontman.

THE YEAR: 1969

THE OFFENSE:  Possession of Marijuana

THE OFFENDER:  Mick Jagger

The Rolling Stones singer insisted police tried to plant cocaine on him during a drug bust at his London home, in which cannabis was found.  His girlfriend, Marianne Faithful, was also at the house during the bust.  Jagger was found guilty of marijuana possesion, and was fined 200 pounds.  Police statements show a concern for the rocker's well-being, and his apparent ties to the drug world.

On a lighter note, if you haven't checked out the new Martin Scorsese film, Shine a Light, you should.  The film does a brilliant job of showcasing the bands talent on stage, while incorporating flashbacks of their growth through the years.

Here is the official trailer:

THE GREEN FAIRY IS GROWING UP:

KYLIE MINOGUE TURNS 40!

There is far too much to say about Kylie to be contained in a birthday blip, so we will save it for a later review, but this Australian diva deserves recognition on this special day.  Can you believe she is 40 years old?!  Her latest studio album, X, may be her fiercest one yet.  "Over the hill" is certainly not a saying that can be associated with Ms. Minogue; this superstar is just approaching her peak.

Check out her myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/kylieminogue

- Lindsay x

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY: 5/28