March 15th

2005, former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown was arrested after a fight during a concert in San Francisco after a fan jumped on stage and attacked the singer, who then became involved in a fracas with a security guard. Brown was arrested at his hotel after the show at the Great American Music Hall but released without charge.

2002, Alica Keys made an appearance at The House Of Commons in London. Labour MP David Lammy booked the singer in an attempt to make Parliament more accessible to young people.

2002, appearing at Wembley Arena, London, the opening night of 'The Pop Idol' tour featuring Will Young, Gareth Gates and the other Top 10 finalists from the TV talent show.


2002, Yoko Ono unveiled a seven foot bronze statue of John Lennon overlooking the check- in hall of Liverpool John Lennon airport. The re-branding of the airport featured a sketch of Lennon's face with the words 'Above Us Only Skies.' 


1998, Madonna scored her sixth UK No.1 album with 'Ray Of Light'; no other female artist has had more than three UK No.1 albums.

1997, The Spice Girls went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Mama', their fourth UK No.1.


1997, U2 went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Pop', the bands sixth UK No.1 album.


1992, Appearing live at The Marquee Club, London, The Beastie Boys.

1989, appearing at Sheffield University, England, James, tickets ￡4.50.


1989, The Rolling Stones signed a $70 million (￡40 million) contract to play 50 North American dates. It was the largest contract in rock history.