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This year in music...

If you're an avid music fan, you'll have no problem identifying where these key musical events took place from the 50s until today. Rock on!

2008: This American building was lit up in white, pink and lavender to celebrate Mariah Carey's musical accomplishments. Click here to see the answer!

2007: The Spice Girls reunited with a tour that launched in this Canadian city. Click here to see the answer!

2007: Led Zeppelin held their first show together in 25 years in this European capital. Click here to see the answer!


2001: A plane carrying R&B singer Aaliyah crashed in this Caribbean country, killing all on board. Click here to see the answer!

1999: Rocker Marilyn Manson is heavily criticized for his music after a high school massacre in this state. Click here to see the answer!

1998: Elton John is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at this English palace. Click here to see the answer!

1990: The Three Tenors give their first concert at this Roman spot. Click here to see the answer!

1986: Metallica, the heavy mental band from this U.S. city, releases their influential Master of Puppets LP. Click here to see the answer!

1984: Marvin Gaye is shot and killed during an argument with his father in this U.S. city. Click here to see the answer!

1977: Elvis Presley is found dead here. Click here to see the answer!

1973: Queen Elizabeth opens this famous opera house. Click here to see the answer!

1965: The Beatles set a record for attendance with their concert at this stadium. Click here to see the answer!

1962: The Rolling Stones were formed in this U.K. city. Click here to see the answer!

1959: Rockers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper were killed in a plane crash near this U.S. city. Click here for the answer!

1950: Sam Phillips launches this famous Memphis recording studio. Click here to see the answer!

 

 

This story was posted on Tue, April 1, 2008



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