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2000 Doug Nelson, the bassist in blues artist Jonny Lang's band dies
after being hit by a truck while walking on a rural highway in Minnesota.
Nelson, who grew up in St. Cloud, Minn., and had been a member of Lang's
band for three years, is 46.
2000 Jazz drummer Vernel Fournier dies in Jackson, Miss., of
complications from a recent stroke. He is 72. A New Orleans native,
Founier is know for his delicate brushwork - the art of playing drums with
splayed wire bristles, creating a smooth "swishing sound."
1998 Little Jimmy Dickens celebrates a historic milestone when he appears
on the Grand Ole Opry in a performance that marks 50 years as a member of
the show's cast.
1995 Alice in Chains' "Alice in Chains" is released on CD and cassette.
Previously, the album only existed in a vinyl edition, released on
Halloween of 1995.
1995 The Captain and Tennille (Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille), hitmakers
from the 1970s, renew their wedding vows in Virginia City, Nevada. It is
their 20th anniversary.
1992 ``End of the Road'' by Boyz II Men logs its 13th and final week at
No. 1 on The Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The previous longest-running
hit of the rock era was Elvis Presley's two-sided ``Don't Be Cruel/Hound
Dog,'' which topped the chart for 11 weeks in 1956. The record stands for
just three months as Whitney Houston's ``I Will Always Love You'' logs its
14th week at No. 1 on Feb. 20, 1993. In 1995, Boyz II Men ties Houston's
record with ``I'll Make Love to You.''
1986 Willie Nelson makes a guest appearance as a corrupt policeman on the
television series ``Miami Vice.''
1979 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: ``Pop Muzik,'' M. The performer's real name
is Robin Scott. This is his only song to make the Hot 100.
1976 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: ``Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright),''
Rod Stewart.
1951 Singer/songwriter Nick Gilder ("Hot Child In The City") is born in
London.
1943 Joni Mitchell (Roberta Joan Anderson) is born in Fort McLeod,
Alberta. Her biggest pop hit is ``Help Me,'' a top 10 song in 1974.
1942 Johnny Rivers (John Ramistella) is born in New York City. His
biggest hit is ``Poor Side of Town,'' which reaches No. 1 in 1966.
1937 Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary is born in Louisville, Ky.
1922 Trumpeter Al Hirt is born in New Orleans.
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