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This Week in Entertainment History: 12/5/05 - 12/11/05
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On December fifth, 1968, the Rolling Stones L-P "Beggar's Banquet" was released.

Also in 1968, Graham Nash quit The Hollies because the band wanted to do an album of Bob Dylan songs.

In 1975, the self-titled album "Fleetwood Mac" was certified gold in the U-S. It was the first one with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.

In 1990, musician Brian Wilson made a rare public appearance, performing at an AIDS fundraiser in San Francisco. He played for about 15 minutes.

In 1992, Ice Cube became the first hard-core rapper to have an album make its debut at number one on the "Billboard" album chart, with "The Predator."

In 1996, country singer Montana Slim died at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, two months after being diagnosed with a stomach tumor. He was 91.

In 2003, actress Gwyneth Paltrow married Coldplay singer Chris Martin in Santa Barbara County, California.

Today's birthdays: Singer Little Richard is 73. Guitarist J.J. Cale is 67. Actor Jeroen Krabbe (yeh-ROHN' krah-BAY') ("The Fugitive") is 61. Opera singer Jose Carreras is 59. Singer Jim Messina (Loggins and Messina, Poco) is 58. Actress Morgan Brittany ("Dallas") is 54. Country singer Tyler England is 42. Singer-guitarist John Rzeznik (REZ'-nik) of The Goo Goo Dolls is 40. Country singer Gary Allan is 38. Comedian Margaret Cho is 37. Actress Amy Acker ("Angel") is 29. Actor Frankie Muniz ("Malcolm in the Middle") is 20. Actor Ross Bagley ("Fresh Prince of Bel-Air") is 17.



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On December sixth, 1969, four people died at a Rolling Stones concert at the Altamont Speedway in Livermore, California. One of the victims was stabbed by a Hell's Angel.

In 1970, on the anniversary of the Altamont Speedway concert, the documentary ``Gimme Shelter'' premiered in New York. It was about the Rolling Stones' 1969 tour.

In 1988, singer Roy Orbison died of a heart attack near Nashville, Tennessee. He was 52.

In 1995, Michael Jackson collapsed during a rehearsal for an H-B-O special.

In 2003, musician Elvis Costello married jazz singer Diana Krall.

Today's birthdays: Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck is 85. Country singer Helen Cornelius is 64. Singer Frank Beverly of Maze is 59. Actress JoBeth Williams is 57. Actor Tom Hulce is 52. Actor Kin Shriner is 52. Talk show host Wil Shriner is 52. Drummer Rick Buckler of The Jam is 50. Country singer Bill Lloyd of Foster and Lloyd is 50. Comedian Steven Wright is 50. Guitarist Peter Buck of R.E.M. is 49. Drummer David Lovering of The Pixies is 44. Actress Janine Turner (``Strong Medicine,'' ``Northern Exposure'') is 43. Guitarist Ben Watt of Everything But The Girl is 43. Keyboardist Ulf ``Buddha'' Ekberg of Ace of Base is 35.



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On December seventh, 1962, bassist Bill Wyman auditioned for the Rolling Stones. He played his first gig with the band the following week.

In 1964, singer Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys had a nervous breakdown on a flight between Houston and Los Angeles. It eventually led to his decision to drop from touring with the Beach Boys.

In 1967, The Beatles opened their Apple Boutique in London to the public. John Lennon and George Harrison had held a private opening party two days before.

Also in 1967, Otis Redding recorded "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay."

In 1968, singer Eric Burdon announced The Animals would break up later in the month.

In 1969, "Frosty the Snowman" first aired on C-B-S.

In 1990, singer Dee Clark was found dead in Smyrna, Georgia, of a heart attack. Clark was 52. He was known for the hit "Raindrops."

Also in 1990, the movie "Edward Scissorhands" opened nationwide.

In 2002, singer Marc Anthony renewed his wedding vows with his wife, Dayanara Torres, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They had announced their break-up five months earlier but had never filed for legal separation. They later divorced.

Today's birthdays: Actor Eli Wallach is 90. Bluegrass singer Bobby Osborne of the Osborne Brothers is 74. Actress Ellen Burstyn is 73. T-V journalist Carole Simpson is 65. Country singer Gary Morris is 57. Singer Tom Waits is 56. Actress Priscilla Barnes ("Three's Company") is 50. Announcer Edd Hall ("The Tonight Show With Jay Leno") is 47. Bassist Tim Butler of Psychedelic Furs is 47. Actor C. Thomas Howell is 39. Singer Nicole Appleton of All Saints is 30. Rapper Kon Artis of D12 is 29. Actress Shiri Appleby ("Roswell") is 27. Singer Aaron Carter is 18.



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On December eighth, 1956, eleven-year-old Brenda Lee released her first single, "I'm Gonna Lasso Santa Claus."

In 1961, the Beach Boys' first single, "Surfin'," was released.

In 1969, a supreme court in Toronto found guitarist Jimi Hendrix not guilty of possession of heroin and hashish. Hendrix had testified he had previously used drugs but had gave them up.

In 1976, The Eagles released their "Hotel California" album.

In 1980, John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by an apparently deranged fan. He and wife Yoko Ono were returning home from a recording session. He was 40.

In 1982, country singer Marty Robbins died of heart disease in Nashville at the age of 57.

In 1983, character actor Slim Pickins died in Modesto, California, at age 64.

In 1984, Motley Crue singer Vince Neil crashed a sports car on a California highway, killing his passenger, Hanoi Rocks drummer Razzle Dingley.

In 1991, actor Gregory Peck and country legend Roy Acuff were honored at the Kennedy Center Honors. Acuff was the first country artist to receive the award.

In 1992, Paul McCartney signed a long-term recording contract with Capitol and E-M-I Records. The terms were not disclosed.

In 1995, the surviving members of the Grateful Dead announced they were breaking up, after Jerry Garcia's death the previous August.

In 2003, Ozzy Osbourne was seriously injured while riding a quad bike around his English estate. He apparently hit something and the bike landed on top of him.

In 2005, guitarist Dimebag Darrell, formerly of Pantera, was shot and killed during a show with his new band, DamagePlan, in Columbus, Ohio. Three others also were killed before a police officer shot and killed the gunman, Nathan Gale.

Today's birthdays: Actor-producer-director Maximilian Schell is 75. Actor David Carradine is 69. Actor James MacArthur ("Hawaii Five-O") is 68. Singer Jerry Butler is 66. Drummer Bobby Elliott of The Hollies is 63. Actor John Rubinstein ("Family," "Crazy Like a Fox") is 59. Singer-keyboardist Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers is 58. Actress Kim Basinger is 52. Guitarist Warren Cuccurullo (Duran Duran, Missing Persons) is 49. Guitarist Phil Collen of Def Leppard is 48. Country singer Marty Raybon (The Raybon Brothers, Shenandoah) is 46. Guitarist Marty Friedman (Megadeth) is 43. Actress Teri Hatcher is 41. Rapper Bushwick Bill of Geto Boys is 39. Singer Sinead (shuh-NAYD') O'Connor is 39. Actor Matthew Laborteaux ("Little House on the Prairie") is 39. Guitarist Ryan Newell of Sister Hazel is 33. Actor Dominic Monghan ("Lost," "Lord of the Rings") is 29. Actor Ian Somerhalder ("Rules of Attraction," "Life as a House") is 27.



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On December ninth, 1967, police in New Haven, Connecticut, arrested Doors singer Jim Morrison for breach of peace and resisting arrest. Morrison had been sprayed with mace at a concert and police hauled him off stage.

In 1972, an all-star orchestral stage version of The Who's "Tommy" was performed in London. Members of the cast included Richie Havens, Peter Sellers and Steve Winwood.

In 1978, actors John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd recorded a version of "Soul Man" and released it under the name The Blues Brothers.

In 1981, singer Sonny Til of The Orioles died of a heart attack in Washington. He was 56.

In 1984, The Jacksons' "Victory Tour" ended in Los Angeles. It was the last time Michael Jackson toured with his brothers.

In 1995, The Beatles "Anthology One," with their first new song in 25 years, hit the top of the "Billboard" album chart.

Today's birtdays: Actor Kirk Douglas is 89. Actress Dina Merrill is 80. Actor Dick Van Patten ("Eight Is Enough") is 77. Actor-writer Buck Henry is 75. Actress Judi Dench is 71. Actor Beau Bridges is 64. Singer Dan Hicks is 64. Actor Michael Nouri is 60. Singer Joan Armatrading is 55. Actor Michael Dorn ("Star Trek: The Next Generation") is 53. Actor John Malkovich is 52. Country singer Sylvia is 49. Singer-game show host Donny Osmond is 48. Bassist Nick Seymour of Crowded House is 47. Actor Joe Lando ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman") is 44. Actress Felicity Huffman ("Desperate Housewives," "Sports Night") is 43. Country keyboardist Jerry Hughes of Yankee Grey is 40. Singer-guitarist Thomas Flowers of Oleander is 38. Guitarist Brian Bell of Weezer is 37. Singer-guitarist Jakob Dylan of The Wallflowers is 36. Actress Allison Smith ("The West Wing," "Kate and Allie") is 36. Country singer David Kersh is 35. Drummer Tre Cool of Green Day is 33. Rapper Canibus is 31. Actor Jesse Metcalfe ("Desperate Housewives") is 27.



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On December tenth, 1959, the four male members of The Platters were acquitted of charges of aiding and abetting prostitution. They had been arrested four months earlier.

In 1962, "Lawrence of Arabia" had its royal premiere in London. Peter O'Toole starred as English officer T.E. Lawrence.

In 1967, singer Otis Redding and four members of The Bar-Kays died in the crash of his private plane in Wisconsin. Redding was 26.

Also in 1967, singer Steve Miller signed a precedent-setting contract with Capitol Records. He received a large advance on his band's first album and a sizeable royalty rate.

In 1971, Frank Zappa broke a leg and ankle and fractured his skull when he was pushed from a London stage by the jealous boyfriend of a Zappa fan. Zappa spent months in a wheelchair recovering.

In 1972, singer Roberta Flack and two members of her backup band were injured in a car accident while driving into New York.

In 1995, rapper Darren Robinson of the Fat Boys died while working on a comeback album. He was 28.

In 1996, country singer Faron Young died in a hospital in Nashville, a day after he shot himself in the head. He was 64.

In 1997, bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee of Motley Crue were arrested for allegedly knocking over a security guard at a concert in Phoenix.

Also in 1997, bass singer Jacob Carey of The Flamingos died of a heart attack in his home in Lanham, Maryland. He was 74. The Flamingos were best known for their hit "I Only Have Eyes For You."

In 1999, bassist Rick Danko of The Band died in Woodstock, New York. He was 56.

Today's birthdays: Actress Jean Byron ("The Patty Duke Show," "Dobie Gillis") is 80. Actor Tommy Kirk is 64. Singer Chad Stuart of Chad and Jeremy is 64. Actress-singer Gloria Loring is 59. Drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange of The Commodores is 59. Singer Ralph Tavares of Tavares is 57. Singer Jessica Cleaves of Friends of Distinction is 57. Country singer Johnny Rodriguez is 54. Actress Susan Dey is 53. Musician Paul Hardcastle is 48. Actor-director Kenneth Branagh is 45. Actress Nia Peeples is 44. Singer-guitarist J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) is 40. Country singer Kevin Sharp is 35. Bassist Scot Alexander of Dishwalla is 34. Rapper Kuniva of D12 is 27. Actress Raven ("That's So Raven," "The Cosby Show") is 20.










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Originally Posted by Livia

On December eighth... In 2005, guitarist Dimebag Darrell, formerly of Pantera, was shot and killed during a show with his new band, DamagePlan, in Columbus, Ohio. Three others also were killed before a police officer shot and killed the gunman, Nathan Gale.

Ummmm...since December 8, 2005 hasn't happened yet, I think they meant 2004.