OZZY Shakes it Up: Black Sabbath Front Man Develops Tremours

Today in Classic Rock History

In 1964
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts married Shirley Shepherd in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. (in a big vat of Yorkshire pudding)

In 1967
The Who released the single "I Can See For Miles." (it's hard to believe that anyone in The Who could see anything at all)

In 1970
The Grateful Dead released the album "American Beauty." (they were)

In 1972
Joe Cocker was arrested in Australia for drug possession. (who hasn't been)

Rod Stewart's "You Wear It Well" peaked at number 13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975
Kiss released the single "Rock and Roll All Nite." (and they did)

In 1989
The Rolling Stones' "Mixed Emotions" peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

Alice Cooper's "Poison" broke into the Top 40. (it was sweet!)

In 1993
Peter Gabriel's clip for "Sledgehammer" was named the number one video in "Rolling Stone" magazine's list of "The 100 Top Music Videos."

In 2003
Ozzy Osbourne announced that he was suffering from unexplained tremors, which had been getting progressively worse since 2001.  However the medication for the condition caused temporary side effects that forced him to postpone his European tour.

Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, appeared at a fundraiser for the Islamic Information and Services Foundation in Malaysia, where he recited messages of peace. (I do not like that Cat)

In 2004
Plans were announced for a new Cirque du Soleil show about The Beatles, which incorporates characters from the group's songs.  The 30-million-dollar production was being developed for the Mirage casino, to take the place of the retired Siegfried & Roy's act.

In 2007
Linkin Park's Chester Bennington broke his arm in an on-stage fall four songs into the band's performance in Melbourne, Australia.  But the singer still finished the show before seeking medical attention.

In 2008
New releases included "Elvis Presley Christmas Duets."

source:metronews