Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

Grammy-winning singer Selena, 23, killed in shooting at Texas motel 20 years ago this hour (Mar 31 1995)


Video: 'Selena Famous Crime Scene' (4 videos)

(Monday, March 31, 1995, 11:48 a.m. CST) — Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez, 23, was shot to death today in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the founder of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Grammys honor Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett 20 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1995)


Video: 'Sheryl Crow - Grammy Awards 1995'

(Wednesday, March 1, 1995, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — A newcomer, Sheryl Crow, and a pop trouper, Tony Bennett, won the top awards at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards, which were presented tonight at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and telecast on CBS.

Tony Bennett’s MTV Unplugged, an album of standards featuring duets with such singers as K. D. Lang, was named album of the year. “This is the greatest moment in my whole musical career and the greatest moment in my life,” Bennett said. “It’s such a victorious feeling to sing good American music and have this happen.”

MTV Unplugged, produced by David Kahne, also won Bennett’s third consecutive award in the traditional pop album category. He won his very first Grammy Award for a 1962 recording, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” (click here to watch several videos from tonight’s ceremonies).

Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley are married 20 years ago today (May 26 1994)


Video: 'Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley getting married'

(Thursday, May 26, 1994) — Singer Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the late Elvis Presley, were married today in the Dominican Republic. The 15-minute ceremony was held by Judge Hugo Francisco Alvarez Perez at his home in the La Vega Province.

Supreme Court rules parody of ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ is legal 20 years ago today (Mar 7 1994)


Video: 'Two Live Crew -- Pretty Woman'

(Monday, March 7, 1994) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., unanimously ruled today that a parody that pokes fun at an original work can be considered “fair use” that doesn’t require permission from the copyright holder. The ruling concerned a parody of the Roy Orbison song “Oh, Pretty Woman” by the rap group 2 Live Crew.

Grammys honor Houston, ‘Aladdin’ 20 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1994)


Video: 'Whitney Houston Live " I Will Always Love You" Grammy's 1994'

(Tuesday, March 1, 1994, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Awards voters will always love Whitney Houston — at least this year.

And the magic carpet for the music to Aladdin rode high again at tonight’s 36th Annual Grammy Awards, winning five prizes. Continue reading Grammys honor Houston, ‘Aladdin’ 20 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1994)

Video for RADD’s ‘Drive My Car’ premieres on American Music Awards 20 years ago this hour (Feb 7 1994)


Video: ‘”Drive My Car” – RADD’

(Monday, February 7, 1994, 8:00 p.m. EST) — A video clip for “Drive My Car” by RAADD (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving) was broadcast tonight during ABC-TV’s showing of the annual American Music Awards, featuring ex-Beatle Paul McCartney as the main vocalist with appearances by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and many other artists.

Paul McCartney attends London premiere of ‘Wayne’s World 2’ 20 years ago today (Jan 28 1994)


Video: 'There's only one Paul McCartney...' (Jan. 28, 1994, at 1:09)

(Friday, January 28, 1994) — Paul and Linda McCartney attended the London premiere of Wayne’s World 2 today on behalf of Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts at the Empire Leicester Square Cinema. Continue reading Paul McCartney attends London premiere of ‘Wayne’s World 2’ 20 years ago today (Jan 28 1994)

Paul McCartney inducts John Lennon into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 20 years ago tonight (Jan 19 1994)


Video: 'Paul McCartney inducts John Lennon into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'

(Wednesday, January 19, 1994) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney gave a speech tonight during John Lennon’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, 13 years after the ex-Beatle’s murder. Continue reading Paul McCartney inducts John Lennon into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 20 years ago tonight (Jan 19 1994)