This Day in Music History – November 12th

1976 – Queen’s single “Somebody To Love” was released in the U.K.

1979 – Marty Balin’s (Jefferson Starship) rock opera “Rock Justice” opened a four-day run at San Francisco’s Old Waldorf night club.

1984 – Madonna released the album “Like A Virgin” in the U.S.

1987 – Sly Stone was arrested for nonpayment of child support when he arrived an hour late for his “comeback” concert in LA.

1989 – The musical “Grand Hotel” opened at the Beck Theater.

1990 – Ron Wood (Rolling Stones) was injured when he was struck by a car near London.

1993 – Michael Jackson canceled a world tour, saying that he had a dependence on painkillers.

1996 – The album “Evita: The Complete Motion Picture Music Soundtrack” was released.

1996 – Eminem’s first studio album, “Infinite,” was released.

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