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On May 28, 1966, Ike and Tina Turner released “River Deep, Mountain High.”

In 1976, the Allman Brothers Band broke up after Gregg Allman testified against his personal road manager, Scooter Herring, who was charged with drug trafficking. The band reformed in 1978.

In 1977, singer-actor John Davidson escaped a fire at the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, Kentucky, which killed 164 people and injured 130. Davidson stayed to help the victims.

Also in 1977, Bruce Springsteen settled his year-long suit against ex-manager Mike Appel and immediately began recording his “Darkness on the Edge of Town” album.

In 1983, The US Festival opened in San Bernardino, California. It lost millions of dollars, largely because of huge fees paid to such performers as David Bowie and Van Halen.

In 1996, singer Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode was arrested after allegedly overdosing on a speedball of cocaine and heroin at his hotel in suburban Los Angeles.

In 1998, actor Phil Hartman was shot to death by his wife, Brynn, who then killed herself. Hartman was 49.

In 2023, HBO aired the finale of the series “Succession.”

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Carroll Baker is 93. Singer Gladys Knight is 80. Singer Billy Vera is 80. Singer John Fogerty is 79. Musician Jerry Douglas of Alison Krauss and Union Station is 68. Actor Louis Mustillo (mus-TIL’-oh) (“Mike and Molly”) is 66. Actor Brandon Cruz (“The Courtship of Eddie’s Father”) is 62. Actor Christa Miller (“Scrubs,” ″The Drew Carey Show”) is 60. Country singer Phil Vassar is 60. Singer Chris Ballew of Presidents of the United States of America is 59. Singer Kylie Minogue is 56. Rapper Chubb Rock is 56. Actor Justin Kirk (“Weeds”) is 55. Talk show host Elisabeth Hasselbeck (“Fox and Friends,” ″The View”) is 47. R&B singer Jaheim is 47. Actor Jake Johnson (“New Girl”) is 46. Actor Monica Keena (“Dawson’s Creek,” ″Undeclared”) is 45. Actor Alexa Davalos (“Clash of the Titans” ″The Chronicles of Riddick”) is 42. Actor Megalyn Echikunwoke (“24”) is 42. Singer Colbie Caillat is 39. Actor Carey Mulligan (“The Great Gatsby”) is 39.

On May 24, 1963, electric blues guitarist Elmore James suffered a fatal heart attack in Chicago at the age of 45. James, whose best-known recording was “Dust My Broom,” influenced such rock musicians as Keith Richards and Eric Clapton.

In 1969, Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull were arrested for marijuana possession at their home in London.

In 1974, bandleader and composer Duke Ellington died of lung cancer in New York at the age of 75. Ellington composed such standards as “Mood Indigo” and “I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good.”

In 1978, the debut album by Van Halen went gold in the U.S.

In 1980, members of Genesis surprised fans by showing up at the box office of the Roxy in Los Angeles to sell tickets to their benefit for local hospitals the following night.

In 1990, Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses and model Erin Everly, the daughter of singer Don Everly, filed for divorce. They were married 27 days.

In 1995, the members of Lynyrd Skynryd put their handprints and signatures into the Hollywood Rock Walk.

In 2000, Britney Spears’ album “Oops!…I Did It Again” sold 1.3 million copies its first week out, giving her the most first-week sales for a female artist. That record has since been broken.

In 2006, Taylor Hicks beat out Katherine McPhee to win the fifth season of “American Idol.”

In 2010, Slipknot bassist Paul Gray was found dead of an overdose in a hotel room in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 38.

Today’s Birthdays: Musician John Madden of The Serendipity Singers is 87. Jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp is 87. Comedian Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong is 86. Musician Bob Dylan is 83. Actor Gary Burghoff (“MASH”) is 81. Singer Patti LaBelle is 80. Actor Priscilla Presley is 79. Country singer-songwriter Mike Reid is 77. Actor Jim Broadbent (“Moulin Rouge,” ″Iris”) is 75. Actor Alfred Molina is 71. Singer Rosanne Cash is 69. Actor Cliff Parisi (“Call the Midwife”) is 64. Actor Kristin Scott Thomas is 64. Actor John C. Reilly (“Chicago,” “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story”) is 59. Actor Dana Ashbrook (“Twin Peaks”) is 57. Actor Eric Close (“Nashville,” ″Without A Trace”) is 57. Actor Carl Payne (“Martin,” ″The Cosby Show”) is 55. Guitarist Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes is 55. Actor Dash Mihok (“Silver Linings Playbook”) is 50. Actor Bryan Greenberg (film’s “Bride Wars,” TV’s “One Tree Hill”) is 46. Actor Billy L. Sullivan (“Something So Right”) is 44. Actor-rapper Big Tyme is 43. Drummer Cody Hanson of Hinder is 42. Dancer Mark Ballas (“Dancing With The Stars”) is 38. Country singer Billy Gilman is 36. Rapper G-Eazy is 35. Actor Cayden Boyd (“The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl”) is 30.

On May 23, 1954, CBS gave Johnny Carson a summer TV game show called “Earn Your Vacation.”

In 1970, New Musical Express reported that the Beatles’ “Let It Be” album set a record for initial sales in the U.S., with 3.7 million advance orders.

Also in 1970, The Grateful Dead played their first British concert at the Hollywood Rock Festival. Their opening act was Mungo Jerry.

In 1975, the Beach Boys on tour with Chicago literally got the joint jumping for the second night in a row. The second level at the Oakland Coliseum was noticeably shaking in film footage. And the day before, at the Anaheim Stadium, the mezzanine was seen vibrating as much as 18 inches.

In 1979, Tom Petty filed for bankruptcy to get out of his contract with MCA Records. He later signed with a new MCA affiliate that issued his successful comeback album, “Damn the Torpedoes.”

In 1987, 12 former members of the Doobie Brothers reunited for a charity concert in Los Angeles. After raising more than $360,000 for Vietnam veterans, the group decided to make more appearances together.

In 1989, K.T. Oslin became the first female country singer to have an album go platinum. Her album “80′s Ladies” had two number-one hits, “I’ll Always Come Back” and “Do Ya.”

In 1990, the IRS auctioned off Willie Nelson’s golf course and country club for the second time to collect $230,000 toward his delinquent tax bill. After the first auction, the government had bought the property back.

Also in 1990, the movie “Pretty Woman” opened.

In 1997, comedian Tim Allen was arrested for speeding and driving drunk in suburban Detroit.

In 2005, Tom Cruise leaped on a couch and pumped his fist to express his love for Katie Holmes during an appearance on “Oprah.”

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Barbara Barrie is 93. Actor Joan Collins is 92. Actor Lauren Chapin (“Father Knows Best”) is 79. Country singer Judy Rodman is 73. Author Mitch Albom is 66. Comedian Drew Carey is 66. Actor Lea DeLaria (“Orange Is The New Black”) is 66. Country singer Shelly West is 66. Actor Linden Ashby (“Melrose Place”) is 64. Actor-model Karen Duffy is 63. Actor Melissa McBride (“The Walking Dead”) is 59. Drummer Phil Selway of Radiohead is 57. Actor Laurel Holloman (“The L Word”) is 56. Drummer Matt Flynn of Maroon 5 is 54. Singer Lorenzo is 52. Country singer Brian McComas is 52. Actor-playwright John Pollono (“This is Us”) is 52. Singer Maxwell is 51. Singer Jewel is 50. Actor LaMonica Garrett (“Designated Survivor,” ″Sons of Anarchy”) is 49. Comedian Tim Robinson (“Saturday Night Live”) is 43. Actor Adam Wylie (“Picket Fences”) is 40. Director Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther,” “Creed”) is 38. Singer Sarah Jarosz is 33.

On May 22, 1955, police in Bridgeport, Connecticut, canceled a dance that featured Fats Domino. Authorities were worried that rock and roll music could cause a riot.

In 1958, reporters at a London airport asked Jerry Lee Lewis about his marriage, and he revealed his wife was his 13-year-old cousin. The ensuing controversy forced Lewis to cancel most of his British tour.

In 1966, Bruce Springsteen began his songwriting career by co-writing two songs with The Castiles, Springsteen’s first band.

In 1967, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” made its premiere on PBS.

In 1974, Ten Years After played their last show, in London. They broke up the next year.

In 1992, Johnny Carson hosted his last “Tonight” show. There were no guests. Carson showed favorite clips from past shows.

In 2002, the members of Alien Ant Farm were hospitalized after their tour bus collided with a truck about 120 miles west of Madrid, Spain. Singer Dryden Mitchell fractured a vertebra, and the bus driver was killed.

Also in 2002, Rosie O’Donnell hosted her last talk show. It had run six years.

In 2010, singer Alanis Morissette married rapper Souleye at her home in Los Angeles.

In 2017, a suicide bomber attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. Twenty-two people were killed and more than 500 were injured.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor-director Richard Benjamin is 86. Actor Frank Converse is 86. Actor Barbara Parkins (“Peyton Place,” ″Valley of the Dolls”) is 82. Songwriter Bernie Taupin is 74. Actor Al Corley (“Dynasty”) is 69. Singer Morrissey is 65. Actor Ann Cusack (“Jeff Foxworthy Show,” ″A League of Their Own”) is 63. Bassist Dana Williams of Diamond Rio is 63. Guitarist Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms is 62. Actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”) is 60. Singer Johnny Gill is 58. Bassist Dan Roberts of Crash Test Dummies is 57. Actor Brooke Smith (“Grey’s Anatomy,” ″The Silence of the Lambs”) is 57. Actor Michael Kelly (“House of Cards”) is 55. Model Naomi Campbell is 54. Actor Anna Belknap (“CSI: NY”) is 52. Singer Donell Jones is 51. Actor Sean Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” ″Gilmore Girls”) is 50. Actor A.J. Langer (“Private Practice”) is 50. Actor Ginnifer Goodwin (“Once Upon A Time”) is 46. Singer Vivian Green is 45. Actor Maggie Q (“Insurgent,” ″Divergent”) is 45. Actor Molly Ephraim (“Last Man Standing”) is 38. Actor Anna Baryshnikov (“Superior Donuts”) is 32. Actor Camren Bicondova (“Gotham”) is 25.

On May 21, 1945, actors Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married in a three-minute ceremony at a farm in Lucas, Ohio.

In 1957, Paul Anka recorded his first single, “Diana,” in New York.

In 1959, the musical “Gypsy” opened on Broadway, starring Ethel Merman as Gypsy’s mother, Rose.

In 1963, Stevie Wonder recorded “Fingertips, Part Two” live in Chicago during a “Motown Revue.” It became his first number one hit, at age 13.

In 1969, The Beatles announced that Allen Klein had been hired to straighten out the band’s financial affairs.

In 1979, Elton John began a brief tour of the Soviet Union, the first one the Soviets allowed for a Western rock star.

In 1980, Joe Strummer of The Clash was arrested in Hamburg, Germany, after hitting a fan with his guitar. A fight had erupted during the concert.

In 1989, the last episode of “Miami Vice” aired after a five-year run on NBC.

In 1999, actor Susan Lucci finally won a Daytime Emmy for best actress after losing for 18 years straight. She was honored for her portrayal of Erica Kane on “All My Children.”

In 2003, Ruben Studdard barely beat out Clay Aiken to win Fox’s second “American Idol” competition.

Today’s Birthdays: Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 83. Keyboardist Bill Champlin (Chicago) is 77. Actor Carol Potter (“Beverly Hills, 90210,” ″Sunset Beach”) is 76. Singer Leo Sayer is 76. Comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken is 73. Actor Mr. T is 72. Drummer Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) is 69. Actor Judge Reinhold is 67. Actor-director Nick Cassavetes (“The Notebook”) is 65. Actor Lisa Edelstein (“House”) is 58. Actor Fairuza Balk (“The Waterboy”) is 50. Singer-guitarist Mikel Jollet of Airborne Toxic Event is 50. Rapper Havoc of Mobb Deep is 50. Drummer Tony LoGerfo of Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real is 41. Actor Sunkrish Bala (“Castle”) is 40. Actor David Ajala (“Star Trek: Discovery,” “Black Box”) is 38. Actor Ashlie Brillault (“Lizzie McGuire”) is 37. Country singer Cody Johnson is 37. Actor Scott Leavenworth (“7th Heaven”) is 34. Actor Sarah Ramos (“Parenthood,” ″American Dreams”) is 33.

On May 17, 1966, Bob Dylan recorded his so-called “Royal Albert Hall” concert, actually recorded in Manchester, England. The album was one of the most famous bootlegs ever. It was released officially in 1998.

In 1969, Chicago Transit Authority released a self-titled double album as its debut. The band was sued by the real Chicago Transit Authority and had to shorten its name to just Chicago.

In 1975, Mick Jagger seriously injured his hand when he put his wrist through a window while attempting to break his fall at a restaurant on Long Island, New York. He required stitches, but the injury did not disrupt plans for the start of the Rolling Stones’ North American tour.

Also in 1975, Elton John was awarded a platinum record for sales of a million copies of his album “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.” It was the first album to sell a million copies on its first day of release.

In 1980, drummer Peter Criss quit Kiss to pursue a solo career.

In 1992, a Genesis concert in Tampa, Florida, ended after two songs because Phil Collins had a sore throat. Police arrested several concert-goers who got upset when the show was stopped.

Also in 1992, orchestra leader Lawrence Welk died in Santa Monica, California, at age 89.

In 1996, R-and-B guitarist Johnny “Guitar” Watson collapsed on stage in Japan and died of an apparent heart attack, just as he was starting to play. He was 61.

In 1997, actor Sylvester Stallone married model Jennifer Flavin in London.

In 2008, bassist Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy married singer-actor Ashlee Simpson at her parents’ house in Los Angeles. They have since divorced.

In 2015, the final episode of “Mad Men” aired on AMC.

In 2017, singer Chris Cornell was found dead in a Detroit hotel room, just hours after performing in a Soundgarden concert. He was 52.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Peter Gerety (“The Wire”) is 84. Singer Taj Mahal is 82. Drummer Bill Bruford of Yes and King Crimson is 75. Singer-guitarist George Johnson of The Brothers Johnson is 71. TV personality Kathleen Sullivan is 71. Singer Enya is 63. Actor Craig Ferguson (“The Late Late Show,” ″The Drew Carey Show”) is 61. Keyboardist Page McConnell of Phish is 61. Actor David Eigenberg (“Sex and the City”) is 60. Guitarist O’Dell of Mint Condition is 59. Musician Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails is 59. Actor Paige Turco (“The 100”) is 59. Actor Hill Harper (“The Good Doctor,” “CSI: NY”) is 58. TV personality-interior designer Thom Filicia (“Queer Eye For The Straight Guy”) is 55. Singer Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block is 54. Singer Darnell Van Rensalier of Shai (SHY) is 54. Singer Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age is 51. Singer Andrea Corr of The Corrs is 50. Actor Sendhil Ramamurthy (“Heroes”) is 50. Singer Kandi Burruss (Xscape) (“The Real Housewives of Atlanta”) is 48. Actor Kat Foster (”’Til Death”) is 46. Singer-songwriter Passenger is 40. Dancer Derek Hough (“Dancing With The Stars”) is 39. Actor Tahj Mowry (“Smart Guy,” ″Kim Possible”) is 38. Actor Nikki Reed (“Twilight”) is 36. Actor Leven Rambin (“The Hunger Games,” ″Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) is 34.