2005 Music Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 11 Jan Apple introduces iPod shuffle: Apple unveiled the iPod shuffle, a compact digital music player without a display, featuring 512MB and 1GB storage options, priced at $99 and $149 respectively. source: apple.com
- 15 Jan Victoria de los Ángeles, Renowned Soprano: Victoria de los Ángeles, a celebrated Catalan soprano known for her exceptional vocal talents, was commemorated. Born in 1923, she was a significant figure in classical music.
- 27 Jan Radio Station Fires Staff Over Insensitive Broadcast: Hot 97 in New York terminated the Miss Jones morning show staff after broadcasting a parody song that inappropriately mocked victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
- 19 Feb Blink-182 Ends: The popular rock band Blink-182 officially entered an indefinite hiatus, marking a significant moment in alternative rock music history.
- 06 Mar Death of Tommy Vance, British Radio DJ: Tommy Vance, a prominent British radio disc jockey known for his influential work in rock and metal music broadcasting, passed away. Born in 1941, Vance was a significant figure in the UK radio landscape.
- 09 Mar Passing of Jeanette Schmid, Professional Whistler: Jeanette Schmid, a unique German-born professional whistler, died at the age of 81, marking the end of an extraordinary musical career.
- 13 Mar Africa Live Charity Concert for Malaria Prevention: The Roll Back Malaria Partnership organized a charity concert 'Africa Live' in Dakar, Senegal, featuring major African artists. Initiated by local musician Yousou N'Dour, the event aimed to raise funds for malaria prevention and purchase mosquito nets.
- 29 Mar Neil Young's Brain Aneurysm Surgery: Musician Neil Young undergoes successful minimally invasive surgery for a brain aneurysm at New York-Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, highlighting advances in neurosurgical techniques.
- 31 Mar Neil Young's Health Scare: Musician Neil Young collapsed on a New York street after recent brain aneurysm surgery, revealing his medical condition and canceling his Juno Awards appearance.
- 02 Apr Riccardo Muti's La Scala Departure: After 18 years of distinguished service, renowned conductor Riccardo Muti resigned from his position as music director at La Scala opera house in Milan following a vote of no-confidence by 700 orchestra members and staff.
- 03 Apr Death of Tony Croatto, Italian-Born Singer: Tony Croatto, an Italian-born singer who had a significant musical career, passed away at the age of 65. Known for his contributions to music, Croatto was a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
- 05 Apr Despised Icon Releases Debut Album: Deathcore band Despised Icon released their first full-length album, 'The Healing Process'.
- 19 Apr Death of Bryan Ottoson: Bryan Ottoson, an American musician born in 1978, died on this date.
- 01 May Fall Out Boy Releases Breakthrough Album: Fall Out Boy released their breakthrough album 'From Under the Cork Tree' through Island Records, a pivotal moment in the band's rise to prominence in the pop-punk and alternative rock scene.
- 02 May Broadway Premiere of Spelling Bee Musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a comedic musical, opened on Broadway, offering a unique and humorous take on competitive academic performance.
- 12 May Top Music Chart - USA: 'Hollaback Girl' by Gwen Stefani was the number one song in the United States on this date.
- 14 May Jimmy Martin, American Musician Dies: Jimmy Martin, a notable American bluegrass musician who was born in 1927, passed away.
- 17 May System of a Down Releases Mezmerize: Alternative metal band System of a Down released Mezmerize, the first installment of their ambitious double-album project, further solidifying their unique position in the rock music landscape.
- 18 May Russia Demands Extradition and Green Day Performance: Russia demanded the return of former energy minister Yevgeny Adamov, who was in a Swiss prison under a U.S. warrant. Simultaneously, rock band Green Day performed their live album 'Bullet in a Bible' at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes.
- 25 May Carrie Underwood Wins American Idol: Carrie Underwood emerges victorious in the fourth season of American Idol, launching her successful country and pop music career.
- 27 May US Billboard Number 1 Song: 'Hollaback Girl' by Gwen Stefani topped the US music charts on May 27, 2005.
- 01 Jul Death of Obie Benson, Four Tops Musician: Obie Benson, a prominent American musician known for being a member of the legendary Motown group The Four Tops, passed away at the age of 69.
- 21 Jul Death of Long John Baldry: Long John Baldry, a renowned British blues musician famous for his hit 'Don't Try to Lay No Boogie', passed away at the age of 64, marking the loss of a significant figure in the blues music scene.
- 23 Jul Death of Myron Floren, Renowned Accordionist: Myron Floren, a prominent American accordionist and musician who significantly contributed to popularizing the accordion in mid-20th century American music, passed away. Born in 1919, Floren was best known for his performances on 'The Lawrence Welk Show' and his mastery of polka and folk music styles.
- 30 Jul CzechTek Music Festival Riot: Thousands of Czech riot police forcefully dispersed crowds at the annual electronic music festival CzechTek, resulting in numerous injuries and significant tension between festival attendees and law enforcement.
- 05 Aug Yahoo! Launches Audio Search Beta: Yahoo! introduces a beta version of its new Audio Search service, claiming to index 50 million audio files including voice and music recordings.
- 06 Aug Death of Ibrahim Ferrer, Cuban Singer: Ibrahim Ferrer, a legendary Cuban vocalist and veteran musician, passed away at the age of 78. Ferrer was a prominent figure in the Buena Vista Social Club and made significant contributions to Cuban and world music.
- 21 Aug Death of Robert Moog, Electronic Music Pioneer: Robert Moog, the inventor of the Moog synthesizer and a pioneer in electronic music, passed away on August 21, 2005, at the age of 71. His innovations significantly influenced the music industry. source: nytimes.com
- 01 Sep Death of R.L. Burnside: R.L. Burnside, renowned American blues musician, passes away. Known for his influential Delta blues style and raw, authentic sound, Burnside was a pivotal figure in preserving and evolving traditional blues music.
- 07 Sep Apple introduces iPod Nano: On September 7, 2005, Apple announced the introduction of the iPod Nano, a new portable media player. The iPod Nano was designed to replace the iPod Mini and featured a sleek design and flash memory. This launch was part of Apple's strategy to dominate the digital music market. source: nytimes.com
- 08 Sep Apple's iPod Nano and Music Strategy: Apple Computer unveiled the ultra-thin iPod Nano digital music player and a music-playing phone, simultaneously discontinuing the iPod mini. This product launch represented a significant moment in Apple's digital music market strategy.
- 10 Sep Death of Clarence Gatemouth Brown: Clarence Gatemouth Brown, a renowned American guitarist and singer, passed away. Brown was a significant blues and jazz musician known for his innovative guitar playing style.
- 14 Sep Death of Robert Wise, Renowned Film Director: Robert Wise, an acclaimed American film director known for directing classic films like 'West Side Story' and 'The Sound of Music', passed away at the age of 91 at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.
- 16 Oct Death of David Reilly, American Musician: David Reilly, lead singer of the alternative rock band God Lives Underwater, passed away. Born in 1971, he was known for his unique musical style.
- 20 Oct Death of Shirley Horn: Shirley Horn, a renowned American jazz singer and pianist, passed away. She was celebrated for her distinctive vocal style and significant contributions to jazz music.
- 31 Oct Death of John Holohan: John "Beatz" Holohan, drummer for the band Bayside, passes away. Born in 1974, he was a significant figure in the alternative rock music scene.
- 01 Nov Death of Skitch Henderson: Skitch Henderson, an English-born bandleader and notable musical figure, passed away at the age of 87.
- 05 Nov Gorillaz Perform First Major Concert: The virtual band Gorillaz performed their first major concert in Manchester, marking a significant moment in their innovative musical career.
- 16 Nov Johnny Cash Tribute Concert: CBS television broadcasts 'I Walk the Line: A Night For Johnny Cash', a star-studded concert featuring performances by Dwight Yoakam, Martina McBride, Alison Krauss, U2, Norah Jones, Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, and others, honoring the legendary musician.
- 17 Nov 'Rent' Film Adaptation Premieres: The film adaptation of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical 'Rent', featuring Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs, made its debut at the prestigious Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.
- 19 Nov Christina Aguilera Marries Jordan Bratman: On November 19, 2005, singer Christina Aguilera married music executive Jordan Bratman in a private ceremony in Napa Valley, California. source: people.com
- 25 Nov Do As Infinity Holds Final Concert: Japanese J-rock/J-pop band Do As Infinity held their final live concert at the iconic Budokan venue, marking the end of an era for this influential music group.
- 01 Dec Movin' Out Musical Closes: Twyla Tharp's rock ballet 'Movin' Out', featuring the music of Billy Joel, concludes its Broadway run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre after 1,303 performances.
- 03 Dec Marilyn Manson's Wedding: Musician Marilyn Manson married performer Dita Von Teese in a lavish ceremony.
- 09 Dec Death of György Sándor, Hungarian Pianist: György Sándor, a renowned Hungarian pianist who was born in 1912, passed away on this date. Sándor was a significant figure in classical music, known for his interpretations of Hungarian composers.
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