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Contents 1 Events 2 Bands formed 3 Bands disbanded 4 Bands re-formed 5 Albums released 6 Best-selling singles globally 2007 7 Best-selling albums globally 2007 8 Best-selling albums in the U.S. 2007 9 Classical music 9.1 Instrumental works 9.2 Opera 10 Musical film 11 Musical theater 12 Musical television 13 Deaths 14 References 15 See also

Events

• January
  • George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. This page indexes the individual year in music pages 2000s The table of years in music is a tabular display of all years in Music, to provide an overview and quick navigation to any year Events January January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998 See also 1999 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1999 Record See also 2000 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels See also 2001 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002 See also 2003 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels See also 2004 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels Events January 1 - In most of Europe copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock-and-roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier including This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 2006. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2008 This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common This article is about the year For the film see 2009 Lost Memories. For the film see 2010 The Year We Make Contact. For the book see 2010 Odyssey Two. This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 The 2010s Decade is a period of 10 years that will begin on January 1, 2010 and will end on December 31, 2019. The 2020s is the 3rd decade of the 21st century of the Anno Domini ( common) era The 2030s will begin on January 1, 2030 and end on December 31, 2039. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The 22nd century of the Common Era will span the years 2101&ndash2200 of the Gregorian calendar. The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. List of years in Art -->The year 2007 in art involved some significant events The year 2007 in archaeology Explorations Excavations South China Sea shipwrecks Publications The year 2007 in architecture involved some significant events The year 2007 in literature involves some significant new books The year 2007 in science and Technology involves many significant events See also 2006 in country music, 2007 in music, other events of 2007, 2008 in country music and the List of years in Country Music This is a summary of the year 2007 in British music. It was the first year of Digital downloads being fully integrated into the charts leading to many songs not 2007, the year in hiphop Events In 2007 Cam'ron began a feud with 50 Cent. This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2007. January February March April May June July August September Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Sir George Shearing OBE (b August 13, 1919) is a British Jazz Pianist who during the 1950s "had one of the For the ship see RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Context States headed by Elizabeth II Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame. Dame Evelyn Elizabeth Ann Glennie, DBE (born July 19 1965 in Aberdeen) is a Scottish virtuoso Percussionist. Imogen Cooper, John Rutter and Rod Stewart are awarded the CBE. Imogen Cooper, CBE (born August 28, 1949) is an English pianist John Milford Rutter CBE (born) is an English Composer, choral conductor, editor, Arranger and Record producer Roderick "Rod" David Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945 is a Singer and Songwriter born and raised in London England and currently
  • Rumours circulate that The Police will reunite for a tour after 23 years to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of "Roxanne". The Police were a three-piece rock band consisting of Sting ( vocals, Bass guitar) Andy Summers ( Guitar, For the song "Roxanne Roxanne" by UTFO and the rejoinders including "Roxanne's Revenge" by Roxanne Shanté, see Roxanne Wars However, there are no plans for an album featuring new material. ^[1][2] On January 30, the band announce that they would perform at the opening of the 49th annual Grammy Awards on February 11^[3] and subsequently announce The Police Reunion Tour. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. The Police Reunion Tour was a 2007-2008 worldwide Concert tour by The Police, marking the 30th anniversary of their beginnings
  • Rumours circulate that Timbaland may have appropriated his ringtone Block Party and the related beat to Nelly Furtado's "Do It. Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2 1978 is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, record producer actor and instrumentalist, who also holds Portuguese " Do It " is a song on Portuguese-Canadian pop singer Nelly Furtado 's third album Loose (2006 " See 2007 Timbaland plagiarism controversy. Timbaland's plagiarism controversy occurred in January 2007 when several news sources reported that Timbaland (Timothy Z
• February

• • February 5 — Famous British popstar, Mika releases his highly anticipated album Life In Cartoon Motion. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Mica Penniman (born 18 August 1983) known as Mika (ˈmiːkə is a Lebanese-born, London-based, Grammy -nominated and BRIT Award Life in Cartoon Motion is the debut album by pop singer Mika, produced by Greg Wells and Mika mixed by Greg Wells, with co-production on
  • February 7 — Frontman Billy Corgan reveals that The Smashing Pumpkins would finally release the first reunion album Zeitgeist on July 7. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince William Patrick Corgan Jr (born March 17, 1967 in Elk Grove Village Illinois) is an American Singer, Songwriter, The Smashing Pumpkins are an American Alternative rock band that formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988 Zeitgeist is the seventh studio album by American Alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death ^[4] This would be the band's first widely released album since 2000s Machina/The Machines of God with the last Smashing Pumpkins album Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music being restricted to only 25 copies upon initial release. Machina/The Machines of God is The Smashing Pumpkins ' fifth studio album released on February 29, 2000. Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music is the sixth studio Album by The Smashing Pumpkins.
  • February 11 — the 49th Grammy Awards aired on CBS, presented at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. The 49th Annual Grammy Awards is a ceremony honoring the best in music for the recording year beginning September 15, 2005 and ending September 14, CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports Arena in Downtown Los Angeles California adjacent to the L Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
  • February 16 — American Rock band Audioslave break up after Chris Cornell leaves band because of "Musical Differences". Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Audioslave was an American Hard rock supergroup that formed in Los Angeles California in 2001 Chris Cornell (born Christopher John Boyle on July 20, 1964) is an American rock musician best known as the Lead singer
  • February 27 — American rock parody band Tenacious D released their movie, Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny on DVD. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Tenacious D is a Satirical Rock band formed in Los Angeles California.
  • February 28 — it was announced that the American early 80s punk band Circle Jerks had released a new song, titled "I'm Gonna Live", which can also be heard on their Myspace page. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule The Circle Jerks are a Hardcore punk band formed circa 1979 in Hermosa Beach California. ^[5] Rumors are swirling that the band is also supposedly gearing up to release their follow-up to 1995's Oddities, Abnormalities and Curiosities. Oddities Abnormalities and Curiosities is the sixth Studio album by the Circle Jerks, which was released in 1995
• March
  • March 1 — Angela Hacker was voted by viewers to be the 2007 champion of the televised singing competition Nashville Star. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Angela Hacker is an American Country music singer In 2007 she was the winner of the USA Network talent show Nashville Star in 2007 Nashville Star is a reality Television program. It airs Mondays on NBC in the United States of America, following five seasons on By virtue of her win, she was signed to a record deal with Warner Bros. Records. Warner Bros Records Inc is an American Record label that operates as a wholly owned Subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
  • March 12 — Matchbook Romance announces that they are taking an indefinite hiatus, after ten years of their career, as all members decided to go their separate ways. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Matchbook Romance was a Pop punk band from Poughkeepsie New York, that was signed to Epitaph Records. ^[6]
  • March 12 — Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, R.E.M., The Ronettes, Patti Smith and Van Halen inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five was a highly influential hip hop group comprised of Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, Kid Creole, Cowboy Scorpio REM is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by Michael Stipe ( lead vocals) Peter Buck ( Guitar The Ronettes were a Girl group of the 1960s from New York City, best known for their work with producer Phil Spector. Patricia Lee Smith ( born December 30 1946 is an American Singer-songwriter and poet Van Halen is a Hard rock band formed in in 1972 They enjoyed success from the release of their self titled debut album in 1978 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a Museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland Ohio, United States
  • March 16 — Bad Religion revealed that their new album would be called New Maps of Hell. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Bad Religion is an American Punk rock band founded in Southern California in 1980 by Jay Bentley (bass Greg Graffin (vocals Brett New Maps of Hell is Bad Religion 's fourteenth full-length studio album (twentieth release overall which was released on July 10, 2007. ^[7]
  • March 21 — Toshimitsu Deyama announces that he has been recording with Yoshiki after ten years. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Yoshiki is a Japanese Given name, usually for males People named Yoshiki include Yoshiki Fukuyama (born 1963 guitarist/singer/song
  • March 25 — Elton John plays Madison Square Garden for the 60th time to celebrate his 60th birthday. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. With the concert, John set the record for most performances by an artist at the venue. Longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin made an appearance, as well as celebrities Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams and former President Bill Clinton. Bernie Taupin (born 22 May 1950 is an English Lyricist most famous for his collaboration with Elton John. Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson; November 13, 1955) is an American actress, comedienne, and television Robin McLaurim Williams (born July 21 1951 or 1952 is an American television stage and film actor and Comedian who has won an Academy Award for his performance William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19 1946 served as the forty-second President of the United States John performed songs from his back catalogue, including "Ballad of a Well-Known Gun" and "Roy Rogers", some of which, the band hadn't played in nearly 30 years. Ballad of a Well-Known Gun is the opening track on British pop-rock performer Elton John 's 1971 album Tumbleweed Connection Roy Rogers (born Leonard Franklin Slye) (November 5 1911 &ndash July 6 1998 was a singer and Cowboy Actor.
• April
  • April 7 — Soulster Joss Stone's third studio album Introducing Joss Stone debuts at number two on the U. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. Joss Stone (born Jocelyn Eve Stoker on 11 April 1987 is an English soul and R&B Singer-songwriter and actress. Introducing Joss Stone is the third Studio album by English soul singer Joss Stone, released in March 2007 (see 2007 in S. Billboard 200, becoming the highest debut entry by a British female solo artist on the U. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard S. chart; this outdid the record previously held by Amy Winehouse's Back to Black, which had debuted at number seven on the tally the previous week. Back to Black is the second Studio album by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, released in October 2006 on Island
  • April 15 — Cluster reunites for first concert since 1996. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Cluster is a German experimental musical group who influenced the development of contemporary popular electronic and Ambient music. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. A tour of Europe followed.
  • April 17 — Arcturus officially announced that they would be splitting up due to the fact that they were too busy with other matters to focus on progressing with the band. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Arcturus was an Avant-garde metal band formed in Norway in 1987 under the name Mortem.
  • April 19 — Joey Jordison of Slipknot becomes a Session Member of Korn. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Nathan Jonas "Joey" Jordison (born April 26, 1975) is an American musician songwriter and Record producer. Slipknot is an American band from Des Moines Iowa. Slipknot consists of nine members the current band members are Sid Korn, occasionally typeset as KoЯn or KoRn, is an American Nu metal band from Bakersfield California, and is often credited with popularizing
  • April 22 — Patrick Wolf told fans on his message board that he was retiring from the music business. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Patrick Wolf (born Patrick Denis Apps on June 30, 1983) is an English Singer-songwriter from South London. ^[8] However, he later revoked this, saying that he will merely be on hiatus^[9]
  • April 23 — Bevan Davies replaces Will Hunt due to his commitments of Dark New Day & Vince Neil as the other replacement drummer for Nick Oshiro of Static-X. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Bevan Davies is a hard rock Drummer. He got his start with the Hard rock / heavy metal band Still Rain from Fayetteville North Carolina William Peter "Will" Hunt is a drummer who plays in the rock and metal genres Dark New Day is an American Hard rock band that formed in 1995 disbanded and re-formed in late 2004 Vincent Neil Wharton (born February 8, 1961) is the lead singer for American Glam metal band Mötley Crüe. Nick Oshiro (born July 29, 1978) is an American Musician, best known as the current Drummer of the Industrial metal band Static-X is an Industrial metal band Formed in 1994 they are signed to Warner Bros
  • April 27 – April 29 — Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Coachella, CA
• May
  • May 11 — Guitarist Chickn posted a message on MySpace, confirming that D.I. would finally release the long-awaited first reunion album On the Western Front on August 7. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly known as Coachella) is a three-day (formerly a one or two-day annual music and arts festival organized by Goldenvoice For the music and arts festival see Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Coachella is a city in Riverside County, California MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople MySpace is a popular social networking Website offering an interactive user-submitted network of friends personal profiles blogs groups photos music and DI (frequently written as xDxIx) is a Southern California punk band featuring ex- Adolescents and Social Distortion drummer Casey On the Western Front is DI 's sixth full-length which was released on August 14, 2007. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. ^[10] This would be their first official album featuring new material since 1994's State of Shock. " State of Shock " is a 1984 hit single by The Jacksons featuring frontman Michael Jackson and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger
  • May 12 — The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was held in Helsinki, Finland. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Helsinki (in Finnish;) or Helsingfors (in Swedish;) is the Capital and largest city of Finland. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. It was won by Serbia. Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country
  • May 15 — Minutes To Midnight by Linkin Park sales more than 600,000 copies in the USA and more than 1,000,000 worldwide and to the date is the most selling album in the first week. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Minutes to Midnight is Linkin Park 's third Studio album that was released depending on location between May 9, 2007 and Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California.
  • May 16 – May 20 — The European Festival of Youth Choirs is currently being held in Basel, Switzerland. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held The European Festival of Youth Choirs ( Europäisches Jugendchorfestival EJCF) is a triennial international Festival for Youth Choirs mainly from "Basilia" redirects here For the Fly Genus, see Basilia (fly. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation
  • May 19 — The Los Angeles, California radio station KROQ airs the fifteenth annual Weenie Roast. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West KROQ-FM is a commercial Radio station located in Los Angeles California, broadcasting on 106 Weenie Roast is a multi-artist Alternative rock concert presented annually by the Los Angeles California, USA radio station KROQ, beginning Bands that played there were: Linkin Park, Social Distortion, Interpol, Queens of the Stone Age, 30 Seconds to Mars, The Bravery, Silversun Pickups, The Killers → Incubus, Korn, Bad Religion, Rise Against, Tim Armstrong, Peter Bjorn and John, Tiger Army, and Plain White T's. Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Social Distortion (sometimes referred to simply as Social D) is an American Punk rock band formed in 1978 The International Criminal Police Organization, better known by its telegraphic address Interpol is an organization facilitating international police cooperation Queens of the Stone Age (also known as QOTSA or simply Queens) are a rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States 30 Seconds to Mars (or Thirty Seconds to Mars and often abbreviated to 30STM) is an American rock band from Los Angeles California The Bravery is an American rock band from New York City that consists of Sam Endicott, John Conway Anthony Burulcich Michael Zakarin Silversun Pickups (also simply known as SSPU) is an American Indie rock band from Los Angeles California, signed to Dangerbird Records Incubus is a Grammy -nominated Alternative rock band based out of Calabasas, California. Korn, occasionally typeset as KoЯn or KoRn, is an American Nu metal band from Bakersfield California, and is often credited with popularizing Bad Religion is an American Punk rock band founded in Southern California in 1980 by Jay Bentley (bass Greg Graffin (vocals Brett Rise Against is an American Punk rock band from Chicago Illinois that was formed in 1999 Timothy Lockwood Armstrong (born November 25, 1966) is an influential American musician and songwriter best known for his work with Punk rock Peter Bjorn and John is a Swedish Indie rock band, formed in Stockholm in 1999 and named after the first names of the band's current Tiger Army is a Psychobilly band that was formed in 1995 in Berkeley California. Plain White T's is a Pop rock band, originating from DuPage County Illinois. ^[11]
  • May 23 — Jordin Sparks of Arizona wins Season 6 of American Idol. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Jordin Brianna Sparks (born December 22 1989 Sparks is an Evangelical Christian and attends Calvary Community Church in Phoenix Arizona The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. American Idol, with the full title American Idol The Search for a Superstar for the first season only is an American reality-competition
  • May 25 – May 28 — Salzburg Festival
  • May 26 – May 27 — Sasquatch! Music Festival
  • May 30 – June 5 — The Peel Bay Festival Isle of Man TT
• June
  • June 4 — Yoshiki announces that X Japan would reunite for a new tour and a single. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling The Salzburg Festival (Salzburger Festspiele is a prominent festival of Music and Drama. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Sasquatch! Music Festival is a music festival held annually at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George Washington. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn or Mann (Mannin) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. is a Japanese band founded in 1982 by Toshimitsu "Toshi" Deyama and Yoshiki Hayashi.
  • June 8 – June 10 — Download Festival
  • June 14 — Daft Punk came back in Paris for a show, ten years after their last performance in the French capital. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem The Download Festival is a three day Music festival held annually at Donington Park (which hosted the Monsters of Rock Festivals between 1980 and 1996 Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Daft Punk Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city
  • June 22 – June 23 — Radio Expres Festival - the first music festival of Slovak radio station Rádio Expres
  • June 22 – June 25 — Glastonbury Festival
  • June 28 — Spice Girls announce their reunion at the O2 in London in a press conference televised worldwide. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Rádio Expres is a Slovak radio that broadcasts from Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians For the classical music and theatre festivals co-founded by Rutland Boughton between 1914 and 1926 see Glastonbury Festival (1914-1925 The Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. The Spice Girls are a BRIT Award -winning English pop Girl group formed in 1994
  • June 29 – July 1 — Heineken Open'er Festival took place in Babie Doły military airport, Gdynia, Poland. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. The Open'er Festival, music festival which has its place on North coast of Poland, in Gdynia. Gdynia (Gdingen (until 1939 Gotenhafen (1939-1945 Gdiniô is a city in the Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland and an important Seaport Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Confirmed bands that will play there are: Beastie Boys, Björk, Muse, The Roots, Sonic Youth, Bloc Party, LCD Soundsystem, Groove Armada, Dizzee Rascal, Laurent Garnier, Crazy P, The Strike Boys, Freeform Five. Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born 21 November 1965 is an Icelandic Singer-songwriter, Composer, actress and music producer. In Greek mythology, the Muses ( Ancient Greek, hai moũsai: perhaps from the Proto-Indo-European root * men- "think" are The Roots are an American hip-hop band from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Sonic Youth is an American Alternative rock band formed in New York City in 1981 Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band composed of Kele Okereke on vocals and Rhythm guitar, Russell Lissack on LCD Soundsystem is the musical project of producer James Murphy, co-founder of Dance-punk label DFA Records. Groove Armada are Big beat duo Andy Cato and Tom Findlay from England. Dylan Mills (born 1985 in Bow, East London) known professionally as Dizzee Rascal, is a British Rapper, Record producer and Laurent Garnier (born February 1, 1966) is a French Techno music producer and DJ. Freeform Five is an electronic band based in London headed by Dj/producer/remixer and chief song-writer Anu Pillai
• July
  • July 1 — The Concert for Diana in honour of Lady Diana's 46th birthday takes place in the Wembley Stadium in London. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Concert for Diana was a concert held at the new Wembley Stadium in London, England, United Kingdom in honour of Diana Princess of Wembley Stadium is a Stadium in Wembley, located in the London Borough of Brent in London, England. Performing acts included Duran Duran, Elton John, Fergie, Joss Stone, Kanye West, Nelly Furtado, Rod Stewart, and Tom Jones. Duran Duran are an English Pop rock band famous for a long series of popular singles, albums and vivid Music videos for which they've won two Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27 1975 better known by her Stage name Fergie, is an American pop / R&B Singer-songwriter Joss Stone (born Jocelyn Eve Stoker on 11 April 1987 is an English soul and R&B Singer-songwriter and actress. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2 1978 is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, record producer actor and instrumentalist, who also holds Portuguese Roderick "Rod" David Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945 is a Singer and Songwriter born and raised in London England and currently Tom Jones can refer to Tom Jones (singer (born 1940 Welsh pop music singer Tommy Lee Jones (born 1946 American actor and director
  • July 7 — Live Earth, worldwide series of concerts to initiate action against global warming. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Live Earth is an annual event developed to to combat climate change. Global warming is the increase in the average measured temperature of the Acts include: Linkin Park, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, Fall Out Boy, Shakira, John Mayer, Rihanna, Beastie Boys, Duran Duran, Madonna, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Eyed Peas, Spinal Tap, Jack Johnson, Lenny Kravitz, Metallica as well as the reunited bands The Police, Genesis, The Smashing Pumpkins and Crowded House. Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24 1982 is an American Pop rock singer songwriter and occasional actress. Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey. Fall Out Boy is an American Pop punk band from Wilmette, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago) that formed in 2001 Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2 1977 known simply as Shakira John Clayton Mayer (; born October 16 1977 is an American musician Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer Duran Duran are an English Pop rock band famous for a long series of popular singles, albums and vivid Music videos for which they've won two Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 Red Hot Chili Peppers are The Black Eyed Peas is an American hip hop group from Los Angeles. Spın̈al Tap is a semi-fictional heavy metal band the subject of the 1984 Rockumentary / Mockumentary film This Is {{Unicode|Spın̈al Jack Johnson may refer to Jack Johnson (boxer (1878–1946 African-American boxer Jack Johnson (musician (born 1975 Hawaii-born singer-songwriter-director-surfer Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American Singer-songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Record Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. The Police were a three-piece rock band consisting of Sting ( vocals, Bass guitar) Andy Summers ( Guitar, Genesis are an English rock band formed in 1967 With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists The Smashing Pumpkins are an American Alternative rock band that formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988 Crowded House is a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand musician and Singer-songwriter Neil Finn.
  • July 7 – July 8 — T In The Park, Oxegen 2007
  • July 17 — Joe Payne joins Divine Heresy. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 T in the Park is a major Music festival that has been held annually in Scotland since 1994 Oxegen is an annual Music festival, held since 2004, sponsored by Heineken. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Joseph "Joe" Payne was born in Tampa Florida in 1984 He is a Heavy metal bassist and guitarist Divine Heresy is an American metal band formed by founder of Fear Factory, guitarist Dino Cazares.
  • July 27 — Atom Willard leaves The Offspring and is replaced by former Face to Face and Saves the Day drummer Pete Parada. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Adam David Willard (born August 15, 1973 in San Diego, California) known professionally by his stage name Atom, is an American The Offspring (sometimes referred to simply as Offspring) are a popular and influential American Face to Face (often typset as face to face) is a Punk rock / Pop punk band from Victorville, California formed in 1991 by frontman Saves the Day are a rock band that was formed in 1997 in Princeton New Jersey. Pete Parada is an American Drummer who has been a member of several notable musical acts
• August
  • August 4 – August 11 — The Three Choirs Festival will be held at Gloucester. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation The Three Choirs Festival is a music festival held each August alternately at the cathedrals of the Three Counties, ( Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester Gloucester (ˈɡlɒstɚ) is a city, district and County town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England.
  • August 11 – August 12 — The eighth annual Summer Sonic Festival was held. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid The Summer Sonic Festival is an annual two-day Rock festival held at the same time in Osaka and near Tokyo. Bands that played there were: Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Bloc Party, The Horrors, Interpol, The Offspring, Sum 41, Metallica and We Are Scientists. Arctic Monkeys are a British Indie band from High Green, a suburb of Sheffield. Avenged Sevenfold is an American Hard rock band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach California. Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band composed of Kele Okereke on vocals and Rhythm guitar, Russell Lissack on The Horrors are a British Garage rock band who formed in mid-2005 Interpol is an American Alternative rock band formed in 1997 in New York City. The Offspring (sometimes referred to simply as Offspring) are a popular and influential American Sum 41 (sometimes referred to as The Sums) is a Canadian Pop punk band from Ajax Ontario. Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. We Are Scientists is an American band, formed in 2000 featuring Keith Murray ( Guitar and lead vocals) Chris Cain ^[12]
  • August 24 – August 26 — Carling Weekend—Reading and Leeds Festivals
  • August 31 – September 2 — Electric Picnic 2007
  • August Bank Holiday (last weekend in August) — Bryn Terfel's Faenol Festival
• September
  • September — Meegs Rascon of Glass Piñata states a possibility of a Coal Chamber reunion. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Electric Picnic is an annual boutique arts and Music festival which has been staged since 2004 in Stradbally Hall Stradbally, County Laois in A bank holiday is a Public holiday in the United Kingdom and also in the Republic of Ireland. Bryn Terfel Jones CBE (brɨn ˈtɛrvɛl born November 9, 1965) is a Welsh Bass-baritone opera and concert singer The Faenol Festival ( Gŵyl y Faenol) is a Music festival organised by Welsh singer Bryn Terfel and held annually on the Faenol Estate Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Miguel Rascón (born August 20, 1972 in Mexico) better known by the stage name Meegs, is a rock guitarist of Chinese and Mexican Coal Chamber was an American Nu metal band from Los Angeles California.
  • September 3 — My Chemical Romance lead singer, Gerard Way, marries Mindless Self Indulgence bassist, Lyn-Z, backstage at Projekt Revolution in Denver, Colorado
  • September 4 — Small Faces and Don Arden plaque unveiled at 52-55 Carnaby Street, London, England^[13]
  • September 8 — "Weird Al" Yankovic performs his 1,000th live show at Idaho Falls, Idaho. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius My Chemical Romance (often shortened to MCR or' My Chem') is an American alternative / post-hardcore quintet that formed in 2001 Mindless Self Indulgence (commonly referred to as MSI) is a New York-based Shock rock band The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Small Faces were an English rock group from East London, heavily influenced by American Rhythm and blues. Don Arden (born Harry Levy, 4 January 1926, Manchester England – died 21 July 2007, Los Angeles) was an Carnaby Street is a pedestrianised shopping street in London, United Kingdom, located in the area of 'Carnaby' in the district of Soho London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (ˈjæŋkəvɪk born October 23 1959 is a Grammy Award winning American singer Musician, actor satirist Idaho Falls is the County seat and largest city of Bonneville County, Idaho, United States. ^[14]
  • September 9 — Sonata Arctica will play for the first time in Guadalajara, Mexico. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Sonata Arctica is a Finnish Power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1996
  • September 9 — Britney Spears opened the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards held in the Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Britney Jean Spears (born December 2 1981 is an American recording artist and entertainer The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, honoring the best Music videos from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, took place September
  • September 12 – October 1 — Prague Autumn International Music Festival
  • September 20 – September 23 — 4th annual Decibel Festival, Seattle
  • September 22 – September 29 — 35th North Wales International Music Festival will be held at St Asaph. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Prague Autumn International Music Festival is the second largest classical music festival in Prague held annually in September Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English This article is about the annual music and arts festival For other uses of "Decibel" see Decibel (disambiguation. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. The North Wales International Music Festival is a Classical music festival founded by William Mathias in 1972 and held annually in the town of St Asaph, St Asaph ( Welsh: Llanelwy) is a town in Denbighshire, North Wales, on the River Elwy.
  • September 24 — Patrick Watson's album Close to Paradise wins the Canadian Polaris Music Prize for 2007. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Patrick Watson is the name of the Canadian Indie rock band that consists of Patrick Watson, Simon Angell Robbie Kuster and Mishka Stein Close to Paradise is the second album by Patrick Watson, released on September 26, 2006. The Polaris Music Prize is a music award annually given to the best full-length Canadian Album based on artistic merit regardless of genre sales or record label

• October
  • Placebo's drummer Steve Hewitt left the band, citing "personal and musical differences" as the cause of the split. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Placebo are an Alternative rock band formed in London in 1994 currently comprising Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal and Steve Forrest Steve Hewitt (born 22 March, 1971) was the drummer for the band Placebo between mid-1996 and October 2007
  • October 1 - Jonny Greenwood, the guitarist of Radiohead announces on the band's site that they will release the new album In Rainbows in ten days, which consumers could pay whatever price they wanted for. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood (born 5 November 1971) is a BAFTA and Grammy -nominated musician and composer-in-residence for the BBC best Radiohead In Rainbows is the seventh album by the English Alternative rock band Radiohead.
  • October 4 — Fred Mascherino announces his departure from Taking Back Sunday, to pursue his solo career called The Color Fred. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Frederick Paul Mascherino (born July 27, 1975) is an American musician best known for his work as lead guitarist and back-up/co-lead vocalist in Alternative rock Taking Back Sunday is a band from Amityville New York, Long Island, New York. The Color Fred is a band headed by former Taking Back Sunday guitarist and backup singer Fred Mascherino.
  • Godsmack goes on Hiatus. Godsmack is an American Hard Rock / Alternative Metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1996
  • October 18 — X Japan official site announces that the band will perform the song "I. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid V. " (main theme of Saw IV) on October 22. Saw IV is the fourth installment in the ''Saw'' series. The film was initially released on October 25 2007 and in the United States on October 26 2007
  • October 22 — X Japan performs for the first time in ten years and announces a concert in Tokyo in spring, followed by a world tour. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus
  • October 27 — Interpol, Yo La Tengo, The Whitest Boy Alive, The Horrors, TeddyBears and other bands will appear on the Manifest Festival, at Mexico City. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Interpol is an American Alternative rock band formed in 1997 in New York City. Yo La Tengo is an American Indie rock band based in Hoboken, New Jersey. The Whitest Boy Alive is a musical group based in Berlin. The band comprises singer/guitarist Erlend Øye, who is also a member of the band Kings of Convenience The Horrors are a British Garage rock band who formed in mid-2005
  • October 30 — The Backstreet Boys sixth studio album Unbreakable that without Kevin Richardson , who made the decision to pursue other interests, and this album would include various music styles, combining their earlier late-1990s sound with their more recent guitar-driven pop rock sound. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Backstreet Boys are a Grammy -nominated American pop group They were the first group launched by fallen Boy band mogul Lou Pearlman. Unbreakable is the Backstreet Boys ' sixth Studio album. It was released on October 24, 2007 in Japan and October Kevin Richardson is the name of Kevin Richardson (musician, former member of the Backstreet Boys Kevin Richardson (footballer, English
  • October 30 — Britney Spears releases her highly anticipated album Blackout. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Britney Jean Spears (born December 2 1981 is an American recording artist and entertainer Blackout is the fifth Studio album by American pop singer Britney Spears.

• November
  • November 1 — The MTV Europe Music Awards 2007 takes place at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany
  • November 2 — Drummer of death metal band Decapitated, Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka, dies at 23 due to complications after automobile accident in Russia. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi The MTV Europe Music Awards 2007 took place on November 1, 2007 in Munich, Germany at the Olympiahalle. Olympiahalle is a multi-purpose Arena in Munich, Germany, part of the Olympic Park and close to the Olympiastadion Olympic Stadium Munich (München; Minga is the capital city of Bavaria, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Witold "Vitek" Kiełtyka ( January 24, 1984 &ndash November 2, 2007) was a Polish Musician, the drummer
  • November 7 — Sevendust announces they will head into the studio by the end of November to work on their 7th studio album entiled The 7th Chapter and gave a release date being March 4, 2008. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Sevendust is an American Alternative metal band from Atlanta Georgia. Chapter VII Hope & Sorrow is the seventh studio album from the Alternative metal band Sevendust, and last to feature guitarist Sonny Mayo Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  • November 11 — American popstar Madonna's Box Set album Hung Up: The Album Collection hits stores worldwide. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American A box set (sometimes referred to as a boxed set) is a compilation of various musical recordings Films Television programs or other collection Also, Kylie Minogue releases her first album since she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in May 2005, X, which features the first two singles "2 Hearts" and "Promises," which both debuted at #1 on the ARIA Charts. Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE, born 28 May 1968 is an Australian pop Singer - Songwriter and occasional Actress. Breast cancer is a Cancer that starts in the cells of the Breast in women and men X is a 2007 Album by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. " 2 Hearts " is a Pop rock song performed by Australian singer Kylie Minogue for her tenth studio album X (2007
  • November 10 — Powerman 5000 goes on Hiatus. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Powerman 5000 (aka PM5K) is a Boston -based Industrial metal band formed in 1991.
  • November 24 — Hawthorne Heights guitarist/backing vocalist Casey Calvert dies in his sleep at 26. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Hawthorne Heights is a band based in America. The band formed in Dayton Ohio, in June 2001 their line-up currently consists of vocalist and guitarist JT Woodruff
  • November 25 — Natalie Gauci became the winner of Australian Idol 2007 at the Sydney Opera House, beating Matt Corby for the title. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Natalie Gauci (b 26 November 1981 Australia is an Australian singer of Italian and Maltese descent Changes to Format Ian "Dicko" Dickson rejoined the show as one of the judges along with Mark Holden, Marcia Hines and Kyle Sandilands The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney New South Wales, Australia Matthew John "Matt" Corby (b 7 November 1990, Australia) is an Australian Singer, who was the runner-up to Natalie Instead of being Number 1, Gauci's winning single "Here I Am" will now debut at Number 2 to enter the Australian Idol record which marked the very first Australian Idol single not making it to Number 1. " Here I Am " is the debut single for 2007 Australian Idol winner Natalie Gauci, written by Lindy Robbins and Tom Leonard On that week The Number 1 single was Timbaland with OneRepublic with "Apologize" coupled with Madonna's "Hung Up" staying at #1 for the record-breaking 7 week run. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, OneRepublic is an American Rock band formed in Colorado. After a few years of moderate success they have drawn mainstream attention with the release of Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American " Hung Up " is a pop song written by American singer-songwriter Madonna, Stuart Price, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
  • November 27 — Harmonia reunited for their first concert since 1976 in Berlin. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Harmonia is a Krautrock supergroup from Germany. They formed as a collaboration between Michael Rother of Neu! and Hans-Joachim Roedelius Events January-February January 5 - Bob Dylan releases Desire January 6 - Peter Frampton

• December
  • December 2 - Spice Girls open their reunion tour in Vancouver, Canada. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire The Spice Girls are a BRIT Award -winning English pop Girl group formed in 1994 Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
  • December 8 – December 9 — The Los Angeles, California radio station KROQ aired the eighteenth annual Acoustic Christmas. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West KROQ-FM is a commercial Radio station located in Los Angeles California, broadcasting on 106 Acoustic Christmas (short title Acoustic X-Mas) is an annual concert run by the Los Angeles, California radio station KROQ. Bands that played are: Linkin Park, Bad Religion, Angels & Airwaves, Rise Against, Avenged Sevenfold, Serj Tankian, Paramore, Modest Mouse, Jimmy Eat World, Spoon, Feist, The Shins, Silversun Pickups and Muse. Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Bad Religion is an American Punk rock band founded in Southern California in 1980 by Jay Bentley (bass Greg Graffin (vocals Brett Angels & Airwaves (also known as "AVA" is an Alternative rock group fronted by former Blink-182 and Box Car Racer guitarist/vocalist Rise Against is an American Punk rock band from Chicago Illinois that was formed in 1999 Avenged Sevenfold is an American Hard rock band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach California. Serj Tankian ( Armenian: Սերժ Թանգեան (born August 21, 1967 in Beirut, Lebanon and started his own software company Paramore (ˈpærəmɔər is an American pop rock band that formed in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee in 2004 consisting of Modest Mouse are an American Alternative rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah Washington by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jimmy Eat World is an American Alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, formed in 1993. Spoon is an American Indie rock band from Austin Texas. The band is led by Britt Daniel (vocals guitar Jim Eno (drums Rob Leslie Feist (born 13 February 1976 in Amherst Nova Scotia, Canada) is a Canadian Singer-songwriter. The Shins is an American Indie rock group comprising singer, Songwriter and Guitarist James Russell Mercer, keyboardist Silversun Pickups (also simply known as SSPU) is an American Indie rock band from Los Angeles California, signed to Dangerbird Records Muse are
  • December 10 — Led Zeppelin reunited in London for their first show in 25 years. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Led Zeppelin were

Bands formed

• Day26
• Girls' Generation
• Sixx:A.M.
• S.K.I.N.
• Wonder Girls

Bands disbanded

• 28 Days
• 5ive
• Adair
• Adelphi
• Aereogramme
• Allister (hiatus)
• Amity
• Arcturus
• Army of Anyone
• At The Throne of Judgment
• Audio Adrenaline
• Audioslave
• The Beautiful South
• BeForU
• Bleed The Dream
• Blindspott
• The Blood Brothers
• Bonde do Role
• Calico System
• Capdown
• Carnival in Coal
• Cauterize
• Choke
• Controlling the Famous
• Crush Luther
• The Cooper Temple Clause
• Damiera (on hiatus in April 2007, reformed with new members in June 2007)
• Days Away
• Devin Townsend Band
• Dirtie Blonde
• The Distillers
• The Divorce
• Dog Fashion Disco
• Dogs Die In Hot Cars (split at the end of 2006, but this was not announced until September 2007)
• The Early November (indefinite hiatus)
• Eighteen Visions
• The Explosion
• Five Star
• The Fugees
• G4
• Good Riddance
• Hidden in Plain View
• Hot Cross
• Hot Rod Circuit
• I Killed the Prom Queen
• The Immediate
• Imperanon
• Ira!
• The Junior Varsity
• Jurassic 5
• Jump5
• Larrikin Love
• Last Tuesday
• Latterman
• Liberty X
• The Little Flames
• Le Tigre (on hiatus since late 2006, but officially announced split in January 2007)
• Los Abandoned
• Los Hermanos (indefinite hiatus)
• Matchbook Romance (indefinite hiatus)
• Mendeed
• Morning Runner
• Much the Same
• The Nervous Return
• New Order (confirmed by Peter Hook via MySpace. Day26 is an American R&B / Pop Boy band signed to Bad Boy Records. Girls' Generation ( Hangul: 소녀시대 Hanja: 少女時代 is a South Korean nine-member Girl group formed by SM Entertainment SixxAM is a Hard rock / heavy metal band formed in 2007 by Nikki Sixx, DJ Ashba, and James Michael. 28 Days were a Punk rock band formed in Frankston, Australia during 1997 Five (originally rendered 5ive) were a British Boy band put together in 1997 by the same team that formed the Spice Girls, Bob Adair was a Post-hardcore / Alternative rock band from St Louis Missouri. Aereogramme were a Scottish alternative / Post-rock rock band from Glasgow. Allister was a Pop punk band from Chicago Illinois. The four-piece formed in 1996 and were one of the first bands to sign to Drive-Thru Records. Arcturus was an Avant-garde metal band formed in Norway in 1987 under the name Mortem. Army of Anyone was a supergroup formed by Filter frontman Richard Patrick with two of the former members of rock band Stone Temple Pilots Audio Adrenaline was a Grammy Award -winning Christian rock band that formed in the late 1980s at Kentucky Christian College in Grayson Audioslave was an American Hard rock supergroup that formed in Los Angeles California in 2001 The Beautiful South were an English Pop group formed at the end of the 1980s by former members of Hull group The Housemartins - Paul Heaton BeForU is an all female J-Pop group who performed music primarily for the Bemani series of rhythm games Bleed the Dream is an American rock band from Southern California. Blindspott was a Nu metal / Alternative rock band from Waitakere, New Zealand. The Blood Brothers was an Art punk band formed in the Eastside Bonde do Rolê is a Funk Carioca group from Curitiba, Brazil consisting of MCs Pedro D'Eyrot and Marina Ribatski and DJ /MC Rodrigo Calico System was a Metalcore band from St Louis Missouri. Eulogy Recordings was the label that Calico System were signed to as of Tuesday July 17 2007 Capdown were a band from Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Originally known as Soap, their songs have political themes as alluded to by their name which Carnival in Coal is an Extreme metal / Avant-garde metal band from France. For information on cauterization (medical treatment see Cauterization. Choke was a Canadian Punk rock band History With original members Jack Jaggard Clay Shea Shawn Moncrieff and Stefan Levasseur Choke has Controlling the Famous was a Los Angeles California -based indie rock band Crush Luther is a Canadian Pop-rock band based in Toronto, best known for their 2007 single "City Girl" The Cooper Temple Clause were a five-piece Alternative rock band originating from Wokingham Berkshire, England. Damiera is a four piece indie / experimental band based in Buffalo New York. Days Away was a five piece progressive rock band based in Langhorne Pennsylvania, formed in 1998 The Devin Townsend Band was a Progressive metal band from Vancouver, Canada. Dirtie Blonde was a rock band that consisted of vocalist Amie Miriello, acoustic guitarist Jay Dmuchowski lead guitarist Sean Kipe bassist Dean Moore and drummer Tim Perez The Distillers were an American Punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 The Divorce was a rock band from Seattle Washington, originally composed of Shane Berry lead vocals keyboard guitar and Tambourine, Jimmy Curran (bass and Dog Fashion Disco was an experimental band that originated out of Rockville Maryland, from 1996–2007 Dogs Die in Hot Cars are a Scottish band which became popular in the UK and international music scene at the same time as Biffy Clyro and The Early November was an Indie-rock band from Hammonton New Jersey. Eighteen Visions (sometimes shortened to 18V or 18 Visions) were an Orange County California, United States -based band signed to The Explosion was a Punk rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. 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Best-selling singles globally 2007

The following are accurate points of singles while they have been within the top 40, on the UWC, during the chart year 2007 (starting the second week of 2007 until the first week of 2008):

Position	Single Title	Artist	Points	Highest Position
1	"Umbrella"	Rihanna feat. Nickel Creek is an American acoustic music trio Although the group's music has roots from bluegrass, the trio describes itself as "progressive acoustic" Number One Fan were a rock band based in Appleton, Wisconsin signed to the Pat's Record Company label None More Black is a New Jersey -based melodic punk outfit on Fat Wreck Chords, formed by lead singer / guitarist Jason Shevchuk after the Park was an American Rock band, formed in Springfield Illinois. A Perfect Murder was a Groove metal band formed in Montreal, Canada in 2000 signed to Victory Records. Piebald was an American Alternative rock band Piebald started as a hardcore band in Andover, Massachusetts, out of the same scene that produced legends Planes Mistaken for Stars (also known as Planes or PMFS was a Post-hardcore band formed in Peoria Illinois in 1997. Pretty Girls Make Graves (often abbreviated PGMG) was an Art punk band formed in Seattle in 2001 named after The Smiths song of the same Purified in Blood ( PiB) is a Norwegian band from Hommersåk, near Sandnes. Push-to-talk ( PTT) also known as Press-to-Transmit, is a method of conversing on half-duplex communication lines including Two-way radio Reverend Bizarre was a Doom metal band from Finland. They played slow and heavy traditional doom with dramatic vocals following in the footsteps of bands such Rheostatics were a Canadian Indie rock band active from 1980 to 2007 Rory is a band from Altamonte Springs, Florida. They are signed to One Eleven Records. Rufio was a Pop punk band based in Rancho Cucamonga California. Rooster were an English Indie rock band Rooster were formed in 2002 by Nick Atkinson ( vocals) Luke Potashnick ( Guitar) Sandy & Junior are a Brazilian Pop music duo consisting of sister Sandy Leah Lima (born January 28, 1983) and brother Durval de Lima Junior Scarlet was a UK based Vocal duo from Hull, East Yorkshire, England. Scars Of Tomorrow was a Metalcore band out of Orange County, California. Scars Of Tomorrow was a Metalcore band out of Orange County, California. Send More Paramedics were a crossover thrash band from Leeds in the north of England. Spitalfield was a rock band based in Chicago, signed to the Victory Records label Strapping Young Lad was a Canadian Extreme metal band formed by Devin Townsend in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1995 Sullivan was a rock band from Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. The Track Record was a Pop punk band from Annapolis Maryland that was formerly signed to Rushmore Records. UGK (short for Underground Kingz) a hip-hop act from Port Arthur Texas was formed in 1987 by the late Chad " Pimp C " Butler US Maple was an American avant-garde rock band The group formed in Chicago in 1995. Vaux was a five-piece Alternative rock band from Denver Colorado. Waking Ashland was a Piano rock band from San Diego California, signed to Tooth and Nail Records and Immortal Records. With Passion was a Melodic death metal / Metalcore band They are based in Sacramento California. Yourcodenameismilo were an Alternative rock / experimental / Post-hardcore band from Washington Tyne and Wear, UK. Ace of Base is a pop band from Gothenburg, Sweden, comprising Ulf Ekberg (Buddha and siblings Jonas Berggren (Joker and Aqua is a Danish - Norwegian Dance-pop group, perhaps best known for their 1997 breakthrough single " Barbie Girl. Asia is a rock group formed in 1981. The band was labelled a supergroup and included former members of veteran Progressive rock bands At the Gates was a Swedish Melodic death metal band from Gothenburg. B2K, meaning Boys of the New Millennium (Y2K is an American R&B Music group. Blur are an English Alternative rock band that formed in London in 1989 Boyzone are an Irish boy band who had popular mainstream success during the 1990s History Swedish band formed in Luleå 1993 First full length album released in 1995 Cluster is a German experimental musical group who influenced the development of contemporary popular electronic and Ambient music. Crazy Town is an Alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1995 by Bret Mazur and Seth Binzer. Crowded House is a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand musician and Singer-songwriter Neil Finn. The Dismemberment Plan was a Washington DC based Indie rock band formed on January 1, 1993. Dispatch was an American indie / roots folk Jam band formed at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont Element Eighty is a four-piece metal band from Tyler, Texas. The band formed in 1995 Eve 6 (sometimes typeset as EV∃ 6) is a rock band from Southern California who was most well known for their hit " Inside Out " and anthem Extreme is an American rock band that achieved popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s Finch are an American post-hardcore band from Temecula, California. Genesis are an English rock band formed in 1967 With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists Harmonia is a Krautrock supergroup from Germany. They formed as a collaboration between Michael Rother of Neu! and Hans-Joachim Roedelius Héroes del Silencio (sometimes referred to as just Héroes) is a Spanish rock band from Zaragoza ( Aragon, Hot Water Music is a punk band from Gainesville, Florida. The members of the band are Chuck Ragan, Chris Wollard, Jason Black The Jesus and Mary Chain are an Alternative rock band formed in East Kilbride, Scotland in 1984 Hombres G is a Spanish Rock band that formed in Spain in 1982 Kris Kross was a teenage rap duo of the early 1990s The duo is most famous for their 1992 hit " Jump," and their fashion styling—consisting Led Zeppelin were Leftover Salmon is a jam band from Boulder Colorado, formed in 1989. Luna Sea is a Japanese rock band It was formed in 1989 by Ryuichi Kawamura, Yasuhiro "Sugizo" Sugihara, Shinobu "Inoran" The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are a Ska-core band from Boston, Massachusetts. My Bloody Valentine are an Alternative rock band formed in Dublin Ireland in 1984 and predominantly based in London. The No Angels are an ECHO Award -winning all-female pop group from Germany. Oblivion Dust ( OD) is a Japanese Rock band that incorporate elements of electronic music to an indie rock format The Police were a three-piece rock band consisting of Sting ( vocals, Bass guitar) Andy Summers ( Guitar, Possessed is an influential American Death metal band and was formed in 1983 in San Francisco, California. Rage Against the Machine (sometimes shortened to RATM or Rage) is Scooch are a British Bubblegum dance group, comprising of performers Natalie Powers, Caroline Barnes, David Ducasse The Sex Pistols are an English Punk rock band that formed in London in 1975 Siam Shade was a popular Japanese rock band formed in the early nineties Sixpence None the Richer (Shorter Sixpence NTR is a Grammy -nominated American Christian pop/rock band that formed in New Braunfels Texas, eventually Slint was a rock band consisting of Brian McMahan (guitar and vocals David Pajo (guitar Britt Walford (drums Todd Brashear (bass on Spiderland Smiledk (pronounced Smile D-K) is a Swedish Bubblegum Dance group with Veronica Larsson and Hanna Stockzell as the current members Soda Stereo is an Argentine rock Power trio formed in 1982 (see 1982 in music) consisting of Guitarist and vocalist The Spice Girls are a BRIT Award -winning English pop Girl group formed in 1994 Spın̈al Tap is a semi-fictional heavy metal band the subject of the 1984 Rockumentary / Mockumentary film This Is {{Unicode|Spın̈al Squeeze are an English band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the New Wave period of the late 1970s and continued recording successfully The Squirrel Nut Zippers are a band formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina by James "Jimbo" Mathus (vocals and guitar Katharine All Shall Perish is a Deathcore quintet from Oakland, California formed in 2002 Swervedriver is an English Alternative rock band from Oxford. Timbiriche is the name of a Mexican group that debuted on April 30, 1982 during a broadcast of the news program Hoy Mismo with Guillermo Ochoa Trust Company (also typeset as TRUSTcompany and TRUST*CO) is a four-piece Alt-rock group from Prattville, Alabama. Unanimated are a Swedish Melodic death metal band They were founded in 1989 in Stockholm and dissolved in 1996. Van Halen is a Hard rock band formed in in 1972 They enjoyed success from the release of their self titled debut album in 1978 The Verve (originally Verve) are an English rock band formed in Wigan, Greater Manchester in 1989 at Winstanley Sixth Versus was an American Indie rock band formed in 1990 by Richard Baluyut, Fontaine Toups and Edward Baluyut in New York This article is about the band for the big cats see White lion. Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO is an influential Japanese Electropop band formed in 1978 is a Japanese band founded in 1982 by Toshimitsu "Toshi" Deyama and Yoshiki Hayashi. January February March April May June July August September " Umbrella " is a song by singer Rihanna. It was written by Terius "The Dream" Nash, Christopher Stewart, Kuk Harrell Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer Jay-Z	8,160,000	1
2	"Say It Right"	Nelly Furtado	7,315,000	2
3	"Big Girls Don't Cry"	Fergie	7,201,000	1
4	"The Sweet Escape"	Gwen Stefani feat. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella " Say It Right " is a single released by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado. Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2 1978 is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, record producer actor and instrumentalist, who also holds Portuguese " Big Girls Don't Cry " also known as " Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal " is a song written by Fergie and Toby Gad for pop / Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27 1975 better known by her Stage name Fergie, is an American pop / R&B Singer-songwriter " The Sweet Escape " is a pop song written by Gwen Stefani, Akon, and Giorgio Tuinfort for Stefani's second solo album The Sweet Gwen Renée Stefani (born October 3 1969 (ˈgwɛn stɛˈfɑːni is an American recording artist and Fashion designer Stefani fronts the rock band No Doubt Akon	6,697,000	1
5	"Makes Me Wonder"	Maroon 5	5,872,000	1
6	"The Way I Are"	Timbaland feat. Aliaune Thiam "Makes Me Wonder" is the Grammy Award winning first single released from Maroon 5 's second album It Won't Be Soon Before Long Maroon 5 is a Grammy Award -winning American Pop rock band Formed with only two members at the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts and expanded " The Way I Are " is a song by Timbaland, released as the second single from his second album Timbaland Presents Shock Value. Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Keri Hilson & D.O.E.	5,729,000	2
7	"Girlfriend"	Avril Lavigne	5,560,000	1
8	"What Goes Around...Comes Around"	Justin Timberlake	5,163,000	2
9	"Hey There Delilah"	Plain White T's	4,936,000	5
10	"Grace Kelly"	Mika	4,763,000	4

Best-selling albums globally 2007

The best-selling records in 2007 according to UWC^[15]:

Position	Album Title	Artist	Sales	Highest Position
1	"Back to Black"	Amy Winehouse	5,510,000	1
2	"Minutes To Midnight"	Linkin Park	4,705,000	1
3	"High School Musical 2 (soundtrack)"	High School Musical 2	4,705,000	1
4	"Loose"	Nelly Furtado	4,308,000	1
5	"Life In Cartoon Motion"	Mika	4,240,000	2
6	"The Best Damn Thing"	Avril Lavigne	4,122,000	1
7	"Long Road Out Of Eden"	The Eagles	4,077,000	1
8	"Noël"	Josh Groban	4,055,000	1
9	"Call Me Irresponsible"	Michael Bublé	3,875,000	1
10	"FutureSex/LoveSounds"	Justin Timberlake	3,842,000	1

The best-selling records in 2007 according to IFPI^[16]:

Position	Album Title	Artist	Sales
1	"High School Musical 2 (soundtrack)"	High School Musical 2	6,300,000
2	"Back to Black"	Amy Winehouse	5,600,000
3	"Noël"	Josh Groban	5,300,000
4	"The Best Damn Thing"	Avril Lavigne	5,000,000
5	"Long Road Out Of Eden"	The Eagles	5,000,000
6	"Minutes To Midnight"	Linkin Park	4,800,000
7	"As I Am"	Alicia Keys	4,700,000
8	"Call Me Irresponsible"	Michael Bublé	4,100,000
9	"Life In Cartoon Motion"	Mika	4,100,000
10	"Not Too Late"	Norah Jones	3,800,000

Best-selling albums in the U. Keri Lynn Hilson (born October 27 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American R&B Singer and Songwriter signed to DOE ( D ominate O ver E veryone is an American Rapper / Songwriter, born in North Side Queens. " Girlfriend " a song by Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, is the Lead single from her third album The Best Damn Thing Avril Lavigne Whibley (born September 27 1984 better known by her birth name of Avril Lavigne (ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn is a Canadian Grammy Award " What Goes Around/Comes Around' " is a pop song by American singer Justin Timberlake. Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed " Hey There Delilah " is the third single released from the band Plain White Ts 2005 Album All That We Needed Plain White T's is a Pop rock band, originating from DuPage County Illinois. " Grace Kelly " is a song by Mika released for download on 9 January 2007. Mica Penniman (born 18 August 1983) known as Mika (ˈmiːkə is a Lebanese-born, London-based, Grammy -nominated and BRIT Award Back to Black is the second Studio album by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, released in October 2006 on Island Minutes to Midnight is Linkin Park 's third Studio album that was released depending on location between May 9, 2007 and Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. High School Musical 2 is the soundtrack album for the Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name. High School Musical 2 is the Sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical. Loose is the third Album by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado, released by Geffen Records June 20 2006 in North America (see Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2 1978 is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, record producer actor and instrumentalist, who also holds Portuguese Life in Cartoon Motion is the debut album by pop singer Mika, produced by Greg Wells and Mika mixed by Greg Wells, with co-production on Mica Penniman (born 18 August 1983) known as Mika (ˈmiːkə is a Lebanese-born, London-based, Grammy -nominated and BRIT Award The Best Damn Thing is the third studio album by Canadian singer/songwriter Avril Lavigne, released on April 13 2007 Avril Lavigne Whibley (born September 27 1984 better known by her birth name of Avril Lavigne (ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn is a Canadian Grammy Award Long Road out of Eden is the seventh Studio album by American Rock band Eagles, released in 2007 Noël is a Christmas album by singer Josh Groban. It was released on October 9, 2007 and on December 13th 2007 the RIAA For the Frasier episode see Call Me Irresponsible (Frasier. For the Michael Bublé album see Call Me Irresponsible (album. Michael Steven Bublé (ˈbuːbleɪ or boo-BLAY (born 9 September, 1975) is a Canadian Big band singer and Actor. FutureSex/LoveSounds is the second solo studio album by American pop - R&B singer Justin Timberlake, released on September 12 2006 through Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry ( IFPI) is the organization that represents the interests of the Recording industry worldwide High School Musical 2 is the soundtrack album for the Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name. High School Musical 2 is the Sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical. Back to Black is the second Studio album by English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, released in October 2006 on Island Noël is a Christmas album by singer Josh Groban. It was released on October 9, 2007 and on December 13th 2007 the RIAA The Best Damn Thing is the third studio album by Canadian singer/songwriter Avril Lavigne, released on April 13 2007 Avril Lavigne Whibley (born September 27 1984 better known by her birth name of Avril Lavigne (ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn is a Canadian Grammy Award Long Road out of Eden is the seventh Studio album by American Rock band Eagles, released in 2007 Minutes to Midnight is Linkin Park 's third Studio album that was released depending on location between May 9, 2007 and Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. As I Am is the third Studio album (fourth overall by American R&B / soul singer Alicia Keys, released on November 13 2007 (see Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul For the Frasier episode see Call Me Irresponsible (Frasier. For the Michael Bublé album see Call Me Irresponsible (album. Michael Steven Bublé (ˈbuːbleɪ or boo-BLAY (born 9 September, 1975) is a Canadian Big band singer and Actor. Life in Cartoon Motion is the debut album by pop singer Mika, produced by Greg Wells and Mika mixed by Greg Wells, with co-production on Mica Penniman (born 18 August 1983) known as Mika (ˈmiːkə is a Lebanese-born, London-based, Grammy -nominated and BRIT Award Not Too Late is the third Studio album by Jazz and pop musician Norah Jones, released on EMI in Australia Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar on March 30 1979) is an American Singer-songwriter, Pianist, Keyboardist S. 2007

The best-selling albums in the U. S. 2007 according to Neilsen Soundscan sales^[17]

Position	Album Title	Artist	Sales
1	"Noël"	Josh Groban	3,699,000
2	"High School Musical 2 (soundtrack)"	High School Musical 2	2,957,000
3	"Long Road Out Of Eden"	The Eagles	2,608,000
4	"As I Am"	Alicia Keys	2,543,000
5	"Daughtry"	Daughtry	2,497,000
6	"Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus"	Miley Cyrus	2,489,000
7	"Minutes To Midnight"	Linkin Park	2,099,000
8	"The Dutchess"	Fergie	2,064,000
9	"Taylor Swift"	Taylor Swift	1,951,000
10	"Graduation"	Kanye West	1,892,000

Classical music

Instrumental works

• Lera Auerbach - Symphony No. Noël is a Christmas album by singer Josh Groban. It was released on October 9, 2007 and on December 13th 2007 the RIAA High School Musical 2 is the soundtrack album for the Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name. High School Musical 2 is the Sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical. Long Road out of Eden is the seventh Studio album by American Rock band Eagles, released in 2007 As I Am is the third Studio album (fourth overall by American R&B / soul singer Alicia Keys, released on November 13 2007 (see Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul Daughtry is the debut album of the American rock band of the same name, the band formed and fronted by American Idol season five Christopher Adam Daughtry (born December 26 1979 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States) is a Grammy nominated American Hannah Montana 2 Meet Miley Cyrus is the second soundtrack from the Disney Channel original series Hannah Montana and the debut solo album Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23 1992 is an American Actress and Singer-songwriter. Minutes to Midnight is Linkin Park 's third Studio album that was released depending on location between May 9, 2007 and Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The Dutchess is the solo debut album of American pop / R&B singer Fergie, who is a member of The Black Eyed Peas. Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27 1975 better known by her Stage name Fergie, is an American pop / R&B Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is the self-titled debut Studio album by American Country pop artist Taylor Swift. Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13 1989 is an American Country music artist who began her career as a teenager Graduation is the third Studio album by Rapper Kanye West, released on September 11 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> Lera Auerbach (Лера Авербах b 1 "Chimera"

Opera

• Unsuk Chin - Alice in Wonderland
• Ryan Conarro, William Todd Hunt - Arctic Magic Flute
• Victor Davies - Transit of Venus
• Anthony Davis - Wakonda's Dream
• Jonathan Dove - The Adventures of Pinocchio
• Philip Glass - Appomattox
• Ricky Ian Gordon - The Grapes of Wrath
• Hans Werner Henze - Phaedra
• James MacMillan - The Sacrifice
• Richard Mills - The Love of the Nightingale
• Fabio Vacchi - Teneke

Musical film

• The musical, Sweeney Todd, was adapted as a major motion picture (under the title Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) by Tim Burton featuring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter, Christopher Lee, Alan Rickman and Sasha Baron Cohen in key roles. Unsuk Chin (born July 14, 1961, Seoul) is a female Korean Composer of classical music, based in Berlin, Alice in Wonderland is a 2007 operatic adaptation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Arctic Magic Flute is an adaptation sung in English of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera Die Zauberflöte by Ryan Conarro, Joyce Transit of Venus is a play by Canadian Playwright Maureen Hunter. Anthony Davis (born February 20, 1951 in Paterson New Jersey) is an American Composer, Jazz pianist, and student of Gamelan Wakonda's Dream is an English-language opera written by Anthony Davis with a Libretto by Yusef Komunyakaa. Jonathan Dove (born July 18, 1959) is a British Composer of Opera and choral works and theatre film orchestral and chamber music This article is about the Jonathan Dove opera For the Carlo Collodi novel see The Adventures of Pinocchio. WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> Philip Glass (born January 31 Appomattox is an Opera in English based on the American Civil War, composed by Philip Glass, with a libretto by the playwright Ricky Ian Gordon (born May 15 1956 is an American stage musical composer and lyricist The Grapes of Wrath is an opera based on John Steinbeck’s 1939 novel of the same title. Hans Werner Henze (born July 1 1926 Gütersloh, Germany is a German composer well known for his left-wing political convictions Phaedra is a 'concert Opera ' in two-acts by Hans Werner Henze. James M(acMillan may be James McMillan (Senator (1838&ndash1902 a Senator and politician from Michigan USA James MacMillan (composer The Sacrifice is an Opera in three acts composed by James MacMillan with a Libretto by the Poet Michael Symmons Roberts based on Richard John Mills AM, DMus BA(Hons Qld, (born 14 November 1949 is an Australian conductor and composer. The Love of the Nightingale is an Opera in two acts by Richard Mills. Fabio Vacchi (pronounced "Vahkie" is an Italian Composer born in 1949 in Bologna. Teneke is an Opera in three acts by Italian Composer Fabio Vacchi. Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a 2007 musical thriller and the Film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and Timothy "Tim" William Burton (born August 25 1958 is an American Film director, Screenwriter and Set designer, notable for the quirky John Helena Bonham Carter (born 26 May 1966 is an Oscar and Golden Globe -nominated English actress. Christopher Frank Carandini Lee CBE, CStJ (born 27 May 1922 is a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated Saturn Award-winning English Actor Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman (born 21 February 1946 is a Tony Award - nominated English Film, Television and stage actor Sacha Noam Baron Cohen (born 13 October 1971 is a British Jewish Comedian, Writer and Golden Globe -winning Actor most noted It was released December 21, 2007. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

• Hairspray - an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, itself adapted from John Waters' 1988 comedy film. Hairspray is a 2007 Musical film produced by Zadan / Meron Productions and distributed by New Line Cinema. It was released July 20, 2007. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

• Across the Universe a musical which tells a love story during war times, using adapted versions of music from The Beatles. Across the Universe is a 2007 Musical film directed by Julie Taymor, produced by Revolution Studios, and distributed by Columbia Pictures The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 It was widely released October 12, 2007. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

• The film Once a self proclaimed modern-musical is released. Once is a 2007 Irish Musical film written and directed by John Carney. It would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Song for the song Falling Slowly

Musical theater

• Curtains (Music: John Kander Lyrics: Fred Ebb Book: Rupert Holmes) Broadway production opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on March 22

Musical television

• Miss Marie Lloyd starring Jessie Wallace and Richard Armitage

• High School Musical 2 starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale premiered on the Disney Channel, it went on to become one of the most successful television movies ever. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. "Falling Slowly" is an Academy Award -winning song written and performed by personal and professional partners Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927 in Kansas City Missouri) is the American Composer Fred Ebb ( April 8 1933 &mdash September 11 2004) was a Musical theatre lyricist Rupert Holmes (born February 24, 1947) is an American - British Composer, Singer-songwriter, Musician and Al_Hirschfeld_Theatre_ticket_box_NYCjpg|thumb|Ticket booth]]The Al Hirschfeld Theatre is a legitimate theatre located at 302 West 45th Street in midtown- Manhattan. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Jessie Wallace (born Karen Jane Wallace on September 25, 1971 in Enfield, Greater London) is an English Actress. Richard Armitage may refer to Richard Armitage (actor, English actor Richard Armitage (politician, American politician High School Musical 2 is the Sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical. Zachary David Alexander "Zac" Efron (born October 18, 1987) is an American Actor and Singer. Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14 1988 is an American actress and singer. Ashley Michelle Tisdale (born July 2 1985 is an American actress and singer For the Disney Channel in other countries see Disney Channel around the world.

Deaths

• January 1—Del Reeves, American country singer, 74
• January 6—Pete Kleinow, American steel gutairist of Flying Burrito Brothers, 72
• January 8—Mercedes Murciano, Cuban member of Miami Sound Machine, 49. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Franklin Delano "Del" Reeves ( July 14 1932 &ndash January 1 2007) was a Country music Singer, best known for Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Peter E "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow ( August 20 1934 - January 6 2007) was an American The Flying Burrito Brothers was an early Country rock band best known for its influential debut album 1969's The Gilded Palace of Sin. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Fajardo on September 1, 1957) is a Cuban American singer and songwriter Correct spelling. Death from pneumonia.
• January 13—Michael Brecker, popular US jazz saxophonist of the post-Coltrane era, 57
• January 17—Uwe Nettlebeck, German producer and founder of progressive rock band Faust, age unknown
• January 18—Brent Liles, original bassist of the influential American punk band Social Distortion, 43
• January 19—Denny Doherty, Canadian singer-songwriter of The Mamas & the Papas, 66
• January 22—Disco D, an American music producer and composer. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Michael Brecker ( March 29, 1949 &ndash January 13, 2007) was an American Jazz Saxophonist and Composer Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Faust is a German Krautrock band originally composed of Werner "Zappi" Diermaier, Hans Joachim Irmler, Arnulf Meifert, Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Brent Harrold Liles ( September 7, 1963 – January 18, 2007) was the Bassist for Social Distortion from 1981 - 1984 and Social Distortion (sometimes referred to simply as Social D) is an American Punk rock band formed in 1978 Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty ( November 29 1940 – January 19 2007) was a Canadian Singer and Songwriter. The Mamas & the Papas (credited as The Mama's and the Papa's on the debut album cover were a Vocal group of the 1960s. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. David Aaron Shayman, better known by his stage name Disco D ( September 21, 1980 &ndash January 22, 2007) was an American
• January 28—Karel Svoboda, composer, 68
• January 31—Kirka Babitzin, singer, former Eurovision representative for Finland, 56
• February 1—Gian Carlo Menotti, composer, 95
• February 4—Ilya Kormiltsev, Russian songwriter (Nautilus Pompilius), 47
• February 6
  • Billy Henderson, American vocalist with The Spinners, known in the UK as The Detroit Spinners, 67
  • Frankie Laine, American singer, 93
• February 8—Joe Hunter, American pianist and bandleader (The Funk Brothers), 79
• February 15—Ray Evans, American songwriter, 92
• February 18—John "Bam Bam" Lane, American drummer (Bill Haley & His Comets), 76
• February 19—Janet Blair, American actress and singer, 85
• February 23
  • Donnie Brooks, American pop singer, 71
  • Ian Wallace, British drummer (King Crimson), 60
• February 28—Billy Thorpe, British-born Australian rock performer, 60
• March 7—Frigyes Hidas, Hungarian composer, 88
• March 9—Brad Delp, American lead singer of 1970s AOR band Boston, 55
• March 19—Luther Ingram, American singer, 69
• April 5—Mark St. John, American guitarist (Kiss, White Tiger), 51
• April 9—Egon Bondy, Czech singer and songwriter (Plastic People of the Universe), 77
• April 10—Dakota Staton, US jazz vocalist, 74
• April 14—Don Ho, Hawaiian musician, 76
• April 17—Kitty Carlisle, US actress and singer, 96
• April 25—Bobby "Boris" Pickett, US singer, "Monster Mash", 69
• April 26—San Fadyl, American drummer (The Ladybug Transistor), 31
• April 27—Mstislav Rostropovich, Russian cellist and conductor, 80
• April 30
  • Zola Taylor, American female vocalist with The Platters, 69
  • Grégory Lemarchal, French singer, 23
• May 06—Đorđe Novković, Croatian songwriter, 63
• May 20—Ben Weisman, pianist/composer of several Elvis Presley film songs, 95
• May 27—Izumi Sakai, Japanese singer (Zard), 40
• June 1—Tony Thompson, American singer (Hi-Five), 36
• June 4—Freddie Scott, American singer, 74
• June 8—Nellie Lutcher, US jazz and pop singer and pianist, 94
• June 18—Hank Medress, American singer (The Tokens), 67
• June 24—Natasja, Danish / Jamaican reggae singer, 33
• June 29—George McCorkle, American guitarist (Marshall Tucker Band)
• July 2—Hy Zaret, US lyricist, 98
• July 3—Boots Randolph, American saxophonist, 80
• July 4—Bill Pinkney, American vocalist; last original member of The Drifters, 81. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Karel Svoboda ( 19 December 1938 &ndash 28 January 2007) was a Czech composer of popular music Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Kirill "Kirka" Babitzin ( September 22, 1950 &ndash January 31 2007) was one of Finland 's most famous popular Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Ilya Valer'yevich Kormiltsev ( Russian: Илья Валерьевич Кормильцев, b Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio William Henderson ( January 5, 1900, - 1934 was an English professional footballer. The Spinners are a Detroit, Michigan -based soul Vocal group (active since 1954 and most popular during the 1970s Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Joseph Edward Hunter ( November 19 1927 &ndash February 2, 2007) Born in Jackson Tennessee was an African-American musician known The Funk Brothers was the nickname of Detroit Michigan, Session musicians who performed the backing to most Motown Records recordings from 1959 until 1972 Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Raymond Bernard Evans ( February 4 1915 – February 15 2007) was an American Songwriter. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Janet Blair ( April 23 1921 - February 19 2007) was an American Film and Television actress. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Donnie Brooks ( John Dee Abohosh, February 6, 1936 &ndash February 23, 2007) was an American Pop music Ian Russell Wallace (b 29 September 1946, Bury, Lancashire, England — d King Crimson is a Progressive rock band founded by guitarist Robert Fripp and drummer Michael Giles in 1969 Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule For a full history see Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs. Billy Thorpe, AM ( 29 March 1946 &ndash 28 February Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Frigyes Hidas ( Hidas Frigyes in Hungarian order; May 25, 1928, Budapest - March 7, 2007) was a Hungarian Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Bradley E Delp ( June 12 1951 &ndash March 9 2007) was an American Musician. Boston is an American rock band from Boston Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Luther Thomas Ingram ( November 30 1937 &mdash March 19 2007) was an R&B soul singer and songwriter Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Mark Leslie Norton ( February 7, 1956 – April 5, 2007) better known as Mark St Kiss (also typeset as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972 Post- KISS Glam metal band of former KISS guitarist Mark St John. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Egon Bondy, born Zbyněk Fišer, ( January 20, 1930, Prague &ndash April 9, 2007, Bratislava) was a Czech The Plastic People of the Universe ( PPU) is a rock band from Prague, Czech Republic. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Dakota Staton ( June 3, 1930 &ndash April 10, 2007) also known by the Muslim name Aliyah Rabia for a period was an Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Don Ho, born Donald Tai Loy Ho ( Chinese: 何[[wikt 大|大]] 來; Cantonese Ho4 Daai6 Loi4 ( August 13 1930 &ndash Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Kitty Carlisle Hart (also billed as Kitty Carlisle; September 3, 1910 &ndash April 17, 2007) was an American Singer Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Robert George Pickett ( February 11, 1938 &ndash April 25, 2007) was an American singer who found fame under the name Bobby "Boris" Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. The Ladybug Transistor is a Brooklyn -based Indie pop group associated with The Elephant Six Collective. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich KBE ( Russian: Мстисла́в Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Zola Taylor, born Zoletta Lynn Taylor ( March 17, 1938 – April 30, 2007 in Los Angeles California) was an American The Platters were a successful vocal group of the early Rock and roll era Grégory Jean-Paul Lemarchal ( May 13, 1983 – April 30, 2007) was a French Singer and winner of the fourth series Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Đorđe Novković ( Serbian Cyrillic: Ђорђе Новковић Sarajevo September 2, 1943 - May 6, 2007 Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Ben Weisman ( November 16[[ 921]]&mdash May 20[[ 007]] was an American composer and pianist best known for having written many of the songs associated with Elvis Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed (born was a J-pop singer song writer and member of the group Zard. was a Japanese pop group Originally a group of five members with lead vocalist Izumi Sakai as group leader Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Tony Ulysses Thompson ( September 2, 1975 – June 1, 2007) was an American R&B/soul singer and the lead vocalist of the R&B group Hi-Five Hi-Five is an American R&B quintet based out of Waco Texas who had a #1 hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in the early 1990s with " I Like the Way Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Freddie Scott ( April 24, 1933 - June 4, 2007) was a solo artist who began his career as a Songwriter for Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Nellie Lutcher ( October 15 1912 - June 8 2007) was an African-American R&B and Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Hank Medress ( 19 November, 1938 - 18 June, 2007) was an American singer and record producer The Tokens are an American male Doo-wop vocal group from Brooklyn New York. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Natasja Saad ( October 31, 1974 - June 24, 2007) also known as Lil T, Little T and Natasja, was a Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. The Marshall Tucker Band is an American Southern rock band originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Hy Zaret ( August 21, 1907 &ndash July 2, 2007) was an American Lyricist and Composer best known as the co-author of the Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Homer Louis "Boots" Randolph III ( June 3, 1927 &ndash July 3, 2007) was an American musician best known for his 1963 saxophone Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Bill Pinkney ( August 15 1925 &ndash July 4, 2007) was an American performer and singer The Drifters were a long-lived American Doo wop / R&B vocal group with a peak in popularity from 1953 to 1962 though several splinter Drifters continue to perform today
• July 5—George Melly, Jazz vocalist/broadcaster, 80. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Alan George Heywood Melly ( 17 August 1926 – 5 July 2007) was an English Jazz and Blues Singer
• July 8—Jindřich Feld, Czech composer, 82
• July 11—Rod Lauren, US singer and actor, 67
• July 15—Kelly Johnson, British guitarist (Girlschool), 49
• July 23—Ron Miller, Motown songwriter/producer, 74
• July 29—Trevor Hudson, American bassist (Bottom of the Hudson), 27
• August 4—Lee Hazlewood, American singer and songwriter, 78
• August 10—Anthony Wilson, music entrepreneur, founder of factory Records, 57
• August 12—Merv Griffin, US band singer, television producer and land developer, 82
• August 16—Max Roach, American jazz drummer, 83
• September 6—Luciano Pavarotti, Italian tenor, 71
• September 9 - Hughie Thomasson, American guitarist, 55
• September 10 - Thomas Hansen, Norwegian musician, 31
• September 11
  • Willie Tee, American singer/songwriter, 63
  • Joe Zawinul, Austrian jazz keyboardist and composer (Weather Report), 75
• September 12 - Bobby Byrd, soul/funk singer, 73
• September 15 - Aldemaro Romero, Venezuelan composer, pianist and conductor, 79
• September 25 — Patrick Bourque, member of Emerson Drive, 29
• October 16 - Toše Proeski, Macedonian singer, 26
• October 17 - Teresa Brewer, American singer, 76
• October 18 - Lucky Dube, South African reggae musician, 43
• October 24 - Petr Eben, Czech composer
• October 28 - Porter Wagoner, American country singer, 80
• October 30 - Robert Goulet, American singer, 73
• November 2 - Witold Kiełtyka, Polish drummer for death metal band Decapitated, 23
• November 6 - Hank Thompson, American country singer and guitarist, 82
• November 12 - Peter "Cool Man" Steiner, Swiss singer, 90
• November 16 - Grethe Kausland, Norweigen singer, 60
• November 19
  • Paul Brodie, Canadian saxophonist, 73
  • Kevin DuBrow, American rock singer, Quiet Riot, 52
  • Wiera Gran, Polish singer, 91
• November 20 - Ernest "Doc" Paulin, American jazz musician, 100
• November 23 - Frank Guarrera, American singer, Metropolitan Opera, 83
• November 24 - Casey Calvert, American guitarist, Hawthorne Heights, 26
• November 27 - Cecil Payne, American saxophonist, 84
• November 28
  • Fred Chichin, French musician, Les Rita Mitsouko, 53
  • Ashley Titus, South African rapper, 37
• November 29 - Jim Nesbitt, American country singer, 75
• November 30 - Patrick Mason, Bassist, Arsonists Get All the Girls, 21
• December 3 - Sergio Gomez, Mexican lead singer of K-Paz de la Sierra band, 34
• December 4 - Pimp C, American Southern rapper, UGK, 33
• December 5 - Karlheinz Stockhausen, German avant-garde composer, 79
• December 12 - Ike Turner, rock-and-roll architect and former husband of Tina Turner, 76
• December 16:
  • Dan Fogelberg, American singer/guitarist, 56
  • Harald Genzmer, German composer and teacher, 98
• December 21 - Ruth Wallis, US singer, 87
• December 23 - Oscar Peterson, Canadian jazz pianist, kidney failure and complications from a stroke, 82
• December 25 - Pat Kirkwood, English actress and singer, 86
• December 26 - Joe Dolan, Irish singer, 68

References

See also

• Albums released in 2007
• List of 'years in music'

January February March April May June July August September This page indexes the individual year in music pages 2000s

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