1999 The Artist Formerly Known as Prince files a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against nine Web sites, with allegations that include selling bootlegged recordings and offering unauthorized song downloads.
1998 Vince Gill performs at the Grammy Awards, replacing an ailing George Strait who is suffering from laryngitis.
1992 Natalie Cole is the sentimental favorite at the Grammy Awards in New York City. “Unforgettable,” her tribute to her father, receives two awards, including album of the year. The single of the same name wins record of the year and traditional pop performance for Cole, plus two other honors, including song of the year for songwriter Irving Gordon.
1990 Johnnie Ray, known as the “Prince of Wails” for his 1950s ballads, dies in Los Angeles of liver failure. Age 63. His biggest hit is “Just Walking in the Rain,” a No. 2 song in 1956.
1983 Men at Work wins a Grammy, Best New Group.
1983 Marvin Gaye wins two Grammys for “Sexual Healing,” Best Male Vocal R&B Performance and Best Instrumental R&B Performance.
1981 The Manhattan Transfer wins a Grammy for “Birdland,” Best Vocal or Instrumental Jazz Fusion Performance.
1965 Filming begins on the Beatles’ film “Help!” in the Bahamas.
1958 Mike Peters, lead singer of the Alarm, is born.
1957 Buddy Holly & the Crickets record “That’ll Be the Day” in Clovis, N.M. The single sells more than 1 million copies and tops Billboard’s pop chart.
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