This Day in Music: March 9

2009 - MAC McANALLY gave KENNY CHESNEY the Martin guitar he used to write both "Back Where I Come From" and "Down the Road."

2007 - BUCKY COVINGTON performed "A Different World" during his Grand Ole Opry Debut.

2006 - MERLE HAGGARD opened for THE ROLLING STONES in Little Rock, Arkansas.

2002 - JO DEE MESSINA and TIM McGRAW scored a number one hit with "Bring on the Rain."

2000 - RICKY MARTIN and CHER were named most successful international male and female artist, respectively, at the Echo Awards, Germany’s version of the Grammy Awards.

2000 - Rapper DA BRAT was arrested and charged with one felony count of aggravated battery for allegedly pistol-whipping a woman at a club in Buckhead, Georgia. She was released after posting a $1,000 bond.

1998 - LeANN RIMES' single "How Do I Love" was certified triple platinum.

1997 - Rap star NOTORIOUS B.I.G. was fatally shot while sitting in a car after attending a Vibe magazine party in L.A.

1995 - BLAKHAWK's self-titled debut album became their first platinum project.

1987 - U2 released the album The Joshua Tree.

1987 - CAROLE KING was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

1976 - WHO drummer KEITH MOON collapsed on stage during a concert at the Boston Garden.

1975 - ELVIS PRESLEY began what was to be his final recording session at RCA’s Hollywood studio.

1974 - BAD COMPANY made their debut in Newcastle, England.

1961 - The SUPREMES released their first single, I Want a Guy.  It flopped.

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