Today in Music History

June 5

• 1961
  Birthday Suzi Quatro born

  Singer, bassist and actress Suzi Quatro was born in Detroit, Michigan, and later became a major glam rock star.

• 1964
  Release The Rolling Stones debut LP released

  The Rolling Stones released their self-titled debut album in the UK, launching their recording career.

• 1965
  #1 Hit The Rolling Stones hit No. 1 with 'Satisfaction'

  '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' reached No. 1 on the US chart, becoming one of the band's signature songs.

• 1968
  Milestone Robert F. Kennedy assassination shocks artists

  After Robert F. Kennedy was shot on June 5, many musicians responded in songs and public statements.

• 1975
  Milestone Sly Stone wed Kathy Silva on stage

  Sly Stone married actress Kathy Silva during a concert at Madison Square Garden in a highly publicized event.

• 1977
  #1 Hit David Soul topped US chart with 'Lucille'

  'Lucille' reached No. 1 in the United States, giving actor-singer David Soul another major hit single.

• 1984
  Release Bruce Springsteen released 'Born in the U.S.A.'

  Springsteen's landmark album arrived on June 5 and became one of the defining rock releases of the decade.

• 1986
  In Memoriam Kate Smith died

  Singer Kate Smith, famous for her version of 'God Bless America', died at age 79 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

• 1993
  #1 Hit Janet Jackson led US chart with 'That's the Way Love Goes'

  Janet Jackson's hit single was at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as her album 'janet.' dominated that summer.

• 2004
  #1 Hit Usher began long No. 1 run with 'Burn'

  'Burn' was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 5, part of Usher's dominant chart year.