- Apr 1 It becomes illegal in Salem Oregon to be within 2 feet of nude dancers
Music History
Apr 4 Singer Gloria Estefan released from hospital after her tour bus accident
Farm Aid Concert
Apr 7 Farm Aid IV concert at Hoosier Dome (Indianapolis, Indiana) features Bonnie Raitt, John Mellencamp, John Hiatt, Carl Perkins, Arlo Guthrie, Garth Brooks, Bruce Hornsby, Elton John, Lou Reed, Taj Mahal, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Willie Nelson, Iggy Pop, and others [1]
- Apr 8 "Aspects of Love" opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 377 performances
Twin Peaks
Apr 8 "Twin Peaks" created by David Lynch and starring Kyle MacLachlan premieres on ABC-TV
- Apr 9 World's largest bunny hop at Radio City Music Hall, New York City; record eclipsed in 2007
Music History
Apr 12 James Brown moves to a work-release center after serving 15 months of 6 year sentence for weapon and drug related convictions
The Piano Lesson
Apr 16 August Wilson's play "The Piano Lesson", starring Charles S. Dutton, opens at Walter Kerr Theater NYC for 320 performances
- Apr 22 "Truly Blessed" opens at Longacre Theater NYC for 33 performances
Academy of Country Music Awards
Apr 25 25th Academy of Country Music Awards: George Strait, Clint Black, and Kathy Mattea win
Kendrick Lamar
Eminem
XXXTentacion
Tupac Shakur
Nicki Minaj
Coolio