Events in Music History in June 1990

Music History

Jun 7 Michael Jackson enters St. John's Hospital and Health Center, near his home, for chest pains after a dance rehearsal and exercise session

Jun 9 Michael Jackson is hospitalized with inflamed rib cartilage, in California

Red Hot + Blue

Jun 9 Red Hot Organization releases music album "Red Hot + Blue" featuring contemporary pop stars (including U2; Annie Lennox; Thompson Twins; Sinéad O'Connor; Tom Waits) performing songs of Cole Porter to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV

Jun 10 "Accomplice" closes at Richard Rodgers Theater NYC after 52 performances
Jun 10 Musical "Meet Me In St Louis", based on the 1944 film, closes at Gershwin Theater, NYC, after 253 performances
Jun 10 Rap group 2 Live crew members arrested in Florida for obscenity

Music History

Jun 11 UN appoints British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John as environmental ambassador

Mariah Carey Debut Album

Jun 12 "Mariah Carey" debut album by Mariah Carey is released

Jun 16 "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer peaks at #8
Jun 17 "Some Americans Abroad" closes at Vivian Beaumont NYC after 62 performances
Jun 17 "Zoya's Apartment" closes at Circle in Sq Theater NYC after 45 performances

Music History

Jun 21 Little Richard [Penniman] gets a star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame

Singer-Songwriter and Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Little Richard

Music Concert

Jun 22 Billy Joel performs a concert at Yankee Stadium, New York City

Pianist, Songwriter and Composer Billy Joel

Jun 22 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: The Cure, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo headline; other performers include Sinéad O'Connor, Neville Brothers, Ry Cooder, Del Amitri, Flaco Jiminez, Hothouse flowers, and World Party