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1 Events
1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. Perhaps the most notable event was the release of The Chronic by Dr. Dre. Though other artists (including Dr. Dre as a member of N.W.A., and Public Enemy, LL Cool J and Kurtis Blow) had achieved some mainstream success, The Chronic was the first real blockbuster hip hop album. It presaged the future mainstream dominance of hip hop, as well as the beginning of G funk- West Coast rap's rule as the most popular and influential type of hip hop.
Thrash metal saw MegadethMegadeth is an American thrash metal band led by Dave Mustaine. The group was formed in 1983, disbanded in 2002, and reformed again in 2004. As of this writing, the band's future remains uncertain in the wake of Mustaine's recent death. History Shortly af moving in a more commercial direction with Countdown to ExtinctionCountdown to Extinction is a music album by Megadeth, released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). Historical significance Countdown to Extinction was the second album featuring the Mustaine / Ellefson / Menza / Friedman line-up. Following up the band's 1990 tec, while PanteraFor other uses of the name "Pantera," see Pantera (disambiguation). Pantera is a popular heavy metal band from Texas, USA. Biography Formed in 1983, Pantera are one of the most influential Heavy Metal bands of the 1990s. They were modern (or some call the laid the groundwork for aggro-metal with Vulgar Display of PowerPantera albums 1992 albums Vulgar Display of Power is a thrash metal album by heavy metal band Pantera, released on February 25, 1992 (see 1992 in music). One of the most influential albums of the 1990s, Vulgar Display of Power revitalized thrash metal, s.
The Spin Doctors' Pocket Full of KryptonitePocket Full of Kryptonite is the first studio album by American jam band Spin Doctors, released in August of 1991 (see 1991 in music). Pocket Full of Kryptonite peaked at #1 and #3 on Billboard's Heatseekers and Billboard 200 albums charts. Track listing spawned three huge hits this year. Though the band was never able to recreate this success, it foreshadowed the future rise of popular jam bandThe term jam band is commonly used to describe psychedelic-rock influenced bands whose concerts largely consist of bands reinterpreting their songs as springboards into extended improvisational pieces of music. The term less describes a set genre of musics like PhishPhish is not to be confused with Fish. For the computing term, see phishing''. Phish a US band, was formed in 1983 ( 1983 in music) at the University of Vermont by guitarist/ vocalist Trey Anastasio, rhythm guitarist Jeff Holdsworth, and drummer Jonathan and Dave Matthews Band.
- January 11 - Paul Simon is the first major artist to tour South Africa after the end of the cultural boycott.
- January 16 - Mick Jagger attends the Hollywood premiere of his new movie, Freejack, at Mann's Chinese Theatre
- February 18 - Vince Neil leaves Mötley Crüe, after 11 years as the band's lead singer, to spend more time on his career as a race car driver.
- February 24 - Nirvana's Kurt Cobain marries Hole's Courtney Love
- February 24 - The U.S. Postal Service unveils 2 potential designs of its proposed Elvis Presley stamp for fans to vote on. One design is of a "young" 1950s Elvis, and the other is of a much "older" 1970s Elvis. The "young" Elvis wins the vote, and is issued the following January.
- March 10 - Prince wins the lifetime achievement award during the Soul Train Awards
- March 14 - Farm Aid Five takes place in Irving, Texas, hosted by Willie Nelson. Artists performing at the event include John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Paul Simon. Approximately 40,000 people attend the event.
- March 24 - A Chicago, Illinois judge approves cash rebates of up to $3 to anyone proving they bought Milli-Vanilli prior to when the lip synching scandal began on November 27, 1990
- April 1 - Billy Idol, on trial for punching a woman in the face, pleads no contest. Idol is fined and ordered to make public service announcements against alcohol and drug use.
- April 24 - David Bowie marries fashion model Iman
- April 30 - In Los Angeles, California, Madonna's bustier is stolen from a display in Fredrick's Of Hollywood . A $1,000 reward is offered for its return.
- May - The 1st EJCF was held in Basel. It's a great success and will be held every 3 years (the next time was in 1995).
- July 4 - Mark Heard suffers a heart attack while performing at the Cornerstone Festival in Illinois. Heard went to the hospital immediately after finishing his set and was released two weeks later.
- July 28 - Mary J. Blige releases her debut album What's the 411? . It is a pivotal album in the world of R&B.
- August - Mark Heard suffers a cardiac arrest and dies.
- Former Beatle George Harrison tells Billboard magazine that he recently discovered that he was born on February 24, and not February 25 as he had thought for most of his life.
- August 27 - John Lennon's original handwritten lyrics to " A Day in the Life" are auctioned off, eventually selling for $87,000.
- October 3 - Sinéad O'Connor stirs up controversy when she rips up a picture of the Pope on Saturday Night Live
- October 31 and November 7 - "End of the Road" by Boyz II Men posted its 12th and 13th consecutive weeks at #1, ending a 36-year record previously held by Elvis Presley. This record was ended on March 6 the next year by Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"
- November 15 - Megan Jasper of Sub Pop creates the grunge speak hoax, tricking The New York Times into printing an article on a supposed slang used in the Seattle grunge scene
- The Jerky Boys' career begins
- Beginning of musical career of Snoop Doggy Dogg
- Elastica forms
- Korn forms
- Oasis forms
- P.O.D. forms
- The Feelies disbands
- N.W.A. disbands
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