August 7 in History

• 1970

  August 7, 1970:

  “Just Another Band From L.A.”, a live compilation by American band ‘The Mothers of Invention’ is released.

• 1979

  August 7, 1979:

  Rock band, Led Zeppelin performs what turned up to be their final live show in the United Kingdom.

• 1981

  August 7, 1981:

  American animated movie, “Heavy Metal” premieres. The film’s production was done by Ivan Reitman. It stars Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, and Marilyn Lightstone.

• 1985

  August 7, 1985:

  Barbra Streisand begins the recording of her 24th studio album entitled "Broadway Album".

• 2003

  August 7, 2003:

  American music band, The Osmonds is honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame.

• 2005

  August 7, 2005:

  An unknown armed robber shoots the head of Marc Cohn in an attempt to steal his car. The award-winning singer surprisingly survived the attack.

• 2008

  August 7, 2008:

  American entertainer, Jewel Kilcher marries Ty Murray, a rodeo cowboy. This followed a decade of dating.

• 2009

  August 7, 2009:

  Renowned singer, Mike Seeger, dies as a result of cancer. The musician was known for his time with the group called New Lost City Ramblers.

• 2011

  August 7, 2011:

  OutKast member, Big Boi is arrested by a police in Miami and charged with drug possession. The rapper is known for songs like "Royal Flush" and "Shutterbugg".

• 2012

  August 7, 2012:

  Pop singer, Madonna shows her support to the group known as ‘Pu**y Riot’ while performing at a show in Moscow. The band were arrested for singing their song titled "Mother Of God, Putin's Run" in a cathederal in located in the city.