April 3 has been a big day for music, especially at the GRAMMY Awards. Notable winners include Olivia Rodrigo, Lady Gaga, and Silk Sonic. On this day, Adele’s album 21 also reached No. 1 on the UK charts, while many concerts were canceled due to COVID-19.
In 2001, Run-DMC released their final studio album, Crown Royal, featuring collaborations with artists like Method Man and Nas. The album peaked at No. 37 on the Billboard 200. In 2006, The Flaming Lips launched their 11th album, At War with the Mystics, which climbed to No. 11 on the Billboard 200.
Fast forward to 2022, Silk Sonic, made up of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, took home four GRAMMYs, including Song of the Year for their hit. Olivia Rodrigo won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Driver’s License” and Best New Artist. Other winners included Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga for their album Love for Sale, and Doja Cat featuring SZA for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
April 3 has also seen memorable events in music history. In 1979, Kate Bush kicked off her successful Tour of Life. In 1981, the documentary This Is Elvis premiered in Memphis, giving fans a glimpse into Elvis Presley’s life. Leona Lewis was born in 1985 and gained fame after winning The X Factor in 2006. Michael Jackson welcomed his daughter, Paris, in 1998, who has since made a name for herself in music.
