On December 27, 1988, Hayley Williams, the lead singer of Paramore, was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Her band has scored several Top 40 hits on the U.K. Singles Chart and Billboard’s Hot 100, including popular tracks like “Misery Business,” “Ain’t It Fun,” and “Still Into You.” Hayley has also lent her voice to Top 40 songs like B.o.B’s “Airplanes” and Zedd’s “Stay.”
Let’s take a look at some notable events in Top 40 history that happened on this day:
Cultural Milestones:
– 2013: Britney Spears kicked off her Las Vegas residency, “Britney: Piece of Me,” at the AXIS auditorium. The show was meant to last two years but was extended multiple times due to its popularity. It wrapped up in December 2017 after nearly four years and 248 shows.
– 2014: Alicia Keys welcomed her second son, Genesis Ali Dean, with husband Swizz Beatz. Their first son, Egypt Daoud Dean, was born in October 2010.
– 2023: Nelly and Ashanti tied the knot. They started dating in 2003, broke up in 2013, but rekindled their romance a decade later. They confirmed their reunion in September 2023.
Notable Performances:
– 1964: The Supremes made their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing their No. 1 hit, “Where Did Our Love Go.” They would return to the show several times.
– 1982: Billy Joel wowed fans at Lehigh University’s Stabler Arena, where he received the key to the city from then-mayor Joseph Daddona. He opened and closed the show with his hit “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”
– 1985: LL Cool J performed at Madison Square Garden during the Krush Groove Christmas Party, the first major rap concert at the venue. The event was memorable but marred by violence, resulting in injuries.
December 27 has seen many significant moments in music history, from performances to personal milestones.
