March 7 has been a significant date in music history, showcasing performances from artists like SZA, Bruno Mars, and Usher. Ke$ha made headlines by leaving rehab and dropping the $ from her name, signaling a new, softer musical direction. Lady Gaga teased her upcoming album with mysterious markings on her website.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Several notable events have shaped the music scene on March 7:
– 1975: David Bowie released his ninth studio album, *Young Americans*, which reached No. 9 in the U.S. and No. 2 in the U.K. The title track made it into the Top 30 on both the U.K. Singles chart and the Billboard Hot 100.
– 2005: Kaiser Chiefs debuted with *Employment*, which peaked at No. 2 in the U.K. and stayed on the charts for over 100 weeks, featuring hits like “I Predict a Riot” and “Everyday I Love You Less and Less.”
– 2011: R.E.M. released their final album, *Collapse Into Now*, featuring tracks like “Mine Smell Like Honey.” It reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top Rock Albums chart.
– 2019: Shawn Mendes kicked off his world tour in Amsterdam, with sold-out shows.
– 2020: Bruno Mars performed at MGM’s Park Theater in Las Vegas as part of his residency.
– 2023: SZA performed at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta for her SOS tour, marking her first major arena show.
Cultural Milestones
March 7 also celebrates the birthdays of influential artists:
– 1943: Chris White, co-writer for The Zombies, was born.
– 1952: Ernie Isley of The Isley Brothers was born, known for hits like “Shout.”
– 1962: Taylor Dayne was born and later found success with her hit “Tell It to My Heart.”
– 1985: The single “We Are the World” was released, raising funds for Africa and continuing to make an impact today.
