CZEN

Historical event

Cher · 2016

Cher

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 9, 2016Media⭐⭐⭐

Description

Cher’s spokesperson rejected a tabloid report claiming that the singer was suffering from a serious illness and was close to death, dismissing the report as “dog shit.” In early 2017, Cher began the successful “Classic Cher” residency in Las Vegas.

Related events

  1. CherOctober 2, 2013
    Chart⭐⭐⭐
    The album “Closer to the Truth” reached No. 3 in the United States, which according to the source was Cher's highest position among her solo albums. She achieved a higher position only in 1965 with Sonny Bono, when the album “Look at Us” reached No. 2.
  2. CherAugust 29, 1999
    TV⭐⭐⭐
    HBO premiered the program "Cher: Live In Concert From Las Vegas", in which Cher performed at the MGM Grand Las Vegas complex.
  3. CherAugust 30, 1980
    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Cher made an unannounced appearance as a singer with Black Rose during a concert in Central Park, New York.
  4. CherOctober 3, 1973
    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “Half-Breed” by Cher was the first song on the US Billboard Pop chart.
  5. CherOctober 6, 1973
    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Cher began a two-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with “Half-Breed,” her second solo single to top the chart. The song was written for her by Mary Dean, Al Capps and Snuff Garrett; it did not chart in the UK and later received a gold certification in the U.S.
  6. CherOctober 13, 1973
    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Cher's single "Half-Breed" remained at number one on the US singles chart. The Allman Brothers Band's "Ramblin' Man" moved up from number seven to number two.