2016 - David Bowie
David Bowie reached No.1 in the American album charts for the first time with Blackstar, released two days before his death on 10 January. His highest-charting US album previously had been The Next Day, which peaked at No.2 in 2013.

2010 - Neil Young
Neil Young was named the Musicares person of the year for his influential artistic accomplishments and philanthropic work. A string of artist including Elton John, Norah Jones, James Taylor, Elvis Costello, John Forgarty, Dave Matthews and Sheryl Crowe performed his songs as he was honoured by the US Recording Academy at the Los Angeles Convention Centre.

1988 - Tiffany
Tiffany was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with I Think Were Alone Now, the singers only UK No.1 single. The song was a hit for Tommy James The Shondells in 1967.