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While in Jordan, Asia, to attend the Silver Jubilee of the Arab Children's Congress, Ricky Martin unwittingly sparks a row when he drapes a scarf round his shoulders bearing the slogan 'Jerusalem Is Ours' written in Arabic. Having been unaware of the meaning of the Arabic words, Martin issues an apology soon after.
During a televised interview in Chez Vrony, Zermatt, Switzerland, Europe, Anni-Frid Lyngstadt, better known as Frida of 
It is announced that Bob Dylan will be inducted into the UK Music Hall Of Fame later in the year.
Gomez release Out West, a three disc set of live recordings from The Fillmore, San Francisco, in the UK.
On his Manic Nirvana tour Robert Plant plays at The Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, Michigan, USA.
The Finn Brothers and Mercury Rev play at Hamer Hall – The Arts Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Oceania.
As a result of an investigation by the New York District Attorney's office, Sony BMG Music admit to using payola to get airplay for Jennifer Lopez, Avril Lavigne, Good Charlotte and others.
Clor release their 
Queens Of The Stone Age play at The Palace (Entertainment Complex), St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Oceania.
Dave Mustaine, lead singer of
Natalie Imbruglia releases a new single, Counting Down The Days, on Brightside Records in the UK.
Alanis Morissette releases a new album, Jagged Little Pill Acoustic, in the UK on WEA Records.
Usher is chosen as the singer with the most powerful voice in pop when the Los Angeles Times publishes its Pop Power List. The list was compiled by music business experts.
Danish duo The Raveonettes release their third album, Pretty In Black, on Columbia Records in the UK.
Revered German jazz trombonist and composer Albert Mangelsdorff dies in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe, aged 76, after a long illness.
Chicago and Earth, Wind And Fire play the second of two nights at Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
