
2 – Bon Jovi member Richie Sambora announced his departure from the band just hours before a concert date scheduled in Calgary, Alberta.22 – My Chemical Romance break up after twelve years together.It became the best-selling album of the year in the U.S. 15 – Justin Timberlake's album, The 20/20 Experience, was released selling 968,000 copies in its first week.27 – Stone Temple Pilots fire their lead singer, Scott Weiland.17 – Country singer Mindy McCready commits suicide at the age of 37.

Mumford and Sons win Album of the Year with Babel, while Gotye's " Somebody That I Used to Know", featuring Kimbra, wins Record of the Year. Dan Auerbach wins the most awards of the night with five.

9 – Original Three Days Grace lead singer Adam Gontier leaves the band, citing health concerns.
