1964, Roy Orbison was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Oh Pretty Woman'
1964, Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recorded their next single ‘She's a Woman’ in seven takes plus overdubs, recording the song from start to finish in five hours.
1966, Cream drummer Ginger Baker collapsed during a gig at Sussex University, England after playing a 20 minute drum solo. He recovered in a local hospital.
1967, Jimi Hendrix, Arthur Brown and John's Children all appeared at the Saville Theatre in London, England.
1969, Humble Pie supported by David Bowie appeared at The Coventry Theatre in England.
1976, Rainbow appeared at the Luxor Theater, Hoensbroek, Holland supported by AC/DC.
1982, R.E.M. appeared at the Peppermint Lounge, New York City, supported by The Fleshtones.
1987, The three members from ZZ Top made advance bookings for seats on the first passenger flight to the Moon. The boys are still waiting for confirmation of the trip.
1987, Chuck Berry was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His film biography, Hail, Hail Rock & Roll also premiered on the same night.
1988, Def Leppard were at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Love Bites.'
1988, On their 12th single release, U2 scored their first UK No.1 with 'Desire.' The track which was also a US No.3 hit was taken from their album 'Rattle And Hum.'
1988, Pink Floyd's ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ finally left Billboard's Hot 200 Album Chart after a record breaking 741 weeks.
1992, The US Postal Service issued a set of commemorative stamps to celebrate pop music legends. The stamps included Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Otis Redding, Ritchie Valens, Clyde McPhatter and Dinah Washington.
2000, Radiohead started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Kid A'. Also No. in the US.
Happy Rock-n-Roll Birthdays to...
1945, Ray Royer, Procol Harum
1948, Johnny Ramone, The Ramones
1949, Hamish Stewart, Average White Band
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