1959, Johnny and the Moondogs, (The Beatles) played in the final heat of the 'TV Star Search' competition at The Hippodrome Theatre, Manchester, England. Judging was done by the volume of applause each group received when it is called back onto stage at the end of the night. Since the Moondogs had no money to stay overnight in Manchester, they were forced to head back to Liverpool before they were called back onto stage.
1964, Rolling Stone Brian Jones was admitted to Passavant Hospital in Chicago with a temperature of 105, causing Jones to miss the last few dates on the Stones current tour.
1966, The Doors officially signed with Elektra Records in a deal for the band to produce seven albums. The band also reluctantly agreed to release ‘Break On Through’ as their first single. The lyric "She gets high/she gets high/she gets high" was changed to “She gets/she gets/she gets" in order to secure radio play.
1969, Janis Joplin was arrested during a gig in Tampa, Florida, after badmouthing a policeman and using vulgar and indecent language. Joplin became upset after police moved into the hall forcing fans to move back to their seats. As the singer left the stage she confronted a detective calling him 'a son of a bitch' and told him she would kick his face in. She was released on $504 bail.
1974, Golden Earring, with support band Lynyrd Skynyrd appeared at the Odeon Theatre, Edinburgh, Scotland.
1976, The Sex Pistols appeared at Notre Dame Hall, Leicester Place, London.
1980, Blondie had their fifth UK No.1 single and third No.1 of this year with 'The Tide Is High' a song written by reggae star John Holt, also a No.1 in the US.
1984, R.E.M. played the first date on the bands second UK tour at Tiffany's Ballroom, Newcastle, England.
1984, Kiss played the first North American date on their 119 date Animalize Tour at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
1992, Ozzy Osbourne announced his retirement from touring after a gig in California, saying "Who wants to be touring at 46."
2000, Michael Abram, the Liverpool man who stabbed George Harrison after breaking into his home, was awarded a not guilty verdict at Oxford's Crown Court. But the verdict was returned in view of Abrams mental history, and he was taken into care.
Happy Rock-n-Roll Birthdays to...
1932, Petula Clark
1933, Clyde McPhatter, The Drifters
1945, Frida Lyngstad, Abba
1949, Steve Fossen, Heart
1954, Tony Thompson, Chic
1957, Joe Leeway, Thompson Twins
1966, Christian "Flake" Lorenz, Rammstein
1974, Chad Kroeger, Nickelback
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