1961, The Tokens started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'; it reached No.11 in the UK. REM included a live version of the song on the 1993 'Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight' single.
1962, On their fifth visit to West Germany The Beatles played the first night of a two-week engagement at the Star-Club, Hamburg. A 13 night run, playing 3 hours each night. The final night's performance was recorded and became known as ‘The Star-Club Tapes’, released in 1977 against the wishes of the ex-Beatles themselves.
1970, Pink Floyd appeared at The Town Hall, Birmingham, England, tickets 60p.
1971, Jerry Lee Lewis and his wife Myra who he married when she was 13 divorced, as he prepared to marry 29-year old Karen Elizabeth Gunn Pate.
1971, Sly and the Family Stone went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'There's A Riot Going On'.
1972, Bob Dylan starting filming his role in the film 'Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid.'
1982, Hall and Oates started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Maneater', the duo's 5th US No.1 and biggest hit in the UK making No.6.
1983, American guitarist Jimmy Nolan, died of a heart attack in Atlanta, Georgia, aged 47. Known for his distinctive ‘chicken scratch’ lead guitar playing, he worked with James Brown from 1965 until his death.
1983, Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards married 27-year old Patti Hansen on his 40th birthday at a ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Mick Jagger was the best man.
2003, James Brown and country music star Loretta Lynn were honoured for their contributions to US culture. The pair were invited to a gala attended by President George Bush at the Kennedy Arts Centre in Washington.
2004, A guitar played by George Harrison and John Lennon sold for £294,000 ($570,000) at auction in New York. The Gibson SG guitar was used by Harrison from 1966 to 1969, including the recording of Revolver, and by Lennon during White Album sessions. Other items sold in the Christie's auction included a letter by Kurt Cobain, which fetched £10,000 ($19,400), and a school book report by Britney Spears (£1,000).
Happy Rock-n-Roll Birthdays to...
1938, Chas Chandler, The Animals, died July 17, 1996
1941, Sam Andrews, Janis Joplin Band
1943, Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones
1953, Elliot Easton, The Cars
1958, Geordie, Killing Joke
1980, Christina Aguilera
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