1957, Elvis Presley had his draft notice served on him for the US Army. He went on to join the 32nd Tank Battalion third Armor Corps based in Germany.
1964, The Beatles fourth album 'Beatles For Sale' started a seven-week run at No.1 on the UK album charts.
1967, Buffalo Springfield appeared at the Community Concourse, San Diego, California.
1969, The Beatles' seventh Christmas record, "The Beatles' Seventh Christmas Record" was released to members of their fan club in the UK and the US.
1970, Elton John's first US hit, ‘Your Song’ entered the Billboard Hot 100, where it went on to reach number eight. The Hollies had been offered the song and Three Dog Night had already recorded a version which was included on their ‘It Ain't Easy’ album.
1978, During a North American tour Queen appeared at the Forum, Inglewood, California.
1979, Iron Maiden appeared at the Music Machine, London, England.
1993, Michael Clarke drummer with The Byrds died of liver failure aged 47. Also worked with the Flying Burrito Brothers and Jerry Jeff Walker. Before his death Clarke had expressed a wish of alerting children to the dangers of alcoholism. Following his wishes, Clarke's girlfriend Susan Paul started a foundation in Clarke's name, called the Campaign for Alcohol-free Kids.
2000, 10,000 Maniacs guitarist Robert Buck died of liver failure aged 42. Best know for ‘Hey Jack Kerouac’, ‘What's The Matter Here’ and 'Candy Everybody Wants'.
2006, Two giant eyeballs donated by Pink Floyd raised £16,500 for the homeless charity Crisis. The 6ft-high props, made to promote the Pulse DVD, were on the auction site eBay for a week and attracted 46 bids. Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, a vice-president of Crisis, said extra help was needed in the winter months.
Happy Rock-n-Roll Birthdays to...
1918, Professor Longhair, died Jan 30, 1980
1941, Maurice White, Earth Wind and Fire
1944, Alvin Lee, Ten Years After
1944, Zal Yanovsky, The Lovin Spoonful, died of a heart attack on December 13, 2002
1949, John McEuen, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
1958, Chris Hamill, Kajagoogoo
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