In 1952, Hank Williams married his second wife, Billie Jean Jones, in Minden, Louisiana.
The next day, they repeated their vows twice at two shows for concert-goers in New Orleans.

In 1966, the Jimi Hendrix Experience made its debut in Paris.

In 1968, Bob Wills was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Also in 1968, John Lennon was arrested in Ringo Starr's London apartment for pot possession. The arrest became the basis for a battle by U.S. immigration officials who wanted to deport Lennon.

In 1969, the "Paul is Dead" rumor began with a story in the Illinois University newspaper with the headline, "Clues Hint At Beatle Death."

In 1974, Robbie McIntosh, drummer with the Average White Band, died of a heroin overdose in Los Angeles. He had ingested the drug at a party, thinking it was cocaine.

In 1998, White Zombie announced its breakup.

In 1964, The Beatles completed their first official U.S. tour by performing a benefit concert. The band also made another appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

In 1966, George Harrison traveled to India for his first meeting with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

In 1955, Little Richard recorded "Tutti Frutti."

In 1968, Pete Townshend of The Who announced his plans to write
a rock opera called "Tommy" about a "deaf, dumb and blind boy."

In 1965, John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band played their first gig, in Toronto.

In 1974, Stevie Wonder began his first U.S. tour since a near-fatal car accident, performing on Long Island, New York.

In 1977, conductor Leopold Stokowski died in Hampshire, England, at age 95.

In 1962, "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett made its debut on the charts.

In 1977, musician Jimmy McColloch left Wings to join the re-formed lineup of Small Faces.

In 1969, after a concert in Memphis, James Brown announced that he was going to retire from touring the following summer. He did cut back on touring but didn't retire.

In 1974, the first album on George Harrison's Dark Horse record label was released. The LP by a band named Splinter was produced by Harrison.

In 1984, country star Ernest Tubb, the "Texas Troubador," died of emphysema at the age of 70.

In 1956, Elvis Presley bought his mother, Gladys, a pink Cadillac.

In 1967, guitarist and vocalist Boz Scaggs joined The Steve Miller Band. Scaggs and Miller had met in high school in Dallas.

In 1969, the three-day Texas International Pop Festival opened at the Dallas International Motor Speedway. Performers included Chicago Transit Authority, Janis Joplin,
Led Zeppelin and Santana.

In 1973, Rolling Stone reported that The Doors had broken up after the death of Jim Morrison and that keyboardist Ray Manzarek was putting together a new band.

In 1968, The Beatles released "Hey Jude" as a single.

In 1970, Jimi Hendrix played what proved to be his last concert, at the Isle of Wight Pop Festival off the English coast. Three weeks later, Hendrix died in London.

In 1970, Elton John made his U.S. debut at the Troubadour Club in Los Angeles. The performance kicked off a brief tour and led to a recording contract with MCA.

In 1973, Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks suffered a broken leg in a car crash in Macon, Georgia.

In 1976, Boston released its self-titled album

In 1960, Oscar Hammerstein the Second died in Pennsylvania. He's best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rogers on the musicals "Oklahoma," "Carousel," "South
Pacific," and "The King and I."

In 1962, John Lennon and Cynthia Powell got married in Liverpool, England. She filed for divorce in 1968.

In 1970, Emerson, Lake and Palmer made their concert debut in Portsmouth, England.

In 1969, Frank Zappa disbanded the Mothers of Invention. He said he was tired of performing for people who clapped for the "wrong reasons."

In 1992, Sting and his longtime girlfriend Trudie Styler got married in England. It was his second marriage, her first. The Police played at the wedding.

In 1964, The Beatles opened their first U.S. tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Other acts on the bill included the Righteous Brothers and Jackie DeShannon.

In 1967, "All You Need Is Love" by The Beatles hit number one on the pop charts. That same day, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and his wife Maureen had another child, a boy named Jason.

In 1962, drummer Ringo Starr played his first gig with The Beatles at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. He replaced Pete Best.

In 1977, Elvis Presley was buried at a Memphis cemetery, with about 75,000 people gathered outside. His body was moved to the grounds of Graceland after burglars tried to break into the
original mausoleum.

In 1964, the single "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks was released in Britain.

In 1969, the three-day Woodstock Music and Art Fair concluded in upstate New York.

In 1973, original Temptations member Paul Williams was found dead by police with a single bullet wound to the head. The death was later ruled a suicide. Williams had left The Temptations in 1971.

In 1974, The Ramones played their first gig in New York.

In 1975, Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel announced to the British press that he was leaving the band.

In 1977, Elvis Presley was found dead at his Graceland mansion
in Memphis.

In 1965, Jefferson Airplane made its first appearance, at the opening of the Matrix Club in San Francisco.

In 1967, the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow Joan Baez to perform at Constitution Hall in Washington because of her opposition to the Vietnam War. She instead performed at an outdoor theater near the Washington Monument.

In 1960, the Silver Beetles recruited drummer Pete Best. The band later became The Beatles, and Best was dropped in favor of Ringo Starr.

In 1966, John Lennon apologized at a news conference for his remark that The Beatles were more popular than Jesus. That same day, The Beatles started their last North American tour, in
Chicago.

In 1962, the Booker T. and the MG's classic instrumental "Green Onions" was released by Stax Records.

In 1968, The Beatles released "Hey Jude" backed with "Revolution," the first single from their Apple Records label.

In 1972, Elvis and Priscilla Presley filed for divorce. They had married in May of 1967.

In 1959, the four members of The Platters and four 19-year-old women were arrested in a Cincinnati hotel. The singers were charged with aiding and abetting prostitution, and the women were charged with prostitution. All eight were later acquitted.

In 1970, a trial began for singer Jim Morrison of The Doors, who was accused of exposing himself to an audience in Miami.

In 1963, The Beatles appeared at the Cavern Club in Liverpool for the last time.

In 1969, Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys was indicted for failure to report for civilian duty at a hospital in lieu of military service.

In 1958, Johnny Cash's contract with Sun Records expired. He switched labels to Columbia and stayed with them for 28 years.

In 1961, The Beatles began an engagement as the regular headliners at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. The band performed more than 300 times in the course of two years.

In 1954, Elvis Presley made his professional debut in Memphis. It was his first concert to be advertised.

In 1970, The Beatles closed their Apple Boutique.

Also in 1970, the Rolling Stones fired Allen Klein as their manager.

In 1959, the Isley Brothers recorded "Shout."

In 1965, The Beatles' second film, "Help," had its royal premiere at London's Pavillion Theatre.

In 1970, the movie "Ned Kelly" opened. It starred Mick Jagger in the title role.

In 1973, one of the biggest rock festivals in history took place in Watkins Glen, N.Y. About 600,000 people gathered to see the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers and The Band.

In 1961, The Tokens recorded "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" at a studio in New York.

In 1976, John Lennon was granted permanent U.S. residency following a lengthy battle with immigration officials.

Also in 1976, Bruce Springsteen filed a fraud and breach of trust lawsuit against his manager Mike Appel. Appel countersued.

Also in 1976, Tina Turner filed for divorce from Ike Turner.

In 1963, Motown Records released "Mickey's Monkey" by The Miracles.

In 1977, Robert Plant's 6-year-old son died of a respiratory ailment. Led Zeppelin was on tour in the U.S. at the time, and the remaining seven dates were canceled.

In 1990, keyboardist Brent Mydland of the Grateful Dead was found dead in his California home. He died of a drug overdose. He was 37.

In 1965, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones were fined five pounds for urinating on the wall of a London gas station. They were charged with "insulting
behavior."

In 1967, Vanilla Fudge made its concert debut in New York.

In 1971, Carole King received a gold album for "Tapestry."

In 1975, Willie Nelson made his debut on the album charts with "Red Headed Stranger." It contained the hit "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain."

In 1954, Elvis Presley's first single was released by Sun Records. It was "That's All Right (Mama)" backed by "Blue Moon of Kentucky." Both songs were hits in Memphis.

In 1966, Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow got married. He was 51, she was 21.

In 1939, Frank Sinatra made his first record, singing "From the Bottom of My Heart" and "Melancholy Mood" with the Harry James Orchestra.

In 1977, a Boz Scaggs concert in New York was cut short due to a citywide power failure. NRBQ was playing that night in a different venue and improvised by taping flashlights to their microphones stands and playing an acoustic set.

In 1969, singer Marianne Faithfull was found in a coma following an overdose of barbiturates. Authorities in Australia ruled it a suicide attempt. Faithfull was in Australia with Mick Jagger
filming "Ned Kelly."

In 1970, a summer replacement show starring the Everly Brothers began airing on ABC. The show ran until mid-September.

In 1954, Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips of WHBQ became the first DJ to play an Elvis Presley record. He premiered "That's All Right," and he also interviewed Elvis.

Also in 1954, two versions of "Sh-Boom" were in the top ten: the original by The Chords was at number nine, and the cover version by a white group, The Crew-Cuts, was at number five.

In 1955, "Baby Let's Play House" became Elvis Presley's first national chart single, reaching number ten on Billboard's country chart.

In 1964, The Beatles' first film, "A Hard Day's Night," had its royal premiere at London's Pavillion Theatre. The movie opened in the U.S. the next month.

In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog" in New York City. "Hound Dog" took 31 takes.

In 1963, singer Jose Feliciano had his first performance in New York City.

In 1975, singer Cher and rock star Gregg Allman were married. The marriage lasted ten days.

In 1976, police raided singer Neil Diamond's house. They didn't find enough marijuana for an arrest, but Diamond did give them copies of his new album, "Beautiful Noise."

In 1955, "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets hit number one on the singles chart.

In 1963, Del Shannon hit the charts with "From Me To You," the first Beatles cover tune on the American charts.

In 1969, Motown singer Shorty Long drowned in a boating accident. He had scored a hit with the novelty song "Here Comes The Judge."

In 1969, Crosby, Stills and Nash released their first album.

In 1978, members of the band Kansas became the first rock musicians to be named Deputy Ambassadors of Goodwill by UNICEF during a ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden.

I can't believe it's been an entire year since Michael Jackson, "The King of Pop", passed away. I still remember where I was when I heard the news. I had just woken up from a nap (morning news - need to sleep), and was shocked to see all the reports on t-v.

In 1967, The Beatles recorded "All You Need Is Love" live on the "Our World" program, which was seen worldwide.

In 1969, Mick Taylor made his first concert appearance with the Rolling Stones. He replaced Brian Jones, who was found dead at his home about a week later.

In 1965, John Lennon's second book, "A Spaniard in the Works," was published.

In 1967, Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" and Procol Harum's "Whiter Shade of Pale" were released.

In 1972, Helen Reddy released the song "I Am Woman."

In 1967, John Entwistle of The Who married Alison Wise.

In 1970, Chubby Checker was arrested at Niagara Falls, New York, after authorities found marijuana, hashish and some unidentified drugs in Checker's car.

In 1968, The Jeff Beck group made its debut. Singer Rod Stewart was so shy he hid behind speakers for the first few songs.

In 1981, Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to killing John Lennon outside Lennon's New York apartment building.

In 1955, Johnny Cash released his first single, "Hey, Porter."

In 1958, Bobby Darin recorded his first hit, "Splish Splash."

In 1966, the Rolling Stones sued 14 New York hotels that had banned them. They claimed the move hurt their careers.

In 1977, Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten was slashed on his face and hands by young people armed with knives. They apparently objected to the band's song "God Save The Queen." The
next day, guitarist Paul Cook was beaten up.

In 1980, "The Blues Brothers" movie opened. Music stars making cameo appearances included James Brown, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.

In 1965, The Kinks arrived in New York for their first American tour.

In 1967, Moby Grape released five singles simultaneously in their debut with the CBS label.

In 1965, the Herman's Hermits single "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter" went gold.

In 1967, the Monterey International Pop Festival opened in California. More than two dozen acts, including Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and Otis Redding, were on the bill.

In 1970, sponsors for Woodstock announced they lost more than $1.2 million dollars on the concert.

In 1953, Elvis Presley graduated from L.C. Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

In 1961, country singer Patsy Cline suffered serious head and hip injuries in a car crash in Madison, Tennessee. A passenger in the other car was killed.

In 1965, Paul McCartney recorded "Yesterday."

In 1965, the Rolling Stones released "Got Live If You Want It." Screams from the audience nearly drowned out the music.

In 1966, Janis Joplin performed with Big Brother and the Holding Company for the first time in San Francisco.

Also in 1966, European radio stations falsely reported that Roger Daltrey of The Who was dead. The truth was that Pete Townshend had minor injuries from a car accident a few days earlier and the stations reported bad information.

In 1964, the Rolling Stones met two of their idols during a recording session, when they ran into bluesmen Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters at Chicago's Chess studios.

Also in 1964, The Beatles released "A Hard Day's Night," both the album and the single.

In 1966, a Beatles record featuring a new audio effect was released. "Rain" used a tape played in reverse. John Lennon said the reverse-tape effect wasn't planned; the tape was just put on
the wrong way.

In 1969, guitarist Brian Jones announced he was leaving the Rolling Stones because he didn't agree with the band's musical direction. He was replaced by Mick Taylor. Less than a
month later, Jones was found dead at his home.

Also in 1969, Moby Grape officially disbanded, a year after guitarist Skip Spence left.

In 1961, Elvis Presley's seventh film, "Wild in the Country," premiered in Memphis.

In 1968, the Rolling Stones released the single "Jumpin' Jack Flash."

In 1954, Bill Haley and his Comets recorded "Shake, Rattle and Roll." Big Joe Turner's version was just about to hit number one on the R&B chart.

In 1963, the Rolling Stones debuted on U.K. TV on the show "Thank Your Lucky Stars." They also released their first single, "Come On."

In 1966, Roy Orbison's first wife, Claudette, was killed in a motorcycle accident that Orbison witnessed.

In 1963, The Searchers released their debut single, a cover of The Drifters' "Sweets for My Sweet."

In 1967, "The Monkees" TV show won an Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series.

In 1964, the Rolling Stones made their U.S. TV debut on "Hollywood Palace" hosted by Dean Martin.

In 1967, Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell made their debut as a duo on the R&B chart with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."

In 1962, Island Records released its first single, "Twist Baby" by Owen Gray. Island became home to such acts as Jethro Tull and Traffic. Later, reggae artists like Bob Marley and
the Wailers were featured on the label.

In 1973, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham dumped a bucket of water over promoter Bill Graham following an argument at a show in San Francisco.

In 1978, Bruce Springsteen's album "Darkness on the Edge of Town" was released.

In 1964, the Rolling Stones arrived in New York to begin their first North American tour. The opening date was at a high school stadium in a Boston suburb.

In 1967, The Beatles album "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released in Britain. Two days later, it was released in North America.

In 1971, Elvis Presley's birthplace -- a two-room home in Tupelo, Mississippi -- was opened to the public.

In 1933, the man credited with being country music's first superstar died of tuberculosis in
New York City at the age of 35. Jimmie Rodgers' first million-seller was "T for Texas," also
known as "Blue Yodel."

In 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis played the third and last show of what was supposed to have been a 37-date British tour. News of his marriage to his 13-year-old cousin prompted demands that he be deported. That night he was booed off the stage.

In 1962, the Isley Brothers released "Twist and Shout."

In 1926, jazz trumpeter and innovator Miles Davis was born in Alton, Illinois. Davis died in 1991.

In 1965, Kinks guitarist Dave Davies knocked himself unconscious onstage when he slammed into drummer Mick Avery's cymbal during a London concert. The Kinks had to cancel the rest of the British tour.

In 1968, the Monterey International Pop Festival in California was canceled due to public pressure. Fifty-two thousand dollars and the festival's bookkeeper were later reported missing.

In 1963, electric blues guitarist Elmore James suffered a fatal heart attack in Chicago at the age of 45. James, whose best-known recording was "Dust My Broom," influenced such rock musicians as Keith Richards and Eric Clapton.

In 1969, Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull were arrested for marijuana possession at their home in London.

In 1957, Paul Anka recorded his first single, "Diana," in New York.

In 1963, Stevie Wonder recorded "Fingertips, Part Two" live in Chicago during a "Motown Revue." It became his first No. 1 hit, at age 13.

In 1969, The Beatles announced that Allen Klein had been hired to straighten out the band's financial affairs.

In 1954, Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock" was released. It didn't catch on until it appeared on the soundtrack of "Blackboard Jungle" the following year.

In 1966, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who started a concert in Windsor, England, without bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. When they finally showed up, Townshend hit Moon over the head with his guitar. Moon quit the band, but was back a
week later.

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix signed his first U.S. recording contract,with Reprise Records.

In 1958, Ritchie Valens recorded "Come On, Let's Go," at his first recording session, in Los Angeles.

In 1960, The Drifters recorded "Save The Last Dance For Me" in New York.

In 1963, The Beatles began their first tour of the UK as headliners.

In 1980, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of The Buggles joined the rock band Yes. They replaced Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman.

Also in 1980, singer Ian Curtis of the new wave band Joy Division was found dead, apparently having hanged himself. He was 23.

In 1966, Bob Dylan recorded his so-called "Royal Albert Hall" concert, actually recorded in Manchester, England. The album was one of the most famous bootlegs ever. It was released officially in 1998.

In 1969, Chicago Transit Authority released its first album, a self-titled double album. The band was sued by the real Chicago Transit Authority and had to shorten its name to just Chicago.

In 1975, Mick Jagger seriously injured his hand when he put his wrist through a window while attempting to break his fall at a restaurant on Long Island, New York. He required stitches, but the injury did not disrupt plans for the start of the Rolling Stones' upcoming North American tour.

I hate having to write posts like this. Rock icon Ronnie James Dio has lost his battle with cancer. He was 67 years old.

n 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young announced their breakup. They have regrouped several times, both with and without Neil Young.

In 1976, former Yardbirds vocalist Keith Relf was electrocuted at his home in London. He was found near a plugged-in guitar. Relf was 33.

In 1955, a riot broke out at an Elvis Presley concert in Jacksonville, Fla. It was the first time trouble was reported at one of his concerts. Witnesses say the crowd went crazy when Presley said, "Girls, I'll see you backstage."

In 1971, Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane smashed her car into a wall, forcing the cancellation of a recording session.

In 1974, more than 50 people were injured outside of a Jackson Five concert in Washington when fans started smashing bottles.

In 1960, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley traded duets on their hit songs "Witchcraft" and "Love Me Tender" during an ABC special.

In 1963, Bob Dylan refused to appear on the "Ed Sullivan Show" because CBS would not allow him to sing "Talking John Birch Society Blues."

In 1964, Peter, Paul and Mary won a Grammy Award for the song "Blowin' In The Wind." "Deep Purple" by Nino Tempo and April Stevens won the Best Rock and Roll Recording award.

In 1970, the three-record "Woodstock" soundtrack was released. It went gold within two weeks.

In 1972, John Lennon said on "The Dick Cavett Show" that he thought he had been followed and had had his phone tapped the past
few months.

In 1979, Peaches and Herb received a platinum record for "Reunited."

In 1963, the Rolling Stones began their first recording session in London for Decca Records. The band recorded the Chuck Berry song "Come On" and Willie Dixon's "I Want To Be Loved."

In 1967, Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones was formally charged with illegal possession of pep pills, while fellow Stone Keith Richards was charged with allowing pot to be smoked on his premises. As the case was going to court, police arrested another Stone, Brian Jones, at his London apartment and charged him with drug possession.

In 1969, The Turtles played at the White House at the invitation of Tricia Nixon. Stories later circulated that the band was snorting cocaine on Abraham Lincoln's desk.

In 1941, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra recorded "Chattanooga Choo Choo" for RCA Victor.

In 1972, the Rolling Stones released the album "Exile on Main Street," featuring the song "Tumbling Dice."

In 1973, George Harrison released "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)."

In 1965, guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones came up with the riff that formed the foundation of the song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." He was staying at a motel in Clearwater, Florida, at the time.

In 1971, Ike and Tina Turner received their only gold single, for their version of "Proud Mary."

In 1973, Paul Simon began his first solo tour in Boston, three years after splitting with Art Garfunkel. Recordings from some of the shows were released as the "Live Rhymin"' album.

In 1968, Buffalo Springfield performed its last concert in Long Beach, California.

In 1984, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds got married. They have since divorced.

In 1957, the "Alan Freed Show" debuted on ABC. The first guests on his show included the
Del-Vikings and Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

In 1959, the Grand Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles was the site of the very first Grammy Awards. Record of the Year and Song of the Year went to Domenico Modugno for his rendition of "Volaré".

In 1964, the Moody Blues formed in Birmingham, England.

In 1968, The Beach Boys began a U.S. tour that featured the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. For the most part, audiences were turned off by the Maharishi's lectures, so half of the tour dates were canceled.

In 1969, Jimi Hendrix was arrested at Toronto International Airport for possession of narcotics. He was released on $10,000 bail.

In 1971, Grand Funk Railroad agreed to meet with reporters,despite their previously rocky relationship with the press. The band's manager invited 150 reporters, but only six show up.

In 1965, The Kinks began their first headlining tour of the U.K. The Yardbirds were the opening act.

In 1966, folk artist Richard Farina died in a motorcycle accident in California. He had just been at a party to promote his book "Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up To Me." Farina was 29.

In 1968, Blood, Sweat and Tears founder Al Kooper, along with saxophonist Randy Brecker, left the band after recording the group's first album, "Child is Father to the Man."

In 1962, Jerry Lee Lewis returned to performing in Britain and was a success. News that he married his 13-year-old cousin caused a scandal four years before, and he was hounded out of the country.

In 1967, Aretha Franklin released the single "Respect."

In 1970, George Harrison announced plans to begin recording his first solo project following the breakup of The Beatles. At the time, he said the band eventually would reunite.

In 1963, music business publicist Andrew Oldham saw the Rolling Stones perform. The next day, the band members signed a contract that made Oldham their manager. Their first official recording session was held about two weeks later.

In 1968, the rock musical "Hair" opened on Broadway. It had been playing off-Broadway for several months. "Hair" ran for 1,729 performances.

In 1978, Cheap Trick performed a concert in Tokyo's Budokan Hall that was recorded for a live album called "Cheap Trick at Budokan."

In 1964, John Lennon's book, "In His Own Write," was published in the U.S.

In 1968, Simon and Garfunkel released the single "Mrs.Robinson."

In 1981, Ringo Starr and actress Barbara Bach got married. Paul McCartney and George Harrison attended the ceremony.

In 1969, Humble Pie was formed.

In 1977, the New York disco Studio 54 opened. It fast became the "in" place to be among the glitterati.

In 1982, singer Rod Stewart was mugged in Los Angeles in broad daylight. He was not hurt.

In 1956, Elvis Presley made his Las Vegas debut, opening for comedian Shecky Greene. Presley's engagement was canceled after a week because of poor ticket sales, and he didn't return to Vegas for 13 years.

In 1969, the Los Angeles club the Ash Grove was destroyed by fire. Many artists, like Canned Heat and the Chambers Brothers, got their starts there.

In 1961, the first annual Country Music Festival was held in Jacksonville, Florida. Performers included Webb Pierce, Porter Wagoner, Patsy Cline and Earl Scruggs.

In 1966, "Wild Thing" by The Troggs was released in the US.

In 1969, John Lennon changed his middle name from Winston to Ono.

Also in 1969, The Who performed the rock opera "Tommy" in its entirety for the first time in Dolton, England. That show was
unannounced. They premiered it officially in London a few weeks later.

In 1960, "American Bandstand" host Dick Clark testified before a Congressional committee investigating payola.

In 1963, The Beatles met The Rolling Stones at England's Crawdaddy Club.

In 1965, The Beach Boys appeared on ABC's "Shindig!" program to perform "Do You Wanna Dance?"