Classic Rock Features
The Rock History Report for
June 26th, 2009
1964 - The Beatles released the album A Hard Day’s Night.
1977 - Elvis Presley played his final concert at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis.
1986 - Metallica frontman James Hetfield broke his wrist trying to skateboard down a hill. The band cancelled one show and Hetfield performed the remainder of dates on the tour on vocals only and with John Marshall on guitar.
Birthdays
1942 Larry Taylor of Canned Heat
1949 John Illsley of Dire Straits
1955 Mick Jones of The Clash
1968 Colin Greenwood of Radiohead
