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1962 - Roy Orbison’s album ‘Dream Baby’ entered the UK charts.

1968 - The Fillmore East opened its doors in New York City.  It closed in June of 1971.

1971 - Jimi Hendrix’s “Star Spangled Banner” was broadcasted on Radio Hanoi in Vietnam. The tape was sent by political activist Abbie Hoffman.

1973 - Paul McCartney was arrested after police found marijuana growing at his Scotland farm. Sir Paul claimed a fan gave him the seeds and that he was unaware of what they were. He was fined $240.

1973 - The Grateful Dead’s Ron “Pigpen” McKernan died of a stomach hemorrhage.

1974 – Discovered by Jimmy Page, Bad Company played their debut show in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. Fronted by singer Paul Rodgers, the band went on to record such hits as “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Bad Company,” for Led Zeppelin’s Swan Song record label.

1982 - Elton John embarked on a tour of New Zealand.

1987 - At a show in Detroit, singer/songwriter Bob Seger told the audience that it was his last tour. However, Seger had a change of heart as he returned shortly afterward to touring.

Birthdays:

1945 Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees
1946 Randy Meisner of The Eagles
1947 Michael Allsup of Three Dog Night
1958 Clive Burr of Iron Maiden
1958 Gary Numan

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