On This Day in Music History – October 15th

1965 – Jimi Hendrix signed a three-year recording contract with Ed Chalpin.

1968 – Led Zeppelin made its official performance debut in England.

1968 – Stevie Wonder’s single “For Once In My Life” was released.

1976 – Ike and Tina Turner split their musical act.

1977 – “Slip Slidin’ Away,” by Paul Simon, was released.

1987 – Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) opened a series of solo shows on Broadway.

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