1940 – Will Bradley and his trio recorded “Down the Road Apiece.”
1960 – The Silver Beetles recruited drummer Pete Best.
1966 – John Lennon apologized at a news conference in Chicago, IL, for his remark that “the Beatles are more popular than Jesus.”
1972 – The Festival of Hope concert took place at Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island, NY. It was the first rock festival to raise funds for an established charity. The Nassau Society of Crippled Children and Adults was the sponsor.
1991 – Metallica’s self-titled album was released. The album is referred to as “The Black Album.”
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