This Day in Music History – December 23rd

1959 – Chuck Berry was arrested for transporting a minor across a state line for an immoral purpose.

1959 – The Drifters recorded “This Magic Moment.”

1964 – Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) suffered a nervous breakdown on a flight from L.A. to Houston. The event led Wilson to stop touring with the group. 1964 – The Beach Boys made their first appearance on “Shingdig!” The show had been taped on December 14.

1966 – The final show of BBC-TV’s “Ready Steady Go!” was aired with The Who as special guest.

1972 – John Lennon’s film “Imagine” premiered on national TV.

1974 – George Harrison released a holiday single “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” in the U.S.

1977 – Cat Stevens converted to Islam. He later changed his name to Yusuf Islam.