1968 – James Taylor’s self-titled album was released in Britain.
1968 – Elvis Presley received one of 66,000 letters that U.S. President Nixon sent out to potential administrative office holders.
1969 – The Rolling Stones released the album “Beggar’s Banquet.”
1970 – “Gimme Shelter” opened in the U.S. It is a documentary film about the Rolling Stones’ 1969 tour of the U.S.
1978 – Sid Vicious smashed glass in the face of Patti Smith’s brother Todd during an altercation at New York rock club Hurrah. Vicious was out on bail after being charged with the murder of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen.
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