This Day in Music History – February 6th

1943 – Frank Sinatra made his debut as vocalist on radio’s “Your Hit Parade.”

1970 – John Lennon’s “Instant Karma” with Yoko Ono’s “Who Has Seen the Wind?” was released in the U.K.

1971 – Richard Thompson left Fairport Convention.

1987 – Joan Jett made her acting debut in “Light Of Day.”

1987 – Sonny Bono declared his candidacy for mayor of Palm Springs.

1990 – Billy Idol broke several bones in a serious motorcycle accident. As a result he could not appear in Oliver Stone’s “The Doors” in a major role.


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