1959 – Santo and Johnny (Farina saw their one and only hit record the instrumental “Sleepwalk” released.
1968 – The Who’s single “Magic Bus” was released in the U.S.
1976 – John Lennon finally had his request for permanent residency in the United States approved.
1976 – Bruce Springsteen sued his manager Mike Appel in Manhatten’s U.S. District Court for fraud and breach of contract.
1976 – Tina Turner files for a divorce from Ike.
1979 – Alice Cooper’s Indian art store in Scottsdale, Arizona was hit by a firebomb.
1981 – Stevie Nicks� first solo album, “Bella Donna,” was released.
1983 – Madonna’s self-titled debut album was released.
1983 – Metallica began their first tour entitled “Kill ’em all for one.”
1984 – Prince’s first movie, “Purple Rain,” opened in the U.S.
1984 – The Metallica album “Ride the Lightning” was released.
1986 – Queen became the first act since Louis Armstrong to play in Budapest, Hungary.
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