This Day in Music History – June 25th

1967 – The Beatles performed “All You Need Is Love” live on the “Our World” program.

1969 – The Hollies recorded “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” with Elton John playing piano.

1984 – The soundtrack “Purple Rain” was released five weeks ahead of the film.

1984 – Patti Scialfa joined Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.

1988 – Hillel Slovak of the Red Hot Chili Peppers died.

1992 – Billy Joel got his high school diploma. He had overslept and missed English and Gym finals 25 years before.


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