This Day in Music History – May 26th

1965 – The Rolling Stones appeared on “Shindig!” along with Jackie De Shannon, Sonny and Cher and Jimmy Rodgers.

1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono began their 2nd “Bed-In For Peace” in Montreal.

1973 – Deep Purple’s single “Smoke On The Water” was released.

1974 – In London, 1,000 people needed medical treatment and a 14 year old girl died when a crowd lost control at a David Cassidy concert.

1987 – Jill Jones’ self-titled debut album was released.

1988 – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Cats” opened in Moscow with a British and American cast.


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