This Day in Music History – October 16th

1951 – Little Richard held his first recording session in Atlanta, GA.

1954 – Elvis Presley made his first radio appearance on the “Louisiana Hayride.”

1965 – The Beatles were decorated with the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth.

1966 – Joan Baez and 123 other anti-draft demonstrators were arrested for blocking the entrance to the Armed Forces Induction Center in Oakland, CA.

1968 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience released the album “Electric Ladyland.” It was the third and final album by the band.

1972 – A statement was released by Creedence Clearwater Revival that announced the group’s break up.


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