1962 -The Beach Boys album “Surfin’ Safari” was released. It was their first album release.
1964 – Vee Jay Records released the album “The Beatles Vs. The Four Seasons.”
1969 – “Abbey Road” by the Beatles was released in the U.S. It was released a week earlier in England.
1970 – Jimi Hendrix was buried in Seattle, WA.
1970 – Curtis Mayfield left the Impressions for a solo career.
1972 – Jon Mark (Mark Almond Band) lost his left ring finger. The remainder of the tour was canceled.
1975 – Al Jackson, Jr. (MG’s) was shot and killed by an intruder in his house at the age of 39.
1976 – Styx released the album “Crystal Ball.”
1977 – Elton John became the first rock & roller to be honored in New York City’s Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame.
1980 – “One Trick Pony,” the semi-autobiographical film of Paul Simon, premiered in New York City.
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