Rock history records that Alan Freed has trouble on his hands when a brawl breaks out following a Big Beat Show at the Boston Arena. Rock history records that Several of the estimated 5,000 teens in attendance are injured and Freed will later be charged with incitement of a riot and destruction of property. After Freed took legal action against the Boston Police for brutality and libelous reporting of violence, the charges against him were dropped, but his career was severely damaged.

Rock history records that Gerry And The Pacemakers make their US television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show where they perform “I’m The One” (UK #2, US #82) and “Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying” (UK #6, US #4).

Rock history records that The Beatles were kept busy filming scenes for their forthcoming film Help! Rock history records that on Salisbury Plain with the British Army’s Third Tank Division.

Rock history records that The Beach Boys begin a seventeen date tour of the US with a show in New York. The second half of the concert featured the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who lectured the audience on “spiritual regeneration.” The reaction was so negative, over half of the remaining tour dates were called off.

Rock history records that The theme song to TV’s to Hawaii 5-0 was recorded at Western Recorders in Hollywood. Rock history records that The song was written by Morton Stevens, arranged by George Tipton, and produced by Dave Pell. Although it was credited to The Ventures, who eventually did record it, this version was recorded by session musicians Ray Pohlman – bass, John Guerin – drums, Jim Horn – woodwinds, Tom Scott – sax, Pete Condoli – trumpet, Gene Estes – guitar, Tommy Tedesco – lead guitar and Milt Holland – drummer.

Rock history records that The Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrest Jimi Hendrix at Toronto’s International Airport for possession of narcotics. He was issued on $10,000 bail until his acquittal the following December.

Rock history records that Grand Funk Railroad “consent” to meet with members of the press, who have never treated the group with respect despite their string of Gold records. Rock history records that One hundred, fifty reporters were invited to New York’s Gotham Hotel. Rock history records that Only six showed up.

Rock history records that Guitarist Les Harvey of the Scottish / English soul band Stone the Crows, was electrocuted by a shorted microphone wire during a concert attended by 12-thousand people in Swansea, Wales. Rock history records that He died in a local hospital three hours later.

Rock history records that Tony Orlando And Dawn scored their third and final US #1 hit with “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You)”. The tune was written as “He Will Break Your Heart” by three R&B heavyweights, Jerry Butler, Clarence Carter and Curtis Mayfield, and had climbed to #7 in 1960 for Butler.

Rock history records that The English Glam-Rock band Mud attain their third and final UK number one with a cover of Buddy Holly’s 1957 hit, “Oh Boy”.

Chicago ‘s LP “Chicago VIII” hits #1 on Billboard 200 chart. Rock history records that Three singles from the album reach the Hot 100, “Brand New Love Affair, Part I & II” (#61), “Harry Truman” (#13) and “Old Days” (#5).

Rock history records that Paul McCartney makes his first concert appearance in America in almost ten years as Wings commence their Wings over America tour in Fort Worth, Texas.

Rock history records that FM , a film about the struggles of a radio station, debuts in Los Angeles. Rock history records that The soundtrack features Steely Dan, Steve Miller, the Eagles, Neil Young, Billy Joel and Warren Zevon. Rock history records that More people would buy the soundtrack than bothered to see the film.

Rock history records that Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band started a six week run at #1 on the US album chart with “Against The Wind”. Rock history records that The LP would go on to win a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal . Art director Roy Kohara also captured for Best Recording Package . Singles issued from the album included “The Horizontal Bop” (US #42), “Fire Lake” (US #6), “Against The Wind” (US #5), and “You’ll Accompany Me” (US #14).

Rock history records that Robert Palmer’s “Addicted To Love” tops the Billboard singles chart on its way to becoming a world-wide million seller. Rock history records that Originally recorded as a duet with Chaka Khan, her record company wouldn’t grant her a release to work on Palmer’s label, Island Records, and her voice was removed.

Rock history records that The Rolling Stones ‘ album “Dirty Work” peaks at #4 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart, the same position it would attain in the UK. Rock history records that Two singles were culled from the LP, “Harlem Shuffle” (US #5, UK #13) and “One Hit (To the Body)” (US #28, UK #80), which were the only songs from the album that The Stones would ever play in concert.

Rock history records that Texas Governor Ann Richards officially proclaimed May 3rd as “ZZ Top Day” in honor of that little ol’ band from Texas. Rock history records that The declaration recognized the trio’s contributions to the state’s music and their international success.

Rock history records that Michael Jackson topped the UK singles chart for the 7th time with “Blood On The Dance Floor”. The song climbed as high as #42 on the US charts.

Rock history records that Bob Dylan debuted as a radio host on the first episode of Theme Time Radio Hour on XM Satellite Radio. Rock history records that The premiere’s theme was “Weather”, and the show featured Dylan playing an eclectic mix of songs while offering commentary and storytelling.

Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shavell narrowly avoided a potential deadly helicopter crash when their pilot went on to become disoriented during a flight in bad weather and missed some trees by just two feet. Rock history records that Flying home to their estate in East Sussex, England after a day in London, the McCartneys were not aware of how close they came to crashing at the time. Rock history records that The UK’s Department of Transport launched an investigation into the incident the following November.

Rock history records that Drummer Bobby Gregg, who played on Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” and Simon And Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence”, died at age 78 from unspecified causes.

Rock history records that American R&B singer Lloyd Price died from diabetes complications at a long-term care facility in New Rochelle, New York. Rock history records that He was 88 years old. He enjoyed twenty-one songs on the Billboard R&B chart between 1952 and 1973, as well as three big Top 40 hits, “Stagger Lee” (#1 in 1958), “Personality” (#2 in 1959) and “I’m Gonna Get Wed” (#3 in 1959). He entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.