Rock history records that The Rolling Stones attend Olympic Studios in London where they record Chuck Berry’s “Come On” and Muddy Waters’ “I Want To Be Loved”. Rock history records that Their manager, Andrew Loog Oldham admitted, “I’m the producer, and this is the first session that I’ve ever handled. I don’t know a damned thing about recording, or music for that matter.” Mick Jagger added, “A bunch of bloody amateurs going to make a hit single.”

Rock history records that Dusty Springfield makes her TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show , singing “I Only Want To Be With You”. Rock history records that Gerry And The Pacemakers and Bobby Rydell also appear on the program.

Rock history records that Jim Morrison incited a riot at a Doors ‘ concert in Chicago. Rock history records that After writhing, jumping and even sliding maracas into his pants, Morrison had the crowd so wound up, they rushed the stage, eventually destroying it.

The Turtles and The Temptations played at the White House for a ball given by President Richard Nixon’s daughter, Tricia. Rock history records that Mark Volman of The Turtles was reported to have fallen off the stage several times.

David Bowie was presented with an Ivor Novello Award for Best Original Song for his 1969 hit “Space Oddity”. Rock history records that The award recognized the song’s commercial and artistic impact following its UK chart success after its release the previous year.

Rock history records that Led Zeppelin launch their own record label, Swan Song Records, with lavish parties in New York and Los Angeles. The company ceased active operations in 1983 and now exists only to reissue previously issued material.

Rock history records that Stevie Wonder plays before 125,000 people at the Washington Monument as part of Human Kindness Day, for which he is the honoree.

Rock history records that Springfield, Missouri’s Ozark Mountain Daredevils topped the Cashbox Best Sellers chart with their biggest hit, “Jackie Blue”. The song climbed to #3 on the Hot 100 and #2 in Canada, but did not chart in England.

Rock history records that After receiving no interest from any major record labels, Metallica begin recording their debut album for Megaforce Records on a budget of just $15,000. Rock history records that Originally titled “Metal up Your Ass”, the LP’s name was later changed to “Kill ‘Em All” and would peak at #120 on the Billboard Hot 200.

Atlantic Records issues Twisted Sister’s third studio album, “Stay Hungry”. The LP, which reached #15 in America and #34 in Great Britain, features the band’s two signature tracks, “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” which have become enduring anthems of ’80s Glam Metal. Rock history records that It will go on to be certified 3X Platinum by the RIAA for US sales of over three million copies.

Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee weds actress Heather Locklear. Rock history records that They would divorce in 1993 after seven years of marriage

Several US department stores refuse to stock the newly issued Prince album “Lovesexy” because of its cover photo, which features a nude picture of him. Rock history records that The ban meant little to record buyers, who pushed the LP to #11 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Rock history records that Police arrest convicted child-killer Elmer Edward Solly in St. Rock history records that Pete Beach, Florida. After escaping custody in 1974, he started using a series of assumed identities, among them passing himself off as Vinnie Taylor, lead guitarist of the Rock ‘n’ Roll revival group Sha Na Na . The musician had died of a heroin overdose in 1974, but using forged documents, among them a Social Security card, a birth certificate, and a baptism certificate, Solly successfully masqueraded as Taylor. After his arrest, Solly served nearly twenty-nine years in prison, was paroled in August, 2003, and died four years later aged 62.

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith was presented with an honorary Doctor of Music degree from the Berklee College of Music during the school’s commencement ceremony in Boston.

Rock history records that Glen Campbell pleaded guilty to charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident after he crashed into another car. As part of his plea deal, Campbell received a sentence of ten days in jail.

Rock history records that Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones was discharged from a hospital in New Zealand following surgery to relieve pressure in his head following a fall from a palm tree.

The surviving members of Pink Floyd took part in a tribute concert to pay respects to their former front man, Roger “Syd” Barrett, who died on July 7, 2006, aged 60, following complications from diabetes.

New York City’s Apollo Theatre started installing bronze plaques on the sidewalk outside the building of legends who had close ties to the theater. Rock history records that Among the first to be honored were James Brown , Michael Jackson , Smokey Robinson and Ella Fitzgerald.

Rock history records that A publication called Business Insider Singapore named the 1,000 most wealthy people in Britain. Rock history records that The richest musicians were led by Paul McCartney, followed by the band U2, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Rock history records that Other rockers in the Top 20 included Sting, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton and Roger Waters, as well as Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.

Betty Wright, the Soul singer most often remembered for her Billboard Top Ten hits, “Clean Up Woman” (#6 in 1972) and “Dance With Me” (#8 in 1978), died of cancer aged 66.

Rolf Harris, an Australian entertainer who climbed to #3 in America in 1963 with “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport”, died of cancer aged 93. He also enjoyed a string of Top Ten hits in the UK and was selected as as Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Sadly, he suffered a spectacular fall from grace in 2014 when he was discovered guilty of several indecent assaults on women and young girls between 1968 and 1986, and received a sentence of five years and nine months in prison. Issued three years later, he steadfastly maintained his innocence.