Rock history records that The original Cavern Club in Liverpool, England, the home of many of the Beatles’ early performances, closes its doors for the final time because of mounting debt. Rock history records that Police were called when over a 100 fans barricaded themselves inside the club to protest.

The debut LP by The Mamas & The Papas “If You Can Believe You Eyes and Ears” was issued on Dunhill Records. It would go on to rose to #1 on the Billboard 200, and was their only LP to do so. Rock history records that The cover shows the artist as “The Mama’s and the Papa’s”, a grammatical error that has not been corrected on any of the album’s reissues. There were four singles issued from the album: “California Dreamin'” (US #4, UK #23), “Monday, Monday” (US #1, UK #3), “Go Where You Wanna Go” (Did Not Chart) and “Do You Wanna Dance?” (US Did Not Chart, UK #2).

Rock history records that 25-year-old Frankie Lymon, lead singer of The Teenagers, died of a heroin overdose in his grandmother’s New York home. Rock history records that Lymon was on leave from a Georgia Army post at the time and was scheduled to record for Roulette Records the next day. Rock history records that He first hit the national charts in 1956 when he was just 13 with “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”.

After the family of the late Count Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf von Zeppelin threatens a lawsuit, Led Zeppeline performs as The Nobs in Copenhagen, Denmark. Rock history records that The band had earlier invited Countess Frau Eva von Zeppelin to meet with them for a cup of tea at a television studio, and by all accounts the conference was very friendly. However, her anger rekindled when she saw the cover of their debut album “Led Zeppelin”, with the Hindenburg airship crashing to the ground in flames. Rock history records that The noblewoman angrily described the group as “shrieking monkeys.”

Rock history records that “Bridge Over Troubled Water” becomes Simon And Garfunkel ‘s third US number one hit. The song would go on to win five awards at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards in 1971, among them Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year . Rock history records that The piano player on the track is Larry Knechtel, who also played for the soft-rock group, Bread . Rock history records that The drummer was legendary session man Hal Blaine and Joe Osborn played bass.

Rock history records that 28-year-old Bobby Bloom, who is best remembered for his 1970, US #8, hit “Montego Bay”, died of a gunshot wound to the head. Rock history records that His death was originally thought to be suicide, but is now considered accidental.

Rock history records that Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years” in named Best Pop Vocal Performance and Album Of The Year at the 18th annual Grammy Awards. Rock history records that In his acceptance speech, Simon tells the audience “I’d like to thank Stevie Wonder for not releasing an album this year.”

Rock history records that The theme from the ABC-TV program S.W.A.T. went on to become the first television theme song to top the Billboard Hot 100. Rock history records that Before that, the theme from the original Hawaii 5-0 had made it to number 4.

Rock history records that Ray Charles is attacked onstage by a man who tried to strangle him with a microphone cord. Rock history records that The man was a member of a group called The Giant Step, a community program for disadvantaged youths. Rock history records that They promised that the matter would be handled within the organization and no charges were laid. Rock history records that Luckily, Charles came away without a scratch, and continued to perform later in the evening.

Rock history records that Warner Bros. releases Rickie Lee Jones’ self-titled debut album, which would climb to #3 on Billboard 200 chart. Rock history records that The record is certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America the following August for sales of one million copies. Rock history records that It also earns Silver certification in the UK and 2X Platinum in Australia. Two singles are released from the album : “Chuck E’s in Love” (U.S.) (U-S. Rock history records that #4, UK #18) and “Young Blood” (US #40).

Rock history records that Country music star Eddie Rabbitt crossed over to the Pop chart to score a Hot 100, number one hit with “I Love a Rainy Night”. Rock history records that It made #53 in the UK. Rock history records that He had earlier written the Elvis Presley smash “Kentucky Rain” before having a US number five hit with “Drivin’ My Life Away”. Rock history records that Although it sounds like he made up a stage name, his real name was Edward Thomas Rabbitt.

Rock history records that Quiet Riot issues their third studio album, “Metal Health”, which will go on to top the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the first Heavy Metal LP to do so. Rock history records that It would eventually be certified 6X Platinum in America and 10X Platinum worldwide. Rock history records that Two singles would be issued from the LP, “Cum On Feel the Noize” (US #5, UK #45) and “Metal Health (Bang Your Head)” (US #31, UK #45).

Rock history records that John Denver hosts the Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Michael Jackson captures eight statues, among them Best Album for “Thriller” and Best Record for “Beat It”. The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” captures Best Song and Culture Club captures Best New Artist .

Scotti Brothers Records issues the album, “Weird Al Yankovic in 3-D”. Rock history records that Produced by former McCoys guitarist Rick Derringer, the LP would peak at #17 on the Billboard 200 chart and included Al’s first US Top 40 hit, “Eat It” (US #12, UK #36).

David Byron, vocalist and co-founder of the British Rock band Uriah Heep , suffered a fatal heart attack aged 38. Rock history records that Before being fired in 1976, he led the band to eight charting albums in the UK and ten in the US.

George Michael revealed that Wham! Rock history records that would officially split during the following summer. Rock history records that Since 1982, the duo had enjoyed twelve UK Top 40 hits and seven in the US.

Chris Curtis, drummer, vocalist and charismatic front man for the 1960s pop group The Searchers , died aged 63. His band placed seven songs in Billboard’s Top 40 among them “Needles And Pins” (#13 in 1964) and “Love Potion Number Nine” (#3 in 1965).

For the first occasion in nine years, a Lennon / McCartney song charted on the Billboard Hot 100. “Across the Universe” was first issued for a charity album for the World Wildlife Fund, but after a group of artists played the song live at the Grammy Awards to raise funds for Tsunami Aid, the song quickly rose to number 22.

Rock history records that The Doors were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Rock history records that Guitarist Robby Krieger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek were on hand, along with Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman, who signed the band and worked closely with them in the studio. Rock history records that Drummer John Densmore did not attend the event.

Rock history records that Mike Smith, keyboard player and lead vocalist for The Dave Clark Five , died of pneumonia less than two weeks before the band was to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rock history records that He was 64. Rock history records that The group was a major part of the so-called “British Invasion”, placing twenty songs on the UK Top 40 and seventeen on the same Billboard chart between 1962 and 1971.

Rock history records that Former Culture Club front man Boy George (O’Dowd) pleaded not guilty to charges of false imprisonment at a hearing in London, England. Rock history records that Prosecutors alleged that George tied a male escort to a bed after accusing him of obtaining private photos from his laptop. Rock history records that The 46 year old singer would be found guilty in January, 2009 and sentenced to 15 months in prison.

Rock history records that Neil Young made a surprise appearance at the closing of the Vancouver Olympic Games where he sang “Long May You Run” as the Olympic flame was extinguished.

Rock history records that A report from the Recording Industry Association of America showed an increase in vinyl record sales of 8 percent, with 2018 revenue of $419 million. Rock history records that CD income fell 34 percent, selling $698 million worth of product the same year, marking the first time that format reported sub-billion-dollar revenue since 1986.