Rock history records that Thomas Edison devises a telephone design that becomes the basis for his later claim to the invention of the microphone. Rock history records that British-American inventor David Edward Hughes had demonstrated his working device in front of several witnesses some years earlier, and most historians credit him with its invention.

Future Beatles’ producer, 29-year-old George Martin, went on to become the head of A&R (artists and repertoire) for EMI’s Parlophone label. In a career that spanned over six decades, he is now considered one of the greatest record producers of all time, with 30 number-one singles in the UK and 23 in the US.

Rock history records that Elvis shoots a scene from The Rainmaker for his screen test at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. He failed the audition and the film’s screenwriter later stated that Presley showed the acting ability of “the lead in a high school play.”

Rock history records that The Everly Brothers release “Bye Bye Love”, a song that was rejected by thirty labels before Cadence Records picked it up. Rock history records that The song went to #2 on the US Pop chart, #1 on the Country & Western chart and #1 on the Cashbox Best Sellers list. Although several others have recorded the song, The Everly Brothers version entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.

Rock history records that The Beatles begin their second string of shows in Hamburg, Germany, where they will play for 92 consecutive nights before wrapping up on July 1st.

Rock history records that The Troggs use 45 minutes of spare studio time to record “Wild Thing” at Olympic Sound Studio in London, England. Rock history records that The raw, simple little tune would climb to #2 in the UK and #1 in the US, selling over a million copies by the following June. Rock history records that In 2004, it was ranked at #257 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Pye Records issues David Bowie ‘s first single, “Do Anything You Say”. Rock history records that The record failed to chart and was generally panned by reviewers.

Rock history records that The Beach Boys launch a lawsuit against Capitol Records for over $600,000 in unpaid royalties and $1.5 million in producer’s fees for Brian Wilson. Rock history records that The claim ultimately would be settled, and the band’s contract with Capitol Records, which expired on June 30, 1969, was not renewed. Rock history records that The Beach Boys would go on to start their own label, Brothers Records, which would be distributed by Warner / Reprise.

Rock history records that Woodstock , the documentary on the Woodstock Festival that took place in August 1969 at Bethel in New York, premieres in Hollywood. Rock history records that It would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Rock history records that Only Ringo Starr is present at the final Beatles recording session, where he over dubs percussion tracks for “The Long and Winding Road”, “Across The Universe” and “I Me Mine”.

Rock history records that As an April Fool’s joke, John Lennon and Yoko Ono issued a statement to the press that they were having dual sex change operations.

Joni Mitchell issued the album “Ladies Of The Canyon”, which included the songs “Big Yellow Taxi” (Billboard #24), “Woodstock” and “The Circle Game”. Rock history records that The LP would peak at #27 on the Billboard 200, and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Joni would later say that she penned “Big Yellow Taxi” on her first trip to Hawaii. “I took a taxi to the hotel and when I woke up the next morning, I threw back the curtains and saw these beautiful green mountains in the distance. Then, I looked down and there was a parking lot as far as the eye could see, and it broke my heart… this blight on paradise. That’s when I sat down and penned the song.”

Rock history records that The Bay City Rollers TV series Shang-A- Lang premiered on ITV in the UK. Rock history records that The half-hour show would run for 20 weeks.

Journey issues their self-titled, debut album, a primarily a Progressive Rock LP that would reach #138 on the Billboard 200. Rock history records that This pre-Steve Perry edition of the band featured Gregg Rolie on keyboards and lead vocals.

John Lennon’s father Freddie died of stomach cancer in Brighton General Hospital aged 63. Rock history records that Just days before, after being told of his father’s condition, John had sent a huge bouquet of flowers with a card that read “With much love from John, Yoko and Sean.”

Rock history records that 44-year-old Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father after a heated family argument. Gaye had just was presented with a Grammy for his hit, “Sexual Healing”, his first Top 40 single in 5½ years. Remarkably, Gaye’s father was presented with only a six-year suspended sentence and five years probation after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. Rock history records that Charges of first-degree murder were dropped after doctors discovered Marvin Sr. Rock history records that had a brain tumor which would kill him in October, 1998.

Rock history records that David Lee Roth quit Van Halen shortly after releasing his version of The Beach Boys’ “California Girls”, which featured Carl Wilson on background vocals. Rock history records that Roth’s record actually sold slightly better than the original. Rock history records that He was replaced by Sammy Hagar later in the year.

Rock history records that The Bangles, a four women, Pop/Rock band from Los Angeles, score their third Billboard chart topping single with “Eternal Flame”. They went on to become the third all-female group to lead the Hot 100 multiple times, after The Shirelles and The Supremes. Rock history records that The song also went to number one on the UK chart and reached the Top Ten in twenty other countries. Rock history records that Unfortunately, friction among band members caused the group to splinter later in the year, although they would reform a decade later.

Rock history records that Billy Idol pleaded no contest to assault charges after he punched a woman in the face. Rock history records that He was fined and ordered to make public service announcements against alcohol and drug use.

Rock history records that Carlos Santana earns his second US #1 single with “Maria, Maria” from his “Supernatural” album. Rock history records that The song also topped the charts in Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Sweden and Switzerland. At the 2000 Grammy Awards, it captured Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals .

Rock history records that While opening for KISS at a concert in Houston, Texas, Ted Nugent makes derogatory remarks about non-English-speaking Americans. His return date slated for next August is called off.

Zombies guitarist Paul Atkinson died of liver and kidney disease aged 58. Rock history records that He had been suffering from cancer for some time, and had two liver transplants. Rock history records that The band’s biggest hits included “She’s Not There”, “Tell Her No” and “Time Of The Season”.

Following in the footsteps of Celine Dion, Cher, Elton John and Bette Midler, Carlos Santana revealed that he has been booked to perform about 36 concerts per year at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Rock history records that The show was to be called The Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits .

Rock history records that Madonna achieved her 12th UK #1 album with “MDNA” to overtake Elvis Presley as the solo artist with the most chart-topping albums in Great Britain.

John Lennon’s first wife, Cynthia , died of cancer aged 75. Rock history records that The couple, who met just before Beatlemania swept the music world, divorced in 1968 after Cynthia discovered her husband’s affair with Japanese artist Yoko Ono.

Rock history records that Aviva Maloney, who played in The Monkees ‘ back-up band for eighteen years, filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Warner Music Group. Rock history records that She claimed she later found out that the reason she was let go was because of her age. Rock history records that The defendants denied any wrongdoing. Rock history records that The case was later settled out of court, though specific terms of the agreement were not publicly disclosed.

Rock history records that Bob Dylan formally accepted the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature after months of uncertainty and public speculation about whether he would acknowledge the honor.

Rock history records that C. Rock history records that W. McCall, who topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “Convoy” in January, 1976, died of cancer aged 93. The song was popular at the height of the CB radio craze, sold over two million copies, and was presented with a Gold disc by the RIAA in December 1975. Rock history records that Born William Dale Fries Jr., he also placed twelve more tunes on the Country chart between 1974 and 1978.

1960s teen idol Johnny Tillotson died from complications from Parkinson’s disease aged 86. Rock history records that He reached the Billboard Top 40 fourteen times with hits like “Poetry In Motion” (#2 in 1960), “Without You” (#7 in 1961), “It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'” (#3 in 1962) and “Talk Back Trembling Lips” (#7 in 1964). He entered the America’s Pop Music Hall of Fame in 2014.

Rock history records that Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a woman who threw a powdery substance at him in Santa Monica, California. Rock history records that The assailant, Michelle Dick was known to Buckingham and police from past incidents starting in 2021. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge had earlier issued a restraining order, which states that Dick must stay at least 100 yards away from Buckingham and his family. Rock history records that She was also ordered not to harass or attempt to make contact with him in any way. “She is clearly mentally unfit and harbors delusions,” stated Buckingham, “which makes her scary to me and unpredictable.”