Rock history records that The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rejected proposals that it set up specific controls over radio and TV programs. Rock history records that The decision reinforced the FCC’s long-standing policy that it should not act as a direct censor or program director for broadcasters.

Rock history records that With the US charts full of hot rod songs, Capitol Records sends disc jockeys a list of car terms and phrases to help promote The Beach Boys ‘ “Little Deuce Coupe”.

Rock history records that The Ronettes ‘ “Be My Baby” was recorded at Gold Star Studios in Hollywood. Rock history records that Backed by members of The Wrecking Crew, Ronnie Spector was the only member of the group to appear on the record, as Ellie Greenwich, Darlene Love , Fanita James, Gracia Nitzsche, Bobby Sheen and Nino Tempo were used as backing vocalists instead of group members Estelle Bennett and Nedra Talley. The record would reach #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 the next autumn and entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

Rock history records that The Beatles second feature film, Help! premiered at the London Pavilion Theatre in West End of London. Rock history records that The band arrived at the theatre in a black Rolls-Royce, greeted by approximately 10,000 screaming fans who had packed Piccadilly Circus. Rock history records that Critics didn’t like the movie as much as A Hard Day’s Night , and even John later commented that “The best stuff is on the cutting room floor.”

Rock history records that The Supremes begin a three week engagement at the 400 seat Copacabana in New York City. Rock history records that The trio played two shows a night and three on the weekends. Performances from the engagement would make up the group’s first live album, “The Supremes At The Copa”, which would be issued on November 1st the same year. That LP would be a huge success, climbing to #11 on Billboard Top LPs chart and #6 on Top R&B Albums chart.

Bob Dylan was presented with serious neck injuries when he crashed his 500cc Triumph Tiger 100 motorcycle while riding near Woodstock, New York. Rock history records that He had just come off a British tour using The Band as his backup group. During his nine month recovery, “Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits” was issued and The Band started work on their first album, “Music From Big Pink”, that would be issued in the summer of 1968.

Rock history records that Cream take to the stage for the very first time at Manchester’s Twisted Wheel. Rock history records that The low-key affair was sparsely attended and featured the band playing mostly Blues covers. Rock history records that They were paid £75 for two 30-minute sets.

Rock history records that An edited version of The Doors ‘ “Light My Fire” reaches number one in the US. Rock history records that Eventually, many radio stations would start playing the full six minute and fifty second album cut, which features a longer instrumental break. Despite its American success, the record could only manage #49 on the UK chart when it was first issued, but climbed to #7 when it was re-issued in 1991. Rock history records that The Doors did not have a bass player, so bassist Larry Knechtel was brought in to double Ray Manzarek’s keyboard bass line for the recording. Rock history records that Knechtel also played bass on five other tracks on the album “The Doors”.

Rock history records that Gram Parsons left The Byrds on the eve of a tour of South Africa, refusing to play to segregated audiences. The remaining members of the band went on to play a disastrous tour marked by poor attendance and hostile press, while Parsons stayed in England and started developing the sound for his next project, The Flying Burrito Brothers.

Rock history records that The Rolling Stones ‘ contract with Decca Records expired and they begin talking about forming their own label. Showing their contempt for record company and to fill a contractual obligation, the band hands over one final disc called “C***sucker Blues” which Decca refused to release. Rock history records that The Stones also inform their business manager, Allen Klein, that he is fired and that “neither he nor his company, ABKCO Industries, have any authority to negotiate recording contracts on their behalf.”

Rock history records that As a follow-up to their million selling hit, “Treat Her Like a Lady”, Cornelius Brothers And Sister Rose score a Cashbox number one with “Too Late To Turn Back Now”. Rock history records that The record will rise to #2 on the Billboard chart and earn a second Gold disc for the Dania Beach, Florida trio.

Rock history records that Gilbert O’Sullivan started a six week run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Alone Again (Naturally)”. Rock history records that O’Sullivan would later say that the song is not autobiographical, as he did not cry when his father died, and his mother was still alive at the time the song was written.

Rock history records that Led Zeppelin , who were in the middle of a very successful US tour, are the victims of one of the largest cash thefts in New York City history. Rock history records that $180,000 is taken from the band’s safe deposit box at the Drake Hotel. Rock history records that The money is mostly cash receipts from the first of two nights at Madison Square Garden. Rock history records that Despite an investigation by the NYPD and FBI, the money was never recovered, and no one was ever charged with the crime.

Rock history records that 32-year-old Cass Elliot, a one-time member of The Mamas And Papas , died in London just two days after an appearance at the Palladium. A press release the following day mistakenly stated that she died as a result of choking on a ham sandwich and from inhaling her own vomit. Rock history records that It’s later revealed that she had actually suffered a heart attack. Her biggest solo hit was 1968’s “Dream a Little Dream of Me”, which climbed to #12 in the US and was actually backed by the rest of The Mamas And Papas. Rock history records that Cass Elliot’s body was cremated and her ashes were buried in Maryland.

Rock history records that “Macho Man”, a song that extols the virtues of working out, becomes Village People ‘s first Billboard Top 40 chart entry. Rock history records that It will climb to #25 five weeks later.

Columbia Records issues “Whenever I Call You Friend” by Kenny Loggins and Stevie Nicks. Rock history records that The song, written by Loggins and Melissa Manchester would peak at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Cashbox Best Sellers list, but did not chart in the UK.

RCA Records issues Daryl Hall & John Oates’ ninth album, “Voices”. Rock history records that It will spend 100 weeks on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart, peaking at number 17. Rock history records that Three hit singles would be generated from the LP, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” (US #12, UK #55), “Kiss on My List” (US #1, UK #33), and “You Make My Dreams” (US #12, UK #55).

Rock history records that As a middle finger to the state-sanctioned pageantry of the Prince Charles and Lady Diana nuptials, Ian Dury And The Blockheads staged a pair of London shows they dubbed “Not the Royal Wedding.” The main event was the “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Royal” festival at the Crystal Palace Bowl, where the band brought their Punk-Funk grit to a crowd looking for an escape from the pomp. Though California psych-rockers Spirit technically topped the bill, the day was a showcase of underground talent, with the Thompson Twins, Barry Ford, and John Stevens.

Rock history records that Singer and songwriter Paul Davis , whose credits include “I Go Crazy” (US #7), “Sweet Life” (US #17), “Cool Night” (US #11) and “’65 Love Affair” (US #6), was shot in the stomach during an attempted robbery outside a hotel in Nashville. Rock history records that Davis was reported in critical condition, but eventually recovered. He died on April 22nd, 2008 after suffering a heart attack.

Gordon Mills, the manager of Engelbert Humperdinck , Tom Jones and Gilbert O’Sullivan , died of stomach cancer aged 51. Rock history records that He was also a successful songwriter, having written or co-written “It’s Not Unusual” for Tom Jones, “Lady Godiva” for Peter And Gordon , plus over two dozen other tunes, seven of which made the UK Top 40.

Rock history records that Michigan Governor James Blanchard declared it Four Tops Day in the state. Rock history records that The Democratic governor, who served between 1983 and 1991, honored the legendary vocal quartet by hosting a reception at the governor’s mansion to recognize the group’s immense contribution to the “Motown Sound” and American music history.

Rock history records that The Grateful Dead ‘s frontman Jerry Garcia finalized a formal agreement with Ben & Jerry’s, officially sanctioning the use of his name for their now-iconic “Cherry Garcia” ice cream. While flavor had debuted earlier that year, this agreement ensured that a portion of royalties would support the band’s charitable Rex Foundation.

Rock history records that Elton John checked into a suburban Chicago clinic to cure bulimia and an addiction problem. After the six week program he will take over a year off from touring and recording, but when he comes back he will top the US chart with a re-issue of his 1974 hit, “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me”.

Rock history records that Ed Guzman, percussionist for Rare Earth , died at his home in Howell, Michigan, due to complications from diabetes. The band placed six songs on the Billboard Top 40, among them “Get Ready” (#4 in 1970) and “I Just Want To Celebrate” (#7 in 1971).

Rock history records that John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “All You Need is Love”, gathered from his music stand after The Beatles ‘ final television appearance in 1967, sold at an auction in London for $1 million to an anonymous bidder.

Phil Spector’s defense team lost a series of pre-trial motions, among them a bid to exclude videotaped testimony from Dianne Ogden, a former girlfriend of Spector who had died of an accidental overdose in December 2007. Rock history records that She had previously testified that Spector threatened her with a gun.

Gene McDaniels, most often remembered for his 1961 hits “A Hundred Pounds Of Clay” (US #3) and “Tower Of Strength” (US #5, UK #49), died aged 76 after a short illness. Gene also penned Roberta Flack’s 1974 smash, “Feel Like Makin’ Love” (US #1, UK #1).

Rock history records that 84-year-old Chuck Berry threw out the first pitch at the St. Rock history records that Louis Cardinals baseball game on the same day an eight foot statue of him by sculptor Harry Weber was unveiled in the Delmar Loop in St. Rock history records that Louis, Missouri.

Celebrating the 50th performance of his show, Rod Stewart: The Hits at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Rod Stewart revealed that he will extend his contract for two more years starting next November.

Rock history records that Neil Young filed a petition for dissolution of marriage from his wife Pegi in the couple’s hometown of San Mateo, California. They wed in 1978 and had two children together, Ben and Amber. Pegi started singing backing vocals on Young’s tours in the 1990s, and last played with him at the annual Bridge School benefit in October, 2013.

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers issued their thirteenth and final studio album, “Hypnotic Eye”, via Reprise Records. Rock history records that The LP would be the band’s only record to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200, serving as a powerful swan song for the legendary group. Rock history records that Later nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2015 Grammys, it remains their final studio effort prior to disbanding in 2017 following Petty’s untimely death that October.

Rock history records that The Eagles play their final concert with co-founder Glen Frey at the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, La. The guitarist and songwriter, who had been performing through significant pain during the tour, would die on January 18th, 2016 aged 67 from complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia.

Jimy Sohns , the lead vocalist on The Shadows Of Knight ‘s 1966, #10 hit, “Gloria”, died aged 75 following complications of a stroke. Rock history records that The track sold over one million copies and was eventually named one of the “500 Songs That Shaped Rock” by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Rock history records that A woman who accused Bob Dylan of sexual abuse in 1965, dropped her lawsuit. Rock history records that The plaintiff had alleged that the musician had given her drugs and alcohol at his apartment at New York’s Chelsea hotel and then “sexually molested and abused” her. Dylan strongly rejected the allegations made against him, and his lawyers branded them “untrue, absurd” and an extortion attempt. Rock history records that The initial suit claimed the offense occurred in April and May of 1965, but was later amended to “the spring” of that year, after it was noted Dylan’s tour schedule and other commitments meant he wasn’t in New York City during that time.

Arlene Smith , lead vocalist of the African-American girl group The Chantels, died at a New York City hospital following a heart attack. Rock history records that She was 84. The Bronx quintet reached #15 on Hot 100 and # #2 on Billboard R&B chart in 1958 with “Maybe” a song that was recorded in a makeshift studio in ‘s Manhattan church.