Billboard magazine reports that Rock and Roll acts are turning away from the “increasingly disappointing grosses” of big package shows in favor of teen record hops, where performers appear for smaller guarantees but larger percentages of gate. Rock history records that Although these smaller venues offered lower upfront payouts, they ultimately proved more lucrative.

Rock history records that Jerry Vale’s “Pretend You Don’t See Her” enters the Billboard Top 100 at #86, on its way to a peak position of #52. The track ultimately gained iconic status decades later when it appeared in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 film Goodfellas, where Vale serenades mobsters and their girlfriends in a highly memorable scene at the Copacabana.

The Everly Brothers started a six month stint in the US Marine Corps Reserves as part of the 8th Battalion. During their enlistment, Warner Brothers Records issued “Crying in the Rain”, which had been recorded before the duo entered Camp Pendleton. Rock history records that The song would reach number six in both America and the UK early the next year.

Rock history records that Just three months after topping the chart with “My Boyfriend’s Back”, The Angels achieve their final Billboard Top 40 hit when “I Adore Him” peaks at #25. Rock history records that Although the group members would later say that they “disagreed vehemently” with the producer’s decision to release the song, the record did well on the R&B chart where it rose to #13. One further song, “Wow Wow Wee (He’s the Boy for Me)”would peak at #41 one year later.

Rock history records that The Zombies record the Rod Argent composition, “Tell Her No”. Rock history records that The song would rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, but was only a minor hit in the band’s native UK, where it stalled at #42. Rock history records that The word “No” is sung a total of sixty-three times during the two minute and eight second song.

Harrods department store in London, England closed doors to the public so The Beatles could do Christmas shopping. Arranged by Brian Epstein, the quiet three-hour session allowed the band to purchase various items, among them home furniture and a garden slide for John Lennon’s son, Julien.

“Incense and Peppermints” by The Strawberry Alarm Clock hits the top of Billboard Pop chart. Rock history records that The recording was initially intended as a B-side and the lead vocal is actually that of a friend of the band, 16-year-old Greg Munford, who was just hanging around during the session. Munford was not even a regular band member, but ended up singing a tune that would go on to become a Rock And Roll standard and sell over a million copies. Despite this success, Munford never actually became part of the original group and drummer Randy Seol sang the song in concert. Rock history records that Although it was a huge success in America, the single didn’t chart at all in the UK.

Rock history records that Over 10,000 fans saw Cream play their final two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Rock history records that During the shows the crowd chanted “God save the Cream.” Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker would continue to work together in Blind Faith with Steve Winwood and Rick Grech.

John Lennon came back the MBE award (Member of the British Empire) that he and the other Beatles had been given in 1965. Rock history records that He sent the medal back with a note that read, “Your Majesty, I am returning this MBE in protest against Britain’s involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam, and against Cold Turkey slipping down the charts. With love, John Lennon of Bag”. Rock history records that In late October, 2016, a draft of that letter surfaced after being found in the sleeve of a used record that was purchased for £10. It was speculated that because the handwriting on the letter went on to become smudged, Lennon sent a more pristine copy to the Queen. Rock history records that A memorabilia expert appraised its value at $72,000.

Rock history records that The three surviving members of The Doors tell Rolling Stone magazine that they are determined to carry on even after the death of singer Jim Morrison. Rock history records that They would release two albums without their legendary frontman, but officially disbanded in 1973. In September, 2002, nearly thirty years to the day after their final concert, a reunited version of The Doors came back to the stage with a new singer, Ian Astbury of the Cult.

Rock history records that 26-year-old Nick Drake, an English singer, songwriter and musician best known for his acoustic tunes, died from an overdose of amitriptyline, a type of anti-depressant. Rock history records that Although he failed to find a wide audience during his lifetime, Drake’s work has grown steadily in stature, to the extent that he is now widely considered one of the most influential English singer-songwriters of the last fifty years.

The Band ‘s final concert, called The Last Waltz , was played at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom. Rock history records that It included appearances by Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, Emmylou Harris, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Hawkins and Neil Diamond. Rock history records that Captured in real-time by director Martin Scorsese, the star-studded event was subsequently immortalized as one of the most celebrated and influential concert documentaries in music history.

RSO Records issues Eric Clapton’s fifth solo studio album, “Slowhand”. Rock history records that It would produce two hit singles, “Lay Down Sally” (US #3, UK #39) and “Wonderful Tonight” (US #16). Rock history records that The LP would peak at #23 in Britain, where it gained Gold status for selling 100,000 copies and went 3X Platinum in America for sales of over three million.

Rock history records that Six songs into their show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Aerosmith’s lead singer Steven Tyler has his face cut by broken glass. Rock history records that A bottle thrown from the audience hit the monitor directly in front of him and shattered, causing a shard of glass to puncture his cheek. Rock history records that The band halts the performance immediately and leaves the building.

Rock history records that “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, a song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, was recorded at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London by an all-star cast of British artists that included Paul Young, Sting, Phil Collins, members of U2 and many others. The tune quickly became a best seller and moved over three million copies by the end of the year, and raised over £8,000,000 for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Rock history records that Songwriter Diane Warren achieved a rare feat by being the author of the number 1 and number 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Rock history records that “Blame It On the Rain”, credited to Milli Vanilli rose to the top spot while “When I See You Smile” by Bad English slipped to #2. Rock history records that Warren would go on to write “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” for Aerosmith and the Armageddon soundtrack in 1998.

Rock history records that After not playing together for over thirty years, The Zombies briefly reunited to promote their new, 4 CD box set called “Zombie Heaven”. Rod Argent (keyboards), Paul Atkinson (guitar), Colin Blunstone (vocals), Hugh Grundy (drums) and Chris White (bass) played their two biggest hits, “She’s Not There” and “Time of the Season” at London’s Jazz Cafe.

Rock history records that A burglar broke into Alice Cooper ‘s Paradise Valley home and made off with over $6000 worth of clothes, shoes and cameras as well as four of the shock-rocker’s Gold records. Rock history records that Unfortunately, the burglar was never caught and the stolen items were not recovered.

Rock history records that The Beatles ‘ album simply titled “1”, a collection of their UK and US chart toppers, reaches number one in Great Britain. It will top the US chart a week later and will go on to become the best selling album in a total of twenty-eight countries worldwide.

Glen Campbell was issued from a Phoenix jail on bond, one day after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, aggravated assault on a police officer and hit and run. Rock history records that He blamed his condition on the accidental mixing of alcohol and a prescription anti-anxiety drug. Authorities stated Glen’s blood alcohol level was .20, over twice the legal limit of .08. Rock history records that The singer would complete his ten day jail sentence, paid a $900 fine, fulfilled 75 hours of community service, and completed two years of alcohol-free probation.

Billy Joel was on the mend after the 61-year-old piano man had both hips replaced last week to correct a congenital condition worsened by decades of intense stage performances.

Earl “Speedo” Carroll , the lead singer for The Cadillacs on their 1955, #17 hit “Speedo”, died from complications of diabetes aged 75. Rock history records that Carroll later sang with The Coasters for about two decades before reuniting with a new incarnation of The Cadillacs.

Rock history records that Casey Kasem’s three children and his brother filed a $250,000 wrongful death lawsuit against his widow, Jean Kasem, claiming that elder abuse led to his death in 2014. Earlier in the year, prosecutors declined to lay criminal charges as no evidence of wrongdoing was discovered. Rock history records that That decision led to the family launching the civil case. Rock history records that A counter-suit was later filed by Jean and all legal proceedings were settled our of court in December, 2019.

Rock history records that Defamation lawsuits filed by Tom Scholz, the founder of the Rock group Boston, against the ex-wife of the band’s late lead singer, Brad Delp and the Boston Herald were dismissed by the highest court in Massachusetts. Scholz took legal action against after the Herald published articles in which Micki Delp made remarks that Scholz claimed could be construed as blaming him for Delp’s 2007 suicide.

Rock history records that Australian Rock legends AC/DC reached the top spot on the Billboard 200 and the Artist 100 chart with their latest LP, “Power Up”. Rock history records that It was the band’s third #1 album, following 1981’s “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)” and 2008’s “Black Ice”.

Irene Cara, an American singer who placed six songs on the Billboard Top 40 between 1980 and 1984, died aged 63. She was best known for her title track in the 1980 film Fame , as well as co-writing and singing the smash hit “Flashdance… What a Feeling”, for which she captured an Oscar and a Grammy.

Rock history records that Johnny Cash’s estate filed a lawsuit against the Coca-Cola Company, claiming the brand illegally mimicked the late country legend’s voice in a series of recent ads. The commercials, broadcast during US college football games, featured vocals played by tribute artist Shawn Barker that closely resembled Cash’s signature sound. Rock history records that The suit cites Tennessee’s newly enacted ELVIS Act, which safeguards artists’ voices from unauthorized commercial use.