ON THIS  DAY IN MUSIC

1965 - The Beatles

The Beatles began a 14-day European tour with two performances at the Palais Des Sports in Paris, France. The Beatles' set list for this tour: ‘Twist and Shout’, ‘She's a Woman’, ‘I'm a Loser’, ‘Can't Buy Me Love’, ‘Baby's In Black’, ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’, ‘A Hard Day's Night’, ‘Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby’, ‘Rock and Roll Music’, ‘I Feel Fine’, ‘Ticket to Ride’, and ‘Long Tall Sally’.

Oh you knew SOMETHING was happening . . . . . . . . 

1966 - Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde

Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde double album was released on this day in 1966

Didn't you Mr Jones? . . . . . . . . . . . 

Judas - Route online - book by Clinton Heylin

1969 - NEWPORT FESTIVAL 

The first of a three day Festival in Newport, California, featuring: Ike And 
Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Byrds, The Rascals, Steppenwolf, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Janis Joplin, Johnny Winter, Eric Burdon and Love. A three day ticket cost $15 (£8.80). Hendrix received $125,000 for his appearance, at the time it was the highest fee ever paid to a rock act for a single appearance.

Miles Newport Jazz Festival 1969

1998 - Baddiel, Skinner & Lightning Seeds

Baddiel, Skinner & Lightning Seeds went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Three Lions '98' released for the football World Cup 98.

2006 - Kool & the Gang

Claydes Charles Smith, co-founder and lead guitarist of Kool & the Gang died aged 57 after a long illness. They had the 1981 US No.1 & UK No.7 single 'Celebration' and 15 other Top 40 hits.

2016 - Led Zeppelin

Lawyers for Led Zeppelin asked a judge to throw out a case accusing the band of stealing the riff for 'Stairway To Heaven'. Singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and Warner Music argued that the claimants had failed to make their case after three days of testimony. The band were accused of basing Stairway on the 1968 Spirit song, Taurus.

BIRTHDAYS

1924 - Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins, guitarist, 1960 UK No.46 single 'Teensville'. Recorded over 100 albums during his career, major influence on George Harrison and Mark Knopfler. Atkins died on June 30th 2001, aged 77. Great influence on my guitar knowledge and interest as my dear brother Steve worshipped Cjhet and had several albums by him that played constantly in the family home before we found Bob Dylan, The Lovin' Spoonful et al. WE retained a sneaking regard for Chet and some of the country pickers but soon found interest in other musical adventures.

 Interesting (well to ME!) I awake with this on my mind and John Sebastian had it about right here 

Still love this  . . . . . from 'Hums' a favourite album of ALL time . . . . . pick it!

1942 - Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson American singer, songwriter with The Beach Boys who scored the 1966 UK & US No.1 single 'Good Vibrations', plus over 25 other UK Top 40 singles. The 1966 classic album Pet Sounds is widely considered to be one of the most influential albums in music history. Wilson released and toured the 'lost' Beach Boys Smile album in 2004.