1952 – Hank Williams‘ membership in the Grand Ole Opry is revoked because of his drinking problem and no-shows. He dies four months later.
1964 – The Who, temporarily known as the High Numbers, take the stage at Harrow, England’s Railway Hotel, but not before lead singer Roger Daltrey is involved in a fistfight with his father-in-law just outside.
1969 – Motown Records introduces their new signing, The Jackson 5, to tastemakers and industry types at a party in Beverly Hills hosted by Diana Ross. The group lives up to the hype, becoming one of the top acts of 1970.
1970 – Jimmy Buffett releases his debut album, Down To Earth, a folk-rock collection that includes “The Captain and the Kid” – a song written in honor of his late grandfather. The album sells just 374 copies.
1972 – The mayor of San Antonio, Texas, declares today “Cheech and Chong Day” after the popular comedy duo, although neither was born anywhere near the city.
1973 – The Edgar Winter Group releases “Free Ride.”
1979 – Led Zeppelin played their last-ever show in the UK with John Bonham at Knebworth House in England.
1999 – Kiss are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2011 – Warrant lead singer Jani Lane dies at age 47 after a long battle with drug and alcohol addiction.
2011 – Go-Go’s receive the 2,444th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. It is located where the legendary punk club The Masque used to stand. Go-Go’s frequently played this club during their early years.
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