Today in 1969, the photo session for the cover of The Beatles ‘Abbey Road’ album took place outside Abbey Road studios
Today in 1970, Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of her greatest influence, Bessie Smith
Born on this day in 1957, Dennis Drew (10,000 Maniacs)
Soul singer Joe Tex was born today in 1933
Scott Stapp of the band Creed was born today in 1973
On this day in 1971, tracks from The Beatles White Album were played in the courtroom at the Sharon Tate murder trial
On this day in 1998, Carl Perkins died aged 65 from throat cancer
Today in 2006, Wilson Pickett died in the hospital near his Ashburn, Virginia home
Today in 2007, Mamas and the Papas Denny Doherty (The Mamas and the Papas) died at the age of 66
Remembering Phil Everly, (The Everly Brothers) born this day in 1939, and died just a little over two weeks ago (Jan. 3)
Remembering Janis Joplin who was born today in 1943
Dolly Parton was born today in 1946
Remembering Robert Palmer who was born this day in 1949
Dewey Bunell, (America) was born today in 1951
Shelley Fabares was born today in 1944
Remembering The Big Man, Clarence Clemons, born on this day in 1942
Remembering James Moore, known as Slim Harpo, born this day in 1924
Laurens Hammond, the inventor of the Hammond organ was born today in 1895
Janis Joplin’s “Pearl” was posthumously released today in 1971
Today in 1969, Janis Joplin was arrested during a gig in Tampa, Florida, after badmouthing a policeman
Today in 2010, The Beatles’ back catalog was finally made available on iTunes, after years of negotiations
Today in 1970, Janis Joplin was found dead at the Landmark Hotel Hollywood after an accidental heroin overdose
Barbara K. MacDonald (Timbuk 3) was born today in 1958
John Lennon’s Walls and Bridges was released on this day in 1974
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