Today in 1995, the long strange trip ended when Jerry Garcia died from a heart attack in San Francisco at the age of 53
The late Whitney Houston was born on this day in 1963
Today in 1986, Queen gave what would be their last ever live performance when they appeared at Knebworth Park in England
40 years ago today, Tricky Dick Nixon resigned as our 37th President
Jerry “Captain Trips” Garcia was born on this day in 1942
Rock guitar virtuoso Tommy Bolin (James Gang, Deep Purple) was born on this day in 1951
Today in 1963, the first ‘Beatles Monthly’ was published. A magazine devoted to the group, it continued for 77 editions until 1969 and at its peak was selling over 350,000 copies a month.
On this day in 1971, The Concert For Bangladesh, organized by George Harrison took place at New York’s Madison Square Garden
Today in 1987, Eurythmics Dave Stewart married Bananarama founding member Siobham Fahey
The late Boz Burrell, (Bad Company & King Crimson) was born today in 1946
Robert Cray is 61 today
Adam Duritz, (Counting Crows) turns 50 today
On this day in 1974, Cass Elliot died in her sleep from a heart attack after playing a sold out show in London, England
Today in 1965, The Beatles second feature film ‘Help!’ had its premiere at The Pavilion in London
Today in 1966, Bob Dylan suffered a broken neck vertebra after crashing his Triumph 55 motorcycle near his Woodstock, NY home
Today in 1987, Ben and Jerry’s introduces a new flavor: Cherry Garcia, named after the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia
Geddy Lee (Rush) is 61 today
Patti Sciafa a.k.a. Mrs. Springsteen is celebrating a birthday today
Remembering the birthday of the late AC/DC front man Bon Scott, today in 1946
Today in 1995, The Grateful Dead give their last concert with Jerry Garcia at Chicago’s Soldier Field
The late Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience) was born on this day in 1947
Jim Kerr (Simple Minds) was born on this day in 1959
Courtney Love is celebrating her 49th birthday today
Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather) is 39 today
Today in 1979, Eric Clapton married Patti Harrison (the ex-wife of George)
On this day in 1973, Jerry Garcia was arrested when police found cocaine and LSD in his car
Today in 2000, Ian Dury died after a long battle with cancer aged 57
Remembering Sarah Vaughan who was born on this date in 1934
Mariah Carey is 44 today
Fergie (The Black Eyed Peas) is 39 today
Today in 1994, Jerry Garcia married moviemaker Deborah Koons
Today in 1984, Elton John married recording engineer Renate Blauer in Sydney, Australia
Today in 1980, Lou Reed married Sylvia Morales at a ceremony in his New York apartment.
Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) was born today in 1972
Neil Young’s Harvest was released on this day in 1972
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