Archive for July 20, 2009
This Day in Music…July 20
Jul 20th
1872 – Composer Deodat de Severac was born.
1940 – “Billboard” magazine published its first listing of best-selling singles. 10 songs were on the list.
1965 – Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” was released.
1965 – Lovin’ Spoonful’s first record, “Do You Believe in Magic,” was released.
1968 – Jane Asher announced that Paul McCartney has broken off their engagement.
1974 – Joey Ramone became the lead vocalist for the Ramones.
1975 – Steve Van Zandt performed for the first time in concert as a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.
1979 – Electric Light Orchestra took out advertisements dedicating the release of “Don’t Bring Me Down” to Skylab.
1986 – “Sid and Nancy,” a film biography of the Sex Pistols, premiered in London.
1987 – Production was completed on Prince’s third movie, “Sign O’ The Times” in Minneapolis, MN.
1996 – Kim Thayil (Soundgarden) was arrested for assault and then later released after playing on the Lollapalooza ‘96 tour in North Carolina.
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