Today we're celebrating some incredible moments in classic rock history! John Lennon had a hero he knelt down to, Paul McCartney showcased virtuoso acoustic guitar skills in 1973, and Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" just made the Hot 100 for the first time… 51 years after its release, and more…
Have a Rockin Day,
Hippy Pete
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TODAY IN CLASSIC ROCK
1964: The Beatles' John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison flew from London Airport to Paris for their first French performances, marking an important milestone in their international conquest.
1966: David Bowie released his first recording under his new stage name (previously David Jones) to avoid confusion with The Monkees' Davy Jones. The single "Can't Help Thinking About Me" marked the beginning of the Bowie legend.
1967: Over 25,000 people gathered at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for "The Human Be-In: A Gathering of the Tribes," featuring performances by The Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane—a precursor to the Summer of Love and massive outdoor rock festivals.
1970: Diana Ross performed for the last time with The Supremes at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, introducing her replacement Jean Terrell and closing a legendary chapter in Motown history.
1973: Elvis Presley's "Aloha From Hawaii" concert was broadcast live via satellite to an estimated one billion people worldwide, becoming one of the most-watched musical events in television history and cementing his status as a global superstar.
1975: Three Dog Night were awarded their 12th Gold record for the album "Joy to the World - Their Greatest Hits," celebrating a remarkable run of chart success.
1975: Joe Walsh was presented a Gold record for his third solo album "So What," which featured background vocals from his future Eagles bandmates Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Randy Meisner.
1977: David Bowie released his groundbreaking 11th studio album "Low" via RCA Records, the first of his legendary Berlin Trilogy with Brian Eno that would influence generations of musicians.
1978: The Sex Pistols played their final show with their classic lineup at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, with Johnny Rotten famously asking the crowd, "Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" before walking off stage and effectively ending the band.
1978: Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album hit #1 for a record 31st week on the US chart, showcasing the album's unprecedented staying power and cultural impact.
1978: Player topped the US charts with "Baby Come Back," a power ballad written by band members Peter Beckett and John Crowley after both had broken up with their girlfriends.
1980: Rush released "Permanent Waves," their seventh studio album, featuring "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill"—tracks that helped the album become their first to crack the US Top 5, peaking at #4.
1984: Paul McCartney's single "Pipes of Peace" reached #1 on the UK chart, becoming his first solo #1 hit in his native country (separate from his success with The Beatles and Wings).
