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Get ready for today’s classic rock roundup—there’s a Beatles biopic update, the latest on Ozzy Osbourne’s emotional farewell, and a new tour from Ringo Starr. Bob Dylan is teasing fans with what’s next, and there’s a unique twist on Buddy Holly’s legacy in Texas. PLUS…

New Beatles Outtake Released Today!

Today in Classic Rock History

1956: Elvis Presley made his big-screen debut when the movie Love Me Tender premiered at the Paramount Theater in New York City. The film, originally titled The Reno Brothers, was renamed after Presley's single "Love Me Tender" sold over one million copies in advance orders—a first for any single.

1965: The Rolling Stones made their U.S. television debut on NBC's musical variety show Hullabaloo. They performed "She Said Yeah" and "Get Off of My Cloud" for American audiences.

1966: The Doors officially signed with Elektra Records in a deal for the band to produce seven albums. The band also reluctantly agreed to release "Break On Through" as their first single, with the lyric "She gets high" changed to "She gets" to secure radio play.

1967: Pink Floyd performed two shows at Winter Gardens in Bournemouth, England, during a period when they were establishing themselves as pioneers of psychedelic rock.

1969: Janis Joplin was arrested during a concert at Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, Florida, after confronting police officers who were forcing fans to return to their seats. She called a detective a "son of a bitch" and told him she would kick his face in. Joplin was released on $504 bail, and charges were later dropped.

1969: The Rolling Stones performed two shows at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Illinois, on their U.S. tour. The evening show started more than two hours late due to equipment delays, but fans were treated to performances by B.B. King and Ike & Tina Turner before the Stones took the stage.

1971: Grand Funk Railroad released their fifth studio album E Pluribus Funk through Capitol Records. The album, packaged in a distinctive die-cut cover shaped like a silver coin, peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200.

1971: Pink Floyd performed their tenth concert appearance in New York City at the fabled Carnegie Hall, delivering a setlist that included "One of These Days," "Atom Heart Mother," "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," and "Echoes."

1974: The Faces released "You Can Make Me Dance, Sing or Anything," which would become their last single as Rod Stewart later announced he was leaving the band to focus on his increasingly successful solo career.

1975: ABBA appeared as guests on American Bandstand, where they performed "S.O.S." and "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" for American television audiences.

1980: David Bowie opened on Broadway in the title role of The Elephant Man at the Booth Theatre in New York. His portrayal of John Merrick ran through January 1981, with all performances sold out.

Have a Rockin Day,
Hippy Pete