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It’s a big day for classic rock fans — with fresh music, major anniversaries, and new stories from some of the most legendary names ever to hit the stage.

The Beatles drop a never-before-heard studio gem, Paul McCartney is spotted filming in Oklahoma, and Elton John’s landmark album gets a 50th anniversary reissue.

Meanwhile, Ringo Starr, Neil Young, and The Doors all make headlines in ways that keep the heart of rock alive and kicking.

Today in Classic Rock History

1963
The Beatles begin their first tour of Sweden, playing at the Nya Aulan in Katrineholm.
Watch Beatles live

1964
The Rolling Stones make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing Chuck Berry's "Around and Around" and closing with "Time Is On My Side." Their appearance generates over $1 million in ticket sales for their fall tour.
Watch the performance

1967
The Monkees release "Daydream Believer," which becomes their third #1 single. Composed by John Stewart of the Kingston Trio, the song achieves massive chart success.
Watch the video

1968
Led Zeppelin debuts under their new name at the University of Surrey in England, initially billed as the "New Yardbirds."
Watch early Zeppelin

1969
Pink Floyd releases their landmark album Ummagumma, a quadruple-sided LP featuring both live performances and experimental new material.
Listen to Ummagumma

1971
The Doors release Other Voices, their seventh studio album and first following the death of lead singer Jim Morrison.
Listen to the album

1974
Paul McCartney and Wings release the single "Junior's Farm," which climbs to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Watch Paul perform

1974
Nick Drake, the beloved English folk singer, dies from an overdose of prescribed antidepressants at age 26.
Tribute performance

1975
The Who release their seventh studio album The Who By Numbers in the US, three weeks after its UK release.
Watch The Who live

1975
Paul Simon releases his fourth solo album, Still Crazy After All These Years, which reaches #1 on the Billboard 200 and wins Grammy Awards for Album of the Year.
Watch Paul Simon

1975
Elton John sells out two consecutive nights at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, cementing his status as a superstar.
Watch Dodger Stadium

1977
Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant is laid to rest five days after dying in a plane crash that claimed the lives of two other band members and crew.
Remember Ronnie

Have a Rockin Day,
Hippy Pete