Today’s lineup includes fresh reflections on John Lennon and Paul McCartney to new twists in the worlds of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and more. And for a bit of seasonal comfort, don’t miss the cozy Beatles holiday Yule Log, and more…

Have a Rockin Day,
Hippy Pete

Official Beatles Holiday Yule Log

NEW George Harrison - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) [Official Video]

TODAY IN CLASSIC ROCK

• 1957: Simon & Garfunkel (performing under the name Tom & Jerry) release their very first single, "Hey, Schoolgirl," putting them on the map years before "The Sound of Silence."

• 1961: The Beach Boys make their live concert debut at the Rendezvous Ballroom in Newport Beach, California, earning $300 for the gig.

• 1964: In a pivotal moment for music history, Brian Wilson suffers a nervous breakdown on a flight to Houston and decides to quit touring with The Beach Boys to focus solely on studio recording.

• 1964: Eddie Vedder, future frontman for Pearl Jam and a torchbearer for classic rock values in the grunge era, is born in Evanston, Illinois.

• 1966: The legendary UK music show Ready Steady Go! broadcasts its final episode, featuring performances by The Who and guest appearances by Mick Jagger.

• 1966: Pink Floyd debuts as the house band for the UFO Club in London, cementing their status as leaders of the underground psychedelic scene.

• 1969: Elton John meets songwriter Bernie Taupin, arranger Paul Buckmaster, and producer Gus Dudgeon together for the first time, assembling the team that would create his 1970s masterpieces.

• 1969: Diana Ross & The Supremes make their final television appearance together on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing "Someday We'll Be Together."

• 1970: Jorma Kaukonen (guitarist for Jefferson Airplane) celebrates his 30th birthday (born 1940).

• 1972: Chaos ensues at Madison Square Garden when former Grand Funk Railroad manager Terry Knight arrives with a court order to seize the band's equipment after their show.

• 1977: Cat Stevens formally changes his name to Yusuf Islam, marking his departure from the pop star life he had led for a decade.

• 1979: The Police perform at the Hammersmith Odeon in London as part of a charity concert for the people of Kampuchea, sharing the bill with Ian Dury.