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Gravdigr · 07-08-2017, 04:06 PM

July 8

1966, The Beatles released the ‘Nowhere Man’ 4-track EP in the UK, which included: ‘Drive My Car’, ‘Michelle’ and ‘You Won't See Me’. All four tracks were taken from The Beatles' sixth UK studio album, Rubber Soul.

1967, The Monkees began a 29-date tour with The Jimi Hendrix Experience as support act. Hendrix was dropped after six shows after being told his act was not suitable for their teenybopper audience.

1969, Marianne Faithfull collapsed on the set of 'Ned Kelly' after taking a drug overdose. She was admitted to a Sydney Hospital, (she was later dropped from the movie).

1972, Bill Withers started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Lean On Me', his only No.1 hit, it made No.18 in the UK. [Know how to turn a duck into a soul singer? Put it in the microwave til it's Bill Withers!]

1978, Gerry Rafferty's album City To City went to No.1 on the US chart, knocking off 'Saturday Night Fever', which had been at the top of the charts for almost six months.

1984, Bob Dylan's current European tour came to an end at Slane Castle, County Meath in Ireland. Dylan was joined on stage by Van Morrison and they duetted on It’s All Over Now Baby Blue. U2's Bono, who was sent to interview Dylan for the Irish rock magazine Hot Press, ended up duetting with Dylan on Blowin’ In The Wind and Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat. Carlos Santana also joined Dylan on stage and played guitar on the last seven songs of the set.

2007, Prince was forced off stage by police halfway through his set at the First Avenue nightclub during a late-night gig in his home town of Minneapolis. The club was only allowed to stay open until 3.am but Prince took to the stage at 2.45am. Prince had already played two concerts in Minneapolis before his late-night club appearance; His first performance was at a department store, where he promoted his new cologne with a nine-song, 45-minute set.

1908 – Louis Jordan, 1914 – Billy Eckstine, 1924 – Johnnie Johnson

, 1930 – Jerry Vale, 1935 – Steve Lawrence, 1940 – Joe B. Mauldin

(Buddy Holly & The Crickets), 1944 – Jaimoe

(The Allman Bros), 1948 – Raffi, 1957 – Carlos Cavazo

(Quiet Riot, Ratt), 1958 – Kevin Bacon, 1961 – Andrew Fletcher

(Depeche Mode), 1961 – Toby Keith, 1962 – Joan Osborne, 1969 – George Fisher (Cannibal Corpse), 1970 – Beck, 1985 – Jamie Cook (Arctic Monkeys)

1971 – Charlie Shavers, 2013 – Brett Walker

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Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	July 8 1966, The Beatles released the ‘Nowhere Man’ 4-track EP in the UK, which included: ‘Drive My Car’, ‘Michelle’ and ‘You Won't See Me’. All four tracks were taken from The Beatles' sixth UK studio album, Rubber Soul. 1967, The Monkees began a 29-date tour with The Jimi Hendrix Experience as support act. Hendrix was dropped after six shows after being told his act was not suitable for their teenybopper audience. 1969, Marianne Faithfull collapsed on the set of 'Ned Kelly' after taking a drug overdose. She was admitted to a Sydney Hospital, (she was later dropped from the movie). 1972, Bill Withers started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Lean On Me', his only No.1 hit, it made No.18 in the UK. [Know how to turn a duck into a soul singer? Put it in the microwave til it's Bill Withers!] 1978, Gerry Rafferty's album City To City went to No.1 on the US chart, knocking off 'Saturday Night Fever', which had been at the top of the charts for almost six months. 1984, Bob Dylan's current European tour came to an end at Slane Castle, County Meath in Ireland. Dylan was joined on stage by Van Morrison and they duetted on It’s All Over Now Baby Blue. U2's Bono, who was sent to interview Dylan for the Irish rock magazine Hot Press, ended up duetting with Dylan on Blowin’ In The Wind and Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat. Carlos Santana also joined Dylan on stage and played guitar on the last seven songs of the set. 2007, Prince was forced off stage by police halfway through his set at the First Avenue nightclub during a late-night gig in his home town of Minneapolis. The club was only allowed to stay open until 3.am but Prince took to the stage at 2.45am. Prince had already played two concerts in Minneapolis before his late-night club appearance; His first performance was at a department store, where he promoted his new cologne with a nine-song, 45-minute set. 1908 – Louis Jordan, 1914 – Billy Eckstine, 1924 – Johnnie Johnson, 1930 – Jerry Vale, 1935 – Steve Lawrence, 1940 – Joe B. Mauldin(Buddy Holly & The Crickets), 1944 – Jaimoe(The Allman Bros), 1948 – Raffi, 1957 – Carlos Cavazo(Quiet Riot, Ratt), 1958 – Kevin Bacon, 1961 – Andrew Fletcher(Depeche Mode), 1961 – Toby Keith, 1962 – Joan Osborne, 1969 – George Fisher (Cannibal Corpse), 1970 – Beck, 1985 – Jamie Cook (Arctic Monkeys) 1971 – Charlie Shavers, 2013 – Brett Walker __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off. Last edited by Gravdigr; 07-08-2017 at 04:25 PM.