Music History for October 6


Today's:


1882 - Karol Szymanowski was born.

1968 - "The Doors are Open" was aired on British TV. The show was a documentary about the Doors.

1969 - For the first time in Beatles history a George Harrison song got the A side of a 45, "Something"/"Come Together."
Today in Beatles History

1976 - "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots received a gold record. The song became only the fourth single to be certified platinum in December of 1976.

1978 - Benny Andersson and Frida Lyngstad (Anni-Frid Lyngstad) of ABBA were married.

1980 - Ex-Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten was arrested in Dublin for his involvement in a barroom brawl.


1983 - Barry Manilow played a concert for charity at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The show was attended by Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

1990 - Metallica began recording their self-titled album (also known as The Black Album).

1991 - Elizabeth Taylor married Larry Fortensky. The ceremony was held at Michael Jackson's estate near Los Angeles, CA. It was Taylor's 8th marriage and Fortensky's 3rd.
Today in Michael Jackson History

1992 - Prince and the New Power Generation released the "Diamonds and Pearls" home video.

1994 - Glenn Frey underwent colon surgery.

1995 - "Grind" was released by Alice in Chainsr as their first track from "Alice in Chains."

1996 - Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were married.

1998 - Alabama received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2009 - The KISS album "Sonic Boom" was released exclusively at Walmart.

2015 - Rock Band 4 was released for Playstation 4 and Xbox One.