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This Day in Rock History - Nov. 24th

1966: Police in Kansas City, MO stop a James Brown concert due to what the cops call Brown’s “obscene dances.” Kids at the show respond with the obligatory rock ‘n’ roll riot.


Happy Birthday today to rock & roll drummers Pete Best (The Beatles) and Bev Bevan (Electric Light Orchestra)

 

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