1978: As part of the documentary, The Kids Are Alright, being assembled about their career, the Who perform a special concert at London’s Shepperton Film Studios.

It will prove to be the last time the group performs with drummer Keith Moon.

Happy Birthday to…

1940: Tommy Chong (Cheech & Chong)

1941: Bob Dylan

1944: Patti LaBelle

1945: Priscilla Presley

An auspicious day for record releases…

1964: “I Get Around” b/w “Don’t Worry Baby” The Beach Boys

1966: “Paperback Writer” b/w “Rain” The Beatles

1969: Tommy The Who

1958: A day for which Jerry Lee Lewis would probably want a “do-over.” It was on this day that Lewis arrived in London and introduced his new bride to the press. The press did some digging and found out:

1.) Myra Gale Lewis was 13 years old

2.) She still believed in Santa Claus

3.) She was Jerry Lee’s third cousin.

The ensuing scandal effectively derailed his career in rock and roll.

Jerry Lee laid low for awhile and then staged his first comeback as a country singer.

1979: Elton John plays the first of eight concerts in Moscow, becoming the first rock star from the West to perform there.

1968: The Who’s Pete Townsend gets married for the first time to Karen Astley.

The couple remain married for 32 years, divorcing in 2000.

1961: The Everly Brothers become the first rock act to form their own record label when they launch Calliope Records on this day.

1994: In a marriage made in rock & roll heaven (or at least the brain of a great PR agent), the self-proclaimed “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson marries the daughter of the true king, Lisa Marie Presley in a ceremony so private, the press doesn’t find out for months.

The marriage lasts until January of 1996.

1995: Tell Tchaikovsky the news – On this day, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino share a concert stage for the very first time when the trio headlines a show in Sheffield, England.

1965: Leaving a concert in Long Beach, California, the Rolling Stones limo is virtually attacked by female fans. So many of them scramble onto the vehicle’s roof that it starts to collapse. The band attempts to support the roof with their hands. The limo speeds away, leaving fans to fall onto the road.

(And check out those tickets prices!)