After cleaning a church in Stockbridge, Massachusetts where they had Thanksgiving dinner the day before, Arlo Guthrie and a friend clean up the place, but toss the trash down a hill when they can't find an open dump. They are arrested, fined $25 … [Continue reading]
In 1994 Rolling Stones Live Streams On Internet
The Rolling Stones become the first rock act to stream a live concert on the Internet, webcasting a portion of a show from Dallas, Texas … [Continue reading]
In 1994 Christie’s Holds Its First Ever Rock Memorabilia Auction
Christie's auction house in New York City holds their first-ever auction of rock memorabilia, including The Beach Boys' guitars, a stage outfit worn by Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon's famous Army fatigues. … [Continue reading]
In 1971 Elvis Plays Met Center
After Elvis Presley's set at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, announcer Al Dvorin tells the crowd, "Elvis has left the building." The phrase soon enters the cultural lexicon, used to signal that an event is truly over. … [Continue reading]
In 1983 Dark Side Of The Moon Breaks Record On Billboard Chart
Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon album breaks the record for most weeks on the Billboard albums chart when it eclipses Johnny's Greatest Hits by Johnny Mathis with 491 weeks. Dark Side remains on the chart until 1988, when it drops off with 724 … [Continue reading]
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