On This Day In Rock
1969 In London, Ringo Starr announces that there will be no further public appearances by the Beatles. John Lennon disputes the claim, which ultimately is proved correct.
1970 "Let It Be" by The Beatles peaks at Number Two on the pop chart.
1970 "Instant Karma (We All Shine On)" by John Ono Lennon peaks at Number Three on the pop chart.
1973 Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin is released.
1976 Genesis opens their first North American tour with Phil Collins as lead vocalist. Collins does play some drums on the tour, but former Yes member Bill Bruford is the tour's primary drummer1981 "Rapture" by Blondie hits Number One on the pop chart.
1986 Over 6,000 radio stations of all formats played "We Are The World" simultaneously at 10:15 a.m. ET. The promotion raised millions of dollars for African famine relief.
1992 "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton peaks at Number Two on the pop chart.
1970 "Let It Be" by The Beatles peaks at Number Two on the pop chart.
1970 "Instant Karma (We All Shine On)" by John Ono Lennon peaks at Number Three on the pop chart.
1973 Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin is released.
1976 Genesis opens their first North American tour with Phil Collins as lead vocalist. Collins does play some drums on the tour, but former Yes member Bill Bruford is the tour's primary drummer1981 "Rapture" by Blondie hits Number One on the pop chart.
1986 Over 6,000 radio stations of all formats played "We Are The World" simultaneously at 10:15 a.m. ET. The promotion raised millions of dollars for African famine relief.
1992 "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton peaks at Number Two on the pop chart.