Music Calendar...

   In 1924 The Country music program "National Barn Dance" begins on WLS in

           Chicago, later to be renamed "The National Barn Dance." ("The Grand

           Ole Opry" on WSM in Nashville didn't begin until 1925.)

   In 1945 Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical "Carousel" opens on Broadway.

   In 1956 Clyde McPhatter (Drifters) is released from the U.S. Armed Forces.

   In 1967 The Beatles sign a contract to stay together for 10 years. However,

           they split up three years later.

   In 1967 "Something Stupid" by Frank & Nancy Sinatra is certified gold.

   In 1968 George Harrison and John Lennon leave Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's

           ashram 2 weeks early. (Paul & Ringo had already left. Later, all

           four would renounce their association with the Maharishi.)

   In 1972 "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack goes gold.

   In 1973 The Beatles' albums "The Beatles 1962-1966" and "The Beatles

           1967-1970" are released.

   In 1974 Sugarloaf, Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions, and Gladys Knight &

           the Pips appear on NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special."

   In 1975 The day before the release of "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt

           Cowboy," Elton John fires Nigel Olsson and Dee Murray. He re-hires

           them 2 years later.

   In 1974 "Love Will Keep Us Together" by the Captain & Tennille enters the

           U.S. top 40 chart.

   In 1978 Over 40 rock & roll performers, including Jackson Browne, the Doobie

           Brothers, Tom Petty, Carly Simon and Bruce Springsteen, petition

           President Jimmy Carter to end America's commitment to nuclear power.

   In 1979 The Village People appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

   In 1980 Brian Johnson joins AC/DC replacing the band's late lead singer Bon

           Scott, who died the previous February of alcohol poisoning.

   In 1980 The Specials are musical guests on NBC-TV's "Saturday Night Live."

   In 1980 "Call Me" by Blondie hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed

           there for six weeks.

   In 1980 For the first time ever, the top five artists on the Billboard

           Country chart were all female. In order they were: Crystal Gayle,

           Dottie West, Debby Boone, Emmylou Harris, and Tammy Wynette (dueting

           with ex-husband George Jones).

   In 1982 Simon & Garfunkel announces that if the fans wanted them to, they

           would stay together.

   In 1986 "There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) by Billy Ocean and "Tuff

           Enuff" by the Fabulous Thunderbirds both enter the U.S. top 40

           chart.

   In 1986 "Kiss" by Prince and the Revolution hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart

           and stayed there for 2 weeks.

   In 1988 Sonny Bono is inaugurated as mayor of Palm Springs, California.

   In 1988 Guns N' Roses' album "Appetite For Destruction" is certified

           platinum.

   In 1990 "Summer Dreams: the Story of the Beach Boys" airs on ABC-TV.

   In 1991 Tammy Wynette is hospitalized in St. Louis after suffering abdominal

           pains.

   In 1991 "Drift Off To Dream" by Travis Tritt is #1 on the U.S. Country

           chart.

   In 1993 Saxophonist Steve Douglas, 55, dies of heart failure in Los Angeles

           during a recording session with Ry Cooder.

   In 1995 Faith No More launches its first North American tour in 2 years in

           Vancouver, BC.

   In 1998 Paul McCartney announces that Linda McCartney, his wife, had died

           two days earlier at age 56.

   In 2000 Phil Collins wins a royalties lawsuit against two former members of 

           Earth Wind and Fire who were part of Collins's backup band on his 

           "Serious Hits -- Live" CD.

   In 2000 'N Sync's album "No Strings Attached" goes gold and platinum.