August 1
THE EAGLES RELEASE “WITCHY WOMAN” TODAY IN 1972 AS THE SECOND SINGLE FROM THEIR DEBUT ALBUM. IT BECOMES A TOP 10 HIT FOR THE BAND.
TODAY IN 2000 AC/DC KICK OFF THEIR 140 DATE ‘STIFF UPPER LIP’ WORLD TOUR AT THE VAN ANDEL ARENA IN GRAND RAPIDS. THE STAGE SHOW FEATURES A 40-FOOT BRONZE ANGUS STATUE. THE TOUR LASTED FOR 11 MONTHS WRAPPING UP IN GERMANY.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY #65 TO DEF LEPPARD SINGER JOE ELLIOTT. HE AND THE BAND WERE INDUCTED IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN 2019.