June 18 |
In 1967, it was the third and final day of the Monterey Pop Festival. After losing the argument on who would close the show, Jimi Hendrix followed The Who. The Who ended their set by smashing their instruments. Jimi responded by setting his guitar on fire.
In 1977, Fleetwood Mac had their first and only #1 US single with the Stevie Nicks song, “Dreams.”
And Happy Birthday to Sir Paul McCartney. The most successful composer in rock and roll history turns 80.
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