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June 29th 1968 - Pink Floyd headlines the first free concert at Hyde Park in London to promote the release of their second album 'A Saucerful of Secrets'. Also playing the free concert is Jethro Tull, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Roy Harper.

June 15th 1956 - John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet at a church dinner in Liverpool, England where Lennon asks McCartney to join his group The Quarrymen.

Apr 21st 1969 - Janis Joplin appeared at The Royal Albert Hall in London. The opening act that night was Yes. Joplin was well known for her performing abilities and her fans referred to her stage presence as electric.

April 13th 1946 - Legendary soul singer Al Green is born in Forest City, Ark. Best known for his song "Lets Stay Together," which peaked in the 70's.

March 3rd 1960 - Elvis Presley arrives in America following his Army stint in Germany. He lands during a snowstorm at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey at 7:42 a.m.

"Bennie And The Jets" rocketed Elton John to #1 in 1974, and its one of "Jersey's Favorite Hits."  But, the song isn't really what it seems.

Here are the top 5 most requested songs for the weekend of 1/6, 1/7 and 1/8/12

November 13th 1969 - Crosby Stills Nash & Young played the first of four nights at Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, California.