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This Weekend in Music History

Big Joe Henry — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:24:53 +0000

October 19th, 1966: The Yardbirds land in New York for their 1st US tour with Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on lead guitars. However, after only two dates of the tour, Beck developed acute tonsillitis and had to quit the group. He would go on to form The Jeff Beck Group, which would give Rod Stewart his first major exposure.

This Day In Music History

Big Joe Henry — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:07:44 +0000

October 7th
1967 - Cass Elliot from The Mamas And The Papas spends the night in jail after being accused of stealing from a hotel in London. An appearance on TV and concert had to be cancelled as a result.

This Day In Music History

Big Joe Henry — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:51:12 +0000

September 3rd
1966 - Donovan hits No.1 on the US singles chart and No.2 in the UK with 'Sunshine Superman'. Written for his soon to be wife Linda Lawrence, the track featured Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page

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This Day In Music History

Big Joe Henry — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:44:03 +0000

June 23rd
1965 - The Yardbirds appear at The City Hall, Salisbury, England. Admission is just 10 shillings, or $1.40. This is one of their last gigs with Jeff Beck on guitar, within a week he would
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This Day In Music History

Big Joe Henry — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:24:48 +0000

February 26th
1965 - Guitarist Jimmy Page released a solo single called 'She Just Satisfies' in the UK. Page played all the instruments on it except for the drums, and produced the track, as well as singing lead vocals.
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