August 8th, 1970 - Janis Joplin purchases a headstone for her biggest musical influence, blues singer Bessie Smith. Smith passed away in 1937 from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident and
August 9th, 1986 - Queen wraps up what will be their last live performance when they finished their set at Knebworth Park in England in front of 120,000 fans.
August 12th
1972 - Alice Cooper has a hit with 'School's Out'. It's only No. 7 on the US singles chart but it hits No.1 today in the UK. Cooper said his inspiration for 'School's Out' was from being asked