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This Day in Music History – August 26th

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1964 – The Kinks “You Really Got Me” was released in the U.S.

1968 – The first Beatles single on their own Apple Records was released in the U.S. The single was “Hey Jude” b/w “Revolution.”

1967 – Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” was released as the opening track on the U.S. release of “Are You Experienced.”

1970 – An official opening party was held at Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studio in New York City.

1976 – Aerosmith was featured on the cover of “Rolling Stone.”

1978 – The first Canada Jam Festival in Ontario took place.

1980 – Tom Petersson quit Cheap Trick due to the “personal and musical differences.” He was replaced by Pete Comita. Peterson returned to the group in 1988.

1983 – The film “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence” premiered in the United States. The movie starred David Bowie.

1985 – Sheila E’s “Romance 1600” album was released.


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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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