This Day in Music History – April 9th

April 9, 2019

1958 – Buddy Holly’s Fender Stratocaster was stolen in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The replacement guitar was also stolen later the same month.

1965 – Bruce Johnston joined the Beach Boys as the permanent replacement for Brian Wilson.

1965 – The Rolling Stones made their first live appearance on British TV’s “Ready Steady Go!”

1966 – Jeff Beck collapsed onstage during a Yardbirds concert in France.

1970 -Paul McCartney quit the Beatles.

1971 – The Elton John album “11-17-70” was released.

1973 – Paul McCartney and Wings released the song “My Love” in the U.S.
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1976 – Phil Ochs committed suicide at the age of 35.

1977 – Shaun Cassidy performed “Da Doo Ron Ron” on “American Bandstand.”

1981 – The Sam Goody record chain and a top company executive were convicted of trafficking pirated tapes.

1983 – Dave Mustaine played his last show with Metallica. He was fired from the band two days later.

1988 – Dave Prater (Sam & Dave) died in a car accident.

1990 – Billy Idol released the single “Cradle of Love.”

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