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This Day in Music History – August 16th

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1962 – Ringo Starr was picked to replace Pete Best as the drummer for the Beatles. Best had been with the group for about 2 1/2 years.

1966 – The Monkees’ first single “Last Train to Clarksville” was released.

1974 – In New York, the Ramones made their debut CBGB’s .

1977 – Elvis Presley died at the age of 42 in Memphis, TN. He died of coronary arrhythmia.

1983 – Paul Simon and Carrie Fisher were married. They divorced in 1985.

1984 – RCA Victor Records released the Elvis Presley single “Baby, Let’s Play House.”

1985 – Madonna and Sean Penn were married in Malibu, CA. They were divorced in 1989.

1986 – The Bon Jovi album “Slippery When Wet.”


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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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