This Day in Music History – December 3rd

1967 – The Supremes were guest on “Tennessee” Ernie Ford’s TV special.

1968 – Elvis Presley’s NBC-TV special “Elvis” was aired.

1969 – John Lennon was asked to play the title role in “Jesus Christ, Superstar.” The offer was revoked the next day.

1973 – Ringo Starr released the song “You’re Sixteen.” It was his second straight number one single.

1979 – At Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum eleven Who fans were trampled to death in the rush to gain admittance for general (unreserved) seats to the band’s concert.

1986 – A lawsuit was filed against Judas Priest and CBS Records, alleging that two fans shot themselves after listening to the band’s music for six hours. The suit was dismissed in 1990.

1990 – Nightline aired Madonna’s video for “Justify My Love.” The previous week MTV had banned the video.

1991 – Gilby Clarke replaced Izzy Stradlin as rhythm guitarist for Guns ‘N’ Roses.

1991 – Alan Freed received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1995 – Prince opened the inaugural VH1 Fashion Awards.

1997 – Janet Jackson got an injunction against Eric Leon Christian, who she claimed had been harassing her.

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