This Day in Music History – December 3rd

1960 – The Lerner and Loewe musical “Camelot” opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre.

1961 – The Beatles met Brian Epstein for the first time at his record store in Liverpool.

1965 – In Sacramento, CA, Keith Richards (Rolling Stones) was shocked and knocked unconscious during a concert when his guitar made contact with his microphone during a performance of “The Last Time.”

1966 – In Honolulu, HI, The Monkees performed a live concert for the first time.

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 The offer was revoked the next day.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.

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