This Day in Music History – July 20th

1965 – Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” was released.

1968 – Jane Asher announced that Paul McCartney has broken off their engagement.

1974 – Joey Ramone became the lead vocalist for the Ramones.

1975 – Steve Van Zandt (also known as Little Steven) performed for the first time in concert as a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.

1979 – Electric Light Orchestra took out advertisements dedicating the release of “Don’t Bring Me Down” to Skylab.

1986 – The film biography “Sid and Nancy” premiered in London. (Sex Pistols)

1987 – Production was completed on Prince’s third movie, “Sign O’ The Times” in Minneapolis, MN.

1996 – Kim Thayil (Soundgarden) was arrested for assault and then later released after playing on the Lollapalooza ’96 tour in North Carolina.

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