This Day in Music History – June 1st

1964 – Dolly Parton moved to Nashville, TN, one day after she graduated from high school.

1964 – The Rolling Stones arrived in New York to begin their first tour in the U.S.

1967 – David Bowie’s self-titled debut solo album was released in the U.K.

1967 – In Britain, “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was released by the Beatles. It was released June 2 in the U.S.

1968 – The Rolling Stones released “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” in the U.S.

1969 – In Montreal, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded “Give Peace a Chance” with Tommy and Dick Smothers, Derek Taylor, Murray the K and Timothy Leary.

1970 – Black Sabbath’s self-titled first LP was released in the U.S.

1971 – Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo, MS, was opened to the public.

1974 – Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Eno and Nico recorded the live LP “June 1, 1974” at the Rainbow Theatre in London.

1975 – The Rolling Stones begin their first tour with new guitarist Ron Wood.

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