This Day in Music History – May 6th

1965 – Keith Richards began writing the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” in a Florida hotel room.

1973 – In Boston, Paul Simon began his first tour without Art Garfunkel.

1977 – Dolly Parton made her New York singing debut.

1978 – The Bee Gees announced the launch of UNICEF benefit concerts.

1994 – Pearl Jam filed a complaint with the U.S. Justice Department against Ticketmaster. The charge was the company had a monopoly on the concert ticket business.

1995 – James Taylor and Natalie Cole received honorary degrees at Berklee College of Music’s 50th anniversary commencement.

1996 – Metallica began two days of recording for the video “Until It Sleeps.”

2003 – Metallica was featured as an “mtvICON” in a 90-minute special.

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