This Day In Music History – October 1st

1962 –The Beach Boys album “Surfin’ Safari” was released. It was their first album release.

1964 – Vee Jay Records released the album “The Beatles Vs. The Four Seasons.”

1969 – “Abbey Road” by the Beatles was released in the U.S. It was released a week earlier in England.

1970 – Jimi Hendrix was buried in Seattle, WA.

1970 – Curtis Mayfield left the Impressions for a solo career.

1972 – Jon Mark (Mark Almond Band) lost his left ring finger. The remainder of the tour was canceled.

1975 – Al Jackson, Jr. (MG’s) was shot and killed by an intruder in his house at the age of 39.

1976 – Styx released the album “Crystal Ball.”

1977 – Elton John became the first rock & roller to be honored in New York City’s Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame.

1980 – “One Trick Pony,” the semi-autobiographical film of Paul Simon, premiered in New York City.
1991 – The white crystal-beaded glove worn by Michael Jackson was stolen from the Motown Museum in Detroit. M.C. Hammer offered a $50,000 reward for its return

1995 – Nearly $1 million was raised at the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, KY. The musicians that performed were Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Hootie and the Blowfish, and The Dave Matthews Band.

1996 – The Nirvana live album “From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah” was released.

1998 – John Fogerty received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.