This Day in Music History – October 2nd

1961 – “Banks of the Ohio” was released by Joan Baez.

1965 – The Who made their debut on U.S. TV on the show “Shindig!”

1967 – The Grateful Dead, all six members, were arrested for possession of marijuana. They were released six hours later on bail.

1976 – John Belushi came out on stage with Joe Cocker while he was performing on “Saturday Night Live.”

1977 – The bodies of Elvis Presley and his grandmother were moved to Graceland.

1977 – Gene Simmons (KISS) received a platinum record for his solo album.

1978 – The single “Hold The Line” was released by Toto.

1980 – Leaveil Degree of the Whispers began serving a two-year prison term for his role in a 1979 gem heist.

1985 – The Prince single “America” was released.

1985 – Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” tour ended in Los Angeles, CA.

1986 – The Everly Brothers were given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1994 – Stan Lynch played his last show with Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers.

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