This Day in Music History – September 4th

1957 – “The Buddy Deane Bandstand” debuted in Baltimore, MD.

1959 – “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin was banned by a radio station in New York City.

1964 – The Animals gave their debut U.S. performance in Brooklyn, NY, at the U.S. Paramount Theater.

1965 – The Who had their equipment van stolen while purchasing a guard dog at Battersea Dog’s Home in England.

1968 – “Street Fighting Man” by the Rolling Stones was banned by several Chicago radio stations in Chicago, IL. Authorities feared it might incite public disorder.

1969 – The Youngbloods did not appear as scheduled on “The Tonight Show” due to pre-show conflicts.

1970 – “Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out” was released by the Rolling Stones.

1981 – George Strait’s first album, “Strait Country,” was released in the U.S.

1986 – Gregg Allman was arrested for drunk driving in Florida.

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