Well, here we are again bringing you all the news that will do nothing for you but make you sound impressive to your friends.
Here’s today’s lesson:
December 12, 1962: The Beatles performed two shows at the Cavern Club at lunch time, and then a third in the evening. That’s how bands got ahead in those days.
December 12, 1963: The Beatles had the #1 song in the UK with I Want To Hold Your Hand. This was already their third #1 in the UK.
December 12, 1964: You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling by the Righteous Brothers was released.
Also on this day, The Zombies reached their highest point on the Billboard Pop chart when She’s Not There peaks at #2.
December 12, 1969: John Lennon’s Plastic Ono Band releases Live Peace in Toronto 1969, recorded at the Toronto Rock & Revival Show on September 13.
December 12, 1970: The Doors made their last live appearance with Jim Morrison at The Warehouse in New Orleans. His band mates said their recognized his failing health at the end of the show. On July 3, 1971, Jim Morrison died of a heart attack brought about by heroin use at the age of 27.
December 12, 1995: The Beatles released Free As A Bird, their first new song in 25 years.
Born On This Day
December 12, 1943: Dickie Betts. one of the most amazing guitarists on the planet and a future member of The Allman Brothers Band, was born in West Palm Beach, Florida.
December 12, 1946: Clive Bunker, drummer and a founder of Jethro Tull, was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
And that is it for today, students! Stick around for our line up because we’ll be back shortly!
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