1970 – The Who recorded a concert at on the campus of Leeds University in England, this album would later be released as Live at Leeds.
1972 – Steppenwolf breaks up for the first time, blaming burnout. On the same day, Los Angeles mayor Sam Yorty declares it “Steppenwolf Day.”
1986 – Frank Zappa appears on the TV show Miami Vice, playing a crime boss named Mr. Frankie and no the character was not a dental floss tycoon.
1987 – Bon Jovi’s Living on a Prayer begin a four week run on top of the singles chart.
2000 – KISS announced they would do a farewell tour in makeup with all four original members and then auction off their stage props after the tour.