The Day in Rock 8/30

1968 – “Hey Jude” from the Beatles is released in the United States.

1968 – John & Yoko Lennon perform one of the most successful benefit concerts ever. One on One raises nearly a quarter of a million dollars for mental challenged children.

1973 – Danny Seiwell quits Wings, the second member within a week to leave Paul McCartney’s band.

BIRTHDAYS
John Phillips, South Carolina, 1935. Singer and songwriter with the Mama’s and Papa’s.