The Day in Rock 7/29

1962 – Bob Dylans first radio appearance is on WRVR-FM in New York, as part of a 21 hour Saturday Special.

1965 – The Beatles second film Help! has its world premier at the London Pavilion.

1966 – Bob Dylan is badly injured when he crashes his motorcycle on the way to a repair shop near his home in Woodstock, Ny.

1970 – The Rolling Stones announce that Allen Klein and his ABKCO Industries will no longer represent them.

1971 – A would be gate crasher at a Who concert makes good on his threat to kill someone if he doesn’t get into the show, and stabs a 22 yr old security guard.

1973 – Led Zeppelin is ripped off of more than $180,000 when a thief makes off with the bands safe deposit box at the New York Hilton. The money was most of the bands cash receipts for two sold out shows at Madison Square Garden.

1974 – Cass Elliot of the Mama’s and Papa’s dies of a heart attack in London. The 32 year old singer is first believed to have choked on a ham sandwich.

1978 – Fleetwood Mac cancels shows in Pittsburgh and Cleveland after guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, collapses before a show in Philadelphia.

RECORD RELEASES
1963 – Peter,Paul and Mary with “Blowin in the Wind”
1967 – Simon & Garfunkel with “Fakin It”
1972 – Rick Nelson with “Garden Party”
1978 - Little River Band with “Reminiscing”