Guitarist Joe Strummer of The Clash would have been 67.
On this day in 1858, Mendelssohn's "The Wedding March" was performed for the first time at the wedding of Queen Victoria's daughter.
On this day in 1964, The Beatles' groundbreaking "She Loves You" began to shoot up the U.S. singles charts on its way to a two week stay at #1.
On this day in 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival's classic "Proud Mary" entered the singles charts on its way to three weeks at #2. Like Mendelssohn's "The Wedding March," "Proud Mary" has been played at virtually every wedding ceremony since.
On this day in 1980, Paul McCartney was released from jail in Japan after serving nine days for possessing a half-pound of marijuana. Where did he go next? Why Amsterdam, of course!
On this day in 1992, U2's song "Mysterious Ways" hit #9 on the U.S. singles charts.
This weekend, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of Tom Petty and more of Joe's extensive conversations with Tom.
