Music History

Elvis Presley performed both an evening and midnight show at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.

George Harrison brought his new Moog synthesizer to the studio, which The Beatles used while completing the “Abbey Road” album. Two Moog overdubs were recorded for “Because.” Harrison was among the first musicians in Britain to use the new instrument.

The Stooges released their self-titled debut album. Its raw sound and distorted guitars later became a major influence on a number of punk bands.

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Steven Paul Smith, known as Elliott Smith, was born in Omaha, Nebraska.

Elvis Presley performed evening and midnight shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.

Led Zeppelin performed at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California, during their North American tour. It was their only concert in the city.

Sly & the Family Stone released the single “Hot Fun In The Summertime.”

Elvis Presley odehrál večerní a půlnoční koncert v International Hotelu v Las Vegas. Oba koncerty navštívilo po 2 200 divácích.

Led Zeppelin během severoamerického turné vystoupili v Berkeley Community Theatre v Kalifornii.

The Beatles nahráli skladbu „The End“.

Alice Cooper performed at the Eastown Theater in Detroit, Michigan.

Elvis Presley performed an evening and midnight concert at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. Each concert had an attendance of 2,200.

Led Zeppelin performed at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino, California, during their North American tour, with Jethro Tull as the opening act.

Jethro Tull performed as the opening act for Led Zeppelin at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino, California.

Pink Floyd performed at the ninth National Jazz, Pop, Ballads & Blues Festival at Plumpton Race Track in Strete, England. It was the opening night of the three-day festival, which also featured Soft Machine, The Who, Roy Harper and other artists.

The Beatles took the photograph for the “Abbey Road” album cover at the crossing outside the Abbey Road studios in London. Photographer Iain MacMillan took six shots, and the entire photo session lasted less than ten minutes. The photograph later became one of the most famous images in music history and also fueled speculation about Paul McCartney's alleged death.

Yes performed at Mother's club in Birmingham, England.

“Hot Fun In The Summertime” by Sly and the Family Stone was released as a non-album single. Following its release, it entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 79 and climbed to No. 2 over eight weeks, with The Temptations’ “I Can't Get Next to You” at No. 1. The song later received a gold certification from the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies.

Led Zeppelin performed at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, during their North American tour. Jethro Tull, who appeared as the opening act, were at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart with their second album, “Stand Up”.

Jethro Tull achieved their first UK No. 1 album with their second studio album, “Stand Up”. The album was their first international hit and reached No. 20 in both the US and Canada.

Elvis Presley performed at the International Hotel in Las Vegas during the evening and midnight shows. Both shows had a capacity of 2,200 spectators.

Elvis Presley reached No. 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 21 on the UK singles chart with “Clean Up Your Own Back Yard.”

Chicago, then known as Chicago Transit Authority, first entered the chart with “Questions 67 and 68”.

Pink Floyd released the album “More”, the soundtrack to the film of the same name and a transitional album between Syd Barrett’s departure and the band’s later success with “The Dark Side of the Moon”.

Charles Manson later cited The Beatles as an inspiration for his murder spree, which became one of the darkest chapters associated with the band’s history.

The Who, Yes, King Crimson, Chicken Shack and The Strawbs performed on the second day of the National Jazz and Blues Festival in Sussex, England.

Three Dog Night released “Easy To Be Hard”.

Led Zeppelin performed at the San Diego Sports Arena during their North American tour. Jethro Tull and Seattle's The Surprise Package appeared as support acts.

Elvis Presley performed an evening and midnight concert at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. Both concerts had a capacity of 2,200.

The three-day National Jazz and Blues Festival in Sussex, England, concluded with performances by The Nice, Pentangle, and Long John Baldry.

Deep Purple recorded “Speed King” in Studio 2 at Aeolian Hall. The recording was broadcast six days later on Symonds On Sunday.

Diana Ross hosted a party for approximately 350 guests at the Daisy Club in Beverly Hills, where Motown Records introduced The Jackson 5 to music industry figures, the music press and Hollywood society. The event created the mistaken impression that Diana Ross had discovered the group; according to the source, Gladys Knight had actually recommended them to Motown. The Jackson 5 also performed that night at the first Miss Black America pageant. The group subsequently lived up to the expectations and became one of the biggest acts of 1970.

British pop and folk singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram was born, known for the songs “Twist in My Sobriety” and “Good Tradition.”

The Beatles worked on the song “You Never Give Me Your Money” during the recording of the album Abbey Road.

The Guess Who recorded the song “American Woman” at RCA Mid-America Recording Center in Chicago. The song was released in March 1970 and later reached No. 1 on both the US and Canadian singles charts.

Thousands of people arrived early the day before Woodstock and set up camp.

On the day Woodstock began, he sailed on the Queen Elizabeth 2 to the Isle of Wight. He decided to skip Woodstock and performed at the Isle of Wight Festival two weeks later.

She was originally booked to perform at Woodstock but had to cancel her appearance because of a television engagement. She later wrote the song “Woodstock”.

During their North American tour, they performed at HemisFair Arena in San Antonio. Jethro Tull and Sweet Smoke were also on the bill, but only Led Zeppelin faced negative reactions from locals because of their long hair.

Their debut album Three Dog Night received a gold record for sales of one million copies. After modest success with “Nobody” and “Try a Little Tenderness”, the label released the single “One”, which reached No. 5. Later editions of the album emphasized this hit in the title, and the album was certified platinum in 2008.

The Woodstock Music and Art Fair began on Max Yasgur's 600-acre farm in Bethel, New York. Estimates of total attendance vary among sources, while contemporary figures put the number at approximately 450,000 people. The three-day festival featured 24 acts, including Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Santana, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Canned Heat, Joan Baez, Sly and the Family Stone and Jefferson Airplane. Three people died during the festival, two children were born, and miscarriages were reported. The festival became one of the most significant events in the history of rock music and a symbol of the 1960s counterculture.

Blind Faith released their self-titled debut album.

Blind Faith performed at the Earl Warren Fairgrounds in Santa Barbara, California.

Child, featuring Bruce Springsteen, played the first of two concerts over two days at the Student Prince in Asbury Park. Because of these concerts, Springsteen was unable to perform at Woodstock.

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young performed together for the first time at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, where they played two concerts. Joni Mitchell performed with them. It was the historic debut of the CSNY lineup, just two days before their appearance at Woodstock.

David Bowie performed at the Free Festival organized by the Beckenham Arts Lab in Beckenham, London. He later commemorated the event in his song "Memory of a Free Festival".

Elvis Presley performed two concerts at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, an evening show at 8:15 p.m. and a midnight show, both attended by approximately 2,200 spectators. The programs included songs such as Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Memories, In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, Yesterday/Hey Jude and Can't Help Falling in Love.