At the National Film Theater in London, the documentary “Van Morrison in Ireland” premieres (1980).

Just 2 months after his death, Jimi Hendrix is at #1 on the UK singles chart with “Voodo Child (Slight Return)” which is the closing track on The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s third and final album Electric Ladyland (1970).

At the beginning of Elton John week in Los Angeles, Elton received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1975).

Queen and David Bowie are at #1 on the UK singles chart with “Under Pressure” which was recorded while Queen and Bowie were in Germany (1981).

Billy Idol hits #1 on the US singles chart with his version of Tommy Lee’s “Mony Mony,” knocking Tiffany from the coveted spot (1987).

Jimmy Page, guitarist for Led Zeppelin, starts his first solo tour at The Hummingbird in Birmingham, performing with John Miles and the son of Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham (1988).

Bruce Springsteen started his Ghost of Tom Joad tour at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey (1995).

The acoustic guitar that George Harrison learned to play on was purchased for £276,000 at a London auction (2003).

Aerosmith makes a guest appearance on “The Simpsons” (1991).

Peter Grant, legendary manager of Led Zeppelin, dies from a heart attack at the age of 60 (1995).