On this date in 1971 the # 1 single was “Indian Reservation” by The Raiders.

On this date in 1989 Ringo Starr begins his first tour since the Beatles break up. His backup band included Joe Walsh, Billy Preston and Clarence Clemons. From the 1989 concert tour here is Joe Walsh and “Rocky Mountain Way”.

On this date in 1967 Vanilla Fudge makes its concert debut in New York. Check out The Fudge from 1968 on The Ray Anthony Show performing their hit the cover of The Supreme’s ” You Keep Me Hanging On.

On this date in 1973 Jim Croce had the # 1 single with “Bad Bad Leory Brown”. Here is Jim from 1973 on “The Midnight Special”.

Here is a clip of unreleased Michael Jackson music “A Place With No Name”. The song inspired by the America song “Horse With No Name”.

On this date in 1968 The animated Beatles film “Yellow Submarine” opens in London. From the movie here is “When I’m Sixty Four”.

On this date in 1966 Eric Clapton joins Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker to form Cream. Here is Cream live from 1968 performing the classic “Sunshine Of Your Love “.

On this date in 1958 John Lennon’s mother julia dies in a car crash. Off The Beatles double “White Album” from 1968 here is John singing “Julia”.

On this date in 1973 Clarence White of The Byrds is killed by a drunk driver while loading equipment after a gig.

On this date in 1968 John Kay and Steppenwolf releases

the single “Born To Be Wild”. Steppenwolf shot to fame after the song was featured in the film “Easy Rider”