Rock and Metal History, a day like today June 1
1964: The Rolling Stones were met by over 500 fans as they arrived on BA flight 505 at Kennedy Airport for their debut US tour. The Stones held a press conference and then guested on the prestigious "5th Beatle", DJ Murray The K's radio show. The first date took place on 5th June in San Bernardino, California.
1966: During a 12 hour session at Abbey Road studios, The Beatles added overdubs on 'Yellow Submarine', with John Lennon blowing bubbles in a bucket of water and shouting "Full speed ahead Mister Captain!" Roadie Mal Evans played on a bass drum strapped to his chest, marching around the studio with The Beatles following behind (conga-line style) singing "We all live in a yellow submarine."
1967: David Bowie released his self titled debut studio album. Two singles were released from the album, 'Rubber Band' and 'The Laughing Gnome'.
1970: Black Sabbath released their debut album in the United States. It had been released February 13 in the U.K. and recorded 16 October 1969.The album reached number eight on the UK Albums Charts and number 23 on the Billboard charts. According to Black Sabbath guitarist and founder member Tony Iommi, the group's debut album was recorded in a single day on 16 October 1969.
1972: Pink Floyd began recording Dark Side of the Moon at the Abbey Road studios in London.
1975: The Rolling Stones kicked off their biggest ever US tour at Louisiana State University. The tour would take in 45 shows in 26 cities. Guitarist Ronnie Wood joined The Stones on tour for the first time, replacing Mick Taylor.
1977: Kiss release their album Love Gun., the sixth studio album by American hard rock band.The album was remastered in 1997. It is notable for being their first album to feature a lead vocal performance from Ace Frehley, making it the first Kiss album to feature lead vocal performances from all four band members. It was also the last studio album to feature Peter Criss on every song, as he was replaced by session drummer Anton Fig for all but one song on 1979's Dynasty.A cardboard "Love Gun" (assembly required) was included inside the album
1978: U2 appeared at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, Ireland.
- Bob Dylan performs the first of several warm-up shows for the second leg of his 1978 world tour in Los Angeles.
1980: KISS released the single "Shandi"
1981: First issue of the Heavy Metal magazine which was published with Angus Young on the cover!!
1983: The Police released the album Synchronicity in the United States. It was released June 17 in the U.K.
1985: Bruce Springsteen kicked off the European leg of his Born in the USA world tour at Slane Castle in Dublin, Ireland.
Sting released his solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles.
1987: White Lion released the single "Wait"
1999: L.A. Guns released the album "Shrinking Violet"
2005: Audioslave top the American album charts with their second album, Out of Exile. Rapper Common’s album Be enters the charts at No. 2.
Born on this day
1947: Ronnie Wood guitarist, songwriter, painter and radio presenter. Originally a member of UK band The Birds, he first worked alongside Rod Stewart in the Jeff Beck Group. He then got together with three members of The Small Faces to form The Faces joined by Rod on vocals. His songwriting partnership with Rod extended to Rod's early solo albums. Wood joined The Rolling Stones in 1975 after the departure of Mick Taylor.
1959: Alan Wilder, keyboards, vocals, Depeche Mode, (1984 UK No.4 single 'People Are People', plus over 25 other UK top 40 singles).
1960: Simon Gallup, bass, The Cure, (1989 US No.2 single 'Love Song', 1992 UK No.6 single 'Friday I'm In Love', plus over 20 other UK top 40 singles).
1963: Mike Joyce, drums, The Smiths, (1984 UK No.10 single 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now', plus 15 other UK Top 40 singles). In 1996, Joyce sued former Smiths' colleagues Johnny Marr and Morrissey for an equal share of performance and recording royalties. Joyce won the case and was awarded damages of around one million pounds from Morrissey and Marr.
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