Today in Acoustic-Rock History

1960 – George Harrison is deported from Germany for being too young to perform there with the Beatles.

1969 – “War Is Over! If You Want It!” billboards go up in 11 cities around the world, as a Christmas message from John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

1970 – In one day, five singles and five albums by Creedence Clearwater Revival are certified gold: “Down On The Corner,” “Lookin Out My Back Door,” “Travelin’ Band,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Up Around The Bend” and “Cosmo’s Factory,” “Willy And The Poor Boys,” “Green River,” “Bayou Country” and “Creedence Clearwater Revival.”

2007 – Singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg dies of prostate cancer at the age of 56.