Today in Acoustic-Rock History

1964 – The Rolling Stones launch their second U.S. tour by performing on the Ed Sullivan Show. Though Sullivan swears he’ll never have them back, the group performs on the program six times between 1964 and 1969.

1965 – The Mamas & The Papas sign to Dunhill Records.

1966 – The Santana Blues Band forms in San Francisco.

1967 – Pink Floyd arrive in New York to start their first tour of the U.S.

1968 – John Sebastian quits The Lovin’ Spoonful.

1969 – The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album is released in the U.S.

1970 – Jimi Hendrix is buried in his hometown of Seattle, Washington.

1974 – Fleetwood Mac’s “Heroes Are Hard to Find” is released. Reaching #34, it’s their highest-charting album to date—and the last of five featuring Bob Welch.

1977 – Elton John becomes the first rock & roller to be honored in New York City’s Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame.

1980 – Paul Simon’s semi-autobiographical film “One Trick Pony” premieres in New York City. Besides Simon, those appearing the film include Lou Reed, Sam & Dave, the B-52’s and the Lovin’ Spoonful.

1991 – James Taylor’s “New Moon Shine”, featuring the autobiographical opening track “Copperline,” is released.

1994 – Peter Gabriel hits #23 in the US with “Secret World Live.”

1995 – John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Hootie & The Blowfish and the Dave Matthews Band raise close to $1 million at the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, KY.

1998 – CCR’s John Fogerty gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.