This Day in Music History: August 11
August 11, 2016We cover all sorts of news, facts and historical and interesting facts that happened on this day in music history.
Today: August 11.
1962: Neil Sedaka started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do', his first US No.1 as an artist. On the UK chart it reached No.7.
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1964: The Beatles started recording their fourth album that was not titled yet, but would later be known as 'Beatles For Sale'. The recordings took place at EMI studios in London, England.
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1964: The High Numbers, (later will become The Who), played at The Railway Hotel in Harrow, England. Just before the band went on stage, Roger Daltry's father-in law came into the venue and dragged the singer outside and hit him. The band started their set and Daltry appeared back on stage after the fight.
1979: Led Zeppelin played their last ever UK show when they appeared at Knebworth House, England. The set list included: The Song Remains The Same, Celebration Day, Black Dog, Nobody's Fault But Mine, Over The Hills And Far Away, Misty Mountain Hop, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, Hot Dog, The Rain Song, White Summer/Black Mountainside, Kashmir, Trampled Under Foot, Sick Again, Achilles' Last Stand, In The Evening, Stairway To Heaven Rock And Roll, Whole Lotta Love and Communication Breakdown.
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1999: KISS arrived on Hollywood Boulevard to unveil their star on The Walk Of Fame. KISS had released over 30 albums and sold over 80 million records worldwide.
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