1623 - William Byrd
, English composer, died at 80
, English composer, died at 801826 - Stephen Foster
, composer, born in Lawrencevil, PA
, composer, born in Lawrencevil, PA1832 - The song "America" was sung in public for the 1st time at the Park Street Church in Boston, MA.
1895 - The song "America the Beautiful
" was published.
" was published.1900 - Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
born in New Orleans, LA
born in New Orleans, LA1970 - Casey Kasem
hosted radio’s "American Top 40" for the 1st time.
hosted radio’s "American Top 40" for the 1st time.1982 - Ozzy Osbourne
married his manager, Sharon Arden.
married his manager, Sharon Arden.1992 - Astor Piazzolla
, Argentine composer, died at 71
, Argentine composer, died at 71
July 5
1950 - Huey Lewis
born in New York City
born in New York City1958 - Ray Charles
' performance at the Newport Jazz Festival
was recorded for a live album.
' performance at the Newport Jazz Festival was recorded for a live album.1969 - The Rolling Stones
gave a free concert for 250,000 fans in London's Hyde Park to introduce Mick Taylor
as new guitarist.
gave a free concert for 250,000 fans in London's Hyde Park to introduce Mick Taylor as new guitarist.July 6
1937 - "Sing, Sing, Sing
" was recorded by Benny Goodman
and his band.
" was recorded by Benny Goodman and his band.1964 - The Beatles
' 1st film, "A Hard Day's Night
," premiered in London.
' 1st film, "A Hard Day's Night," premiered in London.1973 - Queen 
released their 1st single, "Keep Yourself Alive
."
released their 1st single, "Keep Yourself Alive."1984 - The Jacksons
began their Victory Tour in Kansas City, MO.
began their Victory Tour in Kansas City, MO.
July 7
1860 - Gustav Mahler
, composer/conductor, born in Kalischat Bohemia Austria
, composer/conductor, born in Kalischat Bohemia Austria1927 - Doc Severinson
, [Carl], bandleader/trumpeter, born in Arlington, OR
1940 - Ringo Starr [Richard Starkey] born in Liverpool, England
, [Carl], bandleader/trumpeter, born in Arlington, OR1940 - Ringo Starr [Richard Starkey] born in Liverpool, England
1956 - Johnny Cash
made his 1st appearance on "Grand Ole Opry
."
made his 1st appearance on "Grand Ole Opry."1980 - The original lineup of Led Zeppelin
gave its final show.
gave its final show.1998 - Michael Jackson
and his financial partner Don Barden announced their intentions to build an entertainment Neverneverland called "Majestic Kingdom" in Detroit.
and his financial partner Don Barden announced their intentions to build an entertainment Neverneverland called "Majestic Kingdom" in Detroit.2007 - Live Earth
took place. The 24-hour, 7-continent series of concerts featured more than 100 music artists.
took place. The 24-hour, 7-continent series of concerts featured more than 100 music artists.July 8
1882 - Percy Aldridge Grainger
, composer, born in Melbourne, Australia
, composer, born in Melbourne, Australia
July 9
1879 - Composer Ottorino Respighi
, composer, born in Bologna, Italy
, composer, born in Bologna, Italy1956 - Dick Clark made his debut as host of "Bandstand" on a Philadelphia TV station. The name of the show was changed to "American Bandstand
" when it went to ABC-TV.
" when it went to ABC-TV.1995 - The Grateful Dead gave their last concert with Jerry Garcia
at Chicago's Soldier Field.
at Chicago's Soldier Field.1996 - Prince 
released the album "Chaos and Disorder
."
released the album "Chaos and Disorder."
July 10
1895 - Carl Orff
, composer (Carmina Burana), born in Munich Germany
, composer (Carmina Burana), born in Munich Germany1941 - Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton
, pioneer jazz pianist, died in LA at 56
, pioneer jazz pianist, died in LA at 561947 - Arlo Guthrie
, singer, born in Brooklyn, NY
, singer, born in Brooklyn, NY1965 - Rolling Stones score their 1st No. 1: I Can't Get No Satisfaction
score their 1st No. 1: I Can't Get No Satisfaction1979 - Arthur Fiedler
, orchestra leader (Boston Pops
), died at 84
, orchestra leader (Boston Pops), died at 841980 - Jessica Simpson
born in Dallas, TX
born in Dallas, TX1986 - Jerry Garcia lapsed into a diabetic coma. He was released from the hospital a couple of weeks later
lapsed into a diabetic coma. He was released from the hospital a couple of weeks later
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