On This Date in Music

1966 - Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker made their live debut as Cream at The Twisted Wheel, Manchester, England. The group's third album, Wheels of Fire, was the world's first platinum-selling double album.

 

1967 - The Doors started a three week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with an edited version of 'Light My Fire'. The group's first US No. 1. Eventually, many radio stations in the US would start playing the full six minute and fifty second album cut, which features a longer instrumental break.

 

2015 - The Eagles play their last concert with Glenn Frey. The show takes place in Bossier City, Louisiana, the final date of their History of the Eagles tour. The set features 27 songs and two encores, closing with "Desperado." Founding member Frey dies six months later. The band continues on with his son, Deacon, in his stead.