On This Date In Music

1969 - Johnny Cash released the single, 'A Boy Named Sue', a song written by Shel Silverstein. Cash was at the height of his popularity when he recorded the song live at California's San Quentin State Prison at a concert on February 24, 1969. The song tells the tale of a young man's quest for revenge on a father who abandoned him at 3 years of age and whose only contribution to his entire life was naming him Sue.

1975 - The Eagles land their first No. 1 album when One Of These Nights hits No. 1 in the US. Their fourth album, it stays on top for five weeks.

1976 - Ted Nugent's self-titled debut album is certified Gold, eventually selling over 2 million copies.