On This Date In Music

1962 - The BBC banned Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and the Crypt Kickers single 'Monster Mash' saying it was offensive. However, in 1973 BBC lifts the ban, sending a re-release to be a UK No. 3 hit in 1973.

 

1964 - The Kinks third single 'You Really Got Me', was at No. 1 on the UK singles chart. Future Led Zeppelin founder and guitarist Jimmy Page played tambourine on the track.

 

1966 - The Supremes started a two week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with 'You Can't Hurry Love', the group's sixth US No. 1. It made No. 3 in the UK.

 

1965 - The Byrds record "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)."

 

1988 - Phil Collins was at No. 1 on the UK singles chart with 'A Groovy Kind Of Love.'

1999 - Standin' On The Corner Park opens in Winslow, Arizona. Inspired by the city's famous mention in the Eagles song "Take It Easy," the park features a statue of a man with a guitar standing on the corner.