On This Date In Music

1968 - Marvin Gaye released 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' which became his first US No. 1 single. It was Marvin's 15th solo hit.

 

1970 - Hotlegs, who went on to become 10cc, made their live debut supporting The Moody Blues at the Festival Hall, London. Their only hit 'Neanderthal Man' made No. 2 in July 1970.

 

1971 - Pink Floyd release their sixth album, Meddle, in the US. The album features 'One Of These Days' and the 23-minute track 'Echoes.’

 

1999 - Santana's Supernatural album goes to No. 1 in America, giving the group their first chart-topping album in 28 years.

 

2007 - The Eagles release their first album since 1979, Long Road Out of Eden.