History Highlight:

Today in 1969, The Hollies released "He Ain't Heavy (He's My Brother)." Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, the title comes from a phrase whose origins can be traced back to the late 19th century: it's an expression meaning the burden of assisting someone is lessened when there is love for that person (i.e., "he may look heavy, but I don't mind carrying him, because he's my brother").

Also, Today In:

1957 - Elvis received his draft notice.

1958 - George Harrison, Paul McCartney and John Lennon performed as The Quarrymen at the wedding reception of Harrison's brother, Harry.

1969 - One of the great Rolling Stones albums, Let It Bleed, highlighted by "Midnight Rambler," "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want," hit #1 on the album charts.

1986 - The Bangles started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with "Walk Like An Egyptian".

Birthdays:

Former Kiss drummer Peter Criss is 67.

Mike Watt, of the Minutemen, The Stooges, fIREHOUSE and more, is 55 today.

Billy Bragg is also 55 today.