Mike Watt and Billy Bragg were born, Elvis was drafted, the Rolling Stones released one of their best albums, and The Hollies released a song about their brother, Today in Music History.

Edith Piaf was born, Paul Simon hosted SNL, The Rolling Stones aired their show live, and Carl Perkins wrote about his shoes, and Lady Sovereign was born, Today in Music History.

Billie Eilish and Keith Richards were born; Sly and the Family Stone went No. 1 with “There's A Riot Going On;” James Brown and Loretta Lynn were honored for their contributions to U.S. culture; The Tokens started a three-week run at No. 1 with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” Today in Music History.

The Beatles first appeared on American radio; David Bowie released his fourth album 'Hunky Dory'; Adele was named Billboard's top artist of 2012; Elvis Costello And The Attractions played "Radio, Radio" on SNL against Lorne Michaels' wishes; and Mike Mills was born.

Sylvester James passed away, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first single, Mick Taylor revealed that he was departing The Rolling Stones, Mott The Hoople called it quits and MTV aired Nirvana's "Unplugged" session for the first time, Today in Music History.

Tom Verlaine was born, Bob Dylan was on the cover of Rolling Stone, Phil Collins was on Miami Vice, Bowie released "Golden Years", and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter was born, Today in Music History.

Sheila E. was born, Nirvana bandmates and Courtney Love go toe to toe, The Doors played their last show with Jim Morrison, The Rolling Stones started working with Ronnie Wood and Devo hit gold.

The Jam played their last gig; Aretha Franklin made her New York stage debut; Elvis Presley started a 20-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with Blue Hawaii; R&B/pop singer Sam Cooke died; The Marvelettes went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Please Mr. Postman", and Big Mama Thornton was born, Today in Music History.

'Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors' aired on NBC; Otis Redding and several members of his band died when their plane crashed into a lake near Madison, Wisconsin; Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson started a six week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Say Say Say"; and Meg White was born, Today in Music History.

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' made its debut on CBS; Neil James Innes was born; Billy Joel went No. 1 with "We Didn't Start The Fire"; Darren Robinson died of a heart attack, and Chic went No. 1 with "Le Freak".