Buzzcocks' Steve Diggle was born; The Mamas and the Papas had a big hit; the Stones released a double album; Reginald Dwight legally changed his name to something we all recognize; Terence Trent D'Arby got his wish for a No. 1 hit; and Steve Perry left Journey, Today in Music History.

Elton John released “Rocket Man”; Simon toured without Garfunkel; Led Zeppelin broke their own attendance record; Keith and Mick worked out the opening riff to one of rock music's most iconic songs; and Pearl Jam filed charges against Ticketmaster, today in music history.

David Ball was born; Oasis got dissed by a bank; Metallica sent hate mail to Napster; the Godfather of Soul was born; and the Hollies recorded “Carrie Anne,” today in music history.

Keith Richards fell out of a coconut tree; The Who played without Keith Moon; Brian Wilson halted the production of Smile; and The Cure issued their best-selling album, Disintegration.

Bob Dylan appeared on The Johnny Cash Show; The Stones released 'Brown Sugar'; the Carpenters performed in the White House; the man who immortalized the phrase 'who you gonna call?' was born; and a Minnesota man pretended to be David Gilmour at a hospital, Today in Music History.

Elvis got the whole cell block dancing; The Young Rascals were lovin' it; The Who's Keith Moon probably didn't earn any hotel points; Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen paired up for a big hit; and Justin Vernon was born, Today in Music History.

Willie Nelson was born; the King of Skiffle was born; Ringo sang about an 'Octopus's Garden'; Bruce Springsteen got collared for being a superfan; Jon Bon Jovi got married; Aretha Franklin released a defining hit; and Dusty Springfield's home was honored, today in music history.

Ringo made a TV movie, Studio 54 opened its door, Nirvana played an important gig, country legend George Jones died in Nashville, and Chris Mars was born, today in music history.

A Beastie Boy got community service; the Ramones made a film; Peter & Gordon topped the charts; Otis Spann and Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes passed away; and Ella Fitzgerald was born, today in music history.

Bob Dylan gets $50 for session work; Del Shannon had a hit with 'Runaway'; New Order began recording their first album; David Bowie and Iman got married; Ray Charles' version of 'Georgia On My Mind' was proclaimed the state song of Georgia, and Bowie married Iman, Today in Music History.