Daily Archives: January 17, 2020

The Doors perform again at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)


Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (late show Jan. 17, 1970, videos 21-44)

(Saturday, January 17, 1970, 11:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the second of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform again at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)

The Doors perform at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)


Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (early show Jan. 17, 1970, videos 1-20)

(Saturday, January 17, 1970, 8:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the first of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)

‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)


Video: 'John Lennon Original Cold Turkey promo clip [Original video]'

(Saturday, January 17, 1970)“Cold Turkey” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)

Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980)


Video: '1980 Paul McCartney Busted in Japan'

(Thursday, January 17, 1980) — Narcotics agents questioned Paul McCartney today about the half-pound of marijuana he allegedly brought into the country, then officers led him past a crowd of shouting Japanese fans to his second night in jail. Continue reading Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980)