(Tuesday, December 12, 1967) — Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones successfully appealed his Oct. 30, 1967, nine-month jail sentence for a drug conviction today and instead was fined £1,000, put on three years’ probation and ordered to seek professional help. Continue reading Rock star Brian Jones avoids jail for drug convictions 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1967)
Video: 'Deep Soul The Up Rising Of Otis Redding Part 6.' (Dec. 10, 1967, at 6:25)
(Sunday, December 10, 1967, 3:25 p.m. CST) — R & B singer Otis Redding, 26, and six others were killed today when the plane they were on plunged into Lake Monona in Wisconsin. Continue reading Singer Otis Redding killed in plane crash 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1967)
Video: 'The Doors - 1967-09-12 - Jim Morrison Arrested At New Haven'
(Sunday, December 10, 1967, shortly after midnight EST) — Jim Morrison, the lead singer for The Doors, was arrested on stage tonight at the New Haven Arena in New Haven, Connecticut, during a benefit concert for the New Haven College scholarship fund. Continue reading Jim Morrison first rock star arrested on stage 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1967)
Video: 'Otis Redding - 'Try A Little Tenderness' & 'Respect' - His VERY LAST Performance on the TV Show 'Upbeat' on December 9, 1967.'
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — One day before his accidental death in a plane crash, soul singer Otis Redding appeared on today‘s episode of Upbeat on WEWS-TV in Cleveland, performing “Try A Little Tenderness” and “Respect.” Continue reading Otis Redding performs day before accidental death 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “I Say a Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Say a Little Prayer’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “In and Out of Love” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘In and Out of Love’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts” by Bee Gees peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts’ by Bee Gees peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “I Am the Walrus” by The Beatles, the B-side to the band’s number 1 hit single “Hello, Goodbye,” debuted at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I Am the Walrus’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “Love Me Two Times” by The Doors debuted today at #75, the band’s third appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Love Me Two Times’ by The Doors debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
Video: 'Ringo plays a horny Mexican in 'Candy'' (Dec. 9, 1967, at 0:23-0:50)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was filmed today at Incom Film Studios in Rome, playing the role of Emmanuel, a Mexican gardner, for Candy. Continue reading Ringo Starr continues filming role for ‘Candy’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
