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(Sunday, August 27, 1967, 3:00 p.m. BST) — Brian Epstein, the man who guided The Beatles to international fame as their manager, was found dead today of an accidental overdose of Carbitral, a form of barbiturate or sleeping pill, in his locked bedroom at his home in Chapel Street, London. Continue reading The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein, 32, found dead 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1967)
Video: 'Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings' (videos 35-51)
(Saturday, August 26, 1967; 9:10 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees performed tonight at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, as part of the band’s summer 1967 tour. Continue reading The Monkees perform in Portland, Oregon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles Anthology Seven' (August 26, 1967, at 13:12-14:11)
(Saturday, August 26, 1967) — Two months after revealing they had used LSD, The Beatles announced they had given up drugs today at a press conference with the Maharishi at Normal College in Bangor, Wales. Continue reading The Beatles announce they have given up drugs 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1967)
(Saturday, August 26, 1967) — “Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Aug. 26, Sept. 2/9/16, 1967). Continue reading ‘Ode to Billie Joe’ by Bobbie Gentry peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1967)
(Saturday, August 26, 1967) — “Cold Sweat” by James Brown peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Cold Sweat’ by James Brown peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1967)
(Saturday, August 26, 1967) — “Heroes and Villains” by The Beach Boys peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Heroes and Villains’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1967)
(Saturday, August 26, 1967) — “To Love Somebody” by the Bee Gees peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘To Love Somebody’ by Bee Gees peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1967)
(Saturday, August 26, 1967) — “Fakin’ It” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fakin’ It’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1967)
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(Friday, August 25, 1967, 8:30 p.m. PDT) — The Doors appeared on tonight’s edition of Malibu U on KABC-TV in Los Angeles, lip syncing to “Light My Fire” on an antique fire engine at Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu (lead singer Jim Morrison was filmed separately atop the 9000 Building in West Hollywood; the exact filming dates are currently unknown, but are believed to be some time from late July to early August 1967). Continue reading The Doors appear on ‘Malibu U’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1967)
Video: 'Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings' (videos 18-34)
(Friday, August 25, 1967; show scheduled for 8:00 p.m. PDT with two opening acts) — The Monkees performed tonight at Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, as part of the band’s summer 1967 tour. Continue reading The Monkees perform at Seattle Center Coliseum 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1967)
