Video: 'Jimi Hendrix death 1970 ABC News Announcement Rockspots'
(Friday, September 18, 1970, 12:45 p.m. BST) — American rock star James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix, ranked as the greatest guitarist and the sixth greatest artist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, was pronounced dead today at St Mary Abbot’s Hospital in London. Continue reading Rock star Jimi Hendrix dies of barbiturate-related asphyxia in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1970)
(Saturday, September 12, 1970) — “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘In the Summertime’ by Mungo Jerry peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1970)
(Saturday, September 12, 1970) — “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ’25 or 6 to 4′ by Chicago peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1970)
(Saturday, September 12, 1970) — “Solitary Man” by Neil Diamond peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Solitary Man’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1970)
Video: 'Jimi Hendrix - Fehmarn 1970'
(Sunday, September 6, 1970, 12:56 p.m. Central European Summer Time) — Rock star Jimi Hendrix performed what turned out to be his final concert today at the Open Air Love & Peace Festival in Fehmarn, West Germany. Continue reading Rock star Jimi Hendrix performs his final concert 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1970)
Video: 'THE DOORS - ABSOLUTELY LIVE (1970) FULL ALBUM' (21 videos)
(Saturday, September 5, 1970) — Absolutely Live, the first live album by the American rock music band The Doors, peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Absolutely Live’ album by The Doors peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1970)
Video: 'The Doors Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival East Afton Farm, Isle Of Wight, UK Sun. August 30, 1970'
(Sunday, August 30, 1970, 1:00 a.m. BST) — During a break in lead singer Jim Morrison’s obscenity trial in Miami, The Doors performed tonight at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 at East Afton Farm in England. Continue reading The Doors perform at Isle Of Wight Festival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1970)
(Saturday, August 29, 1970) — “War” by Edwin Starr peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 29, Sept. 5/12, 1970). Continue reading ‘War’ by Edwin Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1970)
(Saturday, August 29, 1970) — “Overture From Tommy (A Rock Opera)” by The Assembled Multitude peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Overture From Tommy (A Rock Opera)’ by The Assembled Multitude peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1970)
Video: 'The Doors San Diego, International Sports Arena'
(Saturday, August 22, 1970, following the 8:00 p.m. scheduled start time for opening act Crabby Appleton) — During a break in lead singer Jim Morrison’s obscenity trial in Miami, The Doors performed tonight at San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at San Diego Sports Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1970)
