(Saturday, July 26, 1975) — “The Hustle” by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Hustle’ by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 26 1975) →

(Saturday, July 26, 1975) — “I’m Not in Love” by 10cc peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Not in Love’ by 10cc peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (July 26 1975) →

(Saturday, July 26, 1975) — “Swearin’ to God” by Frankie Valli peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Swearin’ to God’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (July 26 1975) →

(Saturday, July 12, 1975) — “Magic” by Pilot peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Magic’ by Pilot peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (July 12 1975) →

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(Saturday, July 5, 1975, shortly after 9:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Knebworth Pop Festival was held today near London, with Pink Floyd as the headliner. Other performers included: Captain Beefheart, Linda Lewis, Monty Python, Steve Miller Band and Roy Harper. Continue reading Pink Floyd headlines Knebworth Pop Festival 50 years ago this hour (July 5 1975) →

(Saturday, July 5, 1975, soon after 3:00 p.m. CDT) — Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was arrested this afternoon after a traffic stop escalated into drug and weapons charges during the band’s 1975 U.S. tour. Continue reading Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones arrested in Arkansas 50 years ago this hour (July 5 1975) →