On This Day: August 29th

by: Ben Siimes

This Day In Rock And Roll: August 29th

• ·      Born on this day: Sterling Morrison (Velvet Underground), Michael Jackson, Chris Copping (Procul Harem), Charlie Parker (jazz legend), Dick Halligan (Blood Sweat & Tears)
• ·      1966: The Beatles announce their final concert tour after a show at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park
• ·      1970: Edwin Starr’s classic “War” hits #1 on the charts
• ·      1970:Black Sabbath releases their self-named album, debuting at #23 on the charts
• ·      2005: Green Day wins Video of the Year for “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”