Iconic music producer Steve Albini won his second World Series of Poker tournament over the weekend. He’s produced albums from Nirvana and the Pixies, among other influential rock acts.
In the History of Rock in 1966 – The Rolling Stones file a 4.9 million dollar lawsuit against 14 New York hotels for banning them, claiming that the ban was violating their civil rights.
In 1975 – Elton John makes a surprise appearance at a concert at the Oakland Coliseum featuring The Eagles and The Doobie Brothers and sings with both groups.
And in 2016 – Roger Friedman, the owner of the group that put on the 2016 Desert Trip Festival in Indio, California announced that Led Zeppelin refused a $14 million offer to perform. The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, The Who and Neil Young were already on the bill.