Bono has announced 14 nights of "words, music and mischief". The U2 front man will embark on a book tour, with 14 stops, this fall in support of his upcoming autobiography, “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story”.
In the History of Rock in 1961 – Bob Dylan makes his concert hall debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall, earning $20 for the night. Of the 53 people that attended, most were friends.
In 1968 – One of the original super groups, Cream, a trio consisting of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, set out on their farewell tour. Their hit single "White Room" was still climbing the charts.
And in 1980 – Queen had their second US number 1 song when “Another One Bites the Dust” hit the top of the Billboard chart. Earlier in the year, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” was also number 1.