Kurt Cobain’s 1989 stage-played, smashed and signed guitar used on Nirvana’s first U.S. tour sells at auction for just over $486,000. It was just one of the items listed at the “Icons And Idols: Rock ‘N’ Roll” auction featuring 1,500 lots of memorabilia, wardrobe, musical equipment, jewelry and more from legendary musicians.
In the History of Rock in 1967 – Pink Floyd began their first U.K. tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall, they were the opening act for Jimi Hendrix.
In 1970 – Santana released his version of the Fleetwood Mac song “Black Magic Woman”.
1975 - Queen launched their 78-date A Night At The Opera World Tour by playing the first of two nights at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool.