"Tennessee" (that Lil 'ol Pea-Picker himself) Ernie Ford born. Singer of religious, novelty and country songs. Most famous number, "16 Tons".
1920
Boudleaux Bryant, one of the most prolific C&W Songwriters born in Shellman, Georgia.
1945
King Floyd born in New Orleans.
1946
Peter Tork (Thorkelson) of The Monkees born In Washington DC.
1950
Art rocker Peter Gabriel born.
1952
Foreigner bass guitarist Ed Gagliardi born.
1956
Joy Division/ New Order bassist Peter Hook born in the U.K.
1961
Frank Sinatra announces the formation of his own record label, Reprise. After the label was sold to Warner's, it was the home to such performers as Neil Young and Jimi Hendrix.
Punk poet and singer Henry Rollins born.
Les Warner of the Cult born.
1962
Phil and Don Everly graduate from Camp Pendleton boot camp. That's the Marines, not that sissy Elvis stuff. That same year (day?) Don marries film actress Venetia Stevenson in San Diego.
1980
Johnny Rotten's London flat is raided by police looking for drugs. No luck.
1981
In Britain Island Records introduces One Plus One cassettes. Featuring one blank and one pre-recorded side, the industry reacts in dismay at this endorsement of home taping.
1994
Lol Tolhurst, who was chucked from the Cure because of a drinking problem, sues the band for a larger percentage of royalties.
