Trumpet player and record exec Herb Alpert born in Los Angeles, CA. With his Tijuana Brass Alpert gave mariachi-light a mainstream presence. The "A" in A&M.
1956
The North Alabama White Citizen's Council proclaims rock 'n' roll a conspiracy by black people to corrupt white teenagers. Spokesperson Asa Carter cites the NAACP as the masterminds behind the plot.
1959
Hyperkinetic guitarist Angus Young of the Australian heavy metal band AC/DC born in Glasgow.
1994
Ticket sales sell-out set a record in LA for a Morrissey show ; 2:31.
