AUG 20-This Day in Entertainment & Music History: 1942-Search lights crossing the sky ceased to be a fixture at Hollywood premieres as of this day in 1942. In an attempt to avoid attack and surveillance by enemy forces during World War II, the entire West Coast was required to dim its lights at night...1973-From the album Goats Head Soup, the Rolling Stones released the single Angie. This ballad became one of their biggest hits, reaching No.1. Contrary to rumors that the song was about David Bowies first wife Angie, songwriter Keith Richard said in his autobiography Angie is actually a reference to heroin and how he was trying to kick the habit...1986-Rick Allen, a member of the rock band Def Leppard, made his first live appearance with the his band after recovering from a severe injury sustained in a car crash. Allen lost his left arm as a result of the accident, but on this day, the drummer rejoined Def Leppard on stage at the Monsters Of Rock Festival in England...1993-Carlos Santana kicked off a new American tour in Portland, Oregon. Santanas opening act was none other than Bob Dylan...1996-Carlos Santana was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...Celebrity Birthdays: Journalist Connie Chung 68; Musician, (and founding member of the band Chicago) James Pankow 67; Singer Robert Plant 66; 65; Musician John Hiatt 62; TV personality Al Roker 60; Actress Joan Allen 58; Actor/comedian Billy Gardell 45; Musician Fred Durst 44; Singer Demi Lovato 22;
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:21:12 +0000
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