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Today in Music History: Al Jardine is 72

September 03, 2014

Birthday Highlight:

Happy Birthday to Al Jardine, founding member of the Beach Boys, who is 72 today.

Also, Today In:

1965 - A Rolling Stones gig in Dublin, Ireland ended in a riot after 30 fans jumped onto the stage. Mick Jagger was knocked to the floor as the rest of the band fled the stage.

1968 - Ringo Starr rejoined The Beatles, after quitting the band for two weeks.

2010 - Mike Edward's, a founding member of Electric Light Orchestra, was killed in a freak accident when a giant bale of hay tumbled down a hill and crashed into his van.

2012 - Internal emails sent by the promoters of Michael Jackson's planned 2009 comeback concerts saw them voice concerns over his stability and health.

Today in Music History: Al Jardine is 72