History Highlight:

Today in 1979, Blondie released Eat To The Beat, which contained the hit "Dreaming." The album was certified Platinum in the United States where it spent a year on the Billboard album chart peaking at #17. It also reached #1 on the United Kingdom album chart.

Also, Today In:

1964 - The Beach Boys made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

1986 - The pioneering rap/rock version of "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. hit the Top 5.

1990 - Marvin Gaye received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2004 - Legendary record producer Phil Spector was formally charged with murder in the February 3rd, 2003 shooting of actress Lana Clarkson.