History Highlight:
Today in 1977, the notorious first album by The Sex Pistols, Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols was released in America. It was the only studio album that the punk band ever put out. Fans and critics alike generally regard it as an important album in the history of rock music, citing the lasting influence it has had on subsequent punk rock musicians, as well as other musical genres that were influenced by such punk rock artists.

Also, Today In:

1956, Making his sensational second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, Elvis sang "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender," "Hound Dog" and "Love Me."

1982 - The Jam announced that they were quitting. Paul Weller and Mick Talbot would soon form The Style Council.

1997 - A road-weary Bill Berry, drummer for R.E.M. announced that he was departing the band after 17 years.