Columbia Records started producing the LP; Abba performed for the King of Sweden and his soon-to-be queen; Fleetwood Mac hit No. 1 with 'Dreams'; Phoebe Bridgers released her second studio album; and Sir Paul McCartney celebrates a birthday, Today in Music History.

Col. Tom Parker became Elvis's boss; Andy Gibb had a singles-chart first; NKOTB scored their first No. 1 hit; Springsteen proved he is a marathon man; Carole King had a huge album hit; and Dolly Parton recorded a timeless classic, Today in Music History.

The Monterey Pop Festival began; Dylan recorded 'Like a Rolling Stone'; the Jackson Five enjoyed a summer TV variety show on CBS; the New York Dolls performed together for the first time since 1975, Today in Music History.

The Doors played in Minneapolis; Dire Straits topped the album charts; “Sukiyaki” went No.1 ; the world said goodbye to Ella Fitzgerald; and the Beastie Boys hosted the Tibetan Freedom Concert, Today in Music History.

Paul McCartney wrote the most recorded song; Dylan recorded his electric sound; and Patsy Cline topped the charts, Today in Music History.

The Cars released their second album Candy-O ; The Stones introduced their newest member; The Beatles released their final single; and Björk released her second album, Today in Music History.

The Stones released 'Satisfaction'; The Supremes achieved a milestone; Jerry Lee Lewis was shakin' his way up the charts; Price won a Webby; the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' entered the Billboard Top 50; and John Linnell of TMBG was born, Today in Music History.

Hank Williams made his Grand Ole Opry debut; Joe Strummer and Topper Headon faced charges of stealing a pillowcase; the Sex Pistols dissed HRH on her Silver Jubilee; David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' blasted off; Teenage Fanclub released their debut album, Today in Music History.

Kim Deal, Judy Garland and Mike Doughty were born; Dylan began recording 'The Basement Tapes'; Sammy Davis Jr. had his one and only No. 1 hit; Radiohead's fifth album made quite a splash; and Ray Charles passed away, Today in Music History.

Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" goes No. 1; Bob Dylan recorded 'Mr. Tambourine Man'; M.C. Hammer's album hit No. 1 in the charts and stayed there nearly six months; Wilson Phillips went to No. 1 with 'Hold On'; Jackie Wilson was born; and SZA released her debut album, Today in Music History.