1963
"I Want to Hold Your Hand," the Beatles' first American single, is released on Capitol Records
1969
A free concert is organized by the Rolling Stones at Altamont Speedway, outside San Francisco. The event turns ugly when sets are disrupted by violence from Hell's Angels, Marty Balin is knocked unconscious, and a concert-goer is stabbed to death.
1976
The Sex Pistols shock a nation when they are goaded into cursing on a TV talk show. The group is dropped by EMI.
1977
Randy Newman scores a hit single with "Short People," which sits at Number Two for three weeks
1982
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' is released
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