Ginger Baker, drummer for Blind Faith and Cream, is born.

Ian Gillan, vocalist for Deep Purple is born.

John Deacon, bassist for Queen, is born.

Blind Willie McTell dies of a brain hemorrhage. Willie Samuel McTell was one of the blues' greatest guitarists, and also one of the finest singers ever to work in blues. A major figure with a local following in Atlanta from the 1920s onward, he recorded dozens of sides throughout the 1930s under a multitude of names. All the better to juggle "exclusive" relationships with many different record labels at once including Blind Willie, Blind Sammie, Hot Shot Willie, and Georgia Bill.

The Beatles kick of their first US Tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Also appearing with them were Jackie DeShannon and the Righteous Brothers.

The Beatles top the US Pop Chart with All You Need is Love.

The final Monkees TV Show airs on NBC.-TV.

The self titled and only album for Blind Faith goes gold.

Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson get hitched in Malibu with the groom's Minister/father officiating.

James Brown is told no thanks to funds raise at a benefit concert he held by a women's shelter in Long Island, because he had reportedly assaulted her in the past.

The Dance, a reunion album by Fleetwood Mac is released.

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