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The Rock History Report for July 1st

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1956 - Elvis Presley made an appearance on The Steve Allen Show. The King was instructed not to dance and Allen had him sing "Hound Dog" to a real basset hound wearing tails.

1963 - The Beatles recorded "She Loves You" and "I'll Get You."

1978 – Foreigner released their hit single "Hot Blooded."

1981 - John Morey of Steppenwolf died in a car accident at the age of 32.

1984 - Kiss released their album Animalize.

1987 - The Grateful Dead's In The Dark was released.


Birthdays:

1945 Debbie Harry of Blondie
1951 Fred Schneider of The B52s
1963 Roddy Bottum of Faith No More

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