The Rock History Report for July 20th
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1965 – A cultural milestone, Bob Dylan’s classic song "Like a Rolling Stone" was released.
1965 - The Lovin' Spoonful released their first record, "Do You Believe in Magic.”
1968 - Jane Asher announced that she was no longer engaged to Paul McCartney.
1974 - Joey Ramone took over lead vocal duties for The Ramones.
1975 - Steve Van Zandt played his first show as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.
1979 - Electric Light Orchestra took out ads dedicating the release of their single "Don't Bring Me Down" to Skylab.
1986 – The Sex Pistols film bio Sid and Nancy premiered in London.
1996 - Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil was arrested for assault, but was later released after performing at a Lollapalooza tour stop in North Carolina.
Birthdays:
1947 Carlos Santana
1952 Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister
1954 Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Chickenfoot
1956 Paul Cook of The Sex Pistols
1958 Michael MacNeil of Simple Minds
1964 Chris Cornell of Soundgarden
1966 Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam
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