ON THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY, August 24 : FIRST ICON FLASHBACK
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🎙️🎙️🎙️ON THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY, AUGUST 24 :
🔷 2019 : Billie Eilish ended a 19-week run at #1 for “Old Town Road” when her single “Bad Guy” claimed the top spot on the Hot 100.
🔷 1989 : The Who performed a special 20th anniversary charity concert of their rock opera Tommy at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. The show featured famous guests such as Elton John (as the Pinball Wizard), Patti LaBelle (as the Acid Queen), Steve Winwood (as the Hawker), Phil Collins (as Uncle Ernie), and Billy Idol (as Cousin Kevin).
🔷 1981 : The Rolling Stones released Tattoo You. The big hit from the album was “Start Me Up,” which they first recorded with a reggae rhythm in 1977. That version was scrapped, but they rocked it up for Tattoo You with better results.
🔷 1943 : Frank Sinatra’s “In The Blue Of Evening” hit #1.
Yasmin Garcia is an Author/Contributor of the StreamLINE Music Blog. She is also an interior decorator, avid concert goer, and has appeared in various podcasts surrounding multiple topics. Yasmin is a graduate of Monroe University.