2004: Arthur “Killer” Kane, bassist for the
New York Dolls died of leukemia in London, 22 days after their reunion
concert at the Meltdown Festival. He was 55 years old.
1993: Rush singer & bassist Geddy Lee sang Oh Canada at the 64th Major
League Baseball All Star Game in Baltimore, MD.
1991: Bryan Adams’ (Everything I Do) I Do It for You began a record breaking
16 week run on top of UK singles chart. The song would top the charts in 30
countries.
1985: Live Aid, spearheaded by Bob Geldof to raise funds for famine relief
in Ethiopia is held in London’s Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia’s JFK
Stadium.
1984: During The Jacksons’ concert at Texas Stadium in Dallas, Eddie Van
Halen came onstage to perform Beat It with the group.
Birthdays:
Stephen Jo Bladd-drummer for The J. Geils Band born in 1942
Roger McGuinn-singer & guitarist for The Byrds born in 1942

