August 12

Today in 1964, The Beatles first film 'A Hard Day's Night' 

opened in 500 American cinemas to rave reviews

On this day in 1968, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham 

played together for the first time

Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits celebrates his 65^th birthday today

Today in 1977, Henri Padovani, guitarist with The Police 

quit the group after nine months leaving them a trio

Porter Wagoner was born today in 1927

Buck Owens, Jr. was born today in 1929

Pat Metheny was born today in 1954