December 30

Today in 1970, Paul McCartney filed a suit against the rest of The Beatles 

to dissolve their partnership

On this day in 1969, Peter Tork quit The Monkees, buying himself out of his contract.

The late Davy Jones of The Monkees was born on this day in 1945

Mike Nesmith of Monkees fame was born today in 1942

Felix Pappalardi of the band Mountain was born on this day in 1939

Bo Diddley was born on this date in 1928

Del Shannon was born today in 1934

Patti Smith is 69 today

Jeff Lynne is 68 today

Today in 1999, George Harrison is almost killed by a crazed fan 

who broke into his home and stabbed him repeatedly

Today in 2000, Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson married actress Kate Hudson