June 4

Today in 1942, Glenn Wallichs and some pals launched Capitol Records in the US

 

Michelle Phillips (The Mamas and the Papas) is 77 today

 

John Hartford died on this date in 2001

 

Ronnie Lane (Small Faces) died on this day in 1997 from complications from progressive multiple sclerosis

 

Remembering Gordon Waller (Peter & Gordon) born on this day in 1945

 

Today in 1962, The Beatles sign their very first recording contract with EMI

 

The late Jimmy McCulloch (Wings) was born on this date in 1952

 

Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U S A was released today in 1984