1982 Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak throws the US Festival "for a few thousand friends" in hopes of uniting people through music and technology. A crowd of at least 200,000 shows up in the blistering heat of San Bernardino, California, for three days of music, tech-geekery, and dust... a whole lot of dust.
Fleetwood Mac, performing for the first time in two years, headlines a bill that also includes
The Police and the
Grateful Dead.
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1968
Ringo returns to
The Beatles after quitting in frustration during the White Album sessions. He finds his drum kit covered in flowers.
1990
George Michael releases his second solo album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1. Looking to avoid the pitfalls that overwhelmed him after his debut Faith, Michael refuses to tour in support of the album and won't appear in the music videos.
1968
Sly & the Family Stone beat out
The Chambers Brothers to win Showcase '68, a TV talent show kind of like American Idol but with professional acts.
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