1973 The Wailers, led by
Bob Marley, release their fifth studio album, Catch a Fire. The first album on their new label, Island Records, it makes Marley and the Wailers international recording stars and brings reggae music to the forefront.
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1982
David Crosby is busted for freebasing cocaine, leading to a downward spiral that winds through the Dallas County Jail.
1962
The Beatles begin their legendary stint at the new Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany. Performing three to four hours a night for 48 days (with only one day off), the group logs a total of 172 hours of performance. When they return to England, they're already stars with a recording contract.
1965
The Beatles win their first Grammy Awards, taking Best New Artist and Best Performance by a Vocal Group for "
A Hard Day's Night." Record of the Year goes to "
The Girl From Ipanema" by Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto.
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