David Bowie is awarded Best Original Song for “Space Oddity” and Bono is born.
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Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock 05.09.12
The Doors play “Light My Fire” for the first time and Billy Joel is born.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock 05.08.12
Elton John announces that he will write a Broadway score and The Rolling Stones are #1 in the UK with “Sticky Fingers”.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock 05.07.12
The Eagles take on Rolling Stone Magazine in a softball game and Journey hosts a midnight special.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock 05.06.12
The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” is voted top 5 Most Beloved Songs of All Time and Bob Seger is born.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock 05.05.12
Billy Joel is in the top 10 with “You May Be Right” and Bill Ward from Black Sabbath is born.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock 05.04.12
Stevie Nicks has a big hit with “Edge of 17″ and Bob Dylan records a Christian gospel song.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock 05.03.12
Grand Funk Railroad holds a press conference at Gotham Hotel and Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band hit #1 with “Against the Wind”.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock 05.02.12
Wings is top 5 with “Silly Love Songs” and The Beach Boys abandon their sessions for the album “Smile”.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock 05.01.12
The Paintings of Paul McCartney exhibit opens in Germany and Sting marries his first wife.