This week, Johnny Cash goes to prison, Van blows off the 'Hall', Jones becomes Bowie, and the Stones get banned.

Jan 11, 1967:

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The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded 'Purple Haze' at De Lane Lea studios in London. Hendrix later stated 'The Purple Haze,' was about a dream he had and that he was walking under the sea."

Jan 12, 1993:

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Van Morrison blew off the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction dinner, making him the first living inductee not to attend.

Jan 13, 1968:

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Johnny Cash played a show in front of 2,000 inmates at Folsom Prison, which was recorded for his forthcoming live album. When released, the lead single, 'Folsom Prison Blues' became one of the most famous recordings of his career.

Jan 14, 1966:

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To avoid confusion with Davy Jones from The Monkees, David Jones changes his name to David Bowie. He would later say that he chose "Bowie" because he liked that "big American bear-killin' knife."

Jan 15, 1967:

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The Rolling Stones were forced to change the lyrics of 'Let’s Spend The Night Together' after the producers objected to the content of the lyrics when appearing on the The Ed Sullivan Show. Jagger ostentatiously rolled his eyes at the TV camera while singing the changed lyrics, resulting in host Ed Sullivan announcing that The Rolling Stones would be banned from performing on his show again.

 

 

 

 

 

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