This Week In Classic Hits History (2/29-3/4)

This week, John Lennon and Jim Morrison angers some folks, we gain Buffalo Springfield but lose Davy Jones.

Feb 29, 2012:

Davy Jones, lead singer with 60s band The Monkees, died aged 66, in his sleep at his home in Florida after suffering a massive heart attack.

March 1, 1969:

Jim Morrison of the Doors was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior after showing his penis to the audience during a show in Miami. He was found guilty and sentenced to eight months hard labor. Morrison died in Paris while the sentence was on appeal.

March 2, 1962:

Jon Bonjiovi celebrates a birthday today. He moved some letters around in his name and fronts a popular band.

March 3, 1966:

Stephen Stills, Neil Young, and Richie Furay formed Buffalo Springfield in Los Angeles. One of the first American bands to hit it big after the British Invasion.

March 4, 1966:

John Lennon's remark that The Beatles were 'more popular than Jesus Christ' was published in The London Evening Standard. Christian groups in the US were outraged resulting in some states burning Beatles records. Lennon later apologized.