This Week In Classic Hits History (6/20-24)

This week, The Stones sue for their reputation, Prince returns, and a ten dollar ticket brings you six of the biggest bands in the land.

June 20, 1969:

David Bowie recorded 'Space Oddity'.  Written about the launch of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut; Bowie would later revisit his Major Tom character in the songs 'Ashes to Ashes' and 'Hallo Spaceboy'

June 21, 1966:

After a North American tour The Rolling Stones sued 14 hotels over a booking ban in New York, claiming that the ban was violating civil rights laws and hurting their image.

June 22, 2000:

After giving himself various new identities' during the 90's, The Artist Formally Known As Prince announced he wanted to be known as Prince again.

June 23, 1975:

During his 'Welcome To My Nightmare' tour in Vancouver, Canada, Alice Cooper fell from the stage and broke six ribs.

June 24, 1978:

Genesis, Jefferson Starship, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Jeff Beck,  Devo, Brand X and The Atlanta Rhythm Section all appeared at Knebworth Park, England, tickets cost $10.

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