This Week In Classic Hits History (12/14-18)

This week, Michael debuts, the other Mick leaves, and Keith is born.

December 14th, 1969:

The Jackson Five made their first network television appearance in the US when they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show.

December 15th, 1969:

John Lennon played what would be his final performance ever in the UK when he appeared at The Lyceum Ballroom, London, with the Plastic Ono Band in a UNICEF 'Peace For Christmas' benefit. George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Delaney and Bonnie, Billy Preston and Keith Moon also took part.

December 16th, 1974:

Guitarist Mick Taylor announced he was leaving the Stones saying he wanted to do something new, and that the time was right.

December 17th, 1977:

George Harrison played a live set for the regulars at his local pub in Henley-On-Thames near his home in the UK.

December 18th, 1943:

Keith Richards is born. Rolling Stone magazine once said Richards had created 'rock's greatest single body of riffs'.