2000 Charging that he has been shortchanged millions in publishing royalties, Stan Penrige, the songwriter who penned “Beth,” sues the members of Kiss, the band’s publishing company, and Universal Music Group.
1991 The Record Plant in Hollywood closes. Among the albums recorded at the recording studio and rock hangout were the Eagles’ “Hotel California,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” and Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life.”
1985 David Byron of Uriah Heep dies. Age 38.
1984 Michael Jackson wins eight Grammys, all connected to his album “Thriller.”
1974 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Seasons in the Sun,” Terry Jacks.
1967 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Ruby Tuesday,” The Rolling Stones. The song is released as the B side to the single “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” Most American radio stations play “Ruby Tuesday” because the other song is so blatantly sexual.
1940 Songwriter/performer Joe South is born in Atlanta.
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