The Eagles released their fourth studio album One of These Nights which became the Eagles’ first No.1 album on Billboard’s chart. The album produced three top 10 singles ‘One of These Nights’, ‘Lyin’ Eyes’ and ‘Take It to the Limit’.

The Rolling Stones released Some Girls. It was their first studio album recorded with Ronnie Wood as a full member. The awesome album cover was designed by Peter Corriston and featured The Stones in garish drag alongside select female celebrities and lingerie ads. The cover immediately ran into trouble when Lucille Ball, Farrah Fawcett, Liza Minnelli (representing…

I don’t like to be labelled, to be anything. I’ve made the mistake before myself of labelling my music, but it’s counter-productive. Neil Young

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts visited Brian Jones at his home in Cotchford Farm to discuss his future in the group. The Stones later issued a press statement saying that Brian was leaving The Rolling Stones.

Music reflects the time that it’s being made in, and so certainly, the music that’s being made in 1986 by a 14-year-old kid will reflect some magic of 1986 for him if he’s an inspired and creative musician. Chrissie Hynde

During their first-ever US tour, The Rolling Stones were booed off stage at a gig in San Antonio, Texas. Some performing Monkeys who had been the act on before the Stones were brought back on stage for another performance.

Elton John releases his debut album Empty Sky in the UK, (released January 1975 in the US). ‘Skyline Pigeon’ is the best-known song on the album, and is the only one which John, albeit infrequently, performs as part of his live shows.

You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space. Johnny Cash

Elvis Presley appeared on ABC-TV’s ‘Milton Berle Show’. During the performance, Presley abruptly halted an uptempo rendition of ‘Hound Dog’. With a wave of his arm, he launched into a slow, grinding version accentuated with highly energetic, exaggerated body movements. Presley’s gyrations created a storm of controversy.