Don’t compromise even if it hurts to be yourself. Toby Keith

The Supremes scored their fifth consecutive US No.1 single (they were the first American group to accomplish this feat), when ‘Back In My Arms Again’, went to the top of the charts.

The Beatles recorded a BBC radio program, “Here We Go”. They recorded at the Playhouse Theatre in Manchester, in front of a studio audience composed largely of loyal Cavern fans. This was the last recording on which Pete Best played drums.

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