Today in Acoustic-Rock History

1964 – The Rolling Stones begin their first headlining British tour in Harrow.

1966 – Two days before it begins a three week reign in the Number One spot, the Beatles’ “We Can Work It Out” is awarded a gold record.

1971 – Neil Young returns to his homeland of Canada for his first concert there since his pre-stardom days.

BIRTHDAYS:

Syd Barrett (Pink Floyd) 1946

Sandy Denny (Strawbs, Fairport Convention) 1947