Re: August Musical Madness & Other Delights...

[t bedford]

August 15
 
Born
Bobby Helms (singer - Jingle Bell Rock) (1933)
Peter Yorke (drummer - Spencer Davis Group) (1942)
Tommy Aldridge (drummer - Black Oak Arkansas) (1950)
 
Event
1955 Elvis signs a management deal with "Hank Snow Enterprises" Shortly 
thereafter, 'Colonel' Tom Parker takes full control  
1969 Woodstock Music & Arts Fair opens on Max Yasgur's farm for its three 
day run of peace & music.
1979 Bob Dylan's testament to Christianity, "Slow Train Coming", is 
released.