Rock music history milestones observed on August 19

August 19 marks several significant milestones in rock music history. In 1964, The Beatles began their North American tour with a performance at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, a tour that eventually included 32 shows across the United States and Canada. In 1967, the band’s song ‘All You Need Is Love’ reached the top of the U.S. Hot 100 chart.

Other musical achievements include the 1978 success of The Commodores, whose song ‘Three Times a Lady’ led a five-week run at the top of the UK singles charts and topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Several influential musicians celebrate birthdays on this date, including Ginger Baker (born 1939), Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan (born 1945), and Queen bassist John Deacon (born 1951).