Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe (Aug. 2) Today's musical birthdays include country singer Hank Cochran, who was born in 1935 (age 67); The Band's keyboardist Garth Hudson in 1937 (age 65); Edward Patton, one of Gladys Knight's Pips, in 1939 (age 63); Dave Govan of the Vibrations, originally known as the Jayhawks, in 1940 (age 62); Doris Kenner of the Shirelles in 1941 (age 61); and Peter de Freitas of Echo and the Bunnymen in 1961 (age 41). Advertisement Today in music history: In 1961, the Beatles played their first gig as the "house band" at Liverpool's Cavern Club. In 1969, Bob Dylan attended his 10-year high school reunion in Hibbing, Minn. In 1972, Brian Cole--an original member of The Association--died from a heroin overdose at his Los Angeles home. He was 28. In 1973, John Phillips, leader and founder of the Mamas and the Papas, filed a $9 million lawsuit against the group's label, Dunhill Records. The suit charged the company with theft of as much as $60 million in unpaid royalties. In 1977, The Who purchased Shepperton Film Studios in England for $500,000. In 1982, Jose Feliciano married Susan Omillian. Advertisement In 1983, James Jamerson--who played bass on many Motown classics--died at age 45. In 1986, Cher was slightly injured in a traffic accident in Massachusetts. In 1991, Los Angeles police arrested pop/funk singer Rick James and a female companion in the alleged assault and torture two weeks earlier of a woman at his Hollywood Hills home. In 1993, a South Carolina couple paid $81,000 at a charity auction for a private Carly Simon concert. Topping the charts on this date: Tossin' and Turnin' -- Bobby Lewis (1971), In the Year 2525 -- Zager and Evans, I Just want To Be Your Everything -- Andy Gibb (1977), When Doves Cry -- Prince (1985). Today's musical quiz: Bob Dylan's real name is Robert Zimmerman. Where did he come up with "Dylan"? Answer: He took his stage name from Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas.
