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This Day in Music History

Posted: 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013

This Day in Music History: March 5th 

By Mike Lapitino

This Day in Music History...

1964: The Rolling Stones release their first American single, a cover of Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away."

1975: Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti is certified gold.

2000: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts James Taylor, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Lovin' Spoonful, The Moonglows, Bonnie Raitt and Eric Clapton (for his solo work). The first set of sidemen, Elvis Presley guitarist Scotty Moore, Motown bassist James Jamerson, sax player King Curtis and drummers Earl Palmer and Hal Blaine, and early influences, Nat "King" Cole and Billie Holiday, are also enshrined

2001: Aerosmith releases Just Push Play, the band's first studio album in four years.

2004: David Crosby is arrested in New York on charges of possessing a gun and possessing a controlled substance.

2007: Dave Matthews guest stars on an episode of the FOX drama House.

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