Today in Classic Rock History - April 2nd

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In 1964, The Beatles had their fourth UK No.1 single with 'Can't Buy Me Love.
 
In 1964, The Beach Boys recorded their next single ‘I Get Around’, which became their first US No.1 in the summer of this year.

In 1965, The Who made their first radio appearance on the UK BBC's 'Joe Loss Pop Show.'
 
In 1967, 154 Austrian Rolling Stones fans were arrested when a riot broke out at a 14,000-seated Town Hall gig.
 
In 1969, Bruce Springsteen’s new group Child made their live debut.

In 1977, Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Rumours.'

In 1983, Pink Floyd scored their third UK No.1 album with 'The Final Cut.'

And born on this day in 1941, Leon Russell, singer songwriter behind some of the biggest tracks from Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Glenn Campbell, and Joe Cocker.

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 I never knew anyone else ever heard of Leon Russell !