1977 - Billy Idol's band Generation X performed a gig at England's Leicester University. The show ended in violence as a glass was smashed over bassist Bob Andrew's head.
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1981 - Jimmy Page appeared solo for the first time since Led Zeppelin disbanded, performing three encores with Jeff Beck at a concert in London.
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1973 - Paul McCartney was arrested after police found marijuana growing at his Scotland farm. Sir Paul claimed a fan gave him the seeds and that he was unaware of what they were. He was fined $240.
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1978 - At the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Van Halen kicked off their first tour. Their concert rider famously specified that M&Ms be made available, but with all brown-colored candies removed.
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