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February 6
1939

Elvis Presley's father, Vernon, was released from prison after serving 8 months for altering a check.

1945

Reggae's most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was born.

1970

Instant Karma by John Lennon is released in the UK.

1981

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison teamed up to record a musical tribute to John Lennon. The song "All Those Years Ago" was the result.

1982

Van Halen's remake of Roy Orbinson's 1964 chart topper, "Oh, Pretty Woman," enters the Hot 100, where it will peak at #12, making it the band's biggest hit single thus far in their career.

1982

Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" enters the pop chart at #63.

1987

Sonny Bono declares himself a candidate for Mayor of Palm Springs.

1987

Joan Jett made her acting debut in "Light Of Day."

1990

Billy Idol broke several bones in a serious motorcycle accident. As a result he could not appear in Oliver Stone's "The Doors" in a major role.

1993

Mick Jagger guests on Saturday Night Live, performing two songs from his forthcoming album, Wandering Spirit.

1998

Beach Boy member Carl Wilson succumbs to Lung cancer at the age of 51.

 

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