October 3, 1978 – The members of Aerosmith bail out 28 fans who are arrested for smoking pot and underage drinking at their concert in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They pay approximately $4,200 in bail and fines.
October 3, 1992 – Sinead O’Connor, without telling producers in advance, tears up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live as a protest over sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. This is long before the public was aware of the Catholic Church’s role in covering up child abuse, and the incident ignited a firestorm, dealing a near-lethal blow to her career. NBC was fined $2.5 million dollars by the Federal Communications Commission.
October 3, 1994 - "Live at Hammersmith" is the 1st official full-length live album by, TWISTED SISTER was released. It was recorded on June 15th, 1984 at the Hammersmith Odeon in London.
October 3, 2006 - Quiet Riot 'Rehab' released
October 3, 1975 - The Who released the album "The Who By Numbers"
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
October 3, 1962 – Tommy Lee, drums (Mötley Crüe)
October 3, 1954 – Stevie Ray Vaughan, guitar, vocals (d. 1990)
October 3, 1966 – Frank Hannon, guitar (Tesla)
October 3, 1972 – Lajon Witherspoon, vocals (Sevendust)
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