Sep5,1986 MTV Video Music Awards “Take On Me" written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pål Waaktaar won 6 awards; nominated for 2 others. Best new artist in a video, Best concept video, Most experimental video, Best direction in a video, Best special effects in a video, and Viewers’s choice

Oct19,1975 Art Garfunkel starts a 2wk run at #1 on the UK singles chart with "I Only Have Eyes For You" written by Harry Warren (Salvatore Antonio Guaragna) with lyricist Al Dubin in 1934 for the film Dames. Also a hit for The Flamingos peaking at #11 in the US Jul19,1959

Oct19,1974 Billy Preston is at #1 at on the billboard Hot100 Singles Chart with “Nothing From Nothing” written by Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher; produced by Preston

Oct18,1974 Al Green is attacked by his friend and companion, Mary Woodson, at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. Green is taking a bath, Woodson pours a pot of boiling grits over him, causing second-degree burns to his back, stomach, and arm. She then uses Green's gun to fatally shoot herself. Green will recover and focus on gospel music eventually winning 8 Grammys

Oct19,1973 During their "Burnin' North American" tour Bob Marley and The Wailers play the 1st of 2 nights at The Matrix Club, San Francisco, California

Oct19,1969 The Archies start an 8wk run at #1 UK Singles Chart with "Sugar, Sugar" written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim. Personnel: Ron Dante lead vocals; Ron Frangipane keyboards; Gary Chester drums; Joe Mack bass; Dave Appell, Sal DiTroia guitar; Toni Wine, Ray Stevens, Kim backing vocals

Oct19,1968 Peter Frampton meets Steve Marriott at a Small Faces show. Marriott wanted Frampton to join the Small Faces, but the rest of the band resisted. Following internal tensions and a New Year's Eve departure from the Small Faces, Marriott and Frampton decide to form their own band. They start planning a new group that will be called Humble Pie officially in early 1969. Steve Marriott vocals, guitar — ex-Small Faces; Peter Frampton guitar, vocals — ex-The Herd; Greg Ridley bass — ex-Spooky Tooth; Jerry Shirley drums — ex-Apostolic Intervention

Oct19,1968 The Beatles are still at #1 on the billboard Hot100 Singles Chart with "Hey Jude" for the 4th week of a 9wk run at #1

Oct19,1967 At #1 on the UK album charts is the soundtrack to "The Sound Of Music" written by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; both the lyrics and music for the new songs were written by Rodgers. Hammerstein died Aug23,1960 at 65 and Rodgers died Dec30,1979 at 77. The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is at #2

Oct19,1966 The Yardbirds arrive in New York City, the 1st US tour with Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on lead guitar. The band joins the Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars tour package. After two dates Jeff Beck will develop acute tonsillitis, from exhaustion, and backstage frustrations, leading him to leave the tour. Beck will stay in Los Angeles with his girlfriend Mary Hughes, a model and actress. Jeff will quit the group. Beck’s official departure will be announced on Nov30,1966

Oct19,1965 The Beatles begin recording their annual fan club Christmas message at London's Marquee Studios. The Christmas album is called The Beatles Third Christmas Record. Press officer Tony Barrow provided the script. John Lennon found it difficult to produce anything humorous. The tapes were ultimately discarded and not used. Nov8,1965 another session at EMI Studios at Abbey Road proved to be successful. Dec17,1965 the one-sided, 7-inch, 33⅓ RPM flexi-disc will be released to the UK Official Beatles Fan Club. Beatles Fans in the US will not receive the flexi-disc

Oct19,1964 The Beatles are in concert at ABC, Edinburgh. The 1st of 3 consecutive nights in Scotland. Show times 18:30 and 20:50. The Beatles are paid £850 ($1,200). Supporting acts are The Rustiks, Sounds Incorporated, Michael Haslam, The Remo Four, Tommy Quickly and Mary Wells

Oct19,1963 The Beatles "Please Please Me" LP is at #1 for the 24th week on the UK Record Retailer chart. All starting May5,1963 then ultimately staying 30wks at #1 and 62wks in the Top10

Oct19,1963 Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs are still at #1 on the billboard Hot100 Singles Chart with "Sugar Shack" for the 2nd week of a 5wk run at #1

Oct19,1963 The Beach Boys perform at the Hollywood Bowl during the annual Y-Day concert, a day-long event sponsored by the Hollywood YMCA and KFWB radio; hosted by Art Linkletter. Also performing are Jan and Dean, Duane Eddy, and Bobby Vinton. Al Jardine's debut on guitar with The Beach Boys

Oct19,1961 Helen Shapiro starts a 3wk run at #1 on the UK singles chart with "Walkin' Back To Happiness" written by John Schroeder, Mike Hawker; produced by Norrie Paramor who also provided the backing orchestrations. Shapiro's 2nd and final UK #1

Oct19,1958 Tommy Edwards is still at #1 on the US Top40 Singles chart with "It’s All In The Game" for the 3rd week of a 6wk run at #1

Oct19,1957 The Everly Brothers start a 2wk run at #1 on US Top40 Singles chart with "Wake Up Little Susie" for the last week of a 2wk run at #1