On This Day: July 15

July 15th, 2024 by Liz Kosik

by Liz Kosik ’25

1. 1965: “The Dating Game” debuted on television, a show that often-featured musical guests and helped launch the careers of many musicians, including Michael Jackson and Prince.

2. 1967: Legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane passed away, marking a significant loss for the music world.

3. 1981: The Rolling Stones completed recording sessions for their album “Tattoo You,” which would become one of their most successful albums.

4. 1985: The Live Aid concert was held simultaneously in Wembley Stadium, London, and John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia, to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine, featuring performances by Queen, U2, David Bowie, and many more.

5. 1999: Organizers officially announced the lineup for Woodstock 99, a revival of the iconic 1969 festival.