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1978 - Greg Herbert, saxophone player for Blood, Sweat & Tears, died at the age of 30 from an accidental overdose in Amsterdam.

1979 - The Clash embarked on a major US tour, with supporting act Bo Diddley.

1984 - Boy George and Culture Club earned their biggest hit in England with their tune, “Karma Chameleon.” The song would be their only No. 1 hit in the US.

1998 - Jersey natives Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny rocked the Come Together benefit concert, which raised money for the family of a slain Long Branch, NJ police officer.

Birthdays:

1951  Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band
1951  Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music
1956  John Lydon (Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols)
1961  Lloyd Cole of The Commotions
1967  Jason Cooper of The Cure

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