Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Doug Kershaw were guests on the premiere episode of ABC TV's "The Johnny Cash Show" on June 7, 1969. Kershaw performed "Diggy Diggy Lo" and "Louisiana Man". Watch the video here.
1975
"Action Speaks Louder Than Words" by Chocolate Milk entered the Billboard R&B Chart on June 7, 1975. It was the first of 11 R&B chart entries for the popular New Orleans funk group.
1994
Clarinet great Willie Humphrey passed away in New Orleans on June 7, 1994 at age 93. Humphrey's early career included stints with the Excelsior Brass Band, Lawrence Duhe, and King Oliver. In later years he worked with Paul Barbarin, Sweet Emma Barrett, and at Preservation Hall. Willie and his brother Percy Humphrey (trumpet) were honored with Big Easy Lifetime Achievement Awards in 1994. Read more here and here. See Willie Humphrey recording credits. Watch Willie Humphrey videos on YouTube.
1997
"It's Your Love", by Delhi, LA native Tim McGraw (featuring his wife Faith Hill) hit #1 on the Billboard Country Chart on June 7, 1997. The tune topped the chart for 6 straight weeks, and was nominated for a Grammy Award (Best Country Collaboration With Vocals).
2005
Better Than Ezra appeared on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" on June 7, 2005. They performed "A Lifetime" from the album "Before the Robots". Watch the video here.
2010
Blues legend Buddy Guy was featured in concert on NPR radio show "Mountain Stage" on June 7, 2010. Listen to the performance here.
