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December 10, 2007 

Led Zeppelin play a one-off show at the O2 Arena in London, the biggest reunion in rock history. John Bonham’s son, Jason, plays drums at the show, which is hailed by critics and fans as triumphant.

December 11, 1968 

The Rolling Stones record their Rolling Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus TV special – and then bury it for nearly 30 years.

December 12, 2007 

Ike Turner dies of a cocaine overdose in San Marcos, California, at age 76. He was also struggling with emphysema and cardiovascular disease.

December 13, 1999

BMI publishes their list of the most-played songs on American radio and TV in the 20th century. The Top 5:

“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'”
“Never My Love”
“Yesterday”
“Stand By Me”
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”

December 14, 1977 

At the peak of the disco era, the film Saturday Night Fever opens in theaters. The soundtrack contains two previous #1 hits and four new ones.

December 15, 1969 

John Lennon and Yoko Ono launch the “War Is Over” campaign with billboards declaring peace around the world.

December 16, 1966 

The first Jimi Hendrix single is released: “Hey Joe.” The song is about a guy shoots his “old lady” after catching her cheating.

December 17, 1989 

The Simpsons debuts on Fox with the episode “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” The show quickly attracts big-name guest stars, including many musicians. In Season 3, Michael Jackson, Sting and Aerosmith appear.