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The Stream for Monday 8/18

Posted at 10:55 AM on August 18, 2008 by Bill DeVille

The Hold Steady's pre-show ritual

Rufus Wainwright heading to Twin Cities on very limited tour

Peter, Bjorn & John's all instumental album is not all instumental after all. It's set for release in September

THIS DAY IN MUSIC:

In 1956, "Hound Dog" by Elvis entered the R&B chart at #11.
In 1962, Ringo's first appearance as a Beatle was made at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
In 1977, 150 mourners were inside the chapel, 175,000 outside, for the funeral of Elvis Presley in Memphis.
In 1977, With the departure of guitarist Henry Padovani, the Police performed as a trio for the first time.
In 1979, Brit Rocker Nick Lowe married Johnny Cash's step-daughter, Carlene Carter.
In 1997, With Mick Jagger at the wheel of a '55 red Cadillac, the Stones rolled up to the Brooklyn Bridge to trumpet their upcoming Bridges To Babylon tour.

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