Today in Music History

June 3

• 1964
  Birthday Kerry King born

  Kerry King, guitarist and co-founder of thrash metal band Slayer, was born in Los Angeles, California.

• 1964
  Milestone The Beatles begin world tour

  The Beatles started their 1964 world tour in Copenhagen, opening a run of concerts across Europe, Asia and Australia.

• 1966
  #1 Hit Paint It, Black tops UK chart

  The Rolling Stones reached number one in the UK with "Paint It, Black," one of the band's defining 1960s singles.

• 1967
  #1 Hit Aretha Franklin hits No. 1

  Aretha Franklin began a two-week run at number one on the US R&B chart with "Respect," her signature anthem.

• 1972
  Milestone The Rolling Stones open U.S. tour

  The Rolling Stones launched their 1972 North American tour in Vancouver, a landmark run later documented in film and legend.

• 1977
  Release Bob Marley releases Exodus

  Bob Marley and the Wailers released "Exodus" in the UK, an album widely regarded as one of reggae's greatest records.

• 1987
  Birthday Lalaine born

  Singer and actress Lalaine, who later recorded pop material alongside her screen career, was born in Burbank, California.

• 1988
  Milestone The Nelson Mandela concert announced

  Plans were unveiled for the June 11 Wembley tribute to Nelson Mandela, featuring major artists from across pop and rock.

• 1991
  In Memoriam Doc Pomus dies

  Songwriter Doc Pomus died at 65; he co-wrote classics including "Save the Last Dance for Me" and "Viva Las Vegas."

• 2002
  In Memoriam Nick Menza dies

  Former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza died on June 3, 2002, according to this source.