On July 27th, 1940, the cartoon character Bugs Bunny made his official debut when Warner Brothers released the animated short “A Wild Hare.“

On June ninth, 1969, guitarist Brian Jones announced he was leaving the Rolling Stones because he didn’t agree with the band’s musical direction. He was replaced by #### Taylor. Less than a month later, Jones was found dead at his home.

In 1972, John Lennon said on “The Dick Cavett Show” that he thought he had been followed and had had his phone tapped the past few months.

In 1990, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys crashed a news conference to announce that he was fit to handle his own affairs. Wilson’s cousin Stan Love was going to announce that he wanted to become a legal overseer of Wilson’s life and estate.

On May first, 1967, Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu in Las Vegas. She was the daughter of an army officer Elvis had met while in Germany. She had been living at Elvis’ mansion in Memphis for several years before they were married.

In 1970, George Harrison announced plans to begin recording his first solo project following the breakup of The Beatles. At the time, he said the band eventually would reunite.

On April 28th, 1963, music business publicist Andrew Oldham saw the Rolling Stones perform. The next day, the band members signed a contract that made Oldham their manager. Their first official recording session was held about two weeks later.

In 2001, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck was arrested for allegedly getting drunk and going on a rampage on a flight from Seattle to London. He was later found innocent of the charges.

In 1962, Bob Dylan recorded seven songs, including “Blowin’ In The Wind,“ at Columbia Records studios in New York.

In 1962, the band Blues Incorporated played its first gig in London. At various times, the band included future Rolling Stones members #### Jagger and Charlie Watts. Another member was Jack Bruce, who later became the bassist for Cream.

In 1970, “Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In” by the Fifth Dimension was named Record of the Year at the Grammys. The self-titled album by Blood, Sweat and Tears was named Album of the Year. Crosby, Stills and Nash won the Best New Artist Grammy.

In 1976, The Eagles’ “Greatest Hits” album became the first album in the U.S. to be certified platinum, for at least one million copies sold. The new award was conceived because high sales meant too many artists were winning gold records.

In 1988, in Hollywood, Florida, a 12-year-old fan of Motley Crue set his legs on fire while trying to imitate a stunt in the group’s “Live Wire” video. He suffered burns over ten percent of his body. Motley Crue said the band’s stunts should not be tried at home.

In 1973, Eric Clapton made a comeback from drug addiction when he performed at the Rainbow Theatre in London. His backing band included Pete Townshend, Ron Wood and Steve Winwood.

In 1998, singer-turned-politician Sonny Bono died when he slammed into a tree while skiing at a resort near the Nevada-California border. He was 62.