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    • Jan 29, 1969
    Johnny Cash and June Carter conclude a three-week tour of the Far East where they performed for American soldiers in Japan, The Philippines and Vietnam
    Feb 18, 1969
    The Bee Gees' Maurice Gibb marries "To Sir With Love" singer Lulu at St. James' Church in Gerrard's Cross, England. He goes on to co-write several Kenny Rogers hits, including "Islands In The Stream" and "Buried Treasure"
    Mar 12, 1969
    The Beatles' Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman at the Marylebone Registry Office in London. McCartney songs remade by country acts include "I Feel Fine," by Sweethearts of the Rodeo; and "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party," by Rosanne Cash
    Mar 13, 1969
    George Harrison and his wife, Patti, are arrested for marijuana possession after 120 joints are found in their London apartment. A month later, The Beatles begin recording "Something," a Harrison song that becomes a country hit for Johnny Rodriguez
    Mar 20, 1969
    The Beatles' John Lennon marries Yoko Ono in Gibraltar, Spain. Several Beatles songs will become country hits: Sweethearts Of The Rodeo's "I Feel Fine," Rosanne Cash's "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" and Johnny Rodriguez' "Something"
    Mar 26, 1969
    The Beatles' John Lennon begins a one-week "bed-in" for peace with new bride Yoko Ono at the Amsterdam Hilton. More than 15 years later, he lands on the country charts as a songwriter, with "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" and "I Feel Fine"
    Apr 5, 1969
    Wembley, England, hosts the first international country music festival, featuring Bill Anderson, George Hamilton IV, Charlie Walker, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. During the festival, Conway and Loretta decide to record some duets
    May 28, 1969
    London police book Mick Jagger on charges of narcotics possession when they find him at his home with marijuana. Within days, The Rolling Stones record "Honky Tonk Women," cited among country's greatest singles in a Country Music Foundation book
    Jun 9, 1969
    The Rolling Stones fire guitarist Brian Jones in Great Britain, just days after recording "Honky Tonk Women" without him. The record is eventually named in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number" among country's greatest singles
    Jun 22, 1969
    Singer and actress Judy Garland dies of a drug overdose in London. She is best remembered for her portrayal of Dorothy in "The Wizard Of Oz," singing "Over The Rainbow." Jerry Lee Lewis revives the song for the country audience in 1980



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