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Jul 18, 1962
Drummer Jack Irons is born in Los Angeles. In 1994, he joins alternative rock band Pearl Jam, referenced in Lonestar's 1996 country hit "No News"
Aug 3, 1962
Brenda Lee, Jimmy Dean and The Lettermen play at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl in a concert billed as "Music For Teens"
Aug 5, 1962
Marilyn Monroe dies of a drug overdose at her home in Los Angeles. The actress is remembered in Faith Hill's country hit "The Secret Of Life," Hank Williams Jr.'s "Born To Boogie" and Keith Urban's "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16"
Aug 6, 1962
Rose Maddox records the Del Reeves-written "Sing A Little Song Of Heartache" at the Capitol Studios in Hollywood with Joe Maphis on fiddle and guitar
Aug 28, 1962
A fire destroys 75% of Gene Autry's Melody Ranch in California, a former shooting locale for dozens of western movies
Nov 7, 1962
After losing the election for California governor, Richard Nixon holds what he says will be his "last press conference," telling the media "You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore." The quote spurs Buck Owens to write "You Ain't Gonna Have Ol' Buck To Kick Around No More"
Dec 23, 1962
Ernest Tubb invites Cal Smith to become the frontman in his band. Smith hits the road in San Jose the same day, and arrives in Nashville on Christmas
Jan 1, 1963
Johnny Cash makes a return visit to perform at San Quentin prison in California, appearing with June Carter
Jan 22, 1963
Elvis Presley records "Bossa Nova Baby" at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, for the movie "Fun In Acapulco"
Jan 28, 1963
Elvis Presley begins filming "Fun In Acapulco" in Los Angeles
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