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Oct 18, 1968
John Lennon and girlfriend Yoko Ono are arrested at their London apartment for possession of marijuana. Lennon is a co-writer on two future country hits: "I Feel Fine" and the ironically titled "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party"
Feb 8, 1969
The Beatles' George Harrison undergoes a tonsillectomy in a London hospital, just two months before the band records "Something," with Harrison singing lead. Johnny Rodriguez later turns the song into a country hit
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 9, 1969
Buck Owens records "Johnny B. Goode" live at London's Palladium
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
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
Apr 16, 1969
The Beatles begin recording "Something" at Abbey Road in London. Johnny Rodriguez' version later becomes a country hit
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
May 30, 1969
The Rolling Stones record "Honky Tonk Women" overnight in London, with Mick Taylor making his debut as the new guitarist. The song is named among country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number"
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