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The Rolling Stones play during a ten concert run at Tokyo Dome, Japan, Asia. These are the group's first-ever performances in Japan.
Hold Me In Your Arms by Rick Astley is certified by the RIAA as a gold single in the USA.
Gil Scott-Heron, now a poorly-functioning heroin addict, plays at The Kennel Club, San Francisco, California, USA. Despite his condition, he puts on a fine show and impresses young fan Michael Franti who, just months later, will start his own Scott-Heron influenced group, The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy.
The 60s Golden Greats nostalgia tour, featuring Bobby Vee, The Searchers and Chris Montez, plays at the Winter Gardens, Margate, UK.
R'n'b vocalist Cornell Gunter dies in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, after being shot while in his automobile. Gunter is best-remembered for his work as a member of The Platters, The Flairs and The Coasters.
Todd Rundgren plays at The First Avenue And 7th Street Entry club in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Soul Provider by Michael Bolton is certified as a platinum album by the R.I.A.A. in the USA.