1965 The Beatles release Help! in UK (8/13 in US).  

Other Noteworthy Classic Rock events on August 6 include...

1946 Soft Machine's Alan Holdsworth born.

1970 Janis Joplin, Steppenwolf, Paul Simon, Poco Johnny Winter play Concert For Peace, Shea Stadium, New York.   

1982  Pink Floyd's The Wall movie premiers.   

1989 Adam Clayton of U2 arrested on marijuana charges near his home.   

1996 Tom Petty releases She's The One movie soundtrack.   

1996 Ramones get Hollywood Walk Of Fame honor. 

1996 A near riot results when Vince Neil arrives foour hours late for a solo club concert and plays only three songs.

2003 John Mellencamp records a CMT Crossroads set.

2004 Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson play Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY.

2013 Brian May of Queen has knee replacement surgery.

2021 Expanded edition of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass gets release...