Don Powell, drummer with Slade, is badly hurt in the car crash that kills his girlfriend Angela Morris
Bass player Gary Valentine quit Blondie, citing 'artistic integrity', as the cause of his departure.
Beach Boys give a free concert to half a million people in Washington DC, the first of a series of Independence Day concerts.
Born on July 4th, 2008
David 'Kid' Jensen - British radio DJ Jeremy Spencer - guitar, Fleetwood Mac/Children of God Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson - guitar, harmonica, vocals; Canned Heat
Dead on July 4th, 2008
Barry White (58) - Soul singer and producer (Kidney failure) Bill Pinkney - American singer who was the last original member of The Drifters; he has been recognized for his contributions by leaders such as President Bill Clinton and President Nelson Mandela of South Africa. He has recieved many musical awards, including the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award, as well as induction into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, United Group Harmony Association, and the Beach Music Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the South Carolina Black Hall of Fame and holds the key to the state of South Carolina (probable heart attack). - Baris Akarsu Turkish rock singer, actor; winner of the television series Akademi Türkiye (Academy Turkey) in 2004. He was also the star of the comedy television series Yalanci Yarim (My Liar Lover) which was aired on Star TV.(car accident).
