Beach Boys give a free concert to half a million people in Washington DC, the first of a series of Independence Day concerts.
Ozzy Osbourne married his manager, Sharon Arden.
John Phillips ex of Mamas And The Papas received a liver transplant at the Los Angeles Medical Centre
Born on July 4th, 2008
Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson - guitar, harmonica, vocals; Canned Heat Baker Knigh - t (songwriter, guitarist). Cal Smith - US country singer
Dead on July 4th, 2008
Donald McPherson (30) - Singer, Main Ingredient (leukaemia) 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).
