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Today In Entertainment History November 24

 Larry Riggs    Created:  11/16/2009 3:34:18 PM  Updated: 11/23/2009 10:24:45 PM
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Undated -- On Nov. 24, 1966, The Beatles began recording sessions for their next album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." However, the song they recorded on this date, "Strawberry Fields Forever," did not make it onto that album.

In 1972, ABC premiered the late night rock show "In Concert," which was produced by Don Kirshner. Guests on the first show included Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Poco and Seals and Crofts.

In 1985, singer "Big" Joe Turner died of a heart attack. He's known for the hits "Shake, Rattle and Roll" and "Honey Hush."

In 1991, Queen singer Freddie Mercury died of complications from AIDS at his home in London. He was 45. He had sent out a statement confirming rumors that he had AIDS only two days before his death.

Also in 1991, former Kiss drummer Eric Carr died of cancer in New York. He was 41.

Also in 1991, singer Cyndi Lauper married actor David Thornton in New York.

In 2005, singer Scott Stapp and members of the band 311 got into a fight at a hotel bar in Baltimore.

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