On this day: May 3, 1967

Protests and rock and roll go together naturally, more on that tomorrow, but on May 3, 1967 an unusual type of protest took place when fans of the group the Walker Brothers staged a march from Baker Street station to the Maida Vale flat of Walker Brothers manager Barry Chapman to protest the recent announcement that the group was splitting up due to personal incompatibility. 

The Walker Brothers, although American born, were famous across the pond. They were known for hits like; Love Her, Make it Easy on Yourself, and My Ship is Coming In.

Other notable events for May 3:
-The Beach Boys opened their US tour on May 3, 1968, on which the co-headliner was the famous Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, whom the Beatles ironically dubbed Sexy Sadie
-Jimi Hendrix was busted at Toronto International Airport on May 3, 1969 for possession of narcotics, but was released on $10,000 bail
-Joe Leeway left the successful group the Thompson Twins on May 3, 1986