The Rock History Report for May 18th

1963 – The Beatles embarked on their first headlining tour at the Grenada Theatre in Slough, England.

1968 – Tiny Tim released “Tip-Toe through the Tulips.” The song was originally a number one hit for Nick Lucas in 1929.

1978 – “The Buddy Holly Story” enjoyed its world premiere in Dallas, Texas.

2003 – Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland was charged with drug possession, though was later released on $10,000 bail.