The Rock History Report for July 9th

1958 – Johnny Cash inked a deal with Columbia Records.

1972 – Paul McCartney appeared on stage for the first time since 1966 when Wings opened at Chateauvillon in the south of France.

1974 – Crosby, Stills, and Nash began a reunion tour in Seattle.

1977 – Elvis Costello quit his job as a computer operator at a cosmetic factory to pursue music.

1995 – The Grateful Dead performed their last concert with Jerry Garcia at Soldier Field in Chicago.

1996 – Prince released the album Chaos and Disorder.

1998 – Scott Weiland had a bench warrant issued for him after missing his second court date. The singer was ordered to face a judge on drug possession charges.