Aug. 11 has had its share of memorable rock-related events throughout the years that have shaped the rock music industry. Elvis Presley's song “Hard Headed Woman” became the first rock and roll single to earn a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The Beatles started recording their fourth album, Beatles for Sale, at EMI Studios (now called Abbey Road Studios) in London. 1967: The seventh edition of the National Jazz & Blues Festival, now called the Reading Festival, took place at the Royal Windsor Racecourse in Berkshire, UK. The seventh edition of the National Jazz & Blues Festival, now called the Reading Festival, took place at the Royal Windsor Racecourse in Berkshire, UK.