This Day in Music History – August 5th

1957 – American Bandstand made its network debut on ABC-TV. The show was hosted by Dick Clark. Until this day the show had been a local show in Philadelphia since 1952.

1959 – In New York, The Isley Brothers recorded “Shout” at RCA Victor’s Music Center Of The World.

1966 – The Beatles album “Revolver” was released in the U.K.

1975 – Stevie Wonder signed a $13 million contract to cover seven years. The contract was the largest contract in the recording industry at the time.

1976 – NBC-TV aired “The Beach Boys: It’s O.K.” The show was a 15th anniversary special for the group.

1980 – The Osmonds split up.

1981 – Olivia Newton-John received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1986 – Lionel Richie released the album “Dancing on the Ceiling.”

1990 – Madonna ended her Blond Ambition Tour in Nice, France. The show was aired on HBO via a tape delay.


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