1955 – The Dual Music System Jukebox was introduced by the J.P. Seeburg Corporation. It was the first to hold a hundred singles.
1956 – Elvis Presley made his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show “Toast of the Town.” He was shot from just the waist up during the performance. Elvis would make a total of three appearances on the show.
1967 – “Soul Man,” by Sam & Dave, was released.
1969 – Jimi Hendrix mad his U.S. television debut on “The Dick Cavett Show.”
1971 – John Lennon’s LP “Imagine” was released.
1978 – “Beast of Burden” was released by The Rolling Stones.
1978 – U2 opened for the Stranglers in Dublin at the Top Hat Ballroom.
1981 – Sting and Phil Collins both played their first solo sets at Amnesty’s International’s “The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball.”
1982 – The gospel musical “Your Arms Too Short to Box with God” by Vinnete Carroll opened with Al Green and Patti LaBelle.
1987 – Pink Floyd began their “A Momentary Lapse Of Reason” tour. It was the band’s first tour without Roger Waters.
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