1961 – Elvis Presley made his last stage appearance for nearly eight years at Bloch Arena, HI. 1968 – The Beatles refused to perform for the Queen of England at a British Olympic Appeal Fund show because “Our decision would be the same no matter what the cause. We don’t do benefits.” 1970 – The […]
1959 – “Your Hit Parade” aired for the last time. The show had been on since 1935. 1961 – Bob Dylan earned a $50 session fee for playing harmonica on Harry Belafonte’s “Midnight Special.” It was his recording debut. 1968 – Apple Records refused to sign David Bowie. 1977 – Talking Heads began its first […]
1956 – Elvis Presley made his Las Vegas debut at the Frontier Hotel. 1958 – Buddy Holly’s second Fender Stratocaster guitar was stolen in East St. Louis, MO, out of the band’s station wagon. 1959 – The movie “Go Johnny Go” premiered. 1962 – Jerry Lee Lewis’s 3-year-old son drowned. 1966 – “Wild Thing” by […]
1965 – The film T.A.M.I. (Teen-Age Music International) Show opened in London under the title Teenage Command Performance. 1978 – Patti Smith released the single “Because the Night.” 1979 – David Lee Roth collapsed from exhaustion during a Van Halen show in Spokane, WA. 1986 – Prince became only the 5th songwriter to have two […]
After over five decades of obscurity, the Beatles’ cinematic treasure, “Let It Be,” will be reintroduced to the public in a freshly remastered edition streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting May 8. This release brings a significant piece of music history back into the spotlight, with enhancements that promise to deliver a new viewing experience. Directed […]
1953 – Benny Goodman returned to Carnegie Hall after 15 years. 1960 – Eddie Cochran died in Bath, England, from severe brain injuries sustained in a car crash near Chippenham, Wiltshire. Gene Vincent was seriously injured in the accident. 1964 – The FBI lab reported that it could not determine the lyrics to “Louie Louie.” […]
In a candid revelation, Jon Bon Jovi has expressed doubts about his future in touring following a surgery that left his vocal cords atrophied. At 62, the rock icon faces a challenging recovery, one that could potentially determine the continuation of his live performances. “If the singing is not great, if I can’t be the […]
Sunday night’s CBS broadcast of Billy Joel’s landmark 100th concert at Madison Square Garden ended in frustration for fans across the Eastern and Central time zones. The excitement turned to dismay when, during Joel’s iconic performance of “Piano Man,” the broadcast abruptly cut to black, leaving viewers in the dark and disconnected from the communal […]
1963 – Bob Dylan performed his first major solo concert at Town Hall in New York City. 1964 – Chubby Checker and former Miss World, Catherina Lodders, were married. 1966 – Jan Berry (Jan & Dean) crashed his car near “Dead Man’s Curve” in Beverly Hills, CA. He suffered severe head injuries and was in […]
1961 – Bob Dylan made his professional singing debut in Greenwich Village. He opened for John Lee Hooker at Gerde’s Folk City. 1966 – NBC broadcasted the last episode of “Hullabaloo.” Reruns were aired through August 29. 1966 – Frank Sinatra recorded “Strangers in the Night.” 1966 – Buffalo Springfield debuted at The Troubadour in […]